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Obama pokes fun at sequester at Gridiron dinner
At the annual Gridiron Club and Foundation dinner President Barack Obama joked about the sequester, Vice President Joe Biden, and Marco Rubio's sip of water.
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Domestic violence bill passes Senate: Is GOP chastened by Election 2012?
The Senate passes VAWA, a domestic-violence bill that was caught in gridlock last year. But signs suggest that the House could be ready to compromise with the Senate this year.
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Immigration reform 101: Is a sensible guest-worker program possible?
The immigration-reform plan proposed by a group of bipartisan senators seeks to establish a flexible guest-worker program. But labor and business want to do that in two very different ways.
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Immigration reform: a bid to attract workers who will boost the economy (+video)
Immigration reform is foremost a social issue, but it has big economic implications. Exhibit A is a measure that, looking forward, aims to attract immigrants whose skills mesh with the US needs.
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Hagel may face opposition if nominated as defense secretary
Senators from both parties are predicting a difficult confirmation due to controversial statements the former Senator has made in the past.
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Gloomy predictions as Washington approaches the 'fiscal cliff'
It's still possible that the 'fiscal cliff' with its automatic tax increases and across-the-board spending cuts can be avoided. But the clock is ticking toward Jan.1, and most lawmakers are pessimistic.
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Decoder Wire Black Friday politics: Do some stores lean Democratic or Republican?
Black Friday is upon us, which means a break from politics, right? Nope. DC Decoder offers you a by-the-numbers look at how some top holiday retailers spend their money politically.
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Ben Bernanke to Congress: Get America's fiscal house in order. Please. (+video)
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke told lawmakers Thursday that the Fed alone can't put Americans back to work. 'I'd be much more comfortable if Congress would take some of this burden,' he said, bluntly.
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Violence Against Women Act passes Senate after heated rhetoric
The Violence Against Women Act, or VAWA, passed the Senate Thursday, 68 to 31, after Democrats used it to accuse Republicans of being antiwoman.
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Can Congress force Supreme Court to let in cameras?
The Cameras in the Courtroom Act of 2011 would require TV coverage of all open sessions at the Supreme Court. Any legal challenge to the mandate would ultimately arrive at the Supreme Court – prompting a constitutional showdown.
12/06/2011 06:36 pm -
Bankruptcy of MF Global hits farmers hard
Bankruptcy of the commodities trading firm may include some $1.2 million missing from customers accounts. Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses were cut off from the cash in their accounts when MF Global sought bankruptcy protection in October.
12/05/2011 12:58 am -
Thanksgiving turkeys get presidential pardon (video)
Two 45-pound turkeys, named Liberty and Peace, got a presidential Thanksgiving pardon today.
11/23/2011 09:25 am -
S.978: What Justin Bieber has to do with online streaming bill
S.978 is the latest chapter in the fight to protect major content providers, including the movie industry, which say they lose millions of dollars yearly from illegal streams on sites like YouTube.
10/25/2011 05:41 pm -
Debt ceiling: Why Sunday could be make-or-break day for 'grand bargain'
President Obama is pushing for a comprehensive deal to raise the debt ceiling and trim long-term deficits. But any big deal will require arm-twisting in Congress, and time is running out.
07/08/2011 10:03 am -
Team Jacob or Team Edward? Turns out Elena Kagan would rather talk about legal stuff.
Team Jacob or Team Edward? When Sen. Amy Klobuchar asked Elena Kagan about which character from "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" she preferred, the Supreme Court nominee declined to answer.
07/02/2010 08:00 pm -
With five Republicans on board, Senate moves jobs bill forward
The Senate voted 62 to 30 to move a $15 billion jobs bill to the Senate floor. Scott Brown of Massachusetts was among the Republicans voting in favor.
02/22/2010 08:39 pm -
Obama's Labor Day rallying cry: 'Time to act' on healthcare
In a speech at an AFL-CIO picnic Monday, he signaled a harder line toward healthcare reform. But that might not be the full story.
09/07/2009 01:00 am -
Horizons Heeding Kerry's call, FCC will investigate exclusive cell phone deals
06/19/2009 01:00 am -
Horizons Senate showdown: Kerry takes aim at Apple's exclusive deal with AT&T
06/16/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Dueling videos: Obama and Gregg deliver weekly addresses
03/28/2009 01:00 am -
Bright Green Optimism fading for Poland climate talks
Hopes of laying a solid foundation for a post-Kyoto climate pact in 2009 are diminishing, as representatives from 189 nations gathered in Poznań, Poland, squabble over financing methods.
12/11/2008 12:00 am -
Bright Green Four Senate Democrats call for EPA chief to resign
Saying that he had repeatedly bowed to political pressure and had made misleading statements to Congress, four Democratic senators Tuesday called for Stephen Johnson to resign as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
07/30/2008 01:00 am -
Clinton down, but not out of running
She needs to win nearly all the remaining contests, analysts say, and persuade superdelegates that she has a better chance than Obama of beating John McCain.
04/04/2008 01:00 am -
In shift, G.O.P. welcomes Iraq debate
Republican senators see the issue as a plus for the presidential campaign.
02/28/2008 12:00 am
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