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6 reasons why President Obama will defeat the NRA and win universal background checks
Something is going to happen this session in the US Congress that hasn’t happened in more than a decade: The National Rifle Association (NRA) is going to lose on a top priority issue. Here are six reasons why President Obama will win a victory on universal background checks.
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Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill
A freshman Senate class was sworn in Jan. 3, bringing diverse skills and experience – not to mention agendas – to the legislative body. Whether the 14 newest senators help break partisan gridlock, or refuse to work across the aisle, will be the test for the 113th Congress.Twelve were elected on Nov. 6, including three Republicans, eight Democrats, and an independent. In addition, a Republican and a Democrat were appointed to vacant seats after the election. Here is a look at the 14 and what they bring to the Senate:
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Election 2012: 12 reasons Obama won and Romney lost
President Obama went into his reelection fight facing significant head winds – most important, high unemployment and slow economic growth. But for a multitude of reasons, including Obama’s positives and Republican challenger Mitt Romney’s negatives, Obama succeeded. Here’s our list.
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Four curious outcomes if the Electoral College ends in a tie
Here are four ways that a 269-to-269 tie in the Electoral College could play out in the 2012 presidential election.
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Election 2012: top seven super PACs
Decoder profiles the seven top super PACs, the organizations that have spent the most trying to influence the elections – and still have the most money in the bank.
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Election '08 is causing a 'brain drain' on Capitol Hill
But many exiting lawmakers also bring years of experience to the Obama administration.
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Tough line on auto bailout may extend to other industries
Congress's rescue of financial institutions may prove the exception, as automakers learned last week.
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Auto bailout clears House; bigger hurdle ahead
In the Senate, many Republicans resist $14 billion package, worried that the industry won't repay US loans or become more competitive.
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A government-run auto industry?
The $15 billion draft bailout comes with strict conditions and immense federal oversight.
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Auto bailout: Congress gets closer to a decision
Lawmakers say bankruptcy for Detroit's Big Three is 'not a viable option.'
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Capitol Hill feels Obama’s hand
The president-elect’s influence is altering both policy directions and the partisan tone in Congress.
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Prospect of Geithner at Treasury buoys markets. Will it last?
An auto bailout, a second stimulus package, and foreclosure help are on hold as Washington awaits the new administration.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about the US government's role in the global tobacco industry, whether the Democrats will end partisanship in Washington, and Europe's reaction to the election of Barack Obama.
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Opinion: A road map for Detroit
Don't scrap the US auto industry. Overhaul it. Here's how.
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Auto giants up against bailout fatigue
For many lawmakers of both parties, it may be one costly bailout too many.
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Why $25 billion bailout may not help strapped automakers
The Big Three are in such bad shape that they may not even qualify for the loans Congress approved in September.
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Democrats reshuffle Hill leadership
Some long-time committee heads are replaced in order to advance Obama’s agenda.
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Romney: Giving up on McCain or just trying to raise money?
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McCain grasps for critical red states with 8 days to go
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McCain campaign strategy: Go nu-cular or go nice?
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Congress wrestles with Wall Street bailout package
Is there a deal or not? It depends on who’s asked, but an outline is emerging from Thursday’s meeting at the White House.
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Congress is wary of the push to bail out Wall Street
Lawmakers are watching the stock market as an indicator of whether to buy Bush's plan.
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In risky move, McCain calls for debate delay
The GOP candidate wants to concentrate on getting a financial bailout through Congress, but the economy's woes have so far favored Democrats.
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Senate passes tax breaks on renewable energy
The Senate Tuesday voted to extend $17 billion in tax credits for wind, solar, biomass, hydroelectric, and geothermal power, easing fears that the fledgling alternative energy industry would find itself unable to compete with fossil fuels.
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Congress prepared to work quickly on administration financial rescue plan
Key members call for bipartisan effort after meeting with administration officials.
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Congress eyes solutions for Wall Street woes
Lawmakers focus on bailouts and look to overhaul financial regulations.
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Getting to 'yes' on more offshore drilling? Not yet.
Congress is set to consider several energy bills this week, but hopes dim for passage of any of them.
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Face-off ahead on offshore drilling ban
It tops Congress’s agenda, now colored by lawmakers’ preelection calculus.
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Congress to vote on drilling ban
In a shift on Saturday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that the House will take up comprehensive energy legislation next month that includes partially lifting the 1981 ban on offshore drilling.
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Congress deadlocked over offshore drilling
The GOP blocked three energy bills last week to force Democrats to lift a drilling ban.
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