Topic: Joe Biden
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Briefing
After the 'sequester,' now what?
$85 billion in across-the-board cuts to defense and social programs took effect March 1. The cuts must occur this fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30. Here's how things look.
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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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10 most-looked-up words of 2012, according to Merriam Webster
Here are the 10 words that most often sent Americans to the dictionary in 2012.
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Briefing
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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High-speed rail: Can it work in the US?
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Obama aims to take dread out of April 15 -- pays $855,232 in taxes
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'Regular Joe' plays a key White House role
As vice president, Biden is yin to Obama’s yang. But he’s definitely no Cheney.
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Internet became dominant force in 2008 election
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Obama's dog Bo: Cute but what about promise to adopt?
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Obama's Easter egg roll -- the most exciting one ever
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Immigration emerges as an issue for Obama
It's still 'economy first,' but advocacy groups and lawmakers are positioning themselves to take on this political hot button.
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Obama's healthcare reforms: First, vets. Next, the nation.
President Obama announces a plan to keep the health records of active-duty troops and veterans electronically – part of an effort to streamline military care. He wants to do the same thing for the American healthcare system at large, too.
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Vice President Biden welcomes troops home -- Full text
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Biden says Cheney is wrong (and admits he can't spell potato)
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For the Obama economic team, talk isn’t cheap
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Shhhh... Joe Biden ditches work for baseball game in Baltimore
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G-20 could help US, Russia "reset" ties
Afghanistan and arms control are two areas where the countries could find common ground.
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Obama's strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan
The President's plan for the increasingly troubled region is ambitious, although his goals are more limited than Bush's.
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Going online with Obama: Will he play fair?
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Live blogging Blago's radio show on Chicago's WLS
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Biden makes everyone laugh (on purpose)
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Obama on 60 Minutes: Geithner good, Cheney bad
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Sarah Palin's take on the Special Olympics
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Obama cracks jokes on Tonight Show - says Geithner is outstanding
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The Monitor's View: Gremlins in Kremlin's arms surge
A conventional and nuclear buildup will end up hurting Russia's economy.
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Obama: It's like AIG has a bomb strapped to them
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Obama budget: restoring income equality in the US?
Liberal economists see the $3.6 trillion proposal as a 'step in the right direction.'
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Oops! Vice President Biden 'swears' by Amtrak
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New drug czar gets lower rank, promise of higher visibility
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