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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Opinion 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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USA
01/12/2009 12:00 am -
The Vote Obama narrows it down to Labradoodle or Portuguese Water Dog
01/12/2009 12:00 am -
The Vote Breaking Obama news: Selection of First Dog is imminent
01/11/2009 12:00 am -
The Vote Breaking News: Barack Obama is the next President of the United States!
01/08/2009 12:00 am -
USA
01/07/2009 12:00 am -
The Vote Want to watch Obama's opening inaugural festivities? Better get HBO
01/07/2009 12:00 am -
Great expectations for Obama abroad
Team Obama is more pragmatic and less ideological than its predecessors, say diplomats and campaign advisers. Afghanistan will be a foreign-policy priority.
01/05/2009 12:00 am -
Will Obama ‘deimperialize’ the presidency?
He has criticized Bush’s attempts to trump Congress, especially on war issues.
12/31/2008 12:00 am -
Will Obama’s plans help the middle class?
Presidential policies aim to tackle average Americans’ widening insecurity.
12/24/2008 12:00 am -
The Vote Biden talks to the media - worried about economy tanking
12/20/2008 12:00 am -
Election '08 is causing a 'brain drain' on Capitol Hill
But many exiting lawmakers also bring years of experience to the Obama administration.
12/18/2008 12:00 am -
The Vote Aretha Franklin to perform at Obama inauguration
12/18/2008 12:00 am -
Obama criticizes Bush as he unveils Agriculture and Interior picks
12/17/2008 12:00 am -
The Vote Obama wins TIME "Person of the Year" - Palin is a runner up
12/17/2008 12:00 am -
USA
12/16/2008 12:00 am -
Obama to arrive for inaugural via train - will pick up Joe in Delaware
12/15/2008 12:00 am -
The Vote Biden gets new dog - animal rights advocates not happy
12/15/2008 12:00 am -
Bright Green Obama, Gore talk climate
Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Al Gore met privately in Chicago Tuesday to discuss energy and climate issues.
12/09/2008 12:00 am -
The Vote Whew... Obama can still be President - Supreme Court declines case
12/08/2008 12:00 am -
David Gregory wins Meet the Press moderator's chair
12/07/2008 12:00 am -
Pakistan moves up US priority list
The terror attacks in India next door have emphasized the instability in the region.
12/04/2008 12:00 am -
The Vote Ed Rendell on Janet Napolitano: Perfect because she has no life!
12/03/2008 12:00 am -
Who will fill Obama’s Senate seat?
The Illinois governor has promised to name someone before the end of the year.
11/25/2008 12:00 am -
A Low Profile Birthday for Joe Biden
11/20/2008 12:00 am -
Opinion Secretary of State Clinton?
In Hillary, Obama would be launching a superstar diplomat.
11/20/2008 12:00 am
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