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Briefing IRS 101: Seven questions about the tea party scandal
The Internal Revenue Service is under the microscope now, as revelations have emerged that the agency wrongly targeted conservative groups seeking nonprofit status. Here’s an accounting of what has happened, along with the ramifications.
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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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If not 'sequester,' then what? Five ideas from left and right.
Few in Washington believe that "the sequester,” $85 billion in automatic spending cuts set to hit the federal budget as of March 1, is a good idea. But what's the alternative? Here are five proposals, from the right, the center, and the left, to replace the sequester. Which do you like?
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Sequester 101: What happens if $85 billion in cuts hit on March 1
The sequester is a complex concept with a tortuous history. Here are the basics on the automatic spending reductions set to kick in March 1.
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14 Republicans who might run in 2016
The GOP has a history of nominating people who have run before, which could give heart to some familiar faces. But there’s also a crop of young rising stars who could steal the show.
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GOP's jobs ideas: Keep Bush tax cuts, freeze regulations
Employers won't create jobs until they have a clear sense of what comes next in taxes and regulation, say Republicans. House GOP leader John Boehner proposes a moratorium on new government regulations for a year and keeping the Bush tax cuts.
07/16/2010 06:43 pm -
Nancy Pelosi puts her stamp on the House
Nancy Pelosi is a master tactician and the most powerful speaker in a half century. Behind her personal brand of power politics – and whether she will still be speaker after the midterm elections.
07/13/2010 01:10 pm -
Unemployment rate drops to 9.5 percent, but US economy sheds jobs
Much of the drop in the unemployment rate occurred because disappointed workers stopped looking for jobs.
07/02/2010 02:02 pm -
House passes financial reform, but a Senate hurdle awaits
The House of Representatives voted 237 to 192 Wednesday for a House-Senate compromise on financial reform. But the votes necessary for passage in the Senate aren't assured yet.
06/30/2010 08:47 pm -
President Obama blasts GOP over Wall Street regulation bill
President Obama is not happy over GOP opposition of the Wall Street financial regulation bill and a House Republican's apology to BP over the Gulf oil spill.
06/30/2010 01:21 pm -
In replacing McChrystal with Gen. David Petraeus, Obama reasserts authority
Facing a challenge to his leadership and to civilian control of the military, President Obama replaced Gen. Stanley McChrystal with Gen. David Petraeus as top commander in Afghanistan.
06/23/2010 05:37 pm -
The Vote Joe Barton: Who is defending him?
Rep. Joe Barton apologized to BP CEO Tony Hayward Thursday for what he termed a '$20 billion shakedown' of BP by the White House. The Texan was forced to recant, but he has his defenders.
06/18/2010 05:46 pm -
Vexed by BP oil spill, Obama aims to show better news on jobs
Ending a week dominated by the BP oil spill, President Obama goes to Columbus, Ohio, to defend his $787 stimulus package and tout its jobs-producing effect.
06/18/2010 11:34 am -
BP oil spill: Tony Hayward's stonewalling approach before Congress
Members on both sides of the aisle left Thursday’s hearing frustrated by the stonewalling, as the CEO refused to acknowledge liability or even mistakes in the BP oil spill.
06/17/2010 09:51 pm -
Obama’s Oval Office moment: Now he owns Gulf oil spill
President Obama will address many audiences in his Oval Office speech tonight – from Gulf Coast residents to BP to Congress. His goal is to show that he has a handle on the Gulf oil spill.
06/15/2010 05:24 pm -
Obama wants more money for Afghanistan war. Will Congress grant it?
Congress faces a formidable agenda this summer, but nothing is as wrenching as upcoming votes to fund new spending on the Afghanistan war.
06/09/2010 08:40 pm -
With election looming, Obama joins partisan finger-pointing
Obama struck a combative tone in a speech in Pittsburgh Wednesday, making sharp jabs at the Republicans and BP in what could be a taste of the run-up to the November elections.
06/02/2010 06:06 pm -
Obama proposes to curb spending bills. No more bridges to nowhere?
US presidents have long tried to obtain some form of line-item veto power. Obama's proposal could help eliminate pork-barrel projects, but it would also mark a big change in the balance of powers.
05/24/2010 03:08 pm -
In Ohio, Obama says his policies have created jobs. Is that true?
Visiting a manufacturing plant in Youngstown, Ohio, President Obama said the $787 billion Recovery Act helped avert a possible depression. Critics – especially Republicans – aren't so sure.
05/18/2010 08:16 pm -
Kagan's road from solicitor general to Supreme Court: not too rocky?
Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan will be questioned vigorously during Senate confirmation hearings. But she was confirmed last year as solicitor general – and won seven Republican votes.
05/10/2010 02:53 pm -
Will Obama commission on federal deficit mean a new tax?
At the first meeting of the bipartisan commission to tackle the federal deficit Tuesday, nothing was taken 'off the table' – not spending cuts, higher tax rates, or a 'value-added tax.'
04/27/2010 07:58 pm -
Obama: On bank reform, Sen. McConnell is 'cynical and deceptive'
Obama and the GOP are fighting over bank reform. Republicans accuse the administration of pushing a 'bail out.' The White House says opponents are 'trying to kill reform on behalf of big banks.'
04/17/2010 02:04 pm -
Will the health care reform law last after 2010 election?
The health care reform bill received no support from the Republican party, and faces a battle for its life if the GOP gains a majority after the 2010 election.
04/06/2010 02:51 pm -
On jobs vs. high unemployment, Obama has political balancing act
Latest figures show the US economy’s strongest job creation performance in three years. That's good news for Obama, but amid high unemployment, he also needs to stress the plight of out-of-work Americans.
04/02/2010 07:40 pm -
Healthcare reform: America, the violent? How the political parties are complicit.
Throughout US history, major change has begotten radical rhetoric from both political parties. Healthcare reform is no different – and heated words can sometimes spark violence.
03/31/2010 07:57 pm -
Healthcare reform 'fixes' pass, but is bipartisanship lost?
Other large social programs like Medicare and Social Security passed with strong bipartisan majorities, but healthcare reform and its package of 'fixes' lacked a single Republican vote. Republican leaders call the process used to pass healthcare reform a 'game-changer.'
03/26/2010 12:06 pm -
Was Rep. Tom Perriello targeted for his vote on healthcare bill?
Democrats have reported 10 incidents of threats and violence against members who voted for the healthcare bill Sunday. It is so far unclear whether the gas line at Rep. Tom Perriello's brother's house was cut as an attempt at revenge.
03/24/2010 09:06 pm -
Health care bill victory? Steny Hoyer says they've got the votes
Steny Hoyer sounded upbeat this afternoon when discussing the health care bill. "Clearly, we believe we have the votes," Hoyer said.
03/21/2010 12:52 am -
Two House health care reform votes: first fixes, then Senate bill
House leaders rejected 'deem and pass' Saturday, and negotiations on abortion concern made progress, clearing the way for Sunday's health care reform bill vote.
03/20/2010 07:15 pm -
Healthcare vote: Obama to visit Capitol Hill to nail down support
With the healthcare vote pending, President Obama will head over to Capitol Hill to rally support.
03/20/2010 04:42 pm
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