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In Pictures: Who's who in the US debt crisis
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In Pictures: Mormons in politics
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Deficit commission: four reasons it could fail
Getting to 'yes' on a plan to stabilize the national debt still faces big hurdles.
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Violence Against Women Act: A political opening for Democrats?
Senate Democrats aim to extend the Violence Against Women Act, adding services for illegal immigrants and same-sex couples, a move Republicans say is out to score political points.
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In Pictures: Who's who in the US debt crisis
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'Gang of Six' plan hailed as debt-ceiling breakthrough. What's in it?
The proposal by the 'Gang of Six' senators Tuesday draws on ideas from the deficit commission. The middle-of-the-road plan will have to overcome partisan concerns and a lack of time.
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'Gang of Six' revives hope for big deal in stalled debt-ceiling talks
President Obama's hopes for a 'grand bargain' both to raise the debt ceiling and rein in the deficit got a boost Tuesday when the Senate's 'Gang of Six' proposed $3.7 trillion in deficit reductions.
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National debt talks: Signs some in GOP may yield on tax 'loopholes'?
Republican and Democratic leaders resume talks with President Obama Thursday on raising the national debt limit and bringing down the deficit. Will anyone bring more to the table this time?
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In Pictures: Mormons in politics
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Debit card fees: Senate discusses limiting swipe costs to stores
Debit card fees are the topic of debate in the Senate on Wednesday. Some lawmakers oppose a proposal from the Federal Reserve to lower the debit card fees that stores must pay when a card is swiped.
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In Senate, 2012 federal budget drama could take bipartisan turn
The House passed its federal budget bill Friday on a near party-line vote, but both the Senate and the president are working hard to forge a bipartisan alternative.
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Tax VOX
Conrad makes a case against tax subsidies
Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad is an important player in tax reform.
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Budget wranglers find 'entitlement cuts' and 'tax hikes' still dirty words
'Gang of Six' deficit-cutting negotiators in the Senate are mum after rumors of entitlement cuts and tax code reform nearly derailed talks. Still, a short-term budget accord this week did manage to avert a government shutdown.
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Tax VOX
Little rebellions against party orthodoxy
A few Republicans and Democrats are turning away from their party's ideology. Can this lead to a bipartisan budget deal?
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Video: Backroom bipartisan talks 'positive,' says Obama budget director
Jacob Lew responded Thursday to a report that some senators are working on legislation that would trigger tax hikes and spending cuts if Congress fails to live within spending targets.
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Behind closed doors, bipartisan bids to break budget impasse
The words of Republican and Democratic leadership on Capitol Hill suggest Congress is headed for a government shutdown over budget issues. But several bipartisan groups of rank-and-file senators are seeking to find a solution.
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If Americans had a vote, would they back deficit commission report?
Americans appear to back the intent of the bipartisan commission report – cutting the deficit – but it is less clear whether they approve of the panel's dramatic solutions.
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Deficit commission's work is finished. What happens next?
A 60 percent majority on Obama's bipartisan deficit commission say they approved the co-chairs' recommendations, not enough to force a vote in Congress. Will their work have an impact?
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Deficit commission: four reasons it could fail
Getting to 'yes' on a plan to stabilize the national debt still faces big hurdles.
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Want real financial reform for Wall Street? Do this.
Senator Lincoln wants to stop big banks' risky derivative trades from being subsidized by taxpayers. Here's how to keep her measure in the financial reform bill.
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Senate Democrats backpedal on health insurance mandate
Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee reduced penalties for those without health insurance, but not as much as Republicans want.
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Lawmakers' priority during recess: avoid town halls
Virulent meetings over healthcare reform lead some in Congress – especially Democrats – to seek less public ways to engage voters.
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Western ranchers fight for a new deal on wilderness
The Owyhee plan would designate 517,000 Idaho acres as federal wilderness and put other public land up for sale.
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Western ranchers fight for a new deal on wilderness
The Owyhee plan would designate 517,000 Idaho acres as federal wilderness and put other public land up for sale.
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