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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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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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Student loans 101: What's at stake in feud over college loan subsidy?
Interest rates are set to double on certain federal student loans, if Congress and President Obama don't agree on a fix by July 1. Who would be affected? How did we get here in the first place? Here are answers to five key questions.
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Gas prices fact check: Six ideas in Congress, but can they work?
Soaring gas prices have also shown a consistent and significant ability to push members of Congress over the deep end. Here's the experts' take on 6 ideas floating through Congress.
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What can Congress do to create jobs? Five Republican proposals.
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Tax-cut deal barely dents Obama’s high support among liberals
Despite the anger expressed by House Democrats over Obama's tax-cut deal with Republicans, polls show his support among liberals is still very high and has dipped only slightly.
12/15/2010 06:46 pm -
Why House Republicans might vote against Obama tax deal
The Senate overwhelmingly passed the GOP-Obama tax deal Wednesday. But in the House, both parties are balking, which means conservative 'blue dog' Democrats could be crucial.
12/15/2010 06:15 pm -
Will Harry Reid keep the Senate in session through Christmas?
Senate majority leader Harry Reid wants to take up a slew of important issues after the tax deal is passed – from a $1.2 trillion budget bill to a repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell.'
12/14/2010 09:04 pm -
Obama tax deal gets nod from Senate. Will House risk making changes?
Senators vote to end debate on GOP-Obama tax deal, clearing the way for its passage. Attention now shifts to the House, where liberal Democrats are expected to discuss revisions.
12/13/2010 09:15 pm -
Tax VOX Obama should back his commission, not his GOP sweetheart deal
President Obama can change call the GOP's bluff, reduce the deficit, and act like a statesman. Here's how – and why.
12/13/2010 10:00 am -
START treaty: Obama confident new nuclear pact with Russia will pass Senate muster
START treaty is being considered for ratification by the US Senate. President Obama feels confident the START treaty will be approved.
12/08/2010 05:42 pm -
Medicare pay: Congress works to restore funds it once cut
Medicare pay for doctors was supposed to be cut to fund health reform. Now, Congress is trying to do the opposite.
12/08/2010 04:19 pm -
Unemployment benefits extended in tax-cut deal
Unemployment benefits extension avoids holiday cutoff for 2 million Americans, says White House, which agreed to extend Bush-era tax cuts for everyone, including the rich.
12/06/2010 11:20 pm -
The Vote Hammered in the Senate, Democrats must negotiate on tax cuts
After two Saturday votes, Obama and Democrats in Congress are forced to negotiate over Bush-era tax cuts, now more likely to be extended for all Americans – including the wealthy.
12/04/2010 06:01 pm -
Bush tax cuts: why Democrats are planning two votes they know will fail
Senate Democrats are planning for two votes on the Bush tax cuts Saturday. But neither would extend all the Bush tax cuts, and Republicans have vowed to defeat any such proposals.
12/03/2010 06:16 pm -
House votes to keep tax cut for 'middle class' only. Republicans fume.
The House approved a measure to extend the Bush-era tax cuts to the middle class – those with income less than $250,000. The final tax-cut plan, though, will be fashioned in the Senate.
12/02/2010 07:14 pm -
Colin Powell gives Obama backing on START nuclear deal
Colin Powell and Obama warned of grave consequences if the Senate fails to ratify the New START pact, which would reduce how many strategic warheads the United States and Russia could hold and set up a system so each could inspect and verify the other's arsenal.
12/02/2010 09:38 am -
For Obama and GOP leaders, just meeting is a bipartisan accomplishment
President Obama met with GOP leaders at the White House Tuesday. The gathering appeared long enough for little else but pleasantries – though, in the current climate, that's no small thing.
11/30/2010 05:54 pm -
Obama to meet GOP leaders: Should Democrats be worried?
President Obama will meet with GOP leaders from the House and Senate Tuesday for the first time since Election 2010. Some Democrats worry that he could be too willing to compromise.
11/30/2010 09:09 am -
What can lame-duck Congress get done? Seven items on to-do list.
The lame-duck Congress returns to session Monday with a laundry list of things to do. Avoiding a government shutdown is top on the list. But there are other important items, too.
11/29/2010 05:49 pm -
How earmark ban is already changing Capitol Hill
In many ways, the Republicans' voluntary two-year earmark ban is limited in scope. But it's already undermining Congress's spending 'cardinals' and changing how lobbyists lobby Capitol Hill.
11/24/2010 06:06 pm -
Lame-duck Congress's first task: avoid a government shutdown
Funding for fiscal year 2011 is set to run out Dec. 3. Will emboldened Republicans be willing to shut down government rather than pass a trillion-dollar budget that expands the deficit?
11/22/2010 07:43 pm -
Congress weighs tax cuts for wealthy and unemployment insurance for those in need
Unemployment insurance that provides jobless benefits to millions is at risk of running out over the holiday season, while tax cuts to those earning over $200,000 may be extended.
11/18/2010 11:08 pm -
The Vote Senate ban on budget earmarks: Can it really work?
Pressure on senators to direct money to their states can be tremendous, whether it's done by budget earmarks or some other way. Appropriations bills are only one avenue to deliver the goods.
11/17/2010 01:05 pm -
Earmarks will be hard for Senate Democrats to maintain, considering GOP opposition
Earmarks have been abandoned by most congressional Republicans, pushed by results from the midterm elections. Senate Democrats will have a difficult time supporting earmarks, both now in the lame duck session and next year.
11/17/2010 10:51 am -
Earmark ban: Why GOP freshmen might just be getting started
The size of the GOP freshman class in both the House and Senate means that Republican leadership will have to take it seriously. The earmark ban in the Senate, adopted by Republicans Tuesday, represents an early victory.
11/16/2010 07:17 pm -
The Vote Now that Mitch McConnell is aboard, how much would earmark ban save?
Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell has agreed to back a ban on earmarks. 'Pork barrel' projects in appropriations bills account for between 1 and 2 percent of total federal spending.
11/16/2010 01:01 pm -
How tea party senators stared down Mitch McConnell on earmark ban
Pressure from tea party-backed Republican freshmen senators led Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell to reverse course: He said Monday he would back an earmark ban.
11/15/2010 06:07 pm -
Tea Party Tally Tea party groups push GOP to quit culture wars, focus on deficit
In a letter to Republican leaders, tea party members advise the GOP to avoid culture-war social issues such as gay rights and abortion and to focus on reducing deficit and role of government.
11/15/2010 02:26 pm -
Health-care reform in GOP cross hairs
Republicans plan an all-out assault on the new health-care reform law, which they see as the biggest symbol of over-reach by Democrats. President Obama's veto pen is the first defense.
11/15/2010 01:28 pm
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