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Opinion: Words for Congress to live by: Stop fighting, start fixing
We're part of a new group of 25 'problem-solvers' in Congress who want to put aside party labels and ideological battles and find common ground. Although we are both of different parties, we are finding areas of agreement because we are actively seeking them out.
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‘Fiscal cliff’: Will Wall Street light a fire under Congress?
So far at least, many on Wall Street seem to think that no matter what happens over the next few days with the fiscal cliff, Congress will still come through early in the new year.
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US Postal Service to close 140 mail processing centers
The US Postal Service will close 48 mail sorting facilities in August, and the rest will close next January and February, the Postmaster General announced Thursday.
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Social Security tax break in jeopardy. Again.
Social Security tax deal overwhelmingly passed by Senate is opposed by House GOP. House Speaker Boehner says two-month extension of Social Security payroll tax cut is too short.
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Hurricane Irene by the numbers: state by state damage reports
Federal officials began to survey the damage caused by hurricane Irene – from continued power outages to communities still stranded by floodwaters.
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Afghanistan troop drawdown: why Congress doesn't like it
In a break with prevailing patterns on Capitol Hill, the response to President Obama’s announcement about a troop drawdown in Afghanistan is not playing out strictly along party lines.
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Five House controversies from Week 1: Did Republicans break promises?
House Republicans swept back into power this week promising to fix how the institution functions. Speaker John Boehner called for a renewed focus on the Constitution, more openness and accountability, and resolving 'honest differences through a fair debate and vote.' Here’s a look at the Republicans' first week back in charge.
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Dems fight over 3 percent of the tax deal
Congressional Democrats are making noise over the estate tax cuts, though they're only 3 percent of the total cuts. These cuts are deep and deficit-funded, but so is the rest of the agreement.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/18
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Maple syrup producer says it will make changes in 'all natural' variety, following complaints
Maple syrup: The maker of 'Log Cabin All Natural Syrup' will take out artificial coloring from its product. Producers of authentic maple syrup in Vermont have been critical of Log Cabin's marketing.
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'Cash for Caulkers' aims to make Americans greener at home
The White House and business leaders team up to craft a program to encourage energy efficient home improvements.
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Cash for (lawn) clunkers
The Greener Gardens Act would give credits for replacing old lawn equipment with environmentally friendly models.
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