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How Congress's high-stakes brinkmanship became the new normal

From Minnesota to the NFL to the halls of Congress, negotiations keep devolving into one high-stakes game of chicken after another, as public intransigence works against private compromise.
Obama: I didn't punt on entitlement reform in federal budget

Critics complain that President Obama's federal budget doesn't trim entitlement programs like Medicare and Medicaid. But Obama said that reform will come about through bipartisan negotiation.
Big spending cuts vs. tax reform: Can Congress do both?

Democrats and Republicans agree that today's tax system hinders job growth. But tax reform efforts come as many House Republicans also push for $2.5 trillion in spending cuts in next decade.
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Even for local politicians, campaign finance goes national

The Internet has already had a profound effect on national campaign finance. Now, it is beginning to impact local politics, too.
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A lesson in reasonable fiscal policy

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer emphasizes middle-path strategies for both stimulating growth and controlling deficit spending.
Rep. John Murtha: lifelong hawk, military backer, brazen earmarker

Rep. John Murtha (D) of Pennsylvania, who died Monday, was the first Vietnam veteran to be elected to Congress. He also brought home billions in defense-related earmarks for his struggling district.
How House has handled other Joe Wilson-like moments

House Democrats consider a resolution of disapproval for 'You lie!' outburst.
On foreign affairs, Kennedy challenged presidential power

His most important vote, he said, was against the Iraq War. But he also had major impact on human rights and other issues.
Ups and downs in history of one-party rule

If Obama wins and Democrats gain greater control in Congress, it could happen.