Gun debate shows how a fiery minority can prevail
WASHINGTON -- At first glance, it seems Republicans are verging on a blunder.
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Gun control bill clears first hurdle in Senate
WASHINGTON -- Gun control supporters won the first Senate showdown Thursday over how to respond to the December carnage in Newtown, Conn., defeating an effort by conservatives to derail a...
Tracking Obama's health law in budget isn't easy
WASHINGTON -- Next year is the year President Barack Obama's signature health care law goes into high gear, covering millions of uninsured Americans by a mix of private plans and government programs infused with tens of billions of dollars in taxpayer money.
Hagel defends proposed cuts in defense spending
WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Thursday defended President Barack Obama's proposed cuts to the military as the best approach as the Pentagon grapples with smaller, deficit-driven budgets.
Senate ready to launch gun control debate
WASHINGTON -- The Senate is ready to launch an emotion-charged debate on new gun restrictions, four months after the carnage at a Connecticut elementary school spurred President Barack Obama and Congress to address firearms violence.
Obama budget: Spending cuts, higher smokers' taxes
WASHINGTON -- Mixing modest curbs on spending with tax increases reviled by Republicans, President Barack Obama proposed a $3.8 trillion budget on Wednesday that would raise taxes on smokers and wealthy Americans and trim Social Security benefits for millions.
Senators unveil deal on gun sales background check
WASHINGTON -- Two pivotal senators announced a bipartisan deal Wednesday on expanding background checks to more gun buyers, an agreement that could build support for President Barack Obama's drive to curb firearms violence.
Comeback: Weiner says he may run for NYC mayor
NEW YORK -- A bold comeback attempt or the height of chutzpah?
Bipartisan deal on background checks is close
WASHINGTON -- A bipartisan deal seems imminent on expanding background checks to more gun buyers, an agreement that could build support for President Barack Obama's drive to curb firearms violence.
First lady to visit school impacted by violence
CHICAGO -- First Lady Michelle Obama is heading to Chicago to address a conference on gun violence and speak with students at a high school deeply affected by the bloodshed.
NH jury: Exxon Mobil owes $236M over gas chemical
CONCORD, N.H. -- An order for Exxon Mobil to pay $236 million in damages for groundwater contamination is by far the largest verdict in state history but represents only about two days' worth of profit for the energy company, an industry analyst said.
Admiral says North Korea is direct threat to US
WASHINGTON -- The top U.S. military commander in the Pacific said Tuesday that North Korea's pursuit of nuclear weapons and long-range ballistic missiles represents a clear and direct threat to the United States and its allies in the region.
Ex-Ill. lawmaker elected to succeed Jackson Jr.
CHICAGO -- Former state Rep. Robin Kelly has won the special election for Jesse Jackson Jr.'s vacated Illinois congressional seat.
Obama sends Congress $3.8 trillion spending plan
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama sent Congress a $3.8 trillion spending blueprint on Wednesday that strives to achieve a "grand bargain" to tame runaway deficits, raising taxes on the wealthy and trimming popular benefit programs including Social Security and Medicare.
Senators on verge of deal on background checks
WASHINGTON -- Members of both parties say a bipartisan deal is imminent that would expand the requirement for federal background checks for more gun purchases.
FBI asked to investigate tape of senator meeting
FRANKFORT, Kentucky -- The FBI has been asked to look into whether a U.S. senator's campaign headquarters was bugged after a recording of a private campaign meeting surfaced in which the senator and aides discussed ways to question the mental health of a potential opponent, actress Ashley Judd.
Budget cuts ground Air Force, Navy aircraft
NORFOLK, Va. -- The U.S. Air Force plans to ground about a third of its active-duty force of combat planes and a top general warned Tuesday that the branch might not be able to respond immediately to every event when needed.
FBI investigating recording of McConnell talks
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Campaign aides to Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell proposed using actress Ashley Judd's past bouts with depression against her if she had decided to challenge him in his re-election bid next year, according to a secret recording posted by a magazine.
Biden: Threats to block gun bill 'embarrassing'
WASHINGTON -- Vice President Joe Biden says he refuses to believe a small group of senators will block a vote on gun legislation.
Senators to add high-tech visas, dispute details
WASHINGTON -- Senators finalizing a massive immigration bill are arguing over plans to boost visas for high-tech workers, Senate aides and industry officials say, with disputes flaring over how best to punish companies that train workers here only to ship them overseas.
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