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House Republican leaders agree to extend payroll tax cut
Surrendering to political reality, House Republican leaders did an about-face and said they were willing to extend a payroll tax cut for 160 million working Americans without insisting that it be paid for with spending cuts. Comment?
Less is more for SI cover girl Upton
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Kate Upton dazzles in a bikini during Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2012 in Miami. Comment?
Hey, how about a "Jeb Bush vs. Palin" brokered convention?
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I know, I know. It's not going to happen. But you can't throw traffic bait this sweet at me and not expect it to be posted. Comment?
With the Michigan primary two weeks away, two new polls in Romney's home state now show the two Republican candidates in close contention. Comment?
And they're off: Filing opens for 2012 elections
On the first day official day of the 2012 election season, dozens of candidates filed campaign paperwork with the State Board of Elections in Raleigh. Comment?
Obama Budget Hikes Transportation Spending
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It provides $74 billion in proposed transportation spending for the fiscal year starting in October. Comment?
House GOP leaders to propose extension of payroll tax cut
Hesitant to be seen as holding up a payroll tax break for American workers, House GOP leaders will put forward a new proposal to extend the tax cut, giving up for now on the GOP-led requirement that it must be paid for, A as talks on a compromise with Democrats have stalled. Comment?
Maine GOP sticks with Romney win and#8212; for now
AUGUSTA, Maine - Maine's Republican Party says Mitt Romney's narrow win over Ron Paul in the state's presidential caucuses will stand for now, even as Republicans in one eastern county whose caucus was postponed due to bad weather are proceeding with a rescheduled vote. Comment?
N.H. GOP leaders back religious exemption
Fishing tragedy, life changed forever: Trapped in car under ice for 40 minutes, Sara Edgerly copes with brain damage and being a quadriplegic - CONCORD - Some New Hampshire Republican leaders are backing a resolution calling on the federal government to rescind a rule requiring health insurance companies to provide contraceptives to employees of ... (more) Comment?
NRCC Promotes Three to a Contendera Status
Missouri's Ann Wagner and two other Republican House candidates have joined the silver tier of the NRCC's Young Guns program. Comment?
Gutierrez: Debate on Immigration, Deportation Must Be Sensible
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, in his Roll Call op-ed , argues that a policy of deporting serious criminals instead of parents, military families and students attending college is bad for the country. Comment?
Just How Much Does Gingrich Hate Romney?
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Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker Newt Gingrich's dislike for former Massachusetts Gov. Comment?
Shop Talk: Tessa Gould Managing a Tough Race
Gould was chief of staff to former Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin and most recently served as associate development director for the University of South Dakota Foundation. Comment?
Democratic Senators such as Kent Conrad have been circumspect in their remarks about President Barack Obama's proposed 2013 budget in part because budget issues could present risks to Senators' re-election efforts. Comment?
New Democrat Coalition Seeks Influence
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Rep. Joe Crowley, chairman of the New Democrat Coalition and finance chairman for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, said he is excited about the recruitment of moderate, pro-business candidates who fit with the New Democrats' values. Comment?
Ethics Probe Spurs Fresh Look at Spencer Bachus Race
Even before last week, there had been murmurs that Rep. Spencer Bachus might face a serious primary challenge. Comment?
Delayed Map Creates Heartburn in New York
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Steve Israel's home state of New York still has not finalized its Congressional map for this year's elections. Comment?
Santorum, Romney tied nationally
It's been a long road for Rick Santorum but he's finally made it. Both Gallup's most recent survey and the Pew poll both out today show Santorum in a virtual tie with Romney nationwide. Comment?
Campus Notebook: Obama Budget Increases Legislative Branch Spending
Congressional support agencies that took spending cuts in fiscal 2012 are looking to get some of that money back in 2013. Comment?
Copies of President Barack Obama's fiscal 2013 federal budget arrive at the House Budget Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Feb. Comment?