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Bill Bolling not running for governor of Virginia
Virginia Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling says he will not run for governor as an independent.
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Former Sen. Scott Brown takes job with Boston law firm
Former Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown, who was defeated in his re-election bid last year, announced Monday that he had landed a new job with the international law firm of Nixon Peabody LLP.
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Lawmakers: President's wooing could break budget logjam
Republicans say they welcome President Barack Obama's courtship and suggest the fresh engagement between the White House and Congress may finally yield solutions to the stubborn budget battle that could cost Americans jobs.
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Source: Obama poised to pick Perez for Labor
Two people familiar with the process say President Barack Obama is close to naming Thomas Perez, a civil rights official in the Justice Department, as his choice to head the Department of Labor.
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Survey: Most favor more for social programs, less for defense
Most Americans want government austerity, a survey shows, but they also want increased spending on a host of popular programs: education, crime fighting, health care, Social Security, the environment and more. Less for defense, space and foreign aid.
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Obama: Outreach to GOP aimed at ending gridlock
President Barack Obama says he's reaching out to lawmakers from both parties in hopes of untangling the gridlock that has stymied progress on budget issues in Washington.
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Death Penalty Repeal; Refinancing Your Home; Budget Battle; DC Streetcars
2/8/2013
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Obama criticizes GOP obstruction of D.C. appellate court nominee
Obama says the blocking of Caitlin Halligan from getting an up-or-down vote - after two and a half years of delay - "continues the Republican pattern of obstruction." He said delays in confirming his nominees are taking a heavy toll on the D.C. circuit.
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John Brennan to face Senate vote for CIA role
John Brennan's nomination to be director of the CIA is set for a key test before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
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Senate Democrats prepare government funding bill
The bipartisan measure comes as Washington separately girds for weeks of warfare over the longer-term budget.
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That was the week that was
Burkman and Fowler interview March 11, 2013
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Obama cracks wise at annual Gridiron dinner
Always a target for digs, the president tossed out a few of his own during the Gridiron Club and Foundation dinner, an annual event where political leaders, journalists and media executives poke fun at each other.
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D.C. rally calls for end to violence against women
Activists took to the streets of Washington Saturday, calling for an end to violence against women. The rally comes on the heels of International Women's Day.
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President keeping low profile in gun debate
With gun legislation taking shape on Capitol Hill, President Barack Obama has kept a low profile on an issue he has made a critical part of his second-term agenda.
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Inside Washington - March 10, 2013
President Obama's meals with the GOP, Rand Paul's filibuster and the passing of Hugo Chavez are all on the docket for this week's Inside Washington.
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D.C. region faces unique challenges from budget cuts
Communities on the Capital Beltway have disproportionately benefited from the federal government's growth for decades - and there is no doubt they will now take a disproportionate hit from the budget cuts.
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GOP wants to ease pain on military
Rose interview March 4, 2013
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President Obama nominates new cabinet members
President Barack Obama filled in more pieces of his second term leadership team Monday, nominating a trio of new advisers to lead the Energy Department, Environmental Protection Agency and budget office.
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