Politics
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EPA Chief Lisa Jackson stepping down
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The Obama administration's chief environmental watchdog, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, is stepping down after a nearly four-year tenure marked by high-profile brawls.
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The latest political gossip
CommentJudy Kurtz of The Hill newspaper came on the show to talk about the latest political gossip floating around the District.
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Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz named Inouye successor
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Hawaii's lieutenant governor spent time in the morning telling fellow Democrats why he should become the state's next U.S. senator. Hours later, he was hitching a ride to Washington with President Obama to be sworn in as the late Sen. Daniel Inouye's successor.
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Fiscal cliff: Kicking the Can, Washington-style
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Congressional officials said Wednesday they knew of no significant strides toward a compromise over a long Christmas weekend, and no negotiations have been set.
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US Treasury to take steps to avoid borrowing limit
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The U.S. Treasury Department will begin taking steps this week to delay hitting the government's $16.4 trillion borrowing limit. Without those steps, the debt limit would be hit on Dec. 31.
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Some urge Boehner: Let Dems pass fiscal cliff bill
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In case the public weren't frustrated enough over Congress' failure to resolve the "fiscal cliff," consider this: lawmakers probably could enact a compromise quickly and easily if Republican leaders let Democrats provide most of the votes.
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Senator Daniel Inouye memorial service Friday
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President Obama said Inouye was the one who "hinted to me what might be possible in my own life."
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Fiscal cliff talks: President Obama, Speaker Boehner battle over deal
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President Barack Obama says he'll press ahead with Congress in hopes of preventing across-the-board tax increases set to strike taxpayers Jan. 1 after House GOP leaders unexpectedly put off a vote on legislation calling for higher rates on million-dollar earners Thursday evening.
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Gun control: Vice President Joe Biden meets with law enforcement
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Vice President Joe Biden said he and President Barack Obama are "absolutely committed" to curbing gun violence in the United States.
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President Obama launches effort to prevent mass school shootings
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Just days after promising the people of Newtown and America that mass shootings couldn't become a part of life, President Barack Obama launches a major effort to curb gun violence.
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Fiscal cliff: Social Security avoided in deficit reduction talks
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President Barack Obama's offer to slow the growth of Social Security benefits would force fellow Democrats in Congress to abandon promises to shield the massive retirement and disability program from cuts as part of negotiations to avoid the year-end fiscal cliff.
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President Obama on legalizing marijuana: Won't go after Washington state, Colorado
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President Barack Obama says he won't go after Washington state and Colorado for legalizing marijuana.
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The latest gossip around the District
CommentThe Washington Examiner's Nikki Schwab sat down to discuss the latest gossip making its way around Washington.
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George Washington students call for solution to 'fiscal cliff'
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Young people afraid of falling into another recession are teaming up for a solution. On the campus of George Washington University, a new mascot is emerging. His name is "Ameri-can," and he's delivering a message from students to Capitol Hill.
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John Leopold, Anne Arundel Co. executive, sued by ACLU
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland sued County Executive John Leopold Wednesday morning over dossiers allegedly compiled by police officers assigned to protect him, The Baltimore Sun reports.
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Stephen Colbert for South Carolina senate?
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South Carolina is ready to bring a little humor to their state’s politics.
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Former President George H.W. Bush still hospitalized
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A spokesman at Methodist Hospital in Houston said Tuesday that Bush's status hasn't changed and he remains in stable condition.
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Anita Bonds selected as interim D.C. Concil member
CommentAnita Bonds, 67, was a longtime aide to former mayor and current Councilmember Marion Barry. She works for Fort Myer Construction Corp., a major contractor in the district.
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