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Celebrities in town for the inauguration
CommentPolitico's Patrick Gavin sat down with Natasha and Melanie to talk about the celebrities rolling into town for the inaugural parties and balls.
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Denis McDonough likely to become new Obama chief of staff
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President Barack Obama is likely to name Denis McDonough, one of his closest national security advisers, as his next chief of staff, according to people familiar with the White House thinking.
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House to vote to continue federal pay freeze
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The legislation, sponsored by GOP freshman Ron DeSantis of Florida, would continue a pay freeze for the federal government's 2 million employees that has been in effect for more than two years.
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House approves $50.7B for Sandy aid
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The House has approved a $50.7 billion emergency aid bill for states hit by Superstorm Sandy.
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Chuck Hagel to be backed by senators Boxer, Schumer
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Chuck Hagel secured the backing of two of the staunchest pro-Israel Senate Democrats in a clear boost to the Republican's prospects of becoming President Barack Obama's next defense secretary.
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House conservatives chip away at $50.7B Sandy aid package
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"Congress shouldn't keep passing massive 'emergency' relief bills that aren't paid for, have little oversight, and are stuffed with pork," the club said in a statement.
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Tracy Thorne-Begland: Va. House panel welcomes first openly gay judge
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Tracy Thorne-Begland, who was appointed to a Richmond General District Court vacancy last summer by the Richmond Circuit Court after the General Assembly rejected him, received a warmer reception Monday before a GOP-dominated panel vetting judges.
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Va., Md. reps sponsor forum on voting problems
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U.S. Reps. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., and Elijah Cummings, D-Md., heard stories from voters who endured lines of more than three hours at polling places across northern Virginia.
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NRA: Congress will not pass assault weapons ban
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The National Rifle Association has so far prevented passage of another assault weapons ban like the one that expired in 2004. But some lawmakers say the Newtown tragedy has transformed the country, and Americans are ready for stricter gun laws.
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Sen. Hagel's 'overall temperament' questioned
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Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker is concerned whether Hagel is "suited" to run a big government department such as the Pentagon.
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White House rejects 'Death Star' petition
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More than 34,000 people have signed an online petition calling on the Obama administration to build the "Star Wars" inspired super-weapon to spur job growth and bolster national defense.
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War in Afghanistan winding down, Obama says
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Obama met Friday with Afghan President Hamid Karzai at the White House and agreed that U.S. troops will go home in larger numbers starting this spring - several months ahead of schedule.
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Jack Lew nominated for Treasury Secretary
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President Obama announced Jack Lew as his choice for Treasury secretary and hailed past work balancing US budgets .
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Obama's inaugural balls expect 40,000
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Inaugural revelers hoping to get close to President Barack Obama at a ball are going to have a lot of competition, with around 40,000 expected to pack the pair of parties.
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O'Malley proposes increased gas tax to support transportation funds
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The most controversial issue in Maryland's general assembly may be Governor Martin O’Malley’s idea of a tax increase to support transportation funding.
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John Brennan confirmation: Sen. Lindsey Graham pushes back, urges Libya answers
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Politics in Washington is best exemplified by the most recent pushback by lawmakers against President Barack Obama’s appointment of John Brennan for the Director of the CIA post and Chuck Hagel as Defense Secretary.
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Obama tries to keep momentum on gun control
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Less than a month after a horrific elementary school shooting, the White House is fighting to keep the momentum for new gun legislation amid signs it's losing ground in Congress to other pressing issues.
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John Brennan CIA confirmation: Sen. Graham calls for delay
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A Republican senator is calling for a delay in confirming President Barack Obama's pick for CIA director until the administration provides answers on the deadly Sept. 11 assault in Libya.
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