Defense of DOMA Withdrawn By Atlanta Law Firm

Now one partner says he's going to take the case to another law firm.

Toxic Chemicals Injected Into Wells, Report Shows

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Jessika Walsten
Deputy Editor

Among the injected chemicals are benzene and lead.

DC Leaders Feel Handcuffed By Obama

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David McAlpine
Executive Producer

According to Gray, the District of Columbia is getting the short end of the stick.

Obama's Solution To Budget Problem May Involve Tax Hike For Some

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Tracy Bloom
Executive Producer

Republicans, Democrats spar over how to fix the massive federal budget deficit ahead of president's speech Wednesday.

Mitt Romney Announces 2012 Presidential Exploratory Committee

David McAlpine
Executive Producer

VIDEO: The former Massachusetts governor becomes the second potential GOP candidate.

Policy Riders Complicate Government Shutdown Talks

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David McAlpine
Executive Producer

Abortion and environmental issues are among add-ons as the clock is ticking in Washington.

Government Shutdown: Obama Says Progress Made But No Deal Yet

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Callie Schweitzer, Kevin Douglas Grant
Editor-in-Chief, Executive Editor

Though Obama said he would like to hear of a deal by the morning he added, "I'm not yet prepared to express wild optimism." In a statement, House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said, "We have narrowed the issues, however, we have not yet reached an agreement. We will continue to work through the night to attempt to resolve our remaining differences." National Journal tweeted that a Reid spokesman said, "It’s all down to women’s health."