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House Republicans Unveil Tax Cut-Heavy Budget Proposal

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Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis), speaking at CPAC 2011 in Washington, D.C. (Gage Skidmore/Flickr)

Catherine Green
Executive Producer

Dems upset over abandoned compromises.

Obama Says He Won't Support Online Censorship

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President Obama in the White House last year. (Charles McCain/Flickr)

Catherine Green
Executive Producer

But doesn't reject SOPA, PIPA either.

"Terms Of Service" Could Become Legally Binding

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Rosalie Murphy
Staff Writer

Is lying online legal?

House Delays Vote On Boehner Debt Ceiling Plan

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Staff Reporters

Congress faces August 2 deadline to enact deal before U.S. could default on loans.

Debt-Ceiling Negotiations Impasse: Talks Between Democrats, Republicans Break Down

Staff Reporters

Talks stalled ahead of Augusut 2nd deadline.

Netanyahu Speaks To Congress

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David McAlpine
Executive Producer

The Israeli Prime Minister says he's willing to "make painful compromises."

Senate Passes Budget Plan, Bill Heads To Obama's Desk For Signature

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Tracy Bloom
Executive Producer

VIDEO: Senate passes budget Thursday afternoon; compromise budget plan passed the House by a 260-167 vote earlier in the afternoon; 59 House Republicans broke ranks with party leaders and voted against budget bill; 81 House Democrats voted for the spending plan.