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Senate GOP Members Signal Deal On Gun Control Possible
There will be enough Republican support to allow a debate on gun legislation.
Read more...Obama Urges For Americans To Not Forget 'Newtown' Ahead Of Control Debate
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Obama spoke about remembering “Newtown.”
Read more...Mark Sanford Wins Republican Nomination For House Seat
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Sanford will face Elizabeth Colbert Busch.
Read more...Marco Rubio Slows Immigration Reform Talk
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Some say Rubio is trying to get more votes for the bill, others say it's an attempt to maintain conservative support.
Read more...Marco Rubio Slows Immigration Reform Talk
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The letter has earned Rubio both criticism and praise from fellow Republicans.
Read more...House Votes On Budget Bill To Prevent Government Shutdown
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The vote means there won't be a government shutdown-- at least until September.
Read more...Senate Approves Bill To Avoid Government Shutdown
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Lawmakers hope to send the bill to President Obama by the end of the week.
Read more...McCain And Coburn Take Steps Showing Progress In Budget Debate
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Their objection to pork barrel spending is a rare segue into non-obstructionism.
Read more...Obama: Party Gap 'Too Wide' for Budget Deal
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Obama remains skeptical before meeting with GOP lawmakers.
Read more...GOP Budget Unsettled Between Parties
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President Obama had to step in and talk about agreement for the untouched budget problem.
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