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'Inspiration to So Many': Ex-First Lady Betty Ford Dies - Ford, 93, will be remembered as a pioneer in the battle against substance abuse.
Debt Debate for Dummies: 6 Keys to the Issue - Understanding the debt ceiling debate: America uses borrowed money to operate on a daily basis, but unlike the average American, the government doesn't ask a bank or credit card company for more money; it can sell more debt on the open market and raise its own credit limit.
Miserable: Unemployment Rate Up to 9.2% - The Labor Department's employment report, released this morning, showed the unemployment rate increased to 9.2 percent, with employers adding 18,000 jobs in June.
Pelosi on Deficit Reduction: Do No Harm - Pelosi says Democrats will not back any proposal to increase the debt limit adding that whatever comes out of the talks, it cannot 'do harm.'
Washington: Weak Jobs Numbers Mean Bigger Headaches for WH - The June jobs report showed a .1 percent increase in unemployment
Indoor Recess for the House - House Cancels Next Recess to Work Through Debt Deal
Senators Cancelled Vacation, Then Did Nothing - The senate was not in session on Monday, July 4th, but no work was done
Medicaid Makes Poor Healthier and States Poorer - Medicaid is proven to help low-income people financially, physically and psychologically, according to a study released Thursday.
Obama Meets With Congressional Leaders On Deficit - On debt deal, the president said 'nothing is agreed to, until everything is agreed to'
House Spars Over Social Security in Debt Debate - Divided along party lines, Congress debated Social Security's effects on the debt
Former U.S. Comptroller General: Who's Going to Get Paid?
- The United States is already in the hole when you run the revenue-minus-expenditures equation.
Romney and Huntsman: The Turf War is On - The undertones of a deep-rooted rivalry have begun to show
Ron Bloom Asked To 'Clarify' Recent Congressional Testimony - House Oversight and Government Reform Committee asking Ron Bloom to 'clarify' testimony before the committee
Coalition of the (un) Willing - Rumors of a grand bargain as Obama and GOP leaders search for compromise on debt ceiling?
Rep. John Yarmuth: If Bachmann is GOP Candidate, 'President Obama Would Win All 50 States' - Yarmouth says GOP 'much to sensible' to elect Michele Bachmann
Debt Talks: The Grand Bargain - Both Dems and Reps will have to give in key areas to reach a deal
Afghanistan Commander IDs 3 Drawdown Units - The No. 2 commander in Afghanistan identified three units that will be part of the troop drawdowns that are to begin this month. These units comprise the first elements of the drawdown by 30,000 of American troops in Afghanistan that is slated to end next September.
Obama's Dad Almost Put Him Up for Adoption? - Conversation revealed in memo from INS
Is Texas Gov. Rick Perry a Jobs Wizard? - While the Labor Department's monthly jobs report on Friday is expected to show only slight improvement in jobs added, Gov. Rick Perry of Texas may still have fodder to say his state is a "winner" in the shifting economy. But the factors contributing to the Lone Star State's job creation may have little to do with Perry and its downsides may not be fully realized.
Bachmann TV Ad: 'I Will Not Vote to Increase the Debt Ceiling' - The television spot shows the presidential candidate in Iowa
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Do Liberal Students Still Love Obama? - Students attending a liberal-minded Campus Progress Convention in Washington, D.C., said they were frustrated by the man they helped elect in 2008, but nevertheless intended to vote for him in 2012.
No Evidence Cell Phone Bans Effective: Report - Despite nationwide initiatives to curb cell phone use while driving, there is no evidence indicating that the bans are effective, according to a report out today.
Obama Could Get Blame for the Economy, Credit for Deficit Reduction - Stalled talks to raise the debt ceiling could give President Obama an opportunity to rise above the political fray.
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Cantor Open to Closing Tax Loopholes If Met with Tax Cuts - House Majority Leader Eric Cantor said that the savings created from ending the tax breaks are minor when compared with the overall cuts
Clinton Defends Obama at Liberal Meeting - Clinton expressed more hope for the 2012 election, saying Obama's policies need more time to have a broad effect.
Senator Sessions argues Deficit Deal 'Might Blow Up' - Despite Obama's renewed vow to seek a deal on the debt ceiling, leading Republicans aren't optimistic about two sides together to control spending.
Terror Suspect Held at Sea Causes Political Argument - Republicans criticized Obama administration for indicting Somali terror suspect in U.S. court.
ATF Chief Testifies Before Congress in Secret Over Controversial Gun Program - Acting Director Ken Melson Under Fire After Death of Border Agent
Minnesota Blame Game: Pawlenty vs. Mondale - With the Minnesota government shutdown now into its sixth day, the blame game has broken out in full force – and it is being played not just on the state level, but on a national one.
The latest shots were fired Tuesday by former Vice President Walter Mondale and current Republican presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty.
After announcing a bipartisan panel to try to end the stalemate in St. Paul, Mondale told Politico that Pawlenty, the former Minnesota governor, is to blame for the state's current budget problems that have been at the root of the shutdown.
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Romney Raises More Than Rivals Combined - The presidential candidate reports raising $18.25 million
New IMF Chief Avoids Strauss-Kahn Talk - Christine Lagarde spoke in her firstp ress conference as IMF managing director
He Lost, She Lost: Jobs, Gender and the Economic Recovery - Both men and women hit hard by recession, recovering at different paces
Thousands Gather for Dalai Lama's Birthday - The Dalai Lama will celebrate his 76th birthday today in downtown Washington, D.C., as thousands gather to take part in an ancient Buddhist ritual and a call for world peace. Meanwhile, international political observers wait to see if the exiled Tibetan leader will be granted a meeting with President Obama, just a few blocks away.
Man Set for Execution Despite Obama's Pleas - Despite Obama Administration lawyers asking for a delay, Humberto Leal faces execution
Watch: Jobs Report Heats Up Debt Debate - Republicans and Democrats battle over budget cuts and tax increases.
Watch: Washington Deficit Showdown: Race Against the Clock - Jake Tapper on the effort to hammer out a deal before Aug. 2 deadline.
Watch: Debt Battle's Impact on Taxpayers - How the outcome of the budget negotiations will affect ordinary Americans.
Watch: Rep. Yarmuth: If Bachmann is GOP Candidate, 'President Obama Would Win All 50 States' - Kentucky congressman says Michele Bachmann is not equipped to be president.
Watch: Obama: 'Nothing Is Agreed To, Until Everything Is Agreed To' - President Obama says again that August 2 is the "hard deadline."
Watch: Rep. Yarmuth: Irresponsible for White House to Give Congress 'Fait Accompli' Debt Agreement - Congressman says debt ceiling talks should not determine major policy areas.
Watch: Former U.S. Comptroller General: Who's Going to Get Paid? - David Walker says missing Aug. 2 deadline would result in a $4 billion gap.
Watch: Washington Debt Negotiations: A Grand Bargain? - Obama might be willing to consider changes to Medicare and Social Security.
Watch: Obama's First Twitter Town Hall - The presidents responds to tweets in a public forum.
Watch: Obama Answers Speaker Boehner's Tweeted Question at Twitter Town Hall - President jokes speaker of the house needs to improve his typing skills.
Watch: Sen. Sessions: Eleventh-Hour Deal 'Might Not Pass' - Alabama senator says he is convinced the U.S. will honor its debt.
Watch: David Drucker: GOP 'Willing to Go to the Mat' - Roll Call correspondent says Republicans pushing harder for spending cuts.
Watch: New IMF Chief Comments on Strauss-Khan Aftermath - Dominique Strauss-Kahn IMF successor faults media appetite, talks global economy
Watch: Thousands Gather for Dalai Lama's Birthday - Followers flock to the Tibetan leader's ancient Buddhist ritual in D.C.
Watch: Obama: Deficit Compromise Is in Sight - Party leaders will meet at the White House on Thursday to tackle spending.
Watch: 'Top Line' at the Movies: Gary Sinise and the 'Lt. Dan Band' - The activist and actor talks about his foundation and new film to support troops.
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