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Obama in Mexico for Talks on Economy, Security
more people in connection with the Boston Marathon bombings, and the delicate immigration negotiations underway on Capitol Hill . Obama will be looking for a nod of support for the immigration effort from Pena Nieto. The Mexican leader is expected
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2016: Rare Same-State Pairings in the Early Stages
event in Iowa and raise money in Beverly Hills, Calif., for the Republican Jewish Coalition. Ryan is focusing on Capitol Hill legislating after being the vice presidential nominee, resuming efforts to balance the federal budget in a decade
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May Day Activists Cheer State Immigration Laws
meanwhile, coincided with speeches and marches. Many state-level proposals go beyond what is being discussed on Capitol Hill , and the shift shows lawmakers reacting to a pendulum swing in public opinion that helped usher many of them into office
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PROMISES, PROMISES: Obama $4T Deficit Cut Plan
taxes on wealthier earners, but the episode produced lots of bad feelings and Boehner and every other GOP leader on Capitol Hill promise there will be no further tax increases now — even though some of them had once supported a higher net new revenue
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May Day Rally Turns Violent in Seattle
marched peacefully through downtown. The violence broke out later in the evening after a separate march started at the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Many of the protesters are self-described anarchists.
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PM Note - Como Se Dice 'Juice' En Espanol?
trip, which begins Thursday and includes a stop in Costa Rica, to highlight the immigration overhaul moving through Capitol Hill , both for an audience in Latin America and for those back home in the U.S. "The president is scheduled to arrive
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Security Casts Shadow Over Obama's Mexico Trip
to highlight the immigration overhaul moving through Capitol Hill , both for an audience in Latin America and for those supportive of the immigration overhaul being debated on Capitol Hill , which includes provisions to strengthen security at
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Immigration Debate Creates Dilemma for Obama
wary of appearing to hand the president a win. But if he stays on the sidelines and the overhaul runs into trouble on Capitol Hill , Obama likely will be criticized for not using his presidential powers to fight for votes, as he was following the
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Boston Bombings Battle: President Obama vs. Sen. Lindsey Graham on National Security
last week. He echoed the sentiment in the hallways of Capitol Hill last Thursday after an all-senators briefing on national he said that although there is "dysfunction" on Capitol Hill , he still has the juice to get his agenda though a
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Obama: I've Still Got Juice
American people, but even to members of Congress themselves, that right now things are pretty dysfunctional up on Capitol Hill . Despite that, I'm actually confident that there are a range of things that we're going to be able to get done
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Obama Asserts He Still Has Influence in Washington
he still retains influence in the capital despite recent setbacks. Obama says "things are pretty dysfunctional on Capitol Hill ." But he invoked Mark Twain to declare that rumors of his political demise are exaggerated. He told a Tuesday news
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Obama to Give Press ConferenceIt is the 100th day of the president's second term and he could touch on a number of subjects, from efforts on Capitol Hill to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill to the U.S. economy. Lawmakers have given the administration more
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Soft-Spoken Virginian Holds Sway on Immigration
conservative from Virginia is emerging as a central player on immigration as the issue nears a critical juncture on Capitol Hill . Congressman Bob Goodlatte (GOOD-lat) took over chairmanship of the House Judiciary Committee this year. Last
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Does Obama Still Have 'the Juice'?surprise the American people but even members of congress themselves. Right now things are pretty dysfunctional on Capitol Hill . This fight that I'm actually confident that there are a range of things we're really get done. I feel confident
even members of congress themselves. Right now things are pretty dysfunctional on Capitol Hill . This fight that I'm actually confident that there are a range of things we're really get done. I feel confident that. The -
Roundtable I: This Week in Politicsweek, went on and said, if he cannot translate the support of 90% of public for background checks into a victory on capitol hill , what can he expect to accomplish legislatively for his remaining three and a half years? Office? Of course, george
support of 90% of public for background checks into a victory on capitol hill , what can he expect to accomplish legislatively for his remaining three and a half years? Office? Of course, george will, if ople -
Airline Delays Over? Senate Approves PlanWhat could be the end of airport armageddon. And all those delays. Action finally happening on capitol hill , to cut the furloughs of air traffic controllers that have caused flight delays coast-to-coast. Abc's david kerley is at
end of airport armageddon. And all those delays. Action finally happening on capitol hill , to cut the furloughs of air traffic controllers that have caused flight delays coast-to-coast. Abc's david kerley is at reagan national airport -
White House Acknowledges Evidence of Chemical Weapons in Syriaweapons, that would change. I have made clear that the use of chemical weapons is a game-changer. Reporter: On capitol hill today, the call for action was swift. I think it's pretty obvious that red line has been crossed. Reporter: But
clear that the use of chemical weapons is a game-changer. Reporter: On capitol hill today, the call for action was swift. I think it's pretty obvious that red line has been crossed. Reporter: But today the -
Expanded Gun Background Checks Rejectedtheater shootings these victims have been up here on Capitol Hill working nonstop citizen lobbyists I talk with one boy it was reminiscent of the anthrax attacks here on Capitol Hill in 2001 I remember being here. At the time covering
From the Colorado theater shootings these victims have been up here on Capitol Hill working nonstop -- citizen lobbyists I talk with one. With one a mother from. As this as this was going on soevacuated but boy it was reminiscent of the anthrax attacks here on Capitol Hill in 2001 I remember being here. At the time covering. The situation but this is really a case where. Everything worked as -
Suspect In Custody Accused of Sending Letters to President and Lawmakers Containing Deadly Ricinthe united states and a mississippi senator. While on capitol hill , mail delivery is stopped and staff warned not to open suburban maryland, 10 miles for its intended target on capitol hill . The second letter was intercepted 6.5 miles away
the president of the united states and a mississippi senator. While on capitol hill , mail delivery is stopped and staff warned not to open unsealed envelopes. All staff are directed to avoid this area until furtherwas stopped in suburban maryland, 10 miles for its intended target on capitol hill . The second letter was intercepted 6.5 miles away on a military base on the outskirts of d.C. A third post office sorting -
Boston Shootout Adds to Intense Week for White HouseBoston on Monday followed by those rice in letters one addressed to the president and dressed up up to a senator on. Capitol Hill and of of course you had the explosion in Texas. Now. Obviously nothing connecting those other events this put all
to the president and -- dressed up up to a senator on. Capitol Hill and of of course you had the explosion in Texas. Now. Obviously nothing connecting those other events -- this put all contributing
