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Play CBS Video February 11, 2012 | 9:51 AM PST
Obama pushes tax hike on rich
In his new budget proposal, President Obama is still pushing for higher taxes on the rich. Michelle Millar reports.
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February 11, 2012 | 6:56 AM PST
Deadline near, Obama wants action on payroll tax
Two-month extension brokered in December to end soon; President pressures Congress to avoid an increase
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Play CBS Video February 11, 2012 | 5:03 AM PST
Romney at CPAC: I'm true conservative
In a fiery speech at CPAC, Mitt Romney tried his very best to convince those at the conference that really is a conservative. Chip Reid reports.
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February 11, 2012 | 4:40 AM PST
Hopefuls strut their conservative stuff at CPAC
Mitt Romney apparently left many at the big conservative conference unconvinced he's a true conservative
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February 10, 2012 | 5:16 PM PST
Romney touts conservatism at CPAC
At the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, Mitt Romney is on a mission to convince conservatives that he really is one of them. But, is Romney's message getting through? Chip Reid reports.
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Play CBS Video February 10, 2012 | 5:14 PM PST
Obama's contraceptive compromise
After sparking a firestorm of religious and political controversy, President Obama announced his compromise on the contraceptive requirement of his health care law, reports Norah O'Donnell.
CBS Evening News
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February 10, 2012 | 4:03 PM PST
Obama budget plan: $901 billion shortfall in 2013
Would be smallest shortfall in years; budget calls for "Buffett Rule" and expiration of Bush-era cuts for wealthiest Americans
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Play CBS Video February 10, 2012 | 3:01 PM PST
This Sunday: Paul, McConnell, Lew
Bob Schieffer announces this Sunday's Face the Nation line-up: GOP Presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and White House Chief of Staff Jack Lew.
Face The Nation
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Play CBS Video February 10, 2012 | 2:58 PM PST
Navy unveils "USS Gabrielle Giffords"
CBS News RAW: In a ceremony at the Pentagon, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus gives a speech and reveals an artist rendering of the "USS Gabrielle Giffords." The ex-Congresswoman and her husband Mark Kelly are on hand for the unveiling.
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February 10, 2012 | 2:28 PM PST
Navy names ship for ex-Rep. Giffords
Recovering congresswoman attends Pentagon ceremony for USS Gabrielle Giffords
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Play CBS Video February 10, 2012 | 2:09 PM PST
Gingrich attacks "Republican establisment" at CPAC
GOP White House hopeful Newt Gingrich on Friday said the GOP establishment is not tough enough to win a presidential campaign.
Washington Unplugged
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February 10, 2012 | 1:51 PM PST
Hackers claim hits on CIA, U.N. Web sites
CIA Web site is down in what appears to be a denial-of-service attack by Anonymous as part of anti-law enforcement demonstration Friday.
SciTech
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February 10, 2012 | 1:19 PM PST
Banks could still face prosecution despite deal
N.Y. attorney general insisted on preserving right to bring criminal charges as colleagues pushed fraud settlement
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February 10, 2012 | 12:16 PM PST
Obama signs Giffords' final bill into law
Legislation authored by former congresswoman increases penalties for smuggling drugs into U.S. with ultra-light aircraft
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February 10, 2012 | 1:03 PM PST
Did Obama fold on contraception policy?
After President Obama announced changes to his administration's policy on contraception, CBS News' Whit Johnson was joined by Bob Schieffer, Norah O'Donnell and The Atlantic's James Fallows for analysis.
Washington Unplugged
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Play CBS Video February 10, 2012 | 11:55 AM PST
Romney cracks Clinton inhale joke at CPAC
GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney on Friday tried to woo conservatives at CPAC and defended his record as governor of Massachusetts by telling a crowd he served in government but didn't "inhale, I'm still a business guy."
Washington Unplugged
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February 10, 2012 | 10:34 AM PST
Turkey to propose Syria strategy to Clinton
Secretary of state meeting with Turkish foreign minister next week on ways to pressure Assad regime
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Play CBS Video February 10, 2012 | 10:14 AM PST
A reporter's life: On the trail of Mitt Romney
Jessica Kumari talks to CBS News political reporter Sarah Boxer about her life covering the Mitt Romney campaign full-time. Sarah tells how she's been traveling with the campaign for the past 7 months - reporting, blogging, video blogging, tweeting 24/7 - even doing laundry with his wife, Ann, at the hotel in Iowa.
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Play CBS Video February 10, 2012 | 11:35 AM PST
President Obama on contraception coverage
President Obama has created a new "accommodation" for mandatory contraceptive services for women who are employed by faith-affiliated institutions.
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Play CBS Video February 10, 2012 | 9:56 AM PST
White House bends on birth control rule
President Obama on Friday announced plans that attempts to accommodate religious employers opposed to a rule that would require them to provide free birth control to women.
Washington Unplugged
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Play CBS Video February 10, 2012 | 9:06 AM PST
Santorum takes on Romney's money at CPAC
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum created a stir at CPAC in Washington on Friday by aggressively charging that his GOP rivals aren't conservative enough to excite voters - in the primary or general election.
Washington Unplugged
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Play CBS Video February 10, 2012 | 8:23 AM PST
Huckabee "thanks" Obama for birth control firestorm
Speaking CPAC on Friday, Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee "thanked" President Obama for creating a conservative firestorm over a new rule requiring employers to offer health care coverage to women that covers the full cost of birth control.
Washington Unplugged
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Play CBS Video February 10, 2012 | 6:25 AM PST
GOP Congressman under insider trading investigation
GOP congressman subject of insider trading investigation Rep. Spencer Bachus (R - Ala.) is under investigation for insider trading. Erica Hill reports.
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Play CBS Video February 10, 2012 | 11:48 AM PST
A compromise on contraception?
The Obama administration is working on new guidelines for contraception coverage requirements following a heated controversy with religious institutions. Norah O'Donnell reports.
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Play CBS Video February 10, 2012 | 6:18 AM PST
Romney on the attack
Mitt Romney is set to make a big speech to win the hearts of conservatives, but is will that be enough? Erica Hill and Charlie Rose speak with Major Garrett about Romney's problems.
