Unemployment benefit extension clears Senate hurdle
Senate to begin debate on extending jobless benefits, which expired Dec. 28th; most Republicans oppose due to cost concerns
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Lawmakers put finishing touches on spending bill
After weeks of secretive work, senior lawmakers are finalizing a $1.1 trillion spending bill that would lay to rest last year's budget battles
Obama steps up pressure on Congress to extend jobless benefits
A three-month extension is up for a vote in the Senate Tuesday, but most Republicans won't support it without a way to pay for it
Biden calls Iraqi leaders amid escalating al Qaeda violence
Vice president expresses U.S. support for Iraqi government's fight against al Qaeda-linked militants
Sen. Graham's plane makes emergency landing, all safe
A plane carrying Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., was forced to make an emergency landing after taking off; all passengers were safe
Senate confirms Janet Yellen as next Fed chair
The first woman to lead the Fed, she will oversee the tapering of assistance for the U.S. economy
Congress returns: What will election year bring?
This year's midterm elections landscape sees plenty of partisanship, safe seats
Why Harry Reid threw the first punch of 2014
John Dickerson: The majority leader has come out swinging against Republicans
Supreme Court turns down request for Obamacare emergency stay
Chief Justice John Roberts refused a group of doctors' request to block implementation of the nation's health care law
U.S. boosting missile, drone deliveries to Iraq to fight al Qaeda
White House says U.S. to provide additional shipments of Hellfire missiles, surveillance drones in bid to isolate militants
Report: Koch-backed groups raised more than $400 million in 2012
Network of 17 entities raised more than any other independent group on the right, according to new analysis
Pressure on GOP eases a bit after Cheney drops Senate bid
Citing family health issues, Cheney's departure takes heat off of her opponent, GOP Sen. Mike Enzi, and helps the Republican Party avoid another intraparty fight
Republican senator suing administration over Obamacare
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., argues that some congressional staffers are getting special treatment when it comes to signing up for health insurance
Liz Cheney dropping out of race for Wyo. Senate seat
Liz Cheney, daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, cited "serious health issues" in her family as the reason for ending her campaign
Back from vacation, Congress focuses on unemployment, Obamacare
Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid want to extend unemployment benefits, House GOP to continue trying to tweak Obamacare
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