Gov. files suit to toss Penn State sanctions

Gov. Tom Corbett argues "harsh penalties" stemming from Jerry Sandusky's child sex abuse scandal violate antitrust law

• Jan 2, 2013

Should GOP be grumbling over "cliff" deal?

Analysis: CBS' Major Garrett says GOP should be happy about the tax cuts; it's something the party has spent decades fighting for

• Jan 2, 2013

"Fiscal cliff" deal gives Biden big boost

Vice president hailed with bipartisan praise after putting decades of experience to use ushering deal through Congress

• Jan 2, 2013

GOP Rep: "We got whooped" on "fiscal cliff"

Retiring Rep. Steve LaTourette, R-Ohio believes the GOP was stiffed in the "fiscal cliff" deal - but voted for it anyway

• Jan 2, 2013

"Fiscal cliff" averted after deal clears House

House relents and passes "far from perfect" Senate bill, protecting most Americans from an income tax hike

• Jan 2, 2013

House GOP blasted for scrapping Sandy aid vote

New York area-lawmakers in both parties berate Republican leaders for not calling vote on relief bill during this term of Congress

• Jan 2, 2013

House to vote on "fiscal cliff" tonight

After a day of House Republicans voicing their anger over the lack of spending cuts, House GOP leaders will move forward with final vote

• Jan 1, 2013

Fiscal cliff deal heads to House after Senate vote

GOP-dominated chamber may vote as early as afternoon of rare New Year's Day session after Senate's middle-of-the-night approval

• Jan 1, 2013

The art of the "fiscal cliff" deal

It wasn't easy; here's a look at how lawmakers came to an agreement to avert the "fiscal cliff"

• Jan 1, 2013

Senate approves "fiscal cliff" deal

House vote expected as soon as today after White House and Senate Republicans reach deal to avoid impact of the "fiscal cliff" and the bill flies through the Senate

• Jan 1, 2013

U.S. at borrowing limit, moves to avoid default

Treasury Secretary Geithner says the federal government will take accounting measures to avoid default as it hits $16.4T limit

• Dec 31, 2012

How far will the GOP go to broaden the tent?

Amid Republican hand-wringing about expanding the party's reach, questions linger about party leaders' willingness to offer substantive change

• Dec 31, 2012

Finally, a "fiscal cliff" breakthrough

Negotiators have settled differences on taxes but the House has announced it is not likely to vote on any "fiscal cliff" deal tonight

• Dec 31, 2012

"Fiscal cliff" deal rests with Biden and McConnell

As "fiscal cliff" talks broke down over the weekend, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell called his old negotiating partner Joe Biden to help work out a deal

• Dec 31, 2012

Hillary Clinton admitted to hospital with blood clot

The secretary of state is suffering complications stemming from a recent concussion

• Dec 31, 2012

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