Gov. Jindal rips teachers unions, touts reform

Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal had some harsh words for teachers unions, accusing them of perpetuating an unfair education system

• Dec 12, 2012

GOP in search of identity on foreign policy

Foreign policy is just one of many topics the Republicans Party is doing some soul-searching

• Dec 12, 2012

WH, Boehner trade new "fiscal cliff" proposals

House speaker's office confirms negotiations continue; new WH offer asks for $1.4 trillion in revenue, down from $1.6 trillion

• Dec 11, 2012

U.S. recognizes Syrian opposition

Designation paves way for creation of political structure to replace regime of Bashar al Assad, as well as a way to send more aid

• Dec 11, 2012

The Zen of the "fiscal cliff"

John Dickerson: In the public posturing over the "fiscal cliff" you can have stalemate and progress at the same time

• Dec 11, 2012

Right-to-work signed into law in Michigan

Amid day of raucous protests in Lansing, Republican governor sign measures that unions say are designed to destroy them

• Dec 11, 2012

Right-to-work protest in Mich.

Michigan would become the 24th right-to-work state, banning requirements that nonunion employees pay unions for services

• Dec 11, 2012
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Most back "cliff" compromise, will D.C. listen?

As Obama and Boehner try to hammer out a deal, a new poll urges cooperation

• Dec 11, 2012

Mich. right-to-work law fight reaching fever pitch

Michigan's GOP governor set to sign right-to-work bill, which Obama calls "right to work for less money"

• Dec 11, 2012

Thousands accept postal service buyout deal

As the USPS struggles for survival, more than 25,000 employees accept early retirement buyout deal, according to Federal Times

• Dec 11, 2012

Pro-union demonstrators turn out in Michigan

Protesters are returning to Michigan's state capitol on Tuesday, to protest the Republican-backed right-to-work legislation

• Dec 11, 2012

Aides: "Fiscal cliff" talks maddeningly slow

Democrats fear that the president will cave on cuts to entitlement programs and Republicans expect House Speaker John Boehner to stand by their principles

• Dec 11, 2012

Health care law surprise: $63 per-person fee

Employers likely to pass on much of unexpected three-year expense to workers; Money will help cover people with pre-existing conditions

• Dec 11, 2012

Silence on "fiscal cliff" could be a good sign

If Congress wants to get a "fiscal cliff" deal done in time for the holidays, this week is the last week to get serious

• Dec 10, 2012

Obama back on the road with "fiscal cliff" pitch

Private talks continue behind the scenes, but Mr. Obama continues to rally public support for his "fiscal cliff" plan

• Dec 10, 2012

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