Leon Panetta links Iraq war to al-Qaeda

Defense Secretary suggests U.S. soldiers are in Iraq "because on 9/11 the United States got attacked," echoing Bush administration claims

• Jul 11, 2011

Rick Perry lays groundwork for possible 2012 bid

Texas governor phones influential Republicans in early voting states as he considers late entry into GOP presidential field

• Jul 11, 2011

"Sheriff Joe" selling pink underwear to public

Spanish-language version of underwear issued to prisoners by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio reads "Vamos Jose!"

• Jul 11, 2011

Herman Cain gospel album surfaces

Republican presidential candidate's album, with tracks like "Hallelujah Square" and "My Soul I Anchored," recorded years ago

• Jul 11, 2011

Obama says will not sign short-term debt deal

President Obama does not use veto word, but says will not sign short-term deal to raise debt ceiling

• Jul 11, 2011

Obama: Debt deal alone won't fix economy

President calls on Congress to act on jobs, suggests congressional Republicans' rhetoric doesn't match their actions

• Jul 11, 2011

Obama prepared to "take heat" over Soc. Security

President Obama said his party should take on its "sacred cow" and vote to modify the popular entitlement program

• Jul 11, 2011

Default from 1979 offers clues on debt crisis

Washington Post: An incident from 32 years ago provides a glimpse of what could happen if the stalemate in Washington continues

• Jul 11, 2011

Debt ceiling deja vu?

The debt ceiling debate won't have a second chance to get it right

• Jul 11, 2011

Proposed health cuts may limit access further

Reductions in Medicare, Medicaid spending on the table in budget talks; Doctors, patients weigh impact of potential changes

• Jul 11, 2011

Debt talks continue as progress tough to come by

President Obama still wants "big" deal even as House Speaker Boehner concedes grand bargain too difficult

• Jul 11, 2011

Michele Bachmann takes slim lead in Iowa

A new poll shows Rep. Michele Bachmann taking a slim lead among Republican caucus-goers in Iowa

• Jul 11, 2011

Pakistani aid cuts may reduce U.S. influence

Stoppage of one-third of American military aid to nation could backfire against U.S., former officials, analysts say

• Jul 11, 2011

Geithner: Obama still seeking large debt deal

On "Face the Nation," Treasury Secretary says President still seeking the largest deficit reduction deal possible

• Jul 11, 2011

Geithner: Failure on debt deal not an option

Treasury Secretary says that nation will be "running on fumes" by August 2 if debt limit isn't raised

• Jul 11, 2011

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