Sessions: Dem tax demands killing debt deal
Top Republican on Senate Budget Committee says simply cutting spending growth should be enough to reduce deficit
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US push for Middle East peace talks foundering
Israel, Palestinians no closer to peace talks as U.N. vote on Palestinian state looms
Obama: We have 10 days to make a debt deal
President and congressional leaders to reconvene Monday at the White House to continue negotiations on raising debt ceiling
If no debt deal, only "very ugly" options left
The Treasury Dept. may have to temporarily stop paying soldiers and other federal workers if debt ceiling is not raised
Sarah Palin tells Newsweek: I can win
"I'm not so egotistical as to believe that it has to be me, or it can only be me, to turn things around," Palin said. "But I do believe that I can win"
Betty Ford: Pioneer for women's movement
Historian Douglas Brinkley on the legacy of GOP First Lady, a "truly liberated woman" who took on social issues with passion and moxie
Vitter: Cut deficit via growth, not tax hikes
With debt ceiling talks set to resume, GOP Senator from La. says trend in negotiations positive, but sides still far apart
Former first lady Betty Ford dead at 93
Ford, first lady from 1974-1977, was known for positions on social issues and fights against breast cancer and alcoholism
Pelosi signals openness to Soc. Security changes
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi signals openness to Socical Security changes
Poll: Most say shuttle program was worthwhile
CBS News survey finds that 63 percent say space shuttle program was worth billions in costs, but only half are disappointed it is ending
As rivals attack, Huntsman keeps the gloves on
Former Utah governor may have to start slugging to stay in presidential race, but for now spokesman deems attacks from rivals "childish"
Will Texas execution hurt those detained abroad?
Execution of Mexican national seen as violation of international law could have implications for Americans arrested oversees
Bachmann pledges to oppose gay marriage, porn
Social conservative presidential candidate Michele Bachmann ups the ante in Iowa by signing a "values" pledge that other Republican presidential candidates may not support
House passes $649 billion defense spending bill
Measure boosts Pentagon budget $17 billion and covers Iraq and Afghanistan; bigger increase than other government agencies
Groups sue to block Ala. illegal immigration law
Civil rights groups say new law cracking down on illegal immigration has "unprecedented reach"
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