Congressional budget fight battles the clock

Republicans, Democrats running out of time on spending agreement that would avoid government shutdown

• Apr 4, 2011

GOP 2012 budget to make $4 trillion-plus in cuts

Republicans' proposed budget institutes spending caps, makes changes in Medicare, Medicaid

• Apr 4, 2011

Title IX may not be enough for female athletes

Since schools self-report, it's little surprise that complaints related to Title IX have tripled in the last year

• Apr 3, 2011

Tea Party, labor spend big in Wis. court race

Election for State Supreme Court - key to fate of Gov. Walker's anti-union budget law - becomes latest battleground

• Apr 3, 2011

Did "24" Producer stir pot over "The Kennedys"?

History Channel axed it; Reelz Channel airing mini-series; Conservative Joel Surnow's gripes became "hot potato," observer says

• Apr 3, 2011

Government appeals judge's health care ruling

Justice Dept. says Congress has authority to regulate interstate business, allowing for health insurance mandate

• Apr 3, 2011

Graham: Iraq may "go to hell" without US troops

GOP Sen. calls for continued presence in Iraq, lambastes idea of providing State Dept. officials with military equipment

• Apr 3, 2011

Reid: GOP leadership cowered by Tea Party

Calling GOP bill to cut budget mean-spirited, Dem. Senator says Republicans must decide between country's interests and Tea Party's

• Apr 3, 2011

Reid: U.S. should hold off arming Libya rebels

Dem. says U.S. should "wait and see" how Libyan opposition develops; GOP Sen. argues U.S. should send missiles, "taking the fight to Tripoli"

• Apr 3, 2011

Report: Obama to launch 2012 bid this week

While no significant Republican candidates have formally declared 2012 presidential intentions, Obama presses ahead

• Apr 2, 2011

Obama: Growth tied to energy independence

President pitches ideas for reducing gas prices, decreasing dependence on foreign oil during weekly radio and Internet address

• Apr 2, 2011

Obama: Shutdown would jeopardize recovery

President says letting government shut down next week would be "the height of responsibility" as parties spar over budget

• Apr 1, 2011

In government shutdown battle, it's Obama vs. House Republicans vs. Tea Party

Washington Unplugged: John Dickerson talks looming shutdown with Karen Tumulty, Major Garrett & Michael Crowley

• Apr 1, 2011

One week away: Clock ticks on gov't shutdown

Posturing from both parties continues as aides plan to work through weekend to avoid Friday shutdown

• Apr 1, 2011

Obama, allies and opponents gear up for 2012

With just weeks before Obama is expected to launch his official presidential campaign, outside political groups from both sides prepare for battle

• Apr 1, 2011

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