Markey racks up endorsements for Mass. Senate
John Kerry, Vicki Kennedy and the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee endorse Markey's bid
The White House
Sens.: $1 trillion in Medicare cuts for debt ceiling
Tenn. GOP Sens. Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander propose trimming Medicare by $1 trillion in exchange for a vote to raise the debt ceiling
Fmr. President Bush to spend Christmas in the hospital
The 88-year-old developed a fever and weakness following a monthlong, bronchitis-like cough
Treasury Dept. taking steps to avoid debt limit
Treasury Sec. Geithner said steps are being taken to avoid hitting the government's $16.4 trillion debt limit on Dec. 31
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson stepping down
After four years, Jackson will leave her post after the State of the Union in late January
Poll: Majority of Americans view the NRA favorably
After the Newtown shooting, 54 percent say they have a favorable opinion of the pro-gun organization
Hillary Clinton back to work next week
The Secretary of State has been out of the public eye since December 13 due to a concussion sustained after fainting
Bush aide: "Please put the harps back in the closet"
The chief of staff to former Pres. George H.W. Bush says that while he's still in intensive care, he's getting "unequaled" medical care
Markey announces Senate candidacy in Mass.
Rep. Ed Markey, a veteran of the House, becomes first major Dem to announce a special election bid
Poll: Inconclusive support for gun control
In the wake of Newtown massacre, Gallup shows strong support for tougher gun laws, less so for semi-automatic weapons ban