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President Obama says he's 'determined as ever' for gun bill

With time running out on the chance to pass gun control legislation, President Barack Obama on Monday warned Congress not to use delay tactics against tighter... Read more »

April 8, 2013

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Marketing studies help craft president's health overhaul pitch

How do you convince millions of average Americans that one of the most complex and controversial programs devised by government may actually be a good deal for them? Read more »

March 31, 2013

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Obama withdraws appeals court pick

President Barack Obama withdrew his nomination of Caitlin Halligan to a federal appeals court Friday, handing a victory to Republicans in the Senate who twice blocked... Read more »

March 22, 2013

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Gay marriage: Senator's shift, GOP soul-searching

A Republican senator's embrace of gay marriage is the latest sign of soul-searching in a party struggling to adapt in a society whose demographics — and views on... Read more »

March 15, 2013

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GOP tells Obama to tone down attacks

Polite yet firm, Senate Republicans told President Barack Obama on Thursday to tone down his political attacks and prod Democratic allies to support controversial... Read more »

March 14, 2013

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Obama, GOP in 'great conversation' on Capitol Hill

President Barack Obama said he had "a great conversation" with Senate Republicans on Thursday, the third stop in his ice-breaking tour of the Capitol this week on the... Read more »

March 14, 2013

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