Mitch McConnell

Obama proposing gun limits, faces tough obstacles

President Barack Obama is launching the nation's most sweeping effort to curb gun violence in nearly two decades, urging a reluctant Congress to ban military-style... Read more »

Jan. 15, 2013

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House Dems say president can raise debt ceiling without going through Congress

House Democrats say President Barack Obama should consider invoking a little-known constitutional provision that they say gives him the power to raise the debt ceiling... Read more »

Jan. 9, 2013

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Vice President Joe Biden says president will move on guns, mentions executive action

Vice President Joe Biden is hearing personal stories of gun violence from representatives of victims groups and gun-safety organizations as he works on the Obama... Read more »

Jan. 9, 2013

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Ideological rigidity can be overcome

We have survived the fiscal cliff, at least for now, through a deal made at the last possible moment. In answer to the question, "Who won?" as a result of what... Read more »

Jan. 7, 2013

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No movement: Lawmakers dig in heels on debt crisis

Last week's deal to avert the combination of end-of-year tax increases and spending cuts known as the "fiscal cliff" held income tax rates steady for 99 percent of... Read more »

Jan. 6, 2013

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Senate's GOP leader reserving judgment on possible Hagel defense secretary bid

The Senate's Republican leader said Sunday he is reserving judgment on whether to support former Sen. Chuck Hagel, the front-runner to be the next defense secretary,... Read more »

Jan. 6, 2013

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