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Awards to the best and worst of politicians in 2012
Believe it or not, the big 2012 political year has come to a close. As our final act of columny in 2012, we hand out year-end awards to deserving politicians. Read more »
Legislative leaders skip over request for school safety audit
Legislative leaders Wednesday passed on advancing a lawmaker's request for an audit report on the best methods schools around the country are using to keep children safe. Read more »
Fiscal cliff talks hit a lull with Boehner's 'Plan B,' which would extend Bush-era tax cuts
The White House and leading congressional Democrats immediately rejected Boehner's "Plan B," which would extend soon-to-expire Bush-era tax cuts for everyone making... Read more »
Negotiations continue on fiscal cliff as House Speaker John Boehner readies backup plan
House Speaker John Boehner said Tuesday that he is readying a backup bill aimed at averting the "fiscal cliff" because President Barack Obama has yet to offer a... Read more »
Utah lawmakers ready to look at ways to prevent another school tragedy
Not enough is being done to keep the nation's children safe, several Utah legislators and congressmen said Monday, agreeing with President Barack Obama that change is... Read more »
Movement seen in 'fiscal cliff' talks as John Boehner, President Obama meet
President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner met at the White House on Monday in hopes of continuing to make progress on a plan to deal with the "fiscal cliff." Read more »
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