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  Axe: Public 'screwed' without tax deal

  Plus: Most Americans say they back the cuts for the rich, and a prediction on energy doesn't pan out.

• 2010

  Reports: Tom Emmer to concede

  The Republican is expected to bow out to Mark Dayton in the Minn. governor's race.

• The Arena

  George W. Bush's last laugh?

  "Some Obama programs have started to look like Bush clones – because they work." Join in.

• CLICK

  Axelrod's tipsy Lennon memory

  Plus: Mark Sanford calls the admission of his affair "intensely personal and rather surreal."

• Elizabeth Edwards dies of cancer

  By BEN SMITH & MEREDITH SHINER | 12/8/10 6:01 AM
  

• Edwards widely mourned and saluted

  By MEREDITH SHINER | 12/8/10 5:43 AM

  Her death reverberates around the country.

  • The public life of Elizabeth Edwards

• Like Palin, O'Donnell plans PAC

  By JENNIFER EPSTEIN | 12/8/10 9:29 AM

  The former Delaware Senate candidate wants to advocate on issues like health care and taxes.

• Bloomberg offers 'a middle way'

  By BEN SMITH | 12/8/10 10:22 AM

  The New York mayor positions himself for a national campaign with a moderate economic plan.

• Cantor unveils new House calendar

  By JAKE SHERMAN | 12/8/10 11:24 AM

  The proposed schedule would allow lawmakers to spend one week in their district each month.

• Last contested House race settled

  By ALEX ISENSTADT | 12/8/10 10:55 AM
  

• 'Don't ask' repeal backers fear early vote

  By JOSH GERSTEIN | 12/8/10 11:07 AM

  Premature action could deter supportive GOP.

  • Senate on verge of 'don't ask' vote?

• Upton hits right tone to win gavel

  By DARREN SAMUELSOHN | 12/8/10 8:43 AM

  From campaign to chairmanship, he plays it cool.

  • Upton wins House energy gavel
  • Barton won’t challenge chairmanship loss
  • Ed Whitfield to chair energy subpanel

• GOP taps Rogers to chair Approps

  By SIMMI AUJLA | 12/8/10 8:45 AM

  A lawmaker with a history of earmarking is tasked with ending the practice.

• Ralph Hall to chair Science panel

  By ROBIN BRAVENDER | 12/7/10 7:42 PM

  The 87-year-old Texan will scope climate change policies in his new role.

• Eating well on a balanced budget

  By DIANNA HEITZ | 12/8/10 10:56 AM
  

• Deserving of the DREAM

  By DREW FAUST & JOHN HENNESSY | 12/8/10 10:40 AM

  Opinion: The act throws a lifeline to thousands of promising students facing uncertain futures.

• Dems may pair immigration bills

  By JONATHAN ALLEN & SCOTT WONG | 12/8/10 9:09 AM

  Could add measure to ease rules for farm laborers.

  • GOP rises, DREAM Act falters

• WikiLeaks' Assange denied bail

  By JENNIFER EPSTEIN | 12/8/10 5:36 AM

  He will be held by authorities at least until next week.

  • Assange swipes at Palin, Republicans

• Drilling reviews draw Senate fire

  By DARREN GOODE | 12/8/10 6:24 AM

  Landrieu and Murkowski send objection letters.

  • WH open to nukes as 'clean energy'

• Show skewers female pols

  By KARIN TANABE | 12/8/10 5:46 AM
  

• LeMieux briefly thanks Crist

  By DAVID CATANESE | 12/8/10 12:56 AM

  "He's afforded me tremendous opportunities," the outgoing Florida senator says.

• Comcast-NBC: The real dangers

  By JOSH SILVER | 12/8/10 9:37 AM

  Opinion: The merger could threaten innovation, education and economic growth.