Boehner ups chance of shutdown
Lew: W.H. wants to avoid shutdown
By CARRIE BUDOFF BROWN | 2/17/11 2:52 PM“There is no desire for that to come about," the OMB director tells reporters at a lunch.
Rove: Birther rumors discredit GOP
By JENNIFER EPSTEIN | 2/17/11 1:53 PMPalin slams FLOTUS over nursing
By AMIE PARNES | 2/17/11 3:44 PMSarah Palin repeats Michele Bachmann’s swipe at the first lady's comments on breastfeeding.
The politics of education upended
By JENNIFER EPSTEIN | 2/17/11 3:31 PMNeither side likes teacher compensation.
Ryan takes aim: Medicare, Medicaid
By MIKE ALLEN & JONATHAN ALLEN | 2/17/11 2:46 PMThe budget committee chairman says House GOP will not just cut at the edges of programs.
GOP centrists join Dems on cuts
By DAVID ROGERS | 2/17/11 6:23 AMThey put the brakes on some domestic-spending reductions in the House Wednesday.
Chris Rock disses the tea party
By PATRICK GAVIN | 2/17/11 2:37 PMTop Dems cool on Napolitano run
By DAVID CATANESE | 2/17/11 3:35 PMNot everyone wants her in the mix to replace Jon Kyl in Arizona's Senate delegation.
House OKs rider to defund net rules
By ELIZA KRIGMAN | 2/17/11 2:48 PMThe House approved an amendment to withdraw funding for policing open Internet order violations.
HUD: Sign agreement, stay quiet
By CHRIS FRATES | 2/17/11 7:11 AMHousing lobbyists are made to sign a "gag order" to participate in rental policy talks.
How a sophomore beat the speaker
By MIKE ALLEN | 2/17/11 10:21 AMHe corrals GOP freshmen into making a defense cut.
Experts: Christie's moment is now
By KENDRA MARR | 2/17/11 2:24 PMGOP treads lightly with freshmen
By JOHN BRESNAHAN & MARIN COGAN | 2/17/11 4:42 AMJohn Boehner and GOP leaders are caught between coddling and fearing powerful House rookies.
Carney overcomes early jitters
By GLENN THRUSH & MATT NEGRIN | 2/17/11 1:47 PMThe new press secretary is intent on improving the administration’s relationship with the media.
Two W.H. aides form consulting firm
By JEANNE CUMMINGS | 2/17/11 8:38 AMSources say Bill Burton and Sean Sweeney will leave the Obama administration this Friday.
Brown reveals childhood abuse
By JENNIFER EPSTEIN | 2/17/11 8:20 AMThe Massachusetts senator speaks out for the first time in an interview airing Sunday.
Lord of the manor
By AMIE PARNES | 2/17/11 4:39 AMInnovation is hostage to regulations
By SEN. KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON & REP. FRED UPTON | 2/17/11 9:01 AMOpinion: The FCC's onerous new rules will threaten the Internet's dynamic spirit.
No compromises on national security
By RICHARD SOLOMON | 2/17/11 9:33 AMOpinion: Even as our nation is at war, some amendments threaten the U.S. Institute of Peace.
GOP-ers move to defund health law
By JAKE SHERMAN | 2/17/11 9:23 AMTwo House Republicans introduce amendments aimed at pulling the plug on reform.
Armey: Don't fix 'Obamacare'
By SARAH KLIFF | 2/17/11 9:29 AMFreedomWorks warns Republicans not to make changes that might boost the law's popularity.
Invest in nation's 'smart power'
By REP. GERALD CONNOLLY & REP. LEONARD LANCE | 2/17/11 4:33 AMOpinion: In this climate our constituents are demanding efficient programs with tangible results.
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Palin flirts with presidential run
Sarah says no one better qualified for the White House than a woman, mom and former governor.
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Biden passes the torch to Lew
The VP says the administration "met our goals" on the stimulus. Plus: Carney scrambles for his notes.
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Budget cuts key to fiscal health?
Dem Reps. Gene Green, Mike Honda, Ted Deutch and Bill Pascrell say no. What's your take?
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A salute to Bill Cosby
The comedian, actor and Navy man was made an honorary chief petty officer on Thursday.
Perriello better for Obama?
By DAVID CATANESE | 2/17/11 3:52 PMObama: Kaine would be 'great'
By JENNIFER EPSTEIN | 2/17/11 12:05 PMAfter speaking with the president, the DNC chairman is reportedly seriously considering a Senate bid.
Poll: Obama is tied with GOP's pick
By MATT NEGRIN | 2/17/11 11:36 AMIn a 2012 election preview, Barack Obama and the Republican candidate each get 45 percent.
Gates: 'Low' chance Gitmo closes
By JENNIFER EPSTEIN | 2/17/11 3:47 PMThe base won't be shuttered any time soon, he says.
Clinton allocates Egypt funds
By SHIRA TOEPLITZ | 2/17/11 2:39 PMThe secretary announces $150 million to support the country's transition efforts toward democracy.
Huntsman's bro: Decision coming soon
By KASIE HUNT | 2/17/11 3:47 PMFamiliar ring to Obama's budget cuts
By CARRIE BUDOFF BROWN | 2/17/11 8:09 AMThe president called for dozens of the same reductions last year — and the year before.
Protesters visit Boehner's apartment
By SIMMI AUJLA | 2/17/11 10:20 AMThey're upset the continuing resolution would cut funding for D.C. reproductive health services.
Obama cool on home heating aid?
By ROGER SIMON | 2/17/11 8:36 AMSimon says the president could run into trouble if a low-income assistance program is cut back.
Isaa: Probe not aimed at lawmakers
By JOHN BRESNAHAN | 2/17/11 1:26 PMHe says the focus is determining if Countrywide improperly sought influence through VIP loans.
Issa targets Countrywide program
By JAKE SHERMAN | 2/17/11 6:18 AMEntitlement reform a struggle for GOP
By JAKE SHERMAN | 2/17/11 5:41 AMWhen pressed, Republicans defer to Obama.
Reps target Pelosi Capitol project
By ERIKA LOVLEY | 2/17/11 12:46 PMTwo Republicans are moving to kill funding for an environmental program created by Nancy Pelosi.
Green groups to Rahm: Pick a side!
By BOB KING | 2/17/11 12:25 PMThe mayoral candidate won't answer yes or no on a coal question.
Powell: CIA should answer on WMD
By JENNIFER EPSTEIN | 2/17/11 8:19 AMHe wants to know why the agency and the Pentagon gave so much credence to a bad Iraq source.
State: More Clapton in N. Korea
By JULIE MASON | 2/17/11 9:44 AMBudget battle over funding for nukes
By JEN DIMASCIO | 2/17/11 8:49 AMSenate Republicans who won nuclear modernization cash are now butting heads with the House GOP.
Feinstein: U.S. intel missed warnings
By JOSH GERSTEIN | 2/17/11 6:41 AMThe senator says American officials paid little attention to social media tools in Egypt.