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Thursday, March 07, 2013  Efforts to avoid government shutdown move to Senate as Obama seeks talks on bigger budget deal

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says House Republicans are making a mistake.

Friday, January 04, 2013  A $9.7 billion measure to pay flood insurance claims, which amounts to just a down payment on a multibillion aid commitment, is expected to be approved by the House on Friday.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The deals hands President Barack Obama most of the tax hikes on the rich that he campaigned for

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Republicans still aren't budging on Obama's demands for higher tax rates on upper bracket earners, despite the president's convincing election victory and opinion polls showing support for the idea.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Evidence of Congress' plummeting popularity is everywhere.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Some are calling it a purge of tea party influence within the GOP

Monday, December 03, 2012  Congress and the White House are engaged in a high-stakes game of political chess over the looming fiscal cliff

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Obama is mounting a public campaign to build support and leverage in the negotiations.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Obama on tricky path in fiscal cliff negotiations with congressional leaders

Saturday, November 10, 2012  Obama calls for wealthy to pay more in taxes, says nation supports his position

Friday, November 09, 2012  Obama to address 'fiscal cliff,' setting tone for negotiations with Republicans

Monday, September 10, 2012  Obama says he 'wasn't happy' over collapsed 'grand bargain' on budget with House Republicans

Saturday, August 11, 2012  Missouri Republicans can rest comfortably knowing they'll control the state Senate -- even before a single ballot is cast this fall.

Friday, December 23, 2011  Congress passes payroll tax cut, extends jobless benefits, amid House Republicans retreat