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Friday, December 21, 2012  Thursday's drama was a major personal defeat for House Speaker John Boehner.

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

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

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

Friday, February 24, 2012  Poll: Millionaire tax popular, but people prefer spending cuts over tax hikes to cut deficits

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  Senate Democrats have different idea on paying for Obama's jobs bill; White House open to it