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Sen. Saxby Chambliss: Americans just aren't keen on Obamacare
Sen. Saxby Chambliss said Thursday that Americans, especially young people, are "not excited" about the Affordable Care Act because they're shelling out more money than they thought they would.
Rep. Issa, White House fight over Obamacare website's security
The Obama administration on Wednesday said it is disappointed that the House's top investigator did not sit down with cyber security experts before he received sensitive documents relating to the security of HealthCare.gov, the federal Obamacare portal that serves 36 states.
Lawmakers: Time to recognize women's history through a national museum
A pair of federal lawmakers said Wednesday the time has come to established a national museum dedicated to women's history.
White House calls attention to HealthCare.gov as key deadline looms
The White House is reminding people that Monday is the deadline to sign up for private health insurance under Obamacare and be covered by the start of the new year.
RNC Chairman Priebus: Conservative groups are 'asset,' despite what Boehner says
Republican National Chairman Reince Priebus said Wednesday he considers outside conservative groups to be an "asset" to the party, even though House Speaker John A. Boehner recently rebuked the groups as motivated by their own fundraising.
Obama's job approval reaches all-time low in Iowa, could affect Senate race: poll
President Barack Obama's approval rating in Iowa has dropped to an all-time low in the state and "one of his lowest in any state or national survey" conducted by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.
Sen. Patty Murray: Budget compromise needed to restore trust in Congress
Sen. Patty Murray said Wednesday the budget deal she struck with Rep. Paul Ryan "wasn't easy," but it had to be done to rebuild trust in Washington and clear the way for work on tax and entitlement reform.
Sen. Tim Kaine: Pass this budget now, then fix military cuts
Sen. Tim Kaine said Wednesday the Senate this week should pass the budget deal that's already passed in the House, even though cuts to military pensions are stoking the ire of some Republicans.
NRA endorses Sen. John Cornyn for 2014, a blow to his outspoken GOP challenger
The National Rifle Association's political fund has endorsed Republican Sen. John Cornyn ahead of next year's primary, putting another dent in his outspoken challenger's hopes of painting the incumbent as a weak-kneed conservative.
Iowa survey: N.J. Gov. Chris Christie holds sway in general contest against Hillary Clinton
A new survey of Iowa voters says Hillary Clinton would trump Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Rand Paul — but not New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie — in a potential 2016 presidential matchup, a sign that Mr. Christie carries some sway in a general election contest despite a separate poll that says he trails the likes of a Rep. Paul Ryan and Texas Gov. Rick Perry among Iowa Republicans.
Obama's approval rating continues to suffer at the close of his fifth year: poll
President Obama faces his worst public approval ratings of White House tenure as his fifth year comes to a close, the result of political setbacks that include the flawed rollout of his health care law, a Washington Post-ABC News poll reported.
Sen. Mark Warner: Budget deal a good step, lets Congress turn to real reforms
Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia said the budget deal up for a vote in the Senate is "not as big or as grand" as he would have liked, but it's a compromise in the truest sense of the word.
Antibacterial soap may do more harm than good
A government agency says there is no evidence that antibacterial soap found on store shelves is more effective at preventing illness that regular soap and water.
Rep. Paul Ryan's popularity soars in Iowa: poll
A new poll that asks Iowa Republicans to rate potential GOP candidates in the 2016 presidential race offers up stark results: Rep. Paul Ryan is incredibly hot right now as a political commodity.
GOP bill would highlight Obamacare security breaches
Rep. Diane Black on Monday introduced a bill that would require federal officials to let Americans know if their personal data has been breached on a federal Web system tied to the new health care law.
