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Cover Oregon set to release new Obamacare enrollment data, update on its struggling website
Oregon, an early adopter of President Obama's health reforms, will release new enrollment numbers Tuesday as it attempts to mend an exchange website that's failed to enroll anyone so far.
Harry Reid postpones votes due to weather
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Nevada Democrat, postponed all roll call votes scheduled for Monday because of travel delays associated with the weather.
Sen. Mark Kirk recovering after gall bladder surgery
Sen. Mark Kirk, Illinois Republican, had his gall bladder removed Monday morning after going to the hospital over the weekend.
Joe Biden signs condolence book for Nelson Mandela at D.C. embassy
Vice President Joseph R. Biden and wife Jill visited the South Africa Embassy in Washington Monday and signed a condolence book honoring Nelson Mandela.
GOP lawmakers raise fresh Obamacare security concerns
Two House GOP lawmakers are seeking additional assurances from the head of the IRS that taxpayer information is protected from hackers when people enroll in Obamacare health care exchanges.
Dick Cheney: President Obama does not believe in American exceptionalism
Former Vice President Dick Cheney said the biggest difference between the way President Obama and his predecessor George W. Bush approached foreign affairs is that the Democrat does not believe in American exceptionalism.
Sen. Ron Johnson: Obamacare failures bolster GOP's chances of winning Senate
Sen. Ron Johnson said Monday that the problems with Obamacare has increased the chances that the Republican Party can take over the Senate in the 2014 election.
Edward Snowden voted The Guardian's person of the year
National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden has been voted person of the year by the readers of The Guardian, a British newspaper.
Cochran seeks 7th term, sets up another tea party primary battle
Sen. Thad Cochran, Mississippi Republican, ended the speculation about his political future Friday by announcing that he will seek a seventh term in the Senate, according to Gannett.
Calif.: Give 'gift of health' by pledging cash for the uninsured
The California health exchange launched a campaign Thursday that urges people to give the "gift of health" this holiday season by pledging money to help them get insured under Obamacare.
Rep. Jeff Duncan knocks Sen. Harry Reid for handing staff Obamacare exemptions
Rep. Jeff Duncan is leveling sharp criticism at Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, saying the Nevada Democrat's decision to exempt some of his staff from purchasing health coverage through Obamacare's new insurance exchanges is a symbol of "everything that is wrong with Washington."
Rubio throws financial muscle behind Cotton in Arkansas Senate race
Sen. Marco Rubio is going to bat for Rep. Tom Cotton in Arkansas, where the freshman House member is trying to oust Sen. Mark L. Pryor in one of the most watched races of the the 2014 election season.
Rep. Randy Neugebauer: GOP seeks food stamp savings in farm bill
Rep. Randy Neugebauer said Thursday that Republicans are intent on finding savings in the farm bill by making sure that people who receive food stamps are entitled to them.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries: Government employee pensions should not be touched in budget talks
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries said Thursday he is not convinced that the ongoing budget talks will result in the federal workforce paying more for their retirement benefits.
GOP Rep. Mike Rogers warns of security gaps in Obamacare website
Rep. Mike Rogers said Thursday the HealthCare.gov website should be shut down and properly tested to ensure that Obama consumers are protected from potential security risks from across the globe.
