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Obama tells donors he needs a Democratic Congress; raises $1 million
President Obama helped to raise more than $1 million Thursday night for Senate Democratic candidates at the home of a top Comcast executive in Philadelphia.
In a first, feds offer $1M reward for info on foreign crime network
Do you have information on the Xaysavang Network? If so, the State Department is willing to pay $1 million.
Palin attacks 'critical media' in apology for comments on Pope
Former Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin apologized for not being clear on recent remarks she made about Pope Francis, thus opening the door to what she called a "critical media" doing what it does best in "ginning up controversy."
Rep. Kevin McCarthy: Hill GOP doesn't owe Cuccinelli an apology
House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy, California Republican, said that despite some who are blaming the partial government shutdown for Republican Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II's loss in the recent Virginia governor's race, Republicans on Capitol Hill don't owe anyone an apology.
Sen. Rand Paul: Christie's win in large part due to federal money for New Jersey
Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican, has taken another jab at New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, saying his recent re-election can be partly chalked up to Mr. Christie's helping bring in federal money to his state after Hurricane Sandy last year.
Obama disapproval hits new high: poll
President Obama's disapproval rating has hit an all-time high in a new poll — the second survey this week that shows public confidence in Mr. Obama rapidly eroding.
Approval of health care law lowest in a year
Approval of President Obama's health care overhaul has dipped in recent weeks to its lowest level in a year as the administration deals with the fallout from a botched rollout of major parts of the law on Oct. 1.
Christie cancels Philadelphia appearance
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has cancelled his appearance at a speech in Philadelphia Thursday because he is "not well." The governor was to speak at the annual breakfast of the Committee of Seventy, a government watchdog group in Philadelphia. The group saidWednesday night that Mr. Christie had pulled out. He won a landslide victory last week for governor and is considered a contender for the presidency in 2016.
Arizona delegation asks Park Service for Grand Canyon 'refund'
Arizona's two U.S. senators and seven members of its U.S. House delegation asked the National Park Service to reimburse state and private dollars used to re-open the Grand Canyon during the partial shutdown of the federal government last month.
Obama skirts 'Redskins' controversy at tribal conference
After making waves last month by suggesting the Washington Redskins' name may be offensive to Native Americans, President Obama avoided the issue entirely during a Wednesday speech to tribal leaders gathered in Washington.
Norquist: Sequestration a 'loosely-fitting choke collar'
Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), argued Wednesday that Republicans have the advantage in current fiscal negotiations on Capitol Hill because of the across-the-board spending cuts currently in effect.
U.S. Afghan depots fall short on security: Report
As U.S. troops continue to draw back from Afghanistan, a new report shows that $7.5 million worth of military equipment was not properly accounted for, leaving sensitive U.S. assets vulnerable to theft.
Rep. Trey Gowdy seeks 'smartest guy in the room' at Obamacare hearing
Congressman Trey Gowdy was rebuffed Wednesday when he tried to ask the Obama administration's tech experts about health policy during an oversight hearing on Capitol Hill, but he drew out some chuckles when he praised the intellect of a witness from the White House.
Dick Cheney 'inclined to agree' with Bill Clinton on Obamacare
Former Vice President Dick Cheney says he's "inclined to agree" with former President Bill Clinton's recent comments that the federal government should honor President Obama's previous pledges that people can keep their health care plans if they so choose.
Joe Biden picks new chief of staff
Vice President Joseph R. Biden announced Wednesday he has tapped senior aide Steve Ricchetti as his new chief of staff.
