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Paul says he's raised more than $8M
Rep. Ron Paul, the Texas Republican who's running for his party's presidential nomination, said Wednesday his campaign had raised more than $8 million from more than 100,000 donors in the third quarter.
Democrat Costello to retire from House
Rep. Jerry Costello of Illinois said Tuesday he won't seek re-election in 2012, adding to a growing list of Democrats who are leaving the House.
Senate Democrats forced to block Obama's jobs bill
Senate Republicans tried to make Democrats hold a quick vote on President Obama's jobs-stimulus bill Tuesday, but were blocked by Senate Majority Harry Reid, the Nevada Democrat who is sponsoring Mr. Obama's bill but who said other matters take priority.
Poll: Romney in top spot; Perry, Cain tie at 16 percent
A new national poll out this morning shows Texas Gov. Rick Perry and businessman Herman Cain headed in opposite directions in the presidential race.
Brazile: Perry uproar a distraction
"Another sickening distraction" — that's what the Democratic consultant who led Al Gore's 2000 presidential campaign is calling the controversy over a racially-inflammatory word painted on a rock at a hunting camp leased by the family of Texas Gov. Rick Perry.
Cantor says Obama wrong to call U.S. 'soft'
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor on Monday took President Obama to task for calling the United States "soft," saying the administration is to blame for any malaise afflicting the country.
Obamas celebrate 19th wedding anniversary in Alexandria, Va.
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary Saturday night by dining at a restaurant in Old Town Alexandria.
Biden: Economy belongs to Obama, not Bush
Vice President Biden said in a radio interview Thursday that the Obama administration, not the Bush administration, has ownership of the weak economy.
White House fires back at Christie's 'bystander' claim
The White House hit back Wednesday against New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's contention that President Obama has been a "bystander" to the nation's problems.
Challengers to health care law request Supreme Court review
With five appeals courts ruling on challenges to President Obama's health care law and two more decisions on the way, the Supreme Court justices have lots of options when it comes to which cases they'll take on.
Tea party leader backs Gingrich
The vocal leader of the Tea Party Nation, a leading branch of the grassroots conservative movement, passed over some of the movement’s biggest rock stars to endorse the presidential candidacy of one of Washington’s most well-established figures: former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
Poll: Perry gaining on Romney in Pa.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has gained on former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney among Pennsylvania voters despite shaky debate performances, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll.
Obama: U.S. commitment to Israel is 'unshakable'
President Obama's message commemorating the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashana includes a pledge reaffirming his administration's commitment to Israel.
Sen. Scott Brown: Hill gridlock is 'disgusting'
Ordinary Americans have thrown around plenty of pejoratives to describe their frustrations regarding the brinkmanship that has enveloped the current Congress. Not to be outdone, one of Capitol Hill's very own has offered this biting assessment of the situation: "disgusting."
Lady Gaga a towering presence at Obama fundraiser
President Nixon had Elvis, and now President Obama has had a face-to-face meeting with Lady Gaga.
