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Tea partyers divide over strategy
The co-founders of one of the largest tea party groups in the nation dismissed a recent claim from a former leader of the group that members of the grass-roots movement will rally behind whoever wins the Republican nomination — "even if that person is former Gov. Mitt Romney."
Reid won't back Weiner
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid distanced himself from embattled fellow Democratic Rep. Anthony D. Weiner on Tuesday, saying he couldn't defend the New Yorker but stopped short of asking him to resign.
Club for Growth: 'Serious concerns' over Romney's record
The influential Club for Growth on Tuesday released its latest rundown of the Republican field of presidential contenders, announcing that the fiscally conservative organization has "serious concerns" with the governing philosophy of GOP front-runner Mitt Romney.
Pawlenty: Tax reform, balanced-budget amendment will put fiscal house in order
Republican presidential contender Tim Pawlenty says comprehensive tax reform and a balanced-budget amendment to the Constitution are necessary to accelerate economic growth and to get a handle on Washington's "out-of-control spending" habits.
Conservative gay group calls for Johnson to appear in N.H. debate
A conservative gay-rights group wants the sponsors of the first Republican presidential debate in New Hampshire to reconsider it decision leave out former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson.
Senators want stronger sunscreen standards
Some Senate Democrats are pressing the federal government to adopt new regulations they say are needed to prevent misleading labeling of sunscreen products.
Paul email hits Romney on gun, abortion stances
That didn't take long. Right around the time former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was officially announcing his second bid for the White House, Texas Rep. Ron Paul's 2012 camp blasted out an email outlining what they see as Romney's shortcomings.
C-SPAN2 hits 25-year mark
Happy anniversary to C-SPAN2, which began live TV coverage of the U.S. Senate 25 years ago Thursday.
Boehner won't comment on Weiner Twitter photo
The No. 1 House Republican has refused to enter the fray regarding a lewd photo sent from Democratic Rep Anthony Weiner's Twitter account.
Boehner: Time is running out on debt limit talks
House Speaker John A. Boehner on Thursday accused the Obama administration of dragging its feet regarding ongoing deficit reduction talks with congressional leaders, saying the nation's economy could suffer unless a deal is struck soon.
Palin plays to the crowd: Cross pendant in D.C., Star of David in New York
Whatever else is said about potential Republican presidential candidate Sarah Palin, there's no question she knows her audiences.
Conservative website touts Ryan for president
Conservative groups still are holding out hope that Rep. Paul D. Ryan, House Budget Committee chairman, will join the race to become the GOP's next presidential nominee.
Hoyer: Republicans not being adults on debt limit vote
The no. 2 House Democrat chastised the chamber's controlling Republicans for scheduling a "charade" vote Tuesday to raise the nation's debt ceiling and advised his party colleagues not to support it.
A POTUS-Speaker twosome?
Would a round of golf between President Obama and GOP House Speaker John A. Boehner lead to bipartisan harmony?
S.C.'s Gowdy: GOP hasn't properly explained Ryan budget
Rep. Trey Gowdy said the GOP needs to do a better job of explaining to voters the Ryan budget and the proposed Republican restructure of Medicare.
