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Limbaugh needles Obama
President Obama has been getting high marks across the political spectrum — but not from his most consistent critic.
Ensign apologizes
In a farewell address to his colleagues — none of whom came to the chamber to watch him — Sen. John Ensign apologized to them for bringing shame on the Senate, and urged them to use his on failings as a warning.
Graham questions burial at sea
Sen. Lindsay Graham, like most American political leaders, congratulated the Obama administration Monday for bringing Osama bin Laden to justice, but he questioned the decision to dump the 9/11 mastermind's dead body at sea.
Trump congratulates Obama
Real-estate mogul Donald Trump issued a "personal" congratulations to President Obama on the killing of Osama bin Laden.
Obama approved bin Laden operation Friday morning
President Obama on Friday morning at 8:20 a.m. signed off on the operation that killed terrorist leader Osama bin Laden, ordering his national security team to draft formal orders before he left for Alabama to tour the tornado damage there, according to a senior administration official.
Envoy returns from China, eyeing White House
U.S. Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman Jr. returned to the United States this weekend amid speculation that he could be mounting a Republican campaign for the White House.
Obama plan targets corporate income tax
The Obama administration is considering a plan to force more businesses to pay the corporate income tax, an industry group said, in an overhaul package that could be unveiled as early as this month.
Napolitano tours tornado destruction
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano toured hard-hit neighborhoods of Alabama and Mississippi on Sunday to offer condolences and pledge support for local residents and emergency workers.
Rubio forswears spot on 2012 ticket
First-term GOP Sen. Marco Rubio says he won't be on the Republican presidential ticket in 2012 under any circumstances.
Graham criticizes Trump's profanities
Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday said Donald Trump needs to clean up his language if he's serious about running for the presidency.
Rand Paul ribs Trump about birth certificate flap
Speaking to a crowd in Concord, N.H., Sen. Rand Paul took at playful swipe at Donald Trump's aggressive pursuit of the president's birth certificate, opening his remarks this morning by saying he wanted to see the paper trail of the real estate mogul's Republican credentials.
Trump claims victory
Donald Trump, who helped drive questions over President Obama's birth certificate, said the release Wednesday was a victory for him because he made the president act.
White House says actions louder than words on lack of Easter proclamation
While presidents regularly issue statements or proclamations on big religious holidays, President Obama didn't issue one for Easter this year — but the White House said the president did plenty of other things to highlight the day.
Capitol Hill well represented on 'Time 100' list
Four members of Congress — three Republicans and one Democrat — have been named to Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Obamas earn $1.7 million in 2010
President Obama and his wife Michelle earned a gross income of $1.7 million in 2010, the White House announced Monday, with "the vast majority" coming from Mr. Obama's book proceeds.
