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Leahy not confident Senate can strike deal
Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, Vermont Democrat, said on Monday that some senators are too focused on their individual success to make him confident that the chamber can reach a deal.
Second lawmaker calls on HHS Secretary Sebelius to resign over Obamacare woes
A Louisiana congressman has added his voice to the call for President Obama's top health official to resign.
JetBlue offers security pass to keep 'Bills' moving
Though Congress has been gridlocked for weeks, Jet Blue is doing everything it can to get "Bills" moving.
Sanders: Don't lock cuts into any shutdown deal
Sen. Bernie Sanders said Monday that Democrats in Congress already made a "major concession" in agreeing to sequester cuts as part of a prior, short-term spending deal and should not have to lock in those cuts for a full year.
GOP senator hits Democratic 'spendaholics'
Wyoming GOP Sen. John Barrasso said Monday he is optimistic that Capitol Hill will reach a deal to end the government shutdown, but accused Democratic "spendaholics" of grasping for "another new credit card" without any limits on how they spend the nation's money.
King defends harsh words on Cruz
New York Rep. Peter King is defending his open criticism of fellow Republican Sen. Ted Cruz for pushing a failed strategy to defund Obamacare as part of a spending stalemate.
SNL spoofs scolding Senate chaplain
Senate Chaplain Barry Black has not pulled any punches in his prayers to open chamber sessions during the government shutdown, and "Saturday Night Live" took it a step further over the weekend.
Senators of both parties optimistic on deal this week
Senators from both parties said Monday they are hopeful their chamber can strike a deal to reopen the government and raise the federal government's debt limit by Thursday.
Cory Booker poll numbers in free fall 2 days ahead of N.J. Senate election
Democrat Cory Booker's lead over Republican Steve Lonegan in the race to fill New Jersey's vacant Senate seat has shrunk to 10 points with about 48 hours to go before Wednesday's special election.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry will attack Washington leaders in new ads: report
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is poised to appear in ads that criticized dysfunction in Washington and promote conservative-led states, Politico reported.
Sen. Joe Manchin: Bipartisan 'Collins plan' to end shutdown has something for everyone
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said Monday he supports a plan from Republican Sen. Susan Collins to end the government shutdown and extend the nation's debt limit because it includes something for everyone, including reforms to the new health care law.
Americans want federal government to focus on job creation: poll
While Congress scurries to set spending priorities, reopen the government and avoid default on U.S. debts, a new poll shows Americans think the federal government should be focused on job creation as the best way to improve the economy.
Rep. Peter King fires Republican Cruz missile, says time to 'go after' Ted Cruz 'by name'
Republican Congressman Peter King said Monday it is time to take the gloves off and call out members of his own party by name, after a failed strategy to defund Obamacare appeared to diminish the GOP's reputation in recent polls.
Sen. Bob Corker: Things will turn around for the GOP
Republican Sen. Bob Corker said Monday his party's popularity has taken a hit in recent days after a failed strategy to defund Obamacare led the GOP into the "box canyon" that he predicted "several months ago."
Rep. Jim Jordan: Using Obamacare in spending fight was right thing to do
Republican Congressman Jim Jordan said Sunday his party should not be viewed as "the bad guy" because it wants fair implementation of the new health care law.
