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Catholic U. undecided on Obamacare contraception mandate
The Catholic University of America said Wednesday it is working quickly to decide whether it will accept the Obama administration's terms or continue to fight the "contraception mandate" tied to the new health care law.
Rep. Jim McDermott: If Republicans lose on Obamacare, 'it's over'
Rep. Jim McDermott, Washington Democrat, argued Wednesday morning that the real reason Republicans are so zealous in their attempt to repeal or defund President Obama's health care law is that they're afraid voters will like it once it's implemented — and will see Mr. Obama as having made it happen.
Disapproval of Congress hits all-time high: poll
Eighty-three percent of Americans disapprove of Congress' job performance — an all-time high for the NBC/Wall Street Journal survey — and President Obama's job approval rating is at its lowest since August 2011.
Liz Cheney trails badly in Wyoming Senate bid: poll
U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi, Wyoming Republican, is up 28 points on Liz Cheney, the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, who recently announced she is challenging the incumbent in 2014.
S.C. Rep: Gowdy: White House aide a 'hack' on immigration
A South Carolina congressman finished a hearing whether children of undocumented workers deserve a path of citizenship with harsh words for a leading White House aide, accusing him of being a "self-serving, political hack."
Poll: Obamacare support plunges among moderate, conservative Dems
A new Washington Post-ABC poll released Tuesday finds that support for Obamacare has cratered among moderate and conservative Democrats, less than half of whom now support the law.
Conservative group warns House GOP on aiding immigrant 'Dreamers'
Hours before a House panel on Tuesday was set to look at proposals to help the children of illegal immigrants, a top conservative group has warned that measures to protect these youth could turn into a "backdoor path to amnesty."
Most Americans support House GOP's piecemeal approach to immigration: poll
A new poll shows that a majority of Americans would like to see House lawmakers break up the Senate's comprehensive immigration bill into pieces and consider them individually.
No confidence: Obama plummets in the eyes of Americans
President Obama's job approval rating has plunged nine points since April to 41 percent, according to a new poll from McClatchy/Marist — his worst mark since hitting 39 percent in September 2011.
Harry Reid: Mitch McConnell 'tried to make love to the tea party'
The escalating war of words, both public and private, between Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell spilled over into an event hosted by a group borne out of President Obama's re-election campaign.
Durbin bill would incentivize reporting guns recovered from crime scenes
Sen. Richard J. Durbin, Illinois Democrat, is introducing a measure that would provide incentives to law enforcement agencies to report the guns they recover from crime scenes to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) National Tracing Center.
President Obama dispatches 5-person delegation to Saturday's Korean War ceremonies
President Obama on Monday announced a five-member delegation to the Republic of Korea to attend the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War on Saturday.
Obama threatens veto of defense, transportation bills over GOP cuts
The White House issued veto threats Monday against House appropriations bills for defense and transportation funding for fiscal 2014, which begins in October.
Obamas welcome royal baby
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama congratulated the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on Monday on the "joyous occasion" of the birth of their first child, a son and heir to the British throne.
Jay Carney: Talks between Israelis, Palestinians are a go, but details uncertain
The White House reiterated Monday that the Obama administration is trying to set up a meeting between Israelis and Palestinians in Washington within the next few weeks to restart peace talks.
