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Tuesday, December 04, 2012  The counter to a White House plan last week relies more on politically sensitive spending cuts and would raise half the $1.6 trillion in revenue proposed by Obama over the coming decade.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Congress and the White House are engaged in a high-stakes game of political chess over the looming fiscal cliff

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Obama is mounting a public campaign to build support and leverage in the negotiations.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  Obama and congressional Republicans move toward showdown over oil pipeline and tax breaks

Thursday, December 08, 2011  Some congressional Republicans unnerved by Gingrich surge, but he says he's 'more settled now'

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  Cain seeks to put aside harassment allegations even as lawyer for accuser presses on

Friday, September 09, 2011  Lawmaker's sign, chuckles crack decorum at Obama speech after GOP urged to play it cool

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  Congress returns, with unemployment level, budget cuts topping a combative autumn agenda

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  GOP using budget, nomination fights to nibble away at Obama's financial overhaul law

Thursday, April 21, 2011  Obama to supporters: I understand your frustration over compromises with GOP