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Obama turns tables on GOP: no compromise on judicial nominations

Obama slams Republicans for 'unprecedented' obstruction of his judicial nominees, and Sen. Harry Reid vows no compromise on a student loan deal, as Democrats take a page from the Republican playbook.

Decoder Wire Four reasons the Senate gun control bill may be kaput

To Republicans, Margaret Thatcher was first conservative-as-insurgent

Russian asteroid highlights astronomers' challenge: predicting such space objects

What is it about an inauguration that lightens the mood on Capitol Hill?

'Fiscal cliff' deal: Will the Tea Party find renewed strength? (+video)

Opinion Fiscal cliff: Republicans on wrong track if they help Obama raise taxes on the rich

Saxby Chambliss: One more Republican breaks ranks over anti-tax pledge

How the 2014 elections tip prospects for a 'grand bargain' on US deficits

Rep. Scott Rigell: Maverick GOP freshman in the eye of a political storm

In Gear Washington goes green? Three senators who drive plug-in cars.

Fight brewing in Congress over budget, taxes

Student loans: GOP filibuster blocks Senate move to freeze low rates

A Congress with no room for Olympia Snowe and other centrists?

Rick Santorum sweater vest: 'What not to wear' or sleeveless genius?

Six days left: Slowly, for super committee, failure is becoming an option

Tax VOX A fix on the horizon for the online sales tax mess

Senate vote: first step toward dismantling No Child Left Behind

'Stimulus 2.0'? Senate rejects bid to revive parts of Obama jobs bill.

Can new No Child Left Behind law pass before 2012 elections?

Senate to vote, again, on bill to fund government, disaster aid

How one school district won prestigious prize for narrowing achievement gap

On the Economy A first look at the Obama jobs plan

Debt ceiling: Why Sunday could be make-or-break day for 'grand bargain'

Obama touts auto industry recovery while GOP asks 'What jobs?'