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Robert Reich Why the budget deficit is not 'the transcendent issue of our time'

The Republican’s biggest economic lie is that the budget deficit is, in Sen. Mitch McConnell's words, “the transcendent issue of our time,” Reich writes. The transcendent issue is jobs and wages, he adds.

The Vote Ashley Judd mocked in GOP ad. Will it scare her off Kentucky Senate run?

Chuck Hagel: Filibuster in store for Obama nominee?

The Vote Ashley Judd getting a divorce. Does that make a Senate run more likely?

Judges slap down Obama 'recess appointments.' Case headed to Supreme Court?

Robert Reich How Obama is unraveling Reagan Republicanism

Ashley Judd: Senate race for real? (+video)

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

Obama inaugural speech: a sharp call to action

Decoder Wire Obama's refusal to negotiate on debt ceiling: Smart or risky? (+video)

14 Republicans who might run in 2016

Decoder Wire Suddenly, Joe Biden is everywhere. Are prospects for a 2016 run improving? (+video)

Biden meets with gun safety and victims groups, 'critically important' to act

Tax VOX 'Fiscal cliff' II: predictions about the sequel

Obama's 'in your face' cabinet picks: why he chose Chuck Hagel, John Brennan

Decoder Wire Republicans talk up a 'government shutdown.' Do they mean it?

Who faces tougher nomination: John Brennan at CIA or Chuck Hagel at defense?

McConnell rules out raising taxes, points to spending 'addiction'

Decoder Wire Barney Frank wants to be a senator. Is that a good thing or bad? (+video)

Slimmed farm bill reveals waning influence of agriculture

Beyond the 'cliff': Why spending cuts are next on the agenda (+video)

House speaker vote: John Boehner wins reelection after tough few weeks (+video)

Congress will vote on Sandy aid this week, says Boehner (+video)

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

Opinion Love it or loathe it, the 'fiscal cliff' deal brought compromise