Claims federal healthcare, nutrition and education programs have failed to address U.S. poverty rate
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Obama Invites Donors, Celebrities To Hollande State Dinner
Bradley Cooper and Mindy Kaling among guests at dinner hosting President François Hollande
GOP’s Immigration Blueprint Divides Reformers
Now what?
Fish in a Barrel: Reporters Steamed at GOP Retreat
Press kept safely penned away from lawmakers
4 Takeaways From Obama’s Final Press Conference of 2013
President Barack Obama wrapped up a rough 2013 on Friday with his annual year-end press conference
Senate Passes Budget Bill, in Break From Gridlock
The bill crafted by Paul Ryan and Patty Murray passed by a majority vote of 64-36
Washington Reads The Boehner Tea Leaves
House Speaker says he’s not retiring in 2014, as departure of two friends reignites speculation
Will Republicans Pick a Fight Over the Debt Limit?
Paul Ryan’s remarks raise the specter of another bruising budget fight early next year
House Republican Strategy for 2014 Victory: Think Small, Do Little
With the generic ballot surprisingly turning their way, no one wants to jinx it
House Passes Budget Bill to Increase Spending, Reverse Some Automatic Cuts
Bill prevents another government shutdown
Lawmakers Reach Agreement on Budget, Breaking Gridlock
Modest deal would reverse some automatic spending cuts and could end cycle of brinkmanship
Romney Accuses Obama of ‘Fundamental Dishonesty’ on Health Care
Former Republican presidential nominee says the President lied to Americans when he told them they could keep their existing health-insurance plans
Biden vs. Ryan: What to Watch for in the Debate
Generally speaking, it takes a political junkie to get excited about a vice-presidential debate. Sure, showdowns between candidates can be interesting, and occasionally they become truly significant after the fact if some …