Dennis Hastert

Dennis Hastert

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  Between economy and trouble, Obama approval steady

  The economy is recovering, the White House is dealing with multiple controversies, and President Barack Obama appears generally unaffected either way. 

• Robert Remini, Andrew Jackson scholar, dies at 91

  Robert V. Remini, an award-winning scholar of Andrew Jackson and 19th century politics who viewed Washington firsthand in the 21st century when he ... 

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  Some urge Boehner: let Dems pass fiscal cliff bill

  In case the public weren't frustrated enough over Congress' failure to resolve the "fiscal cliff," consider this: lawmakers probably could enact a ... 

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  'Cliff' crash may clear way for deal in January

  To get to "yes" on a "fiscal cliff" accord, Congress and the White House first might have to get to "no." That is, an impasse that sends them over the ...