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Sen. Saxby Chambliss latest Republican to break with anti-tax lobbyist

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senator Saxby Chambliss this week became the latest Republican lawmaker to loosen his ties to Grover Norquist, the anti-tax lobbyist famous for getting elected officials to sign...

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Fiscal cliff: Talks stalled for now, but progress possible

By Jason LangeWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers have made little progress in the last 10 days toward a compromise to avoid the harsh tax increases and government spending cuts scheduled for January...

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John McCain softens opposition to Susan Rice as secretary of state

WASHINGTON — The top Republican to oppose a nomination of Susan Rice as the next secretary of state softened his opposition and said Sunday he was open to hearing her explain why she declared the...

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Not-so lame ducks: Five major votes from lame-duck sessions

[View the story "Not-so lame ducks: Five major votes from lame-duck sessions" on Storify] Not-so lame ducks: Five major votes from lame-duck sessions Storified by Digital First Media · Mon, Nov 26...

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Grover Norquist: How does his tax pledge work?

[View the story "How does Grover Norquist's tax pledge work?" on Storify] How does Grover Norquist’s tax pledge work? Storified by Digital First Media · Mon, Nov 26 2012 09:37:13 In some ways, the...

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Filibuster reform: What 20 Democratic senators have said in favor and 8...

[View the story "What senators have said about the filibuster" on Storify] What senators have said about the filibuster Storified by Digital First Media · Wed, Nov 28 2012 13:13:24 The Senate may...

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Filibuster reform: What would happen if senators had to talk?

[View the story "Filibusters: What would happen if senators had to talk?" on Storify] Filibusters: What would happen if senators had to talk? Storified by Digital First Media · Tue, Nov 27 2012...

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Senate works on new package of Iran sanctions

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New sanctions aimed at reducing global trade with Iran in the energy, shipping and metals sectors may soon be considered by the U.S. Senate as part of an annual defense policy...

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Sen. Bob Casey supports filibuster reform

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey supports changing the way the filibuster works. “I think reform is not unreasonable in light of recent history, and in light of the partisan gridlock,” the Democrat from...

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Rift between Tea Party, establishment Republicans widening

Rift between Tea Party, establishment Republicans widening The past week has seen congressional Republicans make significant moves toward a budget deal that would include higher taxes, a plan anathema...

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