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Schumer blames tea party for gridlock
New York Sen. Charles E. Schumer blasted tea party Republicans on Friday, accusing them of obstructing efforts by Congress to fix the economy and of making it increasingly difficult for Democratic and Republican lawmakers to work together.
DCCC apologizes for accusing GOP donor of profiting from Chinese prostitution
The campaign arm of House Democrats is apologizing to casino magnate Sheldon Adelson for claiming that his campaign contributions come from money earned from Chinese prostitution, weeks after the deep-pocketed Republican donor threatened to sue for defamation.
Palin to stump for Steelman in Missouri
Sarah Palin will spend her Friday evening at a picnic in rural Missouri where she'll serve food with Sarah Steelman, aiming to give the former state treasurer a final leg up in one of the country's hottest primary races for U.S. Senate.
Obama to women bloggers: I won't give 'any ground' on abortion rights
Looking to expand his already strong lead among women voters, President Obama addressed a women's blogger conference in New York City Thursday pledging "not to give any ground" when it comes to abortion rights or women's reproductive issues.
Obama names Colin Powell to delegation
President Obama selected former Secretary of State Colin L. Powell Thursday to lead a U.S. delegation to Jamaica to celebrate the country's 50th anniversary of its independence next month.
Romney super PAC surpasses pro-Obama PAC with ad buy
The super PAC supporting Mitt Romney has emerged from a slumber to overtake the pro-President Obama super PAC with a major ad buy.
Donnelly tracker follows judge by accident, resigns
A tracker assigned to keep tabs on Rep. Joe Donnelly, Indiana Democrat, apparently needs to brush up on what the U.S. Senate candidate looks like.
Carney dodges questions about Dems who back GOP on taxes
White House spokesman Jay Carney ducked a question about President Obama putting some Democrats from swing states in a difficult position with his support for increasing tax cuts on wealthy Americans.
Government Motors: Feds keep expanding fleet of cars
Budgets may be tight, but the federal government has increased its fleet of cars to 449,000 vehicles — or nearly one for every seven federal employees — according to the Government Accountability Office.
Lieberman open to serving in Romney administration
Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut said Thursday that he'd consider serving as Secretary of State in presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney's administration if the Republican offered him the gig.
Romney adviser to Harry Reid: 'Have you no sense of decency, sir?'
Mitt Romney's senior campaign adviser channeled the McCarthy hearings of the 1950s on Thursday when he implicitly accused Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Nevada Democrat, of engaging in McCarthyism by insinuating that Mr. Romney did not pay any taxes for 10 years.
Watchdog group: 2012 on pace to be costliest election cycle
The 2012 election cycle will be the most expensive in history, costing nearly $6 billion and outpacing the record-breaking price tag of $5.4 billion in 2008, according to a campaign finance watchdog group.
Poll: Menendez maintains lead in N.J. Senate race
Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey holds a 12-point lead in his race for reelection but it is still too early to close the door on his Republican opponent, according to a poll released Thursday.
Romney joins calls for end to Olympic medal tax
Add presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney to the list of people who want to stop the federal government from taxing Olympic medals.
Cantor, Hoyer not blinking on tax cuts
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, Virginia Republican, and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, Maryland Democrat, made it clear Thursday that their respective parties remain far apart on the issue of letting the Bush-era tax cuts expire.
