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On the Issues: How the Presidential Candidates Would Tackle VA Reform

The first in a series of graphics illustrating the 2016 contenders’ views on the best way to manage the bureaucracy and federal workforce.

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Obama and the GOP Congress Ponder What They Can Get Done This Year

The president meets with Republican leaders this week as the Senate works on an energy bill.

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The Frustrations of Divided Government Play Out in Iowa Races

Voters don’t agree on the country’s biggest problems, never mind the solutions.

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A Time for Culling, Not for Winning

Take a deep breath: Iowa and New Hampshire won’t decide the nominations

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'Snowzilla' Sidelines House, Delays Senate

The Senate is set to take up an energy bill a day later than planned, while the House will stay home for the week.

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Play of the Day: Trump May Be Having Doubts About the Palin Endorsement

Tina Fey returned to Saturday Night Live to impersonate the former Alaska governor.

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The Democrats' Immigration Conundrum

Liberals in Congress are questioning the Obama administration’s approach to Central American migrants crossing the border after recent federal raids.

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Lawmakers Agree on Urgent Need to Overhaul Postal Service

Coalition of postal stakeholders expresses optimism Congress can finally pass USPS reform.

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McConnell’s Surprise Move on War Authority

Neither Republicans nor Democrats knew the majority leader planned to set up a debate on authorizing the use of force against ISIS.

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The Death of a Divisive Refugee Bill

Senate Democrats blocked a measure to beef up screening for Iraqi and Syrian refugees. But debate over the refugees is far from over.

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Play of the Day: More on Sarah Palin's Endorsement

Is she a Scrabble bag come to life? Or something worse than a word salad artist?

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Palin Endorses Trump, Forging an Alliance of the Aggrieved

Sarah Palin’s endorsement of Donald Trump is a bet on the triumph of identity over ideology.