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Is Washington getting less dysfunctional?
From immigration reform to the debt ceiling, there are rampant signs the Capitol isn't the gridlocked mess to which we've become accustomed.
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Play of the Day: Is gun control a state or federal power?
Stephen Colbert wonders who has power over the gun control laws in each state.
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Democrats plan to attack oil subsidies in sequester fight
Reid calls oil companies 'low-hanging fruit.'
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Is the U.S. government complicit in killing over a thousand wild horses?
Lawmakers ask if the federally protected animals were slaughtered in Mexico.
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The perils of bypassing Congress
On climate change, Obama is likely to go it alone. Is that a good idea?
Pay & Benefits
Bill calls for end to cushy congressional pensions
Members must ‘share in the sacrifice,’ sponsor says.
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Obama's permanent campaign: Can he use his reelection playbook to change Washington?
No president has ever pulled off what Obama now hopes to do -- move Congress by mobilizing a standing grassroots army.
Management
SBA office worked to block federal regulations on businesses
Office of Advocacy knocked in two reports by nonprofit watchdogs.
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Play of the Day: Women in combat, body scanners and 60 Minutes
While the Daily Show examines the new Pentagon rules, Leno and Fallon joke about Clinton and Obama appearing for a joint appearance.
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Obama to draw few ultimatums in immigration speech
President seeks to establish a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
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Video: A visit from a ghost and Joe Biden’s party
The president and vice president have very different ways to celebrate inauguration weekend.
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President Obama does not want to talk about 2016
Both Obama and outgoing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton seemed very interested in talking about the next election.
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Utah conservative: GOP should 'end slavery from the federal government'
Mia Love ponders her next political move after a failed congressional campaign.
Defense
Chuck Hagel goes door to door seeking Senate support
Defense secretary nominee met with several Democrats last week.
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Clinton calls for ‘more leeway’ in disciplining employees
State Secretary says regulations prevented her from firing anyone over Benghazi.
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Senate filibuster reform to speed movement on appointees
Some say changes will shorten debate on sub-Cabinet nominees, but don't go far enough.
Management
Obama kicks off new fight over consumer watchdog
President re-nominates Cordray to head Consumer Finance Protection Bureau.
Defense
Navy orders layoffs of thousands of temps, issues civilian hiring freeze
Reductions are due to budget uncertainty and do not account for sequestration.
Management
Appeals court rules Obama recess appointments unconstitutional
Case involving National Labor Relations Board also calls into question appointment of Richard Cordray to head Consumer Financial Protection Board.
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