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Play of the Day -- Trump's big news that wasn't

The magnate's offer takes center stage on late night.

Defense

Colin Powell endorses Obama

The retired general remains a 'moderate Republican' but is 'uncomfortable' with some Romney policies.

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House Democrats ring the alarm on energy cuts

Lawmakers are growing concerned over lack of details on possible sequestration cuts.

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Obama says he's confident a grand bargain can be reached

The president doubles down on deficit deal optimism.

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Ryan: Government 'excesses' hamper upward mobility

The GOP vice presidential candidate tries to close the compassion gap.

Management

Over the fiscal cliff: Bigger budget austerity than in Europe

Combination of sequester and tax hikes would lead to deeper cuts more quickly than European nations in crisis have experienced.

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Play of the Day -- The debates are finally over

Hosts recap the tussles between Obama and Romney.

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Campaign lets Iowa newspaper release Obama interview transcript

Des Moines Register editor criticized initial off-the-record conditions.

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Congressional staffers wish for work-life balance

More than half surveyed say they work harder than private-sector counterparts.

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Bin Laden raid movie features Obama

Democratic fundraiser and director claim film is not politically motivated.

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Congress tacks toward partial fix of fiscal cliff

Congressional leaders are discussing a plan to make a down payment of targeted cuts.

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GQ reminds Washington that it has horrible fashion sense

Eight male staffers, speechwriters and lawyers get makeovers.

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Lawmakers consider $55 billion 'fallback' to avert sequestration

Plan has 'a decent chance of happening,' unnamed aide tells Reuters.

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Issa subpoenas HHS documents

Lawmaker targets demonstration project he calls abuse of power.

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How your job (and your pay) predicts your vote

Public administration field leans Republican, largely due to military and national security workers.

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Vice presidential candidates square off after debate

Ryan calls Obama's approach 'naive,' Biden says Romney mostly agrees with president.

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Post-debate polls show Obama won

Broader conversation remains the same.

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Play of the Day -- Previewing the last debate

Hosts give final advice for candidates.

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Keep payroll tax cut extension on the table, Maryland Democrat says

Chris Van Hollen says the tax break does not affect Social Security.