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Historical Context Missing From Debt Ceiling Reporting

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.13.2011

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Chris Weigant

Back in 1995 and 1996, a government shutdown actually happened -- twice. The debt ceiling was not raised, but the country did not default. President Clinton actively used his veto pen, as the Republicans sent him bills that they knew he would not sign.

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Two Reluctant Bargainers

Chris Weigant | Posted 06.06.2011

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Chris Weigant

With the possibility of a government shutdown looming, it's hard not to see how uncomfortable both Speaker of the House John Boehner and President Barack Obama are at this sort of bare-knuckles game.

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Can Boehner Count Votes?

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Weigant

John Boehner is having a rough week, but the real fight within the Republican Party has only just begun.

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Democratic Rep To Vote Against Pelosi's Leadership

Roll Call | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rep. Heath Shuler plans to vote for himself rather than Rep. Nancy Pelosi during Wednesday's floor vote for Speaker, and he predicted Monday that Demo...

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LEAKED: The Original Tear-Soaked Draft of John Boehner's Speech

Lee Camp | Posted 05.25.2011

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Lee Camp

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Friday Talking Points [146] -- Clowning Around

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Weigant

Send in the clowns! No, that's not a statement on Congress returning to Washington next week. Although if you choose to read it that way, I certainly...

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Fox News Wins the 2010 Election

Karl Frisch | Posted 05.25.2011

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Karl Frisch

Fox News did more than just about anyone to weaken President Obama, peel off Senate seats and wrestle control of the House from Democrats.

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Republican Majority Would be all Trick and No Treat

Karl Frisch | Posted 05.25.2011

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Karl Frisch

The Republican Party could regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives in next Tuesday's midterm elections for the first time since losing pow...

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Is Unplugging and Recharging Just Another 'Crock'?

Dr. Cara Barker | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Cara Barker

"You a writer, or something?" he asks, noticing my gymnastic struggle with pen and paper. His inquiry reminds me of the mosquito hovering around your ear on a hot July evening, and you, without a fly swatter. Good thing, though. I would have missed the fireworks.

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Teabaggers and Teabaggees (VIDEO)

Mike Papantonio | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mike Papantonio

To put into perspective what a non-event the Nashville meeting was, you need to understand that fewer than 600 people showed up for what was supposed to be the event that changes American politics.

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James Arthur Ray: Guru Says He's Being Tested By Sweat Lodge Deaths

AP | By DAISY NGUYEN and FELICIA FONSECA | Posted 05.25.2011

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LOS ANGELES -- The self-help expert who led a spiritual retreat in Arizona where two people died after being overcome in a sweat lodge said the traged...

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Jeff Muskus

Pelosi Calls NRCC Comments "Sad," "Inappropriate"

HuffingtonPost.com | Jeff Muskus | Posted 05.25.2011

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Republicans don't have to worry about putting Nancy Pelosi "in her place," the Speaker told reporters Thursday: She's already there. "I'm in my place...

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Friday Talking Points [92] -- The End Of Silly Season

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Weigant

Sadly, Obama's speech to school children has become mired in manufactured controversy from the right, with typical sky-is-falling rhetoric about the evil, evil man who occupies the Oval Office.

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Friday Talking Points [90] -- Obama To Switch Parties

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Weigant

Ted Kennedy is putting both his legacy and his sense of entitlement to his office before the interests of his constituents.

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Friday Talking Points [87] -- A Tale Of Two Houses

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Weigant

Simply for acting like a leader this week, Speaker Pelosi wins the Most Impressive Democrat Of The Week award hands-down.

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Sir Knavely and the Great Stimulus Package

Steven Denlinger | Posted 05.25.2011

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Steven Denlinger

"I'm bitter," Sir Knavely told me. He raised his glass and drank. His furry chin went deep into his Tiger's Milk. Then he set it down. "Why are ...

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What, Exactly, Was Pelosi Supposed to Do?

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Weigant

Pelosi can be defended for being in an impossible situation at the time. Even if she disagreed with the policy, there simply wasn't much for her to do about it.

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Reading The Pictures: www.sowingseedsofdissension.democrats.gov

Michael Shaw | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michael Shaw

2009-01-06-pelosi_speakergov.jpg With the country in a shambles, the media wouldn't want the Democrats getting off to a rocky start, would it?

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Fatal Mistake By House Republicans

Bart Motes | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bart Motes

Barney Frank cemented an impression of Democrats and the Treasury Secretary working together to find a solution to the national crisis, while GOP bomb throwers let their egos rule the day.

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Jed Lewison

Barney Frank Mocks GOP: "Because Somebody Hurt Their Feelings, They Decide To Punish The Country"

HuffingtonPost.com | Jed Lewison | Posted 05.25.2011

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So the Republicans are saying they lost the vote because Nancy Pelosi gave a speech that offended twelve of their members. Well Barney Frank has an o...

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