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Earthquake rattles Washington area (August 23, 2011)

CBO confirms debt deal would save at least $2.1 trillion (August 1, 2011)

Reid signs off on debt deal, hopes for vote (July 31, 2011)

Congressional leaders struggle to work out bipartisan debt deal (July 30, 2011)

Congressional leaders struggle to work out bipartisan debt deal (July 30, 2011)

House GOP tries to rescue debt-limit plan; Obama to make statement (July 29, 2011)

Reid debt-reduction proposal would save more than Boehner plan, Congressional Budget Office finds (July 27, 2011)

Boehner, Reid scramble to build support for rival debt-limit plans (July 27, 2011)

Boehner, Reid scramble to build support for rival debt-limit plans (July 27, 2011)

Boehner presses ahead with unilateral debt plan (July 24, 2011)

No hints of breakthrough in White House debt talks (July 23, 2011)

Debt talks collapse between Obama, Boehner (July 23, 2011)

Senate rejects conservative budget proposal as Obama, Boehner reach for grand bargain (July 22, 2011)

Obama, GOP leaders said to discuss new debt plan (July 21, 2011)

Obama moves to shore up Democratic support for broad debt plan (July 20, 2011)

Gang of Six budget cutting plan gains momentum in Senate (July 19, 2011)

Obama still pushing for big deal on debt (July 15, 2011)

Bernanke warns of calamity if U.S. defaults; Republicans decry scare tactics (July 13, 2011)

Debt talks show growing gap between White House, GOP (July 12, 2011)

Senate Democrats draft debt-reduction plan (July 9, 2011)

In debt talks, Obama offers Social Security cuts (July 7, 2011)

In debt talks, Obama offers Social Security cuts (July 7, 2011)

GOP compromise on debt: Cut military spending? (June 26, 2011)

Cantor pulls out of White House budget talks (June 23, 2011)

Congressional Budget Office warns of debt explosion (June 22, 2011)

Debt talks: Democrat Kent Conrad, Senate budget chair, says $2trillion not enough (June 22, 2011)

White House, lawmakers speed up debt-reduction talks (June 21, 2011)

Biden on debt-reduction talks: Negotiators getting down to the real hard stuff (June 17, 2011)

Senate vote to repeal ethanol tax credit fails, but some in GOP break ranks (June 15, 2011)

Coburn prompts Senate vote on ethanol subsidies (June 10, 2011)

Biden, lawmakers pick up pace of debt-reduction talks (June 10, 2011)

Washington Post-ABC News poll shows Americans torn over raising debt limit (June 9, 2011)

Progress in Afghanistan called hard but not hopeless (June 8, 2011)

Among GOP, an ironclad anti-tax orthodoxy (June 5, 2011)

Obama, GOP lawmakers meet at White House on debt reduction (June 1, 2011)

House rejects proposal to raise debt ceiling (May 31, 2011)

House rejects raise in the nations debt ceiling (May 31, 2011)

Study: Closing tax breaks for retirement would do little to help deficit (May 30, 2011)

Poll: More Americans fear higher national debt than default (May 24, 2011)

Netanyahu, addressing Congress, lays out vision for Mideast peace (May 24, 2011)

Senate Democrats wont release their spending plan (May 19, 2011)

Tom Coburn leaves Gang of Six (May 17, 2011)

Federal worker pensions emerge as target in debt-reduction talks (May 15, 2011)

McConnell demands spending cuts, Medicare overhaul for deal on debt limit (May 13, 2011)

McConnell demands spending cuts, Medicare reform for deal on debt limit (May 12, 2011)

Budget talks: Republicans offer to seek common ground with Democrats (May 5, 2011)

CBS: Obama says he wont release bin Laden photos (May 4, 2011)

Osama bin Laden resisted assault but was unarmed, U.S. officials say (May 3, 2011)

Running in the red: How the U.S., on the road to surplus, detoured to massive debt (May 1, 2011)

Running in the red: How the U.S., on the road to surplus, detoured to massive debt (April 28, 2011)

Treasury quietly plans for failure to raise debt ceiling (April 26, 2011)

Report: Obama deficit plan falls short of fiscal commission, House GOP targets (April 21, 2011)

Obama address was surprise attack, GOP lawmakers say (April 15, 2011)

Obama unveils framework for cutting deficit by $4 trillion over 12 years (April 13, 2011)

Obama turns to his bipartisan deficit commissions blueprint for reducing debt (April 11, 2011)

Republicans embrace Rep. Ryans government budget plan for 2012 (April 6, 2011)

House Republicans unveil $3.5T budget blueprint for 2012 (April 5, 2011)

Business leaders, economists push for deficit cut (March 31, 2011)

Social Security splinters Democrats in debate over reining in budget deficits (March 25, 2011)

French jets destroy Libyan plane, bomb remote air base (March 24, 2011)

CBO: Obama policies would require deficits of $9.5 trillion through 2021 (March 18, 2011)

More than 60 senators call on Obama to join deficit-reduction talks (March 18, 2011)

Petraeus: Taliban momentum halted in Afghanistan, but harder fighting ahead (March 15, 2011)

Senate rejects spending bills from both Republicans and Democrats (March 10, 2011)

'Gang of 6' senators launch public campaign to support deficit reduction (March 8, 2011)

'Gang of 6' senators launch public campaign to support deficit reduction (March 8, 2011)

White House proposes $6.5 billion more in spending cuts (March 4, 2011)

White House proposes $6.5 billion more in spending cuts (March 4, 2011)

Gaddafi forces launch new airstrikes; Obama mulls 'no-fly zone' request (March 3, 2011)

Obama invites congressional leaders to meet with Biden on budget (March 3, 2011)

Jacob Lew returns to work on fixing nation's finances, again (February 26, 2011)

Congress on course to avert a shutdown (February 26, 2011)

U.S. closes embassy in Tripoli, prepares sanctions (February 26, 2011)

U.S. closes embassy in Tripoli, prepares sanctions (February 25, 2011)

Senate Democrats draft cuts in domestic agency budgets (February 25, 2011)

Boeing wins major contract to supply new aerial refueling tankers (February 24, 2011)

Gaddafi refuses to leave power; protesters win backing of defectors (February 22, 2011)

Bipartisan 'Gang of Six' in Senate developing framework for deficit reduction (February 18, 2011)

Republicans blast Obama budget but signal willingness to work with Democrats (February 16, 2011)

Republicans blast Obama budget but signal willingness to work with Democrats (February 16, 2011)

Obama's proposed budget for fiscal 2012 focuses on education, energy, research (February 15, 2011)

Obama's proposed budget for fiscal 2012 focuses on education, energy, research (February 15, 2011)

Obama spending plan criticized for avoiding deficit commission's major proposals (February 14, 2011)

Obama spending plan criticized for avoiding deficit commission's major proposals (February 14, 2011)

Obama to propose spending cuts in budget plan aimed at countering conservatives (February 13, 2011)

Obama to propose spending cuts in budget plan aimed at countering conservatives (February 13, 2011)

House Republicans divided on spending cuts; for some, it's $100 billion or bust (February 11, 2011)

House Republicans divided on spending cuts; for some, it's $100 billion or bust (February 11, 2011)

CIA director cites 'likelihood' that Mubarak may step down (February 10, 2011)

GOP proposes dramatic spending cuts, targeting energy, environmental and other programs (February 10, 2011)

Obama to propose relief for states burdened by debt from unemployment benefits (February 9, 2011)

House Republicans propose $32 billion in budget cuts (February 4, 2011)

House Republicans propose $32 billion in budget cuts (February 4, 2011)

Mubarak rejects stepping down immediately; bloody clashes continue (February 4, 2011)

Mubarak announcement disappoints Obama administration (February 2, 2011)

Egyptian opposition calls for massive protest; foreigners flee (January 31, 2011)

Record U.S. deficit projected this year (January 27, 2011)

Lawmakers grill Pentagon officials on defense spending cuts (January 27, 2011)

After jobs-focused speech, Obama tours Wisconsin factories (January 26, 2011)

Everyone wants budget cuts, but will they work? (January 26, 2011)

Analysis: President, GOP lawmakers agree on austerity, but will it create jobs? (January 26, 2011)

Obama not likely to call for Social Security cuts (January 25, 2011)

GOP bloc in House calls for deep cuts (January 21, 2011)

House GOP group proposes deep spending cuts over next decade (January 21, 2011)

Chinese President Hu Jintao calls for deeper engagement with U.S., assures business leaders (January 21, 2011)

Obama orders regulatory review (January 19, 2011)

Richard Holbrooke memorial events in Washington a testament to diplomat's reach (January 14, 2011)

Giffords shows progress; aide discharged from hospital (January 14, 2011)

Extension of tax cuts chokes Obama's deficit plans (January 14, 2011)

Tax cuts hinder Obama's plans to overhaul tax code, reduce deficit (January 14, 2011)

Giffords reaches 'major milestone' in recovery (January 13, 2011)

Investigators probe Loughner's finances; Giffords continues recovery (January 12, 2011)

Loughner family expresses sorrow for 'heinous' attack; doctors say Giffords making progress (January 12, 2011)

Loughner appears in court; Obama plans trip to Arizona on Wednesday (January 11, 2011)

Sperling tapped to head economic council (January 8, 2011)

Obama names Sperling to head National Economic Council (January 8, 2011)

Treasury chief issues dire warning to Hill to raise debt ceiling (January 7, 2011)

Pentagon to cut spending by $78 billion, reduce troop strength (January 7, 2011)

Republicans push repeal of health-care law, reject new CBO estimates on deficit impact (January 6, 2011)

House GOP passes new rules on tax and spending legislation (January 6, 2011)

House Republicans adopt new rules for tax and spending legislation (January 6, 2011)

Boehner elected House speaker as 112th Congress convenes (January 5, 2011)

Obama hails 'progress' despite forecasts of gridlock (December 22, 2010)

Obama signs DADT repeal before big, emotional crowd (December 22, 2010)

Congress passes extension of Bush-era tax cuts (December 17, 2010)

Senate overwhelmingly approves tax-cut deal (December 16, 2010)

Tax deal cruises through Senate (December 16, 2010)

House Democrats may tweak tax deal (December 15, 2010)

House Democrats consider amendments to estate tax (December 15, 2010)

Tax-cut package clears procedural hurdle in Senate (December 14, 2010)

Senate vote sets stage for approval of tax-cut bill (December 14, 2010)

Senators fill tax bill with breaks (December 11, 2010)

Angry House Democrats vow to block tax package (December 10, 2010)

Democrats in Senate warming to tax deal (December 9, 2010)

Senate leaders set to begin debate on tax cuts (December 9, 2010)

Tax deal opens Democratic rift (December 8, 2010)

Obama and GOP strike tax accord (December 7, 2010)

Republicans hint a compromise on tax cuts and unemployment benefits (December 6, 2010)

Rivals join to rally for deficit plan (December 4, 2010)

Rival lawmakers join to rally for deficit plan (December 4, 2010)

Obama, GOP in quiet talks to extend tax cuts (December 3, 2010)

Obama, GOP work on tax cuts (December 3, 2010)

Deficit commission sets ideology aside (December 2, 2010)

Presenting plan to cut deficit, commission members offer surprising compromises (December 2, 2010)

Panel delays vote on its new deficit plan (December 1, 2010)

Debt commission produces plan, schedules vote for Friday (November 30, 2010)

U.S. to pay $25 billion for TARP, CBO says (November 30, 2010)

Barricade situation in NW ends without incident (November 26, 2010)

In Indiana, Obama touts success of auto industry bailout (November 23, 2010)

Some accord seen in debate over deficit (November 22, 2010)

Consensus is forming on what steps to take in cutting the deficit (November 22, 2010)

Obama, Democrats can't agree on plan for tax cuts (November 19, 2010)

Obama, Democrats fail to agree on plan for expiring tax cuts (November 19, 2010)

Charlie Rangel censure recommended by House ethics committee (November 19, 2010)

Obama pushes for Senate vote on new arms treaty with Russia (November 18, 2010)

Budget panel's unsteady balancing act (November 17, 2010)

Bipartisan agreement on balancing budget may be harder than thought (November 17, 2010)

GOP leader in Senate backs a ban on earmarks (November 16, 2010)

Republican Senate leader McConnell backs ban on earmarks (November 16, 2010)

Obama may compromise on tax cut (November 13, 2010)

Deficit panelists offer bold moves on taxes, outlays (November 11, 2010)

Panel recommends stricter budget rules to stabilize U.S. debt (November 11, 2010)

Deficit panel leaders propose curbs on Social Security, major cuts in spending, tax breaks (November 11, 2010)

Consensus on deficit cuts unlikely in 2010 (November 10, 2010)

President open to talking about GOP offer on retaining tax cuts (November 8, 2010)

Obama opens door for talks with GOP on tax-cut extension (November 8, 2010)

Obama says he fears economy could enter 'new normal' of low job growth (November 8, 2010)

Republicans map out agenda of less (November 6, 2010)

Investors cheer new Fed action (November 5, 2010)

Stocks soar after Federal Reserve's move to bolster U.S. economy (November 5, 2010)

Obama reflects on 'shellacking' in midterm elections (November 3, 2010)

White House considering new strategy on tax cuts (October 30, 2010)

Senator defends bailout, stimulus (October 28, 2010)

North Dakota Sen. Kent Conrad mounts campaign to defend bank bailout, stimulus (October 28, 2010)

Elections put new focus on government spending (October 27, 2010)

A renewed focus on spending (October 26, 2010)

Biden: White House ready to deal on Bush tax cuts (October 23, 2010)

Biden: White House ready to deal on Bush tax cuts (October 23, 2010)

GOP Social Security plan would cut benefits for higher earners (October 21, 2010)

Retail group's analysis paints dire image of a value-added tax (October 14, 2010)

Retail group's analysis paints dire image of a value-added tax (October 14, 2010)

Income gap hangs over tax debate (October 14, 2010)

Obama calls on Congress to extend college tax credit (October 14, 2010)

In push to let Bush tax cuts expire, Democrats to focus on narrowing income gap (October 14, 2010)

Obama calls for extending tax break for college students (October 14, 2010)

Obama renews call to fix infrastructure (October 12, 2010)

U.S. warns China on currency policy (October 6, 2010)

Report gives stimulus package high marks (October 1, 2010)

Positive review of stimulus package (October 1, 2010)

Obama orders sanctions on Iranian officials for human rights abuses (September 30, 2010)

Anti-outsourcing bill fails in Senate (September 29, 2010)

Senate GOP blocks bill that would promote less outsourcing (September 29, 2010)

Obama discusses his Christian faith, chides Republicans in backyard chat (September 28, 2010)

Household income plunged in 2009 (September 28, 2010)

Obama blasts 'irresponsible' GOP policies (September 27, 2010)

Democrats say tax-cut vote likely to be held after elections (September 27, 2010)

Senate leaders give up plans for pre-election vote on tax cuts (September 24, 2010)

Senate leaders drop plans for pre-election vote on extending tax cuts (September 24, 2010)

Senate Democrats consider putting off vote on Bush tax cuts (September 23, 2010)

Obama's top economic adviser leaving (September 22, 2010)

Fearing a soaring deficit, many analysts favor letting Bush tax cuts expire (September 21, 2010)

House Dems: Many businesses that face Obama tax hike are too big to be labeled 'small' (September 17, 2010)

Senate GOP looks for deal in tax debate (September 17, 2010)

Senate GOP looks to compromise in tax debate (September 17, 2010)

GOP unveils tax proposal (September 15, 2010)

Senate Republicans unveil a plan to make Bush tax cuts permanent (September 15, 2010)

Republicans pledge to fight to preserve Bush-era tax cuts (September 14, 2010)

Tax cuts to occupy returning Congress (September 13, 2010)

New economic face is still familiar (September 11, 2010)

Obama names Austan Goolsbee to chair White House Council of Economic Advisers (September 11, 2010)

Voinovich breaks with GOP to push for small-business incentives (September 10, 2010)

Republican Voinovich of Ohio to back small-business incentives in Senate bill (September 9, 2010)

Obama urges Fla. pastor to call off Koran burning (September 9, 2010)

Obama urges Fla. pastor to call off Koran burning (September 9, 2010)

Obama urges Fla. pastor to call off plan to burn Korans on Sept. 11 (September 9, 2010)

Obama's tax-credit plan getting a cool reception (September 9, 2010)

Democrats attack GOP in speeches (September 9, 2010)

Obama details opposition to extending tax cuts for the wealthy (September 9, 2010)

Obama plan for corporate tax credit, infrastructure spending gets cool reception (September 9, 2010)

Obama to unveil more stimulus, tax breaks for business (September 8, 2010)

Obama set against Bush tax cuts (September 8, 2010)

Obama to call for business tax credit (September 6, 2010)

Obama to call for $100 billion business tax credit (September 6, 2010)

New tax breaks for business on table (September 3, 2010)

White House considers pre-midterm package of business tax breaks to spur hiring (September 3, 2010)

Crews extinguishes fire after evacuation of Mariner oil platform in Gulf of Mexico (September 2, 2010)

Departing Obama adviser urges more stimulus (September 2, 2010)

Chief economist calls on Congress to 'finish the job of economic recovery' (September 2, 2010)

U.S. charges Pakistani Taliban leader with killing Americans (September 1, 2010)

Obama promises new jobs aid (August 31, 2010)

Obama promises new efforts to boost economy (August 31, 2010)

Obama urges GOP to drop opposition to jobs bill (August 30, 2010)

Panel to Congress: Make tax time easier (August 28, 2010)

Volcker-led economic panel pushes lawmakers to simplify U.S. tax code (August 27, 2010)

Carter arrives in Boston with freed prisoner after securing Kim Jong Il's pardon (August 27, 2010)

Shaky economy alters tax-cut dynamic in Congress (August 27, 2010)

Among Democrats, economic pressures are changing tax-cut dynamics (August 26, 2010)

As midterms loom, Democrats work to shore up faltering recovery (August 25, 2010)

Democrats move to shore up faltering recovery (August 25, 2010)

With Obama address, Democrats revive specter of GOP threat to Social Security (August 15, 2010)

GOP plan to extend tax cuts for rich adds $36 billion to deficit, panel finds (August 12, 2010)

President Obama signs $26 billion jobs bill to aid state payrolls (August 11, 2010)

Economist Christina Romer regrets saying jobless rate would stay below 8 percent (August 7, 2010)

Christina Romer, chair of Obama's Council of Economic Advisers, to resign (August 6, 2010)

BP finishes pumping cement in final stage of 'static kill' (August 5, 2010)

Senate approves jobs bill to stop teacher layoffs (August 5, 2010)

Pelosi to call House back into session to finish jobs bill (August 5, 2010)

Aid package aimed at saving state jobs passes key hurdle in Senate (August 5, 2010)

BP reports 'static kill' success; scientists say majority of oil has been dispersed, removed (August 4, 2010)

New Democratic strategy for creating jobs focuses on a boost in manufacturing (August 4, 2010)

Obama speaks with vets on Iraq drawdown (August 2, 2010)

Republicans continue Senate filibuster of small-business bill, stymie Democrats (July 30, 2010)

Small businesses emerge as big campaign issue for Democrats and Republicans (July 29, 2010)

Federal judge blocks key parts of Arizona immigration law SB 1070 (July 28, 2010)

Democrats are betting that ending tax cuts for the rich will play in their favor (July 25, 2010)

Federal budget deficit to exceed $1.4 trillion in 2010 and 2011 (July 24, 2010)

Treasury Secretary Geithner says tax cuts for rich should expire (July 23, 2010)

President Obama signs six-month extension of emergency unemployment benefits (July 23, 2010)

Emergency jobless benefits approved in crucial Senate vote (July 22, 2010)

Obama signs sweeping financial overhaul into law (July 21, 2010)

Obama's intelligence nominee says he won't be a 'hood ornament' (July 21, 2010)

Senate votes, 60-40, to advance jobless benefits legislation (July 21, 2010)

Novice lawmaker's vote for stimulus stirs anger in conservative Pa. district (July 20, 2010)

Senate passes financial overhaul bill (July 15, 2010)

Oil leak stopped for first time since April (July 15, 2010)

Obama bypasses Senate by appointing Medicare chief (July 7, 2010)

Economy lags as job growth remains weak (July 3, 2010)

Jobless aid stalls in Senate; home buyers get more time (July 1, 2010)

CBO tells Obama deficit panel that forecast remains bleak (July 1, 2010)

Democrats seek to extend emergency jobless benefits (June 30, 2010)

U.S. downplays Russian spy case (June 29, 2010)

Stabilizing U.S. debt is the greater of two G-20 challenges (June 29, 2010)

Kagan pledges judicial restraint; GOP voices 'serious concerns' (June 28, 2010)

Sen. Olympia Snowe, in letter to Harry Reid, urges stand-alone jobless aid bill (June 26, 2010)

Aid groups slam reduction in money to maternal and infant health initiative (June 26, 2010)

Obama arrives in Canada for G-20 amid warnings on global financial crisis (June 25, 2010)

Senate rejects extension of jobless benefits (June 25, 2010)

Senate again rejects expanded spending package (June 25, 2010)

Top defense officials say they 'fully support' Obama on removing McChrystal (June 24, 2010)

Business leaders say Obama's economic policies stifle growth (June 23, 2010)

Rep. Steny Hoyer says middle-class tax breaks may not be affordable long-term (June 22, 2010)

Allen: Bad weather, equipment issues hamper oil recovery (June 21, 2010)

Election-year deficit fears stall Obama stimulus plan (June 19, 2010)

British media denounce BP chief's 'savage grilling' by House panel (June 18, 2010)

Jobs bill blocked in Senate (June 18, 2010)

Investment partnership industry says tax hikes in Senate jobs bill is unfair (June 17, 2010)

Senate Democrats dismantling aid package due to deficit (June 16, 2010)

Gen. Petraeus falls ill, prompts adjournment of Senate hearing (June 15, 2010)

Obama's call for economic stimulus, jobs spending a tough sell in Congress (June 15, 2010)

Obama pleads for $50 billion in state, local aid (June 13, 2010)

Administration: BP agrees to expedite oil spill claim payments (June 10, 2010)

Social Security's defenders wary of deficit reduction commission (June 9, 2010)

White House is directing agencies to cut budgets (June 8, 2010)

Obama vows BP will pay claims, says oil 'will be contained' (June 8, 2010)

At least 3 dead, 6 injured in Texas natural gas explosion (June 7, 2010)

U.S. orders BP to build sand berms to protect Louisiana coast (June 2, 2010)

Israeli PM defends flotilla attack, calls criticism hypocritical (June 2, 2010)

Veterans group seeks federal upkeep of forgotten U.S. cemetery in Philippines (May 31, 2010)

Congressional Democrats downshift on spending, cut provisions to jobs bill (May 29, 2010)

Bill on jobless benefits, state financial help scaled back (May 27, 2010)

BP's internal investigation of oil spill: Several 'warning signs' were ignored (May 26, 2010)

President Obama seeks new version of line-item veto (May 25, 2010)

Driver shot on B-W Parkway in Md. (May 24, 2010)

In Congress, spending measures meet bipartisan resistance (May 24, 2010)

New battle lines are drawn on financial overhaul as derivatives, trading issues must be reconciled (May 22, 2010)

German lawmakers approve euro rescue package (May 21, 2010)

Democrats queasy about deficit spending (May 19, 2010)

Millions of small businesses could be eligible for health care tax credits (May 17, 2010)

Holder vows to pursue Times Square suspects abroad (May 13, 2010)

Holder defends decision to read Miranda rights to Shahzad, cites his continuing cooperation (May 6, 2010)

N.Y. mayor decries 'terror gap' in U.S. gun laws (May 5, 2010)

Tax breaks and loopholes that cost us $1 trillion a year have staunch defenders (May 2, 2010)

La. Gov. Jindal demands U.S. government, BP uhold pledges to avert enviromental disaster (April 30, 2010)

Suspicion greets Democrat's stated reason for opposing financial overhaul bill (April 29, 2010)

As deficit commission meets, Obama doesn't rule out new taxes (April 28, 2010)

Presidential commission to address rising national debt (April 27, 2010)

Senate panel approves budget plan with more cuts than Obama's (April 23, 2010)

Senate Budget Chairman Conrad goes further than Obama in plan to reduce deficits (April 21, 2010)

Experts say Washington is too quick to dismiss a value-added tax (April 21, 2010)

Flights resume in Europe, but new eruptions cloud plans (April 20, 2010)

Senate committee to draft budget this week (April 19, 2010)

Third-party groups join chorus clamoring for 2011 federal budget (April 16, 2010)

Democratic lawmakers say midterms may obstruct budget resolution (April 13, 2010)

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke sounds a warning on growing deficit (April 8, 2010)

U.S. shift from Iraq to Afghanistan presents massive logistical operation for Army (April 2, 2010)

Flight diverted to Dulles following security concern (March 30, 2010)

GOP challenges send health bill back to House (March 25, 2010)

Senate will have to ship health bill back to House (March 25, 2010)

With Senate 'fixes' bill, GOP sees last chance to change health-care reform (March 24, 2010)

Obama to sign health-care bill into law Tuesday (March 22, 2010)

House approves Senate health-care bill, separate package of amendments (March 22, 2010)

House health-care vote Sunday may hinge on abortion issues (March 21, 2010)

House Democrats seeking executive order on abortion funding (March 20, 2010)

House leaders plan separate health vote, rejecting 'deem and pass' (March 20, 2010)

Four Democrats change sides, will vote for health-care bill (March 20, 2010)

Democratic leaders in fierce negotiations for 'yes' votes for health-care bill (March 19, 2010)

House leaders announce $940 billion health-care compromise bill (March 19, 2010)

Obama persuades Kucinich to back health-care bill (March 18, 2010)

House Democrats scramble to ensure adequate deficit reduction in health bill (March 17, 2010)

House may try to pass Senate health-care bill without voting on it (March 16, 2010)

President Obama makes pitch for health-care reform (March 15, 2010)

Republicans name six to Obama's deficit-reduction commission (March 13, 2010)

Democrats more hopeful on health-care vote (March 13, 2010)

Democrats move toward grouping health reform with student-aid bill (March 12, 2010)

Key senators balk at adding student loan overhaul to health-care legislation (March 11, 2010)

House Ways and Means Chairman Levin says job creation will be top priority (March 10, 2010)

National debt to be higher than White House forecast, CBO says (March 6, 2010)

Feb. unemployment rate remains unchanged at 9.7 percent (March 5, 2010)

Obama calls for reconciliation to prevent filibuster on health-care reform (March 4, 2010)

As Democrats seek to push through health bill, Obama reaches out to Republicans (March 3, 2010)

Workers wait on promise of jobs as Obama agenda stalls on Hill (February 27, 2010)

Obama rounds out bipartisan debt commission (February 26, 2010)

Democrats looking beyond health-care summit to final talks within party (February 25, 2010)

Eclectic trio of candidates considered for Obama deficit panel (February 21, 2010)

Pilot's plane slams into IRS offices in Texas; federal worker missing (February 19, 2010)

GOP leaders agree to panel on federal deficit (February 19, 2010)

White House crafts jobs bill, a year into stimulus effort (February 18, 2010)

Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles to lead panel on reducing U.S. budget deficits (February 17, 2010)

Taliban claim suicide attack as U.S., Afghan forces prepare for offensive (February 12, 2010)

Pro-government rally, protests on anniversary of Iran revolution (February 11, 2010)

U.S., allies moving quickly on sanctions against Iran, Obama says (February 9, 2010)

GOP leader rejects White House terms for deficit commission (February 5, 2010)

House votes to revive pay-as-you-go budget rules (February 5, 2010)

Obama to get deficit commission with or without Republican help, Hoyer says (February 4, 2010)

In N.H., Obama says job creation is top priority for 2010 (February 2, 2010)

Defense officials' testimony urges lifting of 'don't ask, don't tell' policy (February 2, 2010)

Obama budget calls for new spending to lower unemployment, help middle class (February 2, 2010)

Obama's $3.8 trillion budget heading to Congress (February 1, 2010)

Senate agrees to record increase in debt limit to $14.3 trillion (January 29, 2010)

Obama to call for bipartisan budget task force (January 27, 2010)

Senate rejects plan to create commission on federal deficit (January 27, 2010)

Obama to propose freeze on government spending (January 26, 2010)

Obama rolls out initiatives to help middle-class families (January 25, 2010)

Populist backlash puts Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke under siege (January 23, 2010)

Senators in both parties balk at President Obama's plan for deficit panel (January 22, 2010)

Senate Democrats face hurdles getting votes to increase nation's debt limit (January 21, 2010)

White House, Democratic lawmakers cut deal on deficit commission (January 20, 2010)

Democrats ponder health-care reform plans in wake of Massachusetts Senate race (January 20, 2010)

Democrats at odds over creation of budget commission (January 16, 2010)

Democrats seek quick deal on health-care bill (January 16, 2010)

Chaos at Port-au-Prince airport slows Haiti emergency aid efforts (January 16, 2010)

White House nears deal on health care (January 15, 2010)

Tens of thousands feared dead after Haiti earthquake (January 14, 2010)

Obama joins congressional leaders in talks to work out health-care kinks (January 14, 2010)

Haiti hit by 7.0-magnitude earthquake; buildings leveled in Port-au-Prince (January 13, 2010)

Haiti hit by 7.0-magnitude earthquake; buildings leveled in Port-au-Prince (January 13, 2010)

Iran blames U.S., Israel in bombing death of physicist Massoud Ali-Mohammadi (January 13, 2010)

House, Senate remain divided over key issues in health bill (January 13, 2010)

Yemeni officials, fearing backlash, play down partnership with U.S. (January 5, 2010)

Nigeria, Netherlands announce security plans; Somalia reports foiled bombing attempt (December 30, 2009)

Iranian security forces raid opposition offices, arrest key dissidents (December 29, 2009)

Senate passes health-care bill, now must reconcile it with House (December 25, 2009)

Senate and House in search of health-care compromise (December 24, 2009)

Senate and House in search of health-care compromise (December 24, 2009)

With defeat near on health care, Republicans focus on attacks for 2010 elections (December 23, 2009)

Health-care bill clears crucial vote in Senate, 60 to 40 (December 21, 2009)

Health bill approaches key vote in Senate (December 21, 2009)

In Iran, nuclear issue is also a medical one (December 20, 2009)

Deal on health bill is reached (December 20, 2009)

Senate Democrats block GOP filibuster (December 18, 2009)

GOP senators to block defense bill in bid to delay health-care vote (December 18, 2009)

Senate Republicans vow to delay health-care vote (December 17, 2009)

Obama urges Senate to pass health-care bill; Lieberman signals support (December 16, 2009)

Senate health-care bill unlikely to include Medicare buy-in (December 15, 2009)

Iran intends to try 3 Americans accused of spying (December 15, 2009)

Medicare official warns that proposed cuts could hurt hospitals and nursing homes (December 12, 2009)

Pelosi to propose measure on raising federal debt ceiling (December 11, 2009)

Senate Democrats largely support health-care deal that drops public option (December 10, 2009)

Senate may drop public option (December 9, 2009)

Obama visits Capitol to rally support for health bill (December 7, 2009)

Deals cut with health groups may be at peril (December 6, 2009)

Senate pushes ahead on long-term care program (December 5, 2009)

Senate votes down GOP plan to strip Medicare cuts from health-care bill (December 4, 2009)

Senators express hope for a health reform bill (December 2, 2009)

House panel likely to pass final pieces of financial reform (December 2, 2009)

Senate health bill wouldn't increase insurance costs for most, CBO says (December 1, 2009)

Health-care bill's ability to reduce deficits debated (November 30, 2009)

Obama pardons 'Courage' ahead of Thanksgiving holiday (November 25, 2009)

Reid pushes for votes on health-care bill (November 20, 2009)

World leaders to meet on Iran's failure to halt nuclear program (November 19, 2009)

Senate announces $848 billion health-care bill (November 19, 2009)

Bailout program could be extended (November 19, 2009)

Release of Reid's health-care bill could come as early as Wednesday (November 18, 2009)

Nonpartisan agency says House bill would reduce senior care (November 15, 2009)

Obama: Decision 'soon' on troops for Afghanistan (November 13, 2009)

At Arlington, Obama pays tribute to veterans (November 11, 2009)

As Obama attends Fort Hood memorial, investigation explores motive (November 10, 2009)

3 Americans in Iran charged with spying (November 10, 2009)

House Democrats promise health-care victory as Republicans remain opposed to bill (November 8, 2009)

Democrats round up health bill votes (November 7, 2009)

13 dead in Fort Hood rampage, largest mass shooting on an Army post (November 6, 2009)

Families, soldiers mourn comrades; share stories of survival (November 6, 2009)

At least 12 killed in shooting at Fort Hood, Tex. (November 6, 2009)

House leaders prepare for rare Saturday vote on health-care bill (November 5, 2009)

Clashes erupt as Iran marks anniversary of embassy siege (November 5, 2009)

Opposition supporters clash with Iranian security forces (November 5, 2009)

Iran's Khamenei rejects U.S. outreach, warns against talks (November 3, 2009)

Afghan election commission declares Karzai winner (November 2, 2009)

Health-care reform likely to be shaped in statehouses (November 1, 2009)

Democrats challenged on cost of health bill (October 31, 2009)

Centrists unsure about Reid's public option (October 28, 2009)

Proposed long-term insurance program raises questions (October 27, 2009)

Reid says health-insurance bill will include opt-out public option (October 27, 2009)

Prognosis improves for public insurance (October 24, 2009)

Support for public option grows in House and Senate (October 23, 2009)

Iran denies allegations of tensions with Israel at conference (October 22, 2009)

House leaders explore ways to boost hiring, buttress economy (October 22, 2009)

House moves to create jobs, prevent economy from slipping (October 21, 2009)

Liberals increase pressure for public insurance plan in health bill (October 21, 2009)

In health debate, those numbers are just numbers (October 19, 2009)

Record-High Deficit May Dash Big Plans (October 17, 2009)

CBO: House Drafts of Health Bill Within Obama's Spending Limit (October 17, 2009)

Democrats Fire Back at Health Industry (October 15, 2009)

Finance Committee Passes Bill With One GOP Vote (October 14, 2009)

As Panel Votes Today, Democrats Look Ahead (October 13, 2009)

CBO Says Tort Reform Would Bring $54 Billion in Savings (October 10, 2009)

After the Stimulus, Unemployment Looms Large (October 9, 2009)

Budget Report: Senate Finance Panel's Health-Care Bill Wouldn't Raise Deficit (October 8, 2009)

Finance Committee Stays Late to Wrap Up Health Care Debate (October 2, 2009)

Senate Republicans Criticize Taxes in Health-Care Bill (October 2, 2009)

Senate Finance Panel Has Votes To Pass Health Bill, Baucus Says (October 1, 2009)

After Votes, Prospects for Public Health Insurance Option Dim in Senate (September 30, 2009)

Iran Test-Fires Its Most Advanced Missiles (September 28, 2009)

On Medicare Spending, a Role Reversal (September 28, 2009)

Senators Spar Over Medicare on Day 3 of Reform Negotiations (September 24, 2009)

Medicare Is Focus on Day Two of Negotiations on Baucus Health-Care Reform Bill (September 24, 2009)

Lines Drawn as Senate Panel Begins Debating Health Bill (September 23, 2009)

Sen. Baucus's Health-Care Bill Would Ease Financial Burden on Middle Class (September 22, 2009)

Obama Pitches Innovation in Upstate New York (September 21, 2009)

Major Health-Care Reform Challenge Is Affordability (September 18, 2009)

Baucus Measure Would Expand Care Without Adding to Deficit (September 17, 2009)

Reform Bill Will Address GOP Fears (September 15, 2009)

Radio Traffic Led to False Media Reports of River Gunfire (September 11, 2009)

After a Year of Crisis, Taking Stock (September 11, 2009)

Obama Speech Aims To Reenergize Effort (September 9, 2009)

Obama Lectures to Students on Virtues of Hard Work (September 8, 2009)

Finance Committee Chairman Wants Accord From Negotiators on Health Care (September 5, 2009)

Obama Would Keep Tax Breaks for Working Poor Despite Cost (September 3, 2009)

Study Raises Questions About Cost Savings From Preventive Care (September 1, 2009)

Tax Pledge Is a Target As Deficits, Debt Grow (August 29, 2009)

Deficit Projected To Soar With New Programs (August 26, 2009)

White House Adds $2 Trillion to Deficit Forecasts (August 22, 2009)

As Obama Effort Hits Wall, Senators Work on Streamlined Plan (August 22, 2009)

Three Firefighters Injured in Silver Spring Blaze (August 21, 2009)

Key Senators Discuss Trimming Health Bill (August 21, 2009)

Grassley Urges Scaling Back on Health-Care Reform Plan, Citing Town Hall Anger (August 20, 2009)

Water Main Break Shuts Road in Alexandria (August 19, 2009)

Fairfax Wrestling Coach Arrested in Online Sex Sting (August 18, 2009)

Double Stabbing Leaves One Dead in College Park (August 17, 2009)

Bill Cahir, 40, Dies; Journalist Moved to Join the Marines After 9/11 Attacks (August 15, 2009)

Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Southeast (August 14, 2009)

Deficit Plays Into Health Reform (August 14, 2009)

Obama, Others Pay Tribute to Eunice Kennedy Shriver (August 11, 2009)

Expanding Preventive Care May Add to Costs, CBO Says (August 8, 2009)

Senate Committee's Bipartisan Health-Care Reform Talks Move Toward Center (August 6, 2009)

Ahmadinejad's Second Term Is Blessed Amid Political Discord, Protests (August 4, 2009)

Corazon Aquino Dies; Ex-President of Philippines Led 'People Power' Revolution (August 1, 2009)

Obama Launches 'Race' for $4 Billion in Education Funds (July 24, 2009)

Obama, Maliki Meet on Future of U.S. Involvement in Iraq (July 22, 2009)

Sen. Dodd Looks to Distance Himself From Financial Firms (July 21, 2009)

Budget Analyst Assails Cost of Congress's Health-Care Proposals (July 17, 2009)

Senate Panel Advances Health-Care Overhaul (July 16, 2009)

House Democrats Propose Surtax on Wealth to Fund Health-Care Plan (July 15, 2009)

Democrats Agree on Tax Hike to Fund Health Care (July 11, 2009)

Power of Stimulus Slow to Take Hold (July 8, 2009)

Compromise Is Key to Health-Care Legislation (July 6, 2009)

Iran's Leadership Warns Against Further Protest After Certification of Vote (July 1, 2009)

Iran's Guardian Council Affirms Vote Result (June 30, 2009)

Iran's President Rebukes Obama; Candidates Reject Election Review (June 28, 2009)

Iranian Cleric Calls for 'Ruthless' Punishment of Protest Leaders (June 27, 2009)

Senators Near Agreement on Health-Care Bill (June 26, 2009)

CBO Calls Long-Term Revenue, Spending Outlook Dire (June 26, 2009)

Iran's Ahmadinejad Demands Apology From Obama (June 26, 2009)

Protesters in Tehran Met With Force Near Iran's Parliament (June 25, 2009)

Iran Vows To Make Example of Arrestees (June 24, 2009)

Police Unleash Force On Rally in Tehran (June 21, 2009)

Iran's Top Leader Endorses Election (June 20, 2009)

Senate's Health-Care Draft Calls for Most to Buy Insurance, Nixes Obama's 'Public Option' (June 19, 2009)

Debate on Health-Care Reform Gets Started With Delay (June 18, 2009)

Obama's Health Plan Needs Spending Controls, CBO Says (June 17, 2009)

Obama Under Pressure to Push Unpopular Tax on Health Benefits (June 15, 2009)

Trims to Medicare, Medicaid Are Proposed to Help Fund Reform (June 14, 2009)

Calls Resume for Single Banking Regulator (June 12, 2009)

CBO Director in the Hot Seat as He Pepares to Put a Price on Health Reform (June 11, 2009)

Tax on Health Benefits Weighed (June 10, 2009)

Some Democrats Warn of Loophole in Obama's Pay-As-You-Go Rules (June 10, 2009)

Obama Seeks Spending Rules Amid Public Concern About Deficit (June 9, 2009)

Council of Economic Advisers Lists Benefits of Cutting Health-Care Spending (June 2, 2009)

Insurers' Role Key to Health System Overhaul, CBO Says (May 28, 2009)

In Nevada, Obama Touts Clean Energy Production and Announces New Projects (May 28, 2009)

Once Considered Unthinkable, U.S. Sales Tax Gets Fresh Look (May 27, 2009)

Tax on Medical Benefits Gains Traction (May 22, 2009)

A Blue-Ribbon Adviser With a Gray-Area Role (May 20, 2009)

U.S. to Provide $110 Million for Pakistani Refugees (May 20, 2009)

High Court Declines to Hear Jefferson Appeal (May 18, 2009)

Obituary: Hubert Van Es, 67, Dutch Photojournalist Shot Famous Vietnam Picture (May 16, 2009)

Trade Wars Launched With Ruses, End Runs (May 15, 2009)

Democrats Assail Obama's Hit List (May 8, 2009)

Obama's Budget Knife Yields Modest Trims (May 7, 2009)

Lawmakers Seeking Consensus On Social Security Overhaul (May 6, 2009)

Officials Confirm Second U.S. Swine Flu Death (May 5, 2009)

Obama Targets Overseas Tax Dodge (May 5, 2009)

CDC: Swine Flu Outbreak Signs 'Encouraging' (May 4, 2009)

Congress Approves Obama's $3.4 Trillion Spending Blueprint (April 30, 2009)

Pay-as-You-Go Fight Holds Up Obama Budget Approval (April 28, 2009)

Small Businesses Brace for Tax Battle (April 27, 2009)

Democrats Back Shortcut on Budget (April 25, 2009)

Americans' Tax Burden Near Historic Low (April 16, 2009)

Another U.S. Cargo Ship Escapes Somali Pirate Attack (April 15, 2009)

In Georgetown Speech, Obama Offers Cautious Optimism (April 14, 2009)

Obamas Host Easter Egg Roll on White House Lawn (April 13, 2009)

Gunman Kills at Least 13 in Binghamton, N.Y. (April 3, 2009)

Congress Approves Budget (April 3, 2009)

Obama Hails G-20 Agreements on Global Economy (April 2, 2009)

House Republicans Unveil Revised Budget Proposal (April 2, 2009)

Recession Puts a Major Strain On Social Security Trust Fund (March 31, 2009)

A Budget Watcher's Guide to the Action (March 30, 2009)

Democrats Agree on Budget's Outline (March 27, 2009)

House, Senate Budget Plans Rein In Obama's Spending Requests (March 26, 2009)

Democrats Take Knife To Obama's Budget (March 25, 2009)

Obama Plans More Than $200 Billion in Clean-Energy Spending (March 24, 2009)

Obama to Pursue Budget Goals on Hill (March 24, 2009)

U.S. Budget Deficit to Balloon, CBO Says (March 21, 2009)

Obama Announces Guidelines to Limit Lobbyists' Influence on Stimulus Effort (March 20, 2009)

GOP Pressed on Health Care (March 20, 2009)

President's Budget Strategy Under Fire (March 18, 2009)

Obama Team Touts Economic Plans (March 14, 2009)

Workers' Health Benefits Eyed for Taxation (March 12, 2009)

Bernanke's Vision for Change (March 11, 2009)

Congress May Need to Fund Another Stimulus, Pelosi Says (March 11, 2009)

In Obama Tax Plan, A Shift of Wealth From the Top Down (March 7, 2009)

Obama Officials Defend Budget (March 4, 2009)

Obama Touts Investing With 'Long-Term Perspective' (March 3, 2009)

Battle Lines Quickly Set Over Planned Policy Shifts (March 1, 2009)

In $3.6 Trillion Budget, Obama Signals Broad Shift in Priorities (February 27, 2009)

In President's Budget Plan, Broad Agenda and a Few Gaps (February 26, 2009)

Health Care Tops Fiscal Need List (February 24, 2009)

Obama Targets Budget Deficit (February 22, 2009)

Obama Plans Summit Next Week On Long-Term Budget Difficulties (February 21, 2009)

Events Designed To Prepare Nation For Budget Plan (February 20, 2009)

Limiting Banker Bonuses Could Backfire (February 15, 2009)

Democrats Tailor Foreclosure Bill To Obama Goals (February 14, 2009)

As Stimulus Grows, So Does Task of Closing Whopping Deficit (February 14, 2009)

Trim to Stimulus Carves Into Goals For Job Creation (February 13, 2009)

Wall Street Slams Plan With Sell-Off (February 11, 2009)

New Bailout May Top $1.5 Trillion (February 10, 2009)

Economists Agree Time Is of the Essence for Stimulus (February 8, 2009)

Obama Names Outside Economic Advisers (February 7, 2009)

Bipartisan Deal Eases Way For Stimulus Bill in Senate (February 7, 2009)

Senate Moderates Negotiate Cuts to Economic Stimulus Bill (February 5, 2009)

Senate Panel Probing '04 Corporate Tax Break (February 3, 2009)

Democrats Set High Goal Of Sweeping Fiscal Reform (February 2, 2009)

Obama Picks Super Bowl Favorite (January 29, 2009)

House Plan Offers 'Noticeable Impact' (January 27, 2009)

Obama Announces New Energy, Environmental Policies (January 26, 2009)

Obama to Decide Soon Whether to Add to Bailout (January 24, 2009)

Geithner Says China Manipulates Its Currency (January 23, 2009)

Delays in Bank Aid Spur Frustration (January 23, 2009)

House Urges Tighter Rules For Bailout Beneficiaries (January 22, 2009)

Stimulus Projects May Be Slow to Jolt Economy, CBO Says (January 21, 2009)

Obama Sworn in as 44th President of U.S. (January 20, 2009)

Obama Commemorates MLK Day with Service (January 20, 2009)

After Tax Errors Raised, GOP Leaders Defend Treasury Nominee (January 15, 2009)

Bank Losses Complicate U.S. Rescue (January 15, 2009)

Treasury Nominee Accounts for Own Tax Errors (January 14, 2009)

Obama Seeks Second Half of Bailout Funds (January 13, 2009)

Lawmakers Push for AMT Protection in Stimulus Bill (January 10, 2009)

Bush Prepares Request for Rest Of Bailout Funds (January 10, 2009)

Citi reaches deal with lawmakers on home loans (January 9, 2009)

Ballooning Deficit Could Temper Support for Obama's Spending Plans (January 8, 2009)

Obama Predicts Years of Deficits Over $1 Trillion (January 7, 2009)

Obama Pitches Stimulus Plan (January 6, 2009)

U.S. Debt Set to Soar in This Year (January 3, 2009)

Water Outages Force Montgomery Schools to Close Early (December 23, 2008)

5 Men Convicted in Plot to Kill Soldiers at Fort Dix (December 23, 2008)

Obama Expands Stimulus Goals (December 21, 2008)

Paulson Asks Congress for Second $350 Billion of Rescue Package (December 20, 2008)

Obama Team Assembling $850 Billion Stimulus (December 19, 2008)

Obama Names Salazar As Secretary of Interior (December 17, 2008)

Pelosi Pushing Mortgage Relief (December 16, 2008)

Auto Bailout Clears House but Faces Hurdles in Senate (December 11, 2008)

Vote on Automaker Bailout Nears (December 10, 2008)

Democrats Unveil $15 Billion Emergency Loan for Big Three Automakers (December 9, 2008)

Democrats Call for Federal Oversight of Automakers (December 8, 2008)

White House, Democrats Haggle Over Automaker Aid (December 7, 2008)

Treasury Angling For Rest of Funds (December 6, 2008)

White House, Democrats Near Compromise on Aid for Automakers (December 6, 2008)

Lawmakers Still Not Sold on Auto Rescue (December 5, 2008)

Haste Could Make Waste on Stimulus, States Say (December 3, 2008)

Former Bin Laden Driver Hamdan to Leave Guantanamo Bay for Yemen (November 25, 2008)

Democrats' Stimulus Plan May Reach $700 Billion (November 24, 2008)

Obama Sets Expansive Goal for Jobs (November 23, 2008)

Obama Picks N.Y. Fed President Geithner as Treasury Secretary (November 22, 2008)

Unconvinced Congress Tables Auto Decision (November 21, 2008)

Stevens Bids Farewell to Senate (November 20, 2008)

As Support for Auto Aid Stalls, Efforts Shift to GOP Loan Plan (November 20, 2008)

FBI Agent Killed in Pennsylvania in Raid on Suspected Cocaine Dealer's Home (November 20, 2008)

Automakers Press High-Stakes Plea for Aid (November 19, 2008)

Automotive Rescue Is Threatened By Impasse (November 18, 2008)

Democrats Attach Provisions to Auto Bill (November 17, 2008)

Showdown Begins Over Lifeline to Automakers (November 13, 2008)

House to Consider Auto Aid (November 12, 2008)

Obama Asks Bush to Back Rescue of Automakers (November 11, 2008)

Reid, Pelosi Urge Treasury to Extend Aid to Automakers (November 9, 2008)

Congressional Democrats Say Economy Will Be First Priority (November 9, 2008)

Democrats Craft Economic Plan (November 7, 2008)

Democratic Challenger Wins Senate Race in Oregon (November 6, 2008)

For Obama, White House Keys Could Come With License to Spend (November 6, 2008)

Auto Leaders to Press for More Federal Aid (November 6, 2008)

Win Would Give Stevens A Dubious Distinction (November 6, 2008)

Convicted Sen. Ted Stevens Hangs On to Narrow Lead (November 5, 2008)

In Tightfisted Turn, Economy Contracts (October 31, 2008)

Banks Getting U.S. Aid Pressed Over Bonus Plans (October 30, 2008)

Critics Say Roads Projects Won't Jump-Start Economy (October 30, 2008)

Hate Crimes Register Slight Decline Overall (October 28, 2008)

Lifeline for Automakers Dangles Just Out of Reach (October 22, 2008)

Economic Stimulus Gains Traction (October 21, 2008)

Spending Surge Pushing Deficit Toward $1 Trillion (October 18, 2008)

Executive Pay Limits May Prove Minimal (October 15, 2008)

High Court Won't Hear Death Row Appeal (October 15, 2008)

House Democrats Consider Large, New Economic Stimulus Package (October 14, 2008)

Conn. Ban On Gay Marriage Reversed (October 11, 2008)

Treasury Weighs Investing In Banks (October 10, 2008)

Bush Enacts Historic Financial Rescue (October 4, 2008)

Support Rallied as House Readies for Its Second Bailout Vote (October 3, 2008)

Senate Approves Bailout (October 2, 2008)

How the Numbers Failed the Leaders (September 30, 2008)

Sweeping Bailout Bill Unveiled (September 29, 2008)

Lawmakers Reach Accord On Huge Financial Rescue (September 28, 2008)

Lawmakers Get Down to Details of Drafting Bill (September 27, 2008)

Talks Falter on Bailout Deal (September 26, 2008)

Bush Calls Bailout Vital to Economy, Will Meet With McCain and Obama (September 25, 2008)

Bailout Proposal Meets Bipartisan Outrage (September 24, 2008)

Hill Clashes on Rescue Plan; Dollar Drags Down Markets (September 23, 2008)

As Hill Debates Bailout, Wall St. Shifts Continue (September 22, 2008)

Washington Readies Sea Change for Wall Street (September 21, 2008)

Bailout Is As Big as Budget for Pentagon (September 20, 2008)

A Joint Decision to Act: It Must Be Big and Fast (September 20, 2008)

Bush Urges Congress to Enact Rescue Package (September 19, 2008)

Citing Grave Financial Threats, Officials Ready Massive Rescue (September 19, 2008)

Rice Says Russia Has Taken a 'Dark Turn' (September 19, 2008)

Lawmakers Left On the Sidelines As Fed, Treasury Take Swift Action (September 18, 2008)

Lawmakers Seek Market Intervention (September 17, 2008)

Crisis Prompts Calls for Federal Rescue Entity (September 16, 2008)

Bush: Economy Strong Enough to Handle Turmoil (September 15, 2008)

Texans Flee Coast as Ike Threatens Houston Area (September 12, 2008)

Mixed Impressions on Taxes (September 11, 2008)

Federal Shortfall To Double This Year (September 10, 2008)

Democrats Seek 2nd Round of Stimulus (September 6, 2008)

R.I. Seeks Limits on Medicaid Spending (September 5, 2008)

New Storms May Threaten Southeastern U.S. (September 3, 2008)

Economy May Not Influence Election As It Has in Past (August 31, 2008)

Obama to Accept Nomination, Outline New Direction for the U.S. (August 28, 2008)

Democratic Convention Focus Shifts to National Security (August 27, 2008)

Clinton to Take Stage in Praise of Obama's Candidacy (August 26, 2008)

Rice Gets Georgian Approval of Cease-Fire, Demands Russians Withdraw (August 15, 2008)

Bush Warns Russia to Honor Cease-Fire Agreement (August 13, 2008)

Obama Tax Plan Would Balloon Deficit, Analysis Finds (August 10, 2008)

Pakistani Woman Faces Assault Charges (August 6, 2008)

Citing 'Dire' Prognosis, Novak Retires Immediately (August 5, 2008)

Robert Novak Announces Immediate Retirement (August 4, 2008)

Housing Bill Won't 'Perform Miracles' (July 27, 2008)

Dolly Hits South Texas Coast but Spares Levees (July 24, 2008)

Huge Housing Bill Set to Become Law (July 24, 2008)

(July 23, 2008)

Hill Budget Chief Weighs Odds, Cost Of Rescue Plan (July 23, 2008)

Mortgage Crisis Reverses Tide of Urban Renewal (July 22, 2008)

Freddie Mac Paves Way For Major Stock Sale (July 19, 2008)

Talks on Mortgage Giants Continue (July 18, 2008)

Republicans Push Back As Paulson Urges Aid For Mortgage Giants (July 17, 2008)

Housing Bill Clears Senate, Faces More Hill Negotiations (July 12, 2008)

Senate Housing Bill Moves Toward Passage (July 11, 2008)

New Post Editor Prepares for Change, Challenge (July 8, 2008)

Rescued Hostages Express Gratitude (July 8, 2008)

Hostages Freed in Colombia Are Reunited With Families (July 4, 2008)

Levee Break Forces Hand of Those Who Held Out (June 28, 2008)

Political Maneuvers Delay Bill After Bill in Senate (June 28, 2008)

AMT Relief Passes House, but Faces Hurdle in Senate (June 26, 2008)

Senator Stalls Housing Relief With Call for Energy Credits (June 26, 2008)

Relief Measure Passes Key Test Vote in Senate (June 25, 2008)

Mugabe Defies Mounting Pressure to Delay Runoff Election (June 24, 2008)

Tax Stalemate Creates Friction Between GOP, Business Allies (June 21, 2008)

St. Louis Levees Are Expected to Hold Mississippi (June 21, 2008)

Big Promises Bump Into Budget Realities (June 21, 2008)

President Presents Medals to Honor the Contributions of Six (June 20, 2008)

Veto Threatened for Housing Bill (June 20, 2008)

Russert Is Remembered at Memorial Service (June 18, 2008)

Bush Urges Congress to Lift Offshore Drilling Ban (June 18, 2008)

Mississippi River Towns Brace for the Worst (June 18, 2008)

Senate to Take Up Measures to Aid Homeowners (June 18, 2008)

Writing New Prescriptions For Change (June 17, 2008)

House Increases Jobless Benefits (June 13, 2008)

House Fails To Extend Jobless Benefits (June 12, 2008)

Tax Hike On Oil Profits Blocked (June 11, 2008)

Treasury Dept. Rolling Out Social Security Debit Card (June 10, 2008)

Congress Passes $3 Trillion Budget (June 6, 2008)

Cheney Apologizes For Quip on W. Virginia (June 3, 2008)

U.S. Navy Waiting for Junta's Permission to Deliver Burma Aid (May 28, 2008)

Justices Uphold Retaliation Lawsuits (May 28, 2008)

Senate Panel Approves Housing Bill (May 21, 2008)

Primary Calendar Winds Down With Votes in Ky., Ore. (May 20, 2008)

High Court Affirms Terrorism Conviction (May 20, 2008)

Paulson Upbeat on Economy and Markets, but Not Housing (May 17, 2008)

Senate Short of Agreement on Housing Rescue (May 16, 2008)

Democrats Agree on Budget Plan That Avoids the Biggest Decisions (May 14, 2008)

Senate Talks Collapse On a Housing Bill (May 13, 2008)

39 Republicans Join Democrats As Mortgage Bill Passes House (May 9, 2008)

Bush Criticizes Democrats on Housing Plan (May 8, 2008)

Voter Turnout Brisk in Ind., N.C. (May 6, 2008)

On Economy, Unlikely Allies Forge Winning Strategy (May 5, 2008)

Housing Plan Could Have Limited Reach (May 3, 2008)

Zimbabwe to Hold Run-Off Election (May 2, 2008)

Rescue Plan Leads Housing Package (May 2, 2008)

Administration 'Strongly Opposes' Democrats' Foreclosure-Relief Bill (April 25, 2008)

Senate Republicans Block Pay Disparity Measure (April 24, 2008)

White House Threatens to Veto Discrimination Bill (April 23, 2008)

Clinton: Pa. a Must-Win State (April 22, 2008)

Gates Assails Pentagon on Resources for Battlefields (April 22, 2008)

Record-Keeping Bill Is Criticized As 'Anemic' by Watchdog Group (April 17, 2008)

Foreclosure Aid Hinges on Eligibility, How Many Are Helped (April 16, 2008)

Bush Scolds Congress on Colombia Trade Pact (April 14, 2008)

Senate Approves Housing Package (April 11, 2008)

White House Presents Plan To Aid Subprime Borrowers (April 10, 2008)

Petraeus: Iraq Security Improved, but 'Fragile and Reversible' (April 8, 2008)

House To Offer Plan on Housing (April 8, 2008)

Senator To Widen Housing Proposal (April 5, 2008)

New Housing Bill Criticized As Scant Help for Distressed (April 4, 2008)

Housing Accord Puts Builders First (April 3, 2008)

Senators Agree to Make Deal On Housing (April 2, 2008)

Bush Readies Mortgage Aid Plan (March 29, 2008)

President Calls Battles in Iraq a 'Defining Moment' (March 28, 2008)

As Candidates Warm to Bush Tax Cuts, Economists Warn of Long-Term Effect (March 28, 2008)

Bush Vows to Prevent Iran From Acquiring Nuclear Arms (March 20, 2008)

Bush Vows to Prevent Iran From Acquiring Nuclear Arms (March 20, 2008)

Democrats, Bush Square Off Over Housing Relief (March 20, 2008)

Democrats Draft Plans for Distressed Homeowners (March 19, 2008)

Presidential Contenders Show Up for Budget Votes (March 14, 2008)

Earmark Halt Predicted to Fail (March 13, 2008)

House Panel Sues to Force Bush Aides to Table (March 11, 2008)

Anti-Terrorism Efforts Hailed (March 7, 2008)

Letters to Lawmakers May Be Tied to N.Y. Bombing (March 7, 2008)

Chertoff: Terrorism Prevention Efforts Successful (March 7, 2008)

Chertoff: Terrorism Prevention Efforts Successful (March 7, 2008)

House Democrats Want Tax Hike to Offset AMT Loss (March 6, 2008)

Clinton Touts Wins; Obama Downplays Performance (March 5, 2008)

Senate Democrats Propose Budget (March 5, 2008)

Voters Hit the Polls for 'Super Tuesday II' (March 4, 2008)

Bush Aide Resigns Over Plagiarism (March 1, 2008)

U.S., NATO Reaffirm Commitment in Afghanistan (February 29, 2008)

Bush Pushes House to Renew Surveillance Law (February 25, 2008)

Candidates Look Ahead to Potomac Primaries (February 6, 2008)

As Voters Hit the Polls, Candidates Make Last-Minute Appeals (February 5, 2008)

Presidential Candidates' Focus Shifts to California (February 1, 2008)

McCain, Romney Make Last-Minute Appeals in Fla. (January 29, 2008)

Sebelius Conciliatory in Democrats' Response to Bush Address (January 29, 2008)

Bush Urged to Renounce Torture, Restore 'Moral Authority' (January 26, 2008)

Campaigns Refocus on Upcoming Battles (January 9, 2008)

Campaigns Work to Turn Out N.H. Voters (January 8, 2008)

Candidates Make a Final Push in Iowa (January 4, 2008)

Bush Condemns Bhutto Assassination (December 27, 2007)

Gunman Planned to Kill More, Officials Say (December 11, 2007)

Inspector General Will Leave State Department (December 8, 2007)

Mall Killer Had History of Mental Woes (December 7, 2007)

Bush Urges Emergency War Funds to Avoid Defense Layoffs (November 30, 2007)

Bush Vows Continued Involvement in Mideast Negotiations (November 29, 2007)

At Army Base, Bush Boosts Iraq War (November 3, 2007)

Bush Backs Attorney General Nominee (November 1, 2007)

Wildfires Wane as Bush Visits California (October 26, 2007)

New Security Strategy Emphasizes Disaster Preparedness (October 10, 2007)

Envoy Cites Reports Of Abuses in Burma (October 6, 2007)

Ahmadinejad Met With Protests in New York (September 24, 2007)

Chertoff: U.S. 'Unequivocally' Safer Now From Attacks (September 5, 2007)

GAO Reports Iraq Has Failed to Meet 11 of 18 Benchmarks (September 4, 2007)

Donaghy Pleads Guilty in Scandal (August 16, 2007)

Collision Kills One, Closes Northbound U.S. Route 29 (August 13, 2007)

Bush Calls on Iranians to Reject Government (August 9, 2007)

Effort to Aid Miners 'Too Slow' (August 8, 2007)

Difficult Conditions Hamper River Search (August 4, 2007)

Congressional Democrats Hail Ethics Bill Approval (August 3, 2007)

Minneapolis Bridge, Like Many In U.S., Was 'Structurally Deficient' (August 3, 2007)

Wall Street's Lucrative Tax Break Is Under Fire (August 3, 2007)

Partisan Payback Over 'Pay-as-You-Go' (August 2, 2007)

Joint Chiefs Nominee Notes Toll on Military, Need to Plan for Iraq Drawdown (August 1, 2007)

Congress Approves Homeland Security Bill in 2 Strong Votes (July 28, 2007)

House Passes Homeland Security Legislation (July 27, 2007)

Foreign Workers Abused at Embassy, Panel Told (July 27, 2007)

Reconsidering Corporate Tax Breaks (July 24, 2007)

Bush, Reid Exchange Attacks Over Support For U.S. Troops in Iraq (July 21, 2007)

Corporate Gains Shrink Deficit (July 12, 2007)

Democrats See Chance to Fault Deficits and Pork (June 29, 2007)

Immigration Measure Appears Imperiled Again (June 28, 2007)

Court Bars Suits Against Faith-Based Initiatives (June 25, 2007)

New U.S. Passport Rules Postponed for at Least Six Months (June 21, 2007)

Immigration Lifts Wages, Report Says (June 21, 2007)

Stumping for Attention To Deficit Disorder (June 21, 2007)

Bush Names Ex-Rep. Nussle Budget Chief (June 20, 2007)

Bush Continues Push for New Immigration Bill (June 15, 2007)

Duke Lacrosse Prosecutor Faces Own Trial (June 12, 2007)

Blue Dogs Take Aim At Record Deficits (June 12, 2007)

Democrats Seek Formula To Blunt AMT (June 8, 2007)

Bush Calls for Global Emissions Goals (May 31, 2007)

Congress Approves Minimum Wage Hike (May 25, 2007)

Lowered Expectations (May 23, 2007)

At White House, Bush and Blair Focus on Iraq (May 17, 2007)

Democrats Make Budget Proposal (May 17, 2007)

Cheney Says Middle East Tour Yields Pledges of Support (May 14, 2007)

Congress Gets Warning On Budget (May 12, 2007)

Path Is Cleared For Trade Deals (May 11, 2007)

Bush Seeks Compromise on Iraq Benchmarks (May 10, 2007)

The Cost of War, Unnoticed (May 8, 2007)

Rice Meets With Syrian Foreign Minister (May 3, 2007)

Petraeus: Iraq Situation Is 'Exceedingly Challenging' (April 26, 2007)

Bush Denounces Iraq War Timetable (April 24, 2007)

Minimum-Wage Accord Produces Protests (April 24, 2007)

Sen. Reid Says Bush Is in 'Denial' of Iraq Situation (April 23, 2007)

Democrats Craft New Tax Rules, New Image (April 23, 2007)

Teenager Arrested in N. Va. Bomb Threats (April 20, 2007)

Gonzales Defends Actions on U.S. Attorney Firings (April 19, 2007)

Narrowing Tax Gap Called 'Unrealistic' (April 19, 2007)

Unpaid Taxes Tough to Recover (April 16, 2007)

Cheney Delivers Sharp-Edged Speech About Democrats (April 13, 2007)

Commander: Baghdad Bombing Shows 'Long Way to Go' for Security (April 13, 2007)

Taking a Harder Line on Piracy (April 10, 2007)

Jobless Rate Falls For a 2nd Month (April 7, 2007)

Democrats' Budget Plan Narrowly Passes in House (March 30, 2007)

Budget Plan Wipes Out Deficit But Leaves $50 Billion Dilemma (March 29, 2007)

Senate Passes Budget Plan, Extending Bush Tax Breaks (March 24, 2007)

Democrats Plan to Restore Budget Discipline (March 22, 2007)

Chlorine Leak Briefly Restricts People Indoors (March 16, 2007)

Senate GOP Turns Back Iraq Pullout Plan (March 15, 2007)

Panel Authorizes Subpoenas for Justice Dept. Officials (March 15, 2007)

Chlorine Leak Keeps People Indoors (March 15, 2007)

GOP Sees Tax Hikes In Budget Proposal (March 15, 2007)

Senate Budget Would Expand Health Care (March 14, 2007)

Lawmakers Vow Hearings on FBI Errors (March 10, 2007)

President Names Seven More to Walter Reed Commission (March 9, 2007)

House Bill Pins Wage Increase To Iraq Funding (March 9, 2007)

Democrats Look for Permanent AMT Fix (March 8, 2007)

Dole, Shalala Pledge Full Investigation Into Military Care (March 7, 2007)

Making Up for Lower Pay (March 6, 2007)

Army Fires Commander of Walter Reed (March 2, 2007)

House Advances Minimum Wage Hike (February 17, 2007)

House Wage Bill Gets Tax Breaks (February 13, 2007)

Bush's Proposed Health-Care Cuts Get Mixed Reviews (February 11, 2007)

Iran to Hit U.S. Interests if Attacked (February 8, 2007)

Hill Democrats Critical Of Bush's Budget Plan (February 7, 2007)

Bush Sends Congress $2.9 Trillion Budget Plan (February 5, 2007)

Bush Sends Congress $2.9 Trillion Budget Plan (February 5, 2007)

Bush Budget Projects A Surplus by 2012 (February 5, 2007)

Bush to Request Billions for Wars (February 3, 2007)

U.S. Not Planning for War With Iran, Gates Says (February 2, 2007)

Senate Adds Tax Breaks To Minimum Wage Bill (February 2, 2007)

Democrats Want to Rise With the Middle Class (February 1, 2007)

Bush Addresses Income Inequality (February 1, 2007)

Maverick Costco CEO Joins Push to Raise Minimum Wage (January 30, 2007)

Bush Warns Iran Against Action in Iraq (January 29, 2007)

For What It's Worth, CBO Sees Zero Deficit (January 25, 2007)

Experts Examine Bush Health Plan (January 25, 2007)

Bush to Propose Reducing Gasoline Consumption (January 23, 2007)

Democrats Vow to Combat Global Warming (January 19, 2007)

Report Lists Possible Alternatives To Widely Disliked Minimum Tax (January 19, 2007)

Senate Panel Limits Pay Deferrals for Executives (January 18, 2007)

Dodd Introduces Bill to Cap U.S. Troops in Iraq (January 17, 2007)

Senators To Target Executive Benefit (January 17, 2007)

Burden Set to Shift On Balanced Budget (January 16, 2007)

House Adopts Pay-as-You-Go Rules (January 6, 2007)

Bush Taps Negroponte, McConnell for Posts (January 6, 2007)

Saddam Hussein's Record of Infamy Ends (December 30, 2006)

Democrats Pledge to Restrain Spending (December 26, 2006)

Congress's Inaction Threatens Funding (December 17, 2006)

Exchange Rate Tops Paulson's Agenda (December 14, 2006)

Ex-Clinton Adviser Is Choice to Head CBO (December 13, 2006)

Budget Chief Seeks Hill Allies (December 12, 2006)

GOP Lawmakers Add Provision to Passing Tax Package (December 11, 2006)

Congress Close to Approving Tax Package (December 9, 2006)

Rumsfeld Bids Farewell To Pentagon (December 8, 2006)

Racing Hill Recess, Tax Deal Moves Toward Votes (December 8, 2006)

Jockeying In Senate Endangers Tax Breaks (December 7, 2006)

Success of Drug Plan Challenges Democrats (November 26, 2006)

Social Security Up for Discussion (November 22, 2006)

Overturned Propane Tanker Forces Evacuations (November 17, 2006)

U.S. Competes Well in Global Economy (November 14, 2006)

Alternative Minimum Tax Targeted (November 11, 2006)

What the New Congress Will Mean for Business (November 9, 2006)

Democrats Take Majority in House; Pelosi Poised to Become Speaker (November 8, 2006)

A Taxing Time for the GOP (November 2, 2006)

Tax-Cut Rollback Not On Table, Rangel Says (October 28, 2006)

Social Security Enters Elections (October 25, 2006)

China: N. Korea Has Not Apologized (October 24, 2006)

2 Former Treasury Chiefs Add Clout to Hedge Funds (October 21, 2006)

Rumsfeld: Iraqis Must Handle Security (October 20, 2006)

N. Korea Says U.N. Sanctions Are 'Declaration of War' (October 17, 2006)

Lower Deficit Sparks Debate Over Tax Cuts' Role (October 17, 2006)

Package Prompted D.C. Courthouse Evacuation (September 27, 2006)

Three Retired Officers Demand Rumsfeld's Resignation (September 25, 2006)

Fenty Sweep Is One for the Record Books (September 21, 2006)

Fenty Poised to Reach For D.C. School Reins (September 17, 2006)

In Sweep, Fenty Draws On Uniting To Conquer (September 14, 2006)

Diverse Majority's Choice Signals a New Era (September 13, 2006)

Nation Marks Fifth Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks (September 11, 2006)

Campaigns Are Primed To Storm D.C., Md. (September 11, 2006)

In Final Days, Front-Runners Take Campaigns Crosstown (September 10, 2006)

Contests May Portend A Political Sea Change (September 10, 2006)

A Push to Put Government to Work (September 7, 2006)

Mayoral Hopefuls Take to the Pulpit (September 4, 2006)

Declining to Debate Mano a Mano (August 31, 2006)

Fenty Switches to Offense In Debate Against Cropp (August 29, 2006)

New Cropp Fliers Attack Fenty (August 22, 2006)

The Future of D.C. Public Schools: Traditional or Charter Education? (August 22, 2006)

Now Cropp Wants to Take on Fenty (August 17, 2006)

Cropp, Fenty to Debate Head-to-Head (August 17, 2006)

Fenty Insists On Call From Cropp Before He'll Debate (August 16, 2006)

Cropp Presses Fenty for Series Of Debates in D.C. Mayor's Race (August 15, 2006)

Janey Questions Charter Schools (August 15, 2006)

Fenty, Johns Face Off In SE (August 13, 2006)

Israeli Airstrikes Kill at Least 33 (August 7, 2006)

For Guidance, Fenty Turns to a Neighbor (August 3, 2006)

Pro-Slots Group Is Sailing On (August 3, 2006)

Israel's Olmert Rules Out Cease-Fire (July 31, 2006)

Early Birds Trailing Fenty and Cropp (July 27, 2006)

11 D.C. Dept. of Corrections Workers Fired (July 27, 2006)

D.C. Mayor Wants Study Of Need for More Police (July 27, 2006)

Heavy Fighting Rages in South Lebanon (July 26, 2006)

Rice Makes Unannounced Visit to Beirut (July 24, 2006)

Williams's Support Hits Lowest Point in His Tenure as Mayor (July 23, 2006)

Fenty Emerges From D.C. Pack (July 23, 2006)

Population Revision 'Big Deal' For D.C. (July 22, 2006)

Annan Calls for Immediate Halt to Israel-Hezbollah Conflict (July 20, 2006)

Mayor Takes Aim at City's Spike in Crime (July 18, 2006)

Johns and Fenty to Hold One-on-One Debate (July 16, 2006)

Cropp, Fenty Chase Different Donors (July 16, 2006)

Business Group's PAC Picks Cropp for Mayor (July 11, 2006)

Man Slain In Attack on Couple in Georgetown (July 10, 2006)

Williams Still Gets Around (July 6, 2006)

Williams Signs New Rent Control Law (June 27, 2006)