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Senate extends unemployment insurance. Why such a tough sell in the House?The Senate voted 59 to 38 to extend benefits for the long-term unemployed. But House Republican leaders say the measure addresses only symptoms of joblessness, not the cause.- Senate extends unemployment insurance. Why such a tough sell in the House?The Senate voted 59 to 38 to extend benefits for the long-term unemployed. But House Republican leaders say the measure addresses only symptoms of joblessness, not the cause.
Why Scott Brown may have a shot at US Senate from New HampshireIf Scott Brown wins the GOP Senate primary in New Hampshire, he would face the incumbent, Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. The state leans Democratic but harbors anti-Obama sentiment.
Joe Biden returns to Twitter. Democrats' 2014 secret weapon?Democrats facing a tough midterm election need someone to fire up the base. Joe Biden, on Twitter and on the trail, can be good at that. But there's a bigger social media powerhouse out there.
Immigration reform 'love': Did Jeb Bush comment change shape of 2016 race?Jeb Bush's defense of immigration reform is already changing the race, whether or not he opts to try a Bush three-peat in 2016. He's flushed a highly divisive issue out into the open.
David Ortiz might have ended the presidential selfie, White House aide saysA White House aide says that President Obama was not pleased at having his selfie with Boston Red Sox hitter David Ortiz used in a Samsung marketing campaign. It might be the 'end of all selfies.'
Illegal immigration: Is Obama 'deporter in chief'? A rundown of the numbers.On Saturday, pro-immigrant groups are protesting the 2 millionth deportation under President Obama, expected to take place this month. Republicans take a different view of efforts to combat illegal immigration.
Monitor BreakfastHow Gov. Bobby Jindal thinks health-care reform should workLouisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal has unveiled an alternative to the Affordable Care Act, which he sees as 'a flawed law.' His plan takes a state-focused approach.聽- Obama-Ortiz selfie: Is White House really that mad?The White House has objected to a Samsung division putting the now-iconic photo of President Obama and Red Sox slugger David Ortiz up on social media.
George W. Bush unveils his paintings of world leaders. Who looks best?George W. Bush's portraits of world leaders get a big rollout on NBC on Friday, ahead of exhibition in Dallas. Subjects include Britain's Tony Blair, Russia's Vladimir Putin, Afghanistan's Hamid Karzai. None is Bush's favorite.
House votes to amend Obamacare: how it would affect community collegesThe Save American Workers Act trims employer obligations to provide health care by redefining who is a full-time worker under Obamacare. Community colleges rely heavily on part-time adjunct faculty.
Supreme Court ruling on campaign finance: How many donors will it affect?For the 2013-14 election cycle, individual donors had been limited to a total of $123,200 in hard money federal donations. With this week's Supreme Court ruling on campaign finance, that cap is gone with the wind.
Bill Clinton talks aliens with Jimmy Kimmel. And what else?In a surprise move, the 42nd president of the United States took to discussing aliens with Jimmy Kimmel. As president, Bill Clinton ordered aides to investigate the rumors. But did he stop there?
At GM hearing, attention turns to feds: What did NHTSA know?At a hearing Wednesday, senators asked why the NHTSA 鈥� the federal agency that oversees vehicle recalls 鈥� didn't act more quickly in the GM case.
Whether the IRS is ready or not, Obamacare has arrivedThe IRS is tasked with enforcing Obamacare's penalties and policing its subsidies. Problem is, it was already stretched. IRS officials are confident they can handle the load, but it will be tough, experts say.
Election 2014: Mississippi Senate race is tea party鈥檚 best shot at victoryLongtime Sen. Thad Cochran faces a strong tea party challenge in the Republican primary. The state GOP establishment has rallied to support him, but the tea party has the energy on the ground.
Did David Ortiz dupe President Obama on selfie?Red Sox slugger David Ortiz took a selfie with President Obama Tuesday when the World Series champs visited the White House. Turns out, he was doing it for Samsung.
Monitor BreakfastGovernor Jindal proposes Republican alternative to ObamacareLouisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal wants to repeal Obamacare, and now he's put forward a plan to replace it. It features no individual mandate and a voucher-like program for Medicare.
Ted Cruz book contract: Is he worth that much cash?Ted Cruz book contract, reported to be $1.5 million, is a big advance to give a political figure who does not have much name recognition 鈥� not yet, anyway. Here's why the publisher's gamble may pay off.
Obamacare deadline 101: How can I get more time with an extension?The Obamacare deadline for enrolling in a health insurance plan expired Monday, but there are some extensions available, and the penalty is prorated by months without coverage.
