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Monitor BreakfastTwo Senate immigration reformers outline benefits to US ... and the GOPSens. Jeff Flake (R) and Michael Bennet (D), who helped craft bipartisan legislation now before the Senate, predict economic and political benefits if Congress enacts immigration reform.
Its approval rating at new low, Congress plows ahead on immigration, taxesThe approval rating for Congress has never been lower, a poll shows. Might that change as the 'the broken branch' of government makes bipartisan headway on vexing issues of immigration and tax reform?聽- Its approval rating at new low, Congress plows ahead on immigration, taxesThe approval rating for Congress has never been lower, a poll shows. Might that change as the 'the broken branch' of government makes bipartisan headway on vexing issues of immigration and tax reform?聽
Jeb Bush says immigrants 'more fertile.' Is that right?In speech to conservatives Friday, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush raised eyebrows with the words he chose to discuss the benefits of immigrants producing many young workers.
Did Bill Clinton goad Obama into stepping up in Syria?Former President Clinton told a private forum this week that President Obama would look like 'a total fool' if he followed public opinion too closely on Syria. Now the US is sending small arms to the rebels.
Monitor BreakfastIRS shakeup needed after scandal, chairmen of Congress' tax-writing panels sayThe chairmen of congressional tax writing committees say the Internal Revenue Service may need to be restructured after the agency was found improperly targeting conservative groups seeking non-profit status.
US military aid to Syria rebels: Why Obama is starting with the minimumObama's cautious shift away from providing only non-lethal assistance to Syria's rebels reflects continued deep misgivings about sending US arms into the war and a desire to keep a door open to diplomacy.
Sarah Palin is back on Fox! Why is she reappearing now?While Sarah Palin and Fox parted company earlier this year, Fox announced Thursday that she's back. Among the likely reasons: Washington has plenty for a conservative to comment on.
11 states charging hard against abortion Numerous governors are promoting new limits on abortion 鈥� or have already signed legislation. Here鈥檚 a rundown:
Want proof that NSA snooping thwarts terror plots? Stand by, senator says.Efforts are afoot to declassify some examples of terrorist plots thwarted by controversial NSA surveillance programs, perhaps by next week, Sen. Dianne Feinstein said Thursday after senators met with US intelligence officials.
Secret NSA program could have 'derailed' 9/11 attacks, FBI director saysFBI Director Robert Mueller, testifying on Capitol Hill Thursday, defended the controversial NSA phone-monitoring program. Lawmakers wondered why the program had to be top-secret.
Hillary Clinton makes a splash in Chicago, but not an overtly political oneIn her first policy speech since leaving the State Department, Hillary Clinton made no firm declarations of political intentions. But she did laud the role of women in politics.
Gun control fight not over, Newtown families vow as anniversary nearsThe families have converged on Washington to meet with President Obama and lawmakers and read names of those killed by gun violence. Friday marks six months since the Newtown shootings.
NSA surveillance 101: What US intelligence agencies are doing, what they know US intelligence agencies are gathering massive amounts of US telephone calling data and social media data on both foreigners and citizens. 锘縃ere are seven questions and answers about what is known so far.
Why Obama chose woman with no CIA experience for No. 2 CIA jobAvril Haines will be the first woman to be second in command at the CIA, but critics point not to her gender but her lack of CIA experience. Her choice suggests Obama wants a close ally.
Chris Christie 'slow jams' the news: How'd he do?Gov. Chris Christie, appearing on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,' slow-jammed his decision to hold a special Senate election. He upped his cool quotient, but probably not with the Republican base.
Monitor BreakfastImmigration reform: Two Senate bill authors see pathway to ... passageSens. Michael Bennet (D) and Jeff Flake (R), two of the Gang of Eight immigration reformers, said Wednesday there's room to amend the immigration reform bill to include some things conservatives want without sacrificing Democratic votes. Other 'gang' members are more worried.- Monitor BreakfastImmigration reform: Two Senate bill authors see pathway to ... passageSens. Michael Bennet (D) and Jeff Flake (R), two of the Gang of Eight immigration reformers, said Wednesday there's room to amend the immigration reform bill to include some things conservatives want without sacrificing Democratic votes. Other 'gang' members are more worried.
NSA surveillance foiled 'dozens' of terror plots, agency chief saysThe head of the NSA faced questions about the agency's surveillance program during congressional testimony Wednesday. He said the program has been 'critical' to national security.
Actually, Americans aren鈥檛 shrugging over NSA surveillanceTwo new polls find that a majority of Americans disapprove of the NSA's data-mining programs. The head of the NSA says he's ready to provide evidence they've helped prevent terrorist attacks.聽
