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Obama, like everyone, must face the tax man. Here are his numbers.President Obama is wealthy, but his income has been dropping in recent years, mainly due to a decline in book revenues. In releasing his 2012 return, the White House again pushed for tax reform.
Monitor BreakfastTax reform: Why Rep. Dave Camp won't rest until it's doneGOP Rep. Dave Camp, chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, says he's willing to 'walk down every street' to build consensus in Congress on tax reform.
North Korea nuclear missiles: How startling is Pentagon assessment?A new Pentagon intelligence report claims that North Korea has the ability to make a nuclear device small enough to fit on a ballistic missile 鈥� not that it's been fully tested or is set to fire.
Luis Gutierrez: pivot man on House immigration 'gang'How the Illinois Democrat and others work in groups behind closed doors as part of the new dealmaking in Congress.聽
Immigration reform: Can Mark Zuckerberg and friends deliver?Mark Zuckerberg and a cast of Silicon Valley players are entering the fray over immigration reform. But the new group, FWD.US, says it's also interested in promoting education reform and scientific research.
McConnell secret tape: Liberal group blamed, but Ashley Judd still an issueA Democratic official blames two men from Progress Kentucky for recording a McConnell campaign strategy session. But mockery of Ashley Judd's mental health past is still fodder for Democrats.
How liberal anger at Obama budget helps the president, DemocratsThe president's budget, with its cost-saving measures in Social Security and Medicare, has infuriated the left. That positions Obama more to the center and could help him achieve other goals 鈥� and save some Democratic seats in 2014.- How liberal anger at Obama budget helps the president, DemocratsThe president's budget, with its cost-saving measures in Social Security and Medicare, has infuriated the left. That positions Obama more to the center and could help him achieve other goals 鈥� and save some Democratic seats in 2014.
For former Iranian 'terrorists,' a warm Washington welcomeWith Washington luminaries in attendance, the Iranian dissident group NCRI and its formerly armed wing MEK inaugurated their sleek new offices Thursday, within sight of the White House.
Social Security proposal from Obama: How would it affect you?'Chained CPI,' a leading idea for how to keep Social Security solvent for the decades ahead, is part of President Obama's budget proposal. Here's what it would mean for benefits.- Social Security proposal from Obama: How would it affect you?'Chained CPI,' a leading idea for how to keep Social Security solvent for the decades ahead, is part of President Obama's budget proposal. Here's what it would mean for benefits.
Senate ends gun control filibuster, but GOP still skeptical of billIn a bipartisan vote Thursday, the Senate voted to override a filibuster and proceed with debate on a package of gun control bills. But support for debate doesn't mean support for the bill.
Ben Carson cancels at Johns Hopkins: the perils of commencement speakersDr. Ben Carson had been scheduled to be the speaker at the diploma ceremonies for two Johns Hopkins schools, but comments he made about gay marriage brought complaints from students.
Monitor BreakfastGOP's Rep. Dave Camp envisions inclusive path to a fiscal 'bargain'Dave Camp, House Ways and Means Committee chairman, said Thursday that involving more members of Congress in budgeting and deficit-cutting could yield, if not a 'grand bargain,' at least a modest deal.- Monitor BreakfastGOP's Rep. Dave Camp envisions inclusive path to a fiscal 'bargain'Dave Camp, House Ways and Means Committee chairman, said Thursday that involving more members of Congress in budgeting and deficit-cutting could yield, if not a 'grand bargain,' at least a modest deal.
Gun background checks: How would Senate proposal work, exactly?The Senate gun proposal extends background checks to purchases made at gun shows or online, but it doesn't affect sales to 'friends' or 'neighbors,' and it 'bans' creation of a national registry of gun owners.
Sen. Tom Coburn: How 'Dr. No' helps others say 'yes'The Oklahoma Republican, an outsider's outsider, has become an聽essential player on key issues because if the opposition can cut a deal with Coburn, an unassailable conservative, other conservatives will go along.
Obama budget's big education items: Preschool for All, college Race to the TopPresident Obama's budget proposal gives the Education Department $71.2 billion in discretionary spending for fiscal year 2014. Preschool for All would be funded by a tax hike on cigarettes.
Obama budget changes Social Security: Are Republicans on board?President Obama proposed changes to entitlements including Social Security in his new budget, prompting hopes of a 'grand bargain.' Republicans mixed qualified approval with skepticism.
New cybersecurity bill: Privacy threat or crucial band-aid?The cybersecurity bill was a flash point for privacy advocates a year ago. Now, changes have been made to the bill, which was the focus of a closed hearing Wednesday by the House Intelligence Committee.
