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Firearms-makers to politicians on gun rights: You balk, we walkFirearms companies ranging from gun shops to machinists are joining forces to oppose new gun control laws. Some are threatening to move away from states that crack down on guns, others are refusing to sell gear to police that can't be sold to citizens.
Sequester and public opinion? Advantage Obama.With just days until the 'sequester' and its automatic spending cuts kicks in, President Obama seems to have the advantage with high poll ratings and a message seen as more compelling.
If not 'sequester,' then what? Five ideas from left and right. Few in Washington believe that "the sequester,鈥� $85 billion in automatic spending cuts set to hit the federal budget as of March 1, is a good idea. But what's the alternative? Here are five proposals, from the right, the center, and the left, to replace the sequester. Which do you like?
Sequester 101: Is all this fuss really necessary?The sequester spending cuts set to kick in March 1 address a serious long-term problem. But are they needed this year and in this way? No one thinks it's a perfect step.
Mitt Romney to speak at CPAC. Why?Mitt Romney says he'll speak next month at CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference) to say thank you. But maybe he'll also outline his plans for staying involved in politics.
Behind-the-scenes deal pushes immigration reform closer to realityThe US Chamber of Commerce and the AFL-CIO came up with a framework for solving one of the thorniest issues in immigration reform. The agreement shows momentum is growing.
Pot on the patio? Colorado's 'surreal' path to legalizing marijuana.Colorado's Amendment 64 Implementation Task Force is wading through the weeds of marijuana legalization, creating regulations to take pot from the shadows out into the open.
Sequester 101: What happens if $85 billion in cuts hit on March 1 The sequester is a complex concept with a tortuous history. Here are the basics on the automatic spending reductions set to kick in March 1.
What sequester says about who's controlling the Republican PartyThe looming cuts to the military and domestic spending are pitting the GOP's defense hawks against its antitax and small-government crusaders. So far, it's pretty clear who's winning.
Ashley Judd: Is she starting to act like a real Senate candidate?Ashley Judd has recently met with the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and Kentucky Democrats, according to media reports, fueling speculation that she might actually run.
Pentagon braces for furloughs in sequester: How big a hit to economy?Thousands of Defense Department civilian employees could be furloughed if Congress proceeds with the automatic federal spending cuts poised to take effect in March under the sequester.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott reverses stance on Medicaid. Win for White House?An early 'Obamacare' foe, Republican Gov. Rick Scott announced his support for expanding Florida's Medicaid program. The move pits him against conservative governors with different plans.
Whose idea was the sequester? And does it matter?The Republicans point to Bob Woodward's book as evidence it's the 'Obamaquester.' Democrats counter with a Boehner slideshow that just resurfaced. The public is left scratching its head.聽
White House correspondents' dinner: Conan O'Brien too safe for 'nerd prom'?The White House correspondents' dinner is about the hippest thing going, by D.C. standards. The host is always a big deal. So what does Conan O'Brien bring to the table?
Joe Biden promotes shotguns for self-defense. Is he off base?Vice President Joe Biden told a questioner on a Facebook chat that a shotgun works as well as a semi-automatic weapon for self-defense. The comment is not wrong, but it's curious.
One casualty of the sequester? Obama's entire legislative agenda.The across-the-board cuts scheduled to take place at the end of next week would make most of President Obama's second-term priorities even harder, if not impossible, to achieve.
As clock ticks on 'sequester,' Washington runs short on ideasPresident Obama takes to the bully pulpit again to blame Republicans even before sequester spending cuts begin. He's positioning himself for the debate to come, not to prevent the cuts from starting March 1.
Does Ashley Judd scare Mitch McConnell?Sen. Mitch McConnell's first campaign ad criticizes his reelection opponents, including Ashley Judd. Recent statewide polls show waning support for the minority leader.
New Simpson-Bowles plan: how it envisions a sustainable fiscal path for USThe proposals by former White House Chief of Staff Erskine Bowles and former Sen. Alan Simpson would supplant the 'sequester,' among other things.
Which gun control measures are gaining momentum in Congress?Bipartisan support is evident for universal background checks, stricter laws against gun trafficking, and limits on high-capacity magazines. But consensus in the GOP-controlled House will depend on what the Senate accomplishes.
