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Monitor BreakfastHouse Democrat lauds GOP's 'new openness' on immigration reformIt's true that some Republicans, such as Sen. Rand Paul, are showing a new attitude toward immigration reform, said Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez during a Monitor-sponsored breakfast.
Monitor BreakfastHomeland Security seeks student hackers to help counter cyberthreatsHomeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is out to find some 600 'hackers for good,' but sequester cuts are derailing recruiting drives to build a skilled cyber workforce in government.
Sales taxes for all online purchases? Resistance in House is strong.Brick and mortar retailers have long sought to 'level the playing field' with e-retailers by requiring an online sales tax. But the Senate's聽Marketplace Fairness Act faces strong opposition in House.
Next big thing in gun control? 7 questions about mandatory gun insurance. As President Obama prepares to travel the country to drum up support for federal gun control laws ahead of a Senate vote in April, one idea is gaining steam at the state level: mandatory gun insurance.
Is border security a 10, or just a 2? Why lawmakers want a rating system.Immigration reform legislation may hinge on finding a way to assess how secure the border is. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Tuesday explained why that metric is complicated.- Is border security a 10, or just a 2? Why lawmakers want a rating system.Immigration reform legislation may hinge on finding a way to assess how secure the border is. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Tuesday explained why that metric is complicated.
Monitor BreakfastSay what! Janet Napolitano doesn't use e-mail? It 'just sucks up time.'Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano runs a department with 22 agencies and 240,000 employees, and she says not using e-mail helps keep her focused.
Politics of gay marriage: How close is GOP to changing its stand?While there is some movement on the issue of gay marriage in the GOP, there are more shoes that would need to drop before a sweeping change in the party. But the tension is mounting.
Monitor BreakfastJanet Napolitano answers critics of new TSA rules for knives on airplanesHomeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano uses humor to address questions about the storm of criticism over new, less restrictive rules for allowing passengers to carry knives onto airplanes.
FocusMichael Bloomberg as counterweight to NRA: What are his chances?Billionaire and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg taps his money, and political zeal, to counter the political clout of the NRA. The gun rights group sees 'billions of reasons to take him seriously.'
FocusGun-control debate: How does Bloomberg stack up against the NRA?New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is on a mission to challenge the NRA's longtime sway over gun policies. Here are the strengths each side brings to the gun-control debate.
Coming out: How Sen. Rob Portman鈥檚 gay son charted his pathIn a column in Monday's Yale Daily News, Will Portman describes his emotional 'coming out' journey, and how it led his conservative dad, Sen. Rob Portman, to support gay marriage.
Gay marriage: Why presence of chief justice's lesbian cousin at court mattersThe lesbian cousin of Chief Justice John Roberts will attend this week's historic arguments on gay marriage as his guest. Some prominent politicians have changed their stand on gay marriage because of relatives, but for a justice, the impact is unknown.
On gay marriage, political ground shifts rapidly: Will Supreme Court take note?The US Supreme Court this week takes up two key gay marriage cases. Public opinion is changing rapidly here 鈥� a particular challenge for Republicans trying to rebrand their party.
Mayors, NRA go head-to-head over gun sale background checksThe 800-member group 'Mayors Against Illegal Guns' is running new ads pressuring 15 senators to support gun sale background checks. The National Rifle Association is fighting back.
Rand Paul rising: 2016 in sight?Sen. Rand Paul is getting lots of attention since his filibuster on drones and his enthusiastic reception at the Conservative Political Action Conference.聽Can he convert that into a serious run for the presidency?
Senate's first budget in four years: A chip off partisan gridlock?Billions in new spending and a $1 trillion tax hike for the wealthy are mainstays of the first Senate budget in four years. It's the polar opposite of the Republican House聽budget passed this week.
Obamacare at age 3: Why political battles are exploding anewPartisan rancor over Obamacare is back amid public confusion over what the law does. But with some Republican governors agreeing to expand Medicaid, the law in time could take on a more bipartisan complexion.
N.J. fight on gay conversion therapy has Gov. Christie in a tight spotChris Christie, governor of a liberal state and a potential national GOP contender, has walked a fine line on gay marriage. But a proposed N.J. ban on gay conversion therapy threatens that balancing act.
Could a Gingrich-Santorum ticket have fared better against Romney? Or Obama?The Gingrich and Santorum campaigns reportedly made a serious bid to form a 'unity ticket.' But it probably could not have wrested the GOP nomination from Romney, nor the general election from Obama.