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Thursday, January 17, 2013  President Barack Obama's proposed ban on new assault weapons and large-capacity magazines struck a nerve among rural lawmen and lawmakers.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Obama on tricky path in fiscal cliff negotiations with congressional leaders

Thursday, July 28, 2011  House GOP sets vote on revamped debt-limit bill despite veto threat and naysaying Senate Dems

Monday, July 25, 2011  Boehner preparing debt limit, spending cut package if bargain with White House remains elusive

Saturday, April 09, 2011  Congress, White House reach deal to avoid government shutdown, cite 'historic' spending cuts

Friday, April 08, 2011  Perilously close to a government shutdown, congressional leaders reached agreement with the White House late Friday night on a deal to cut tens of billions of dollars in federal spending and avert the closure.

Friday, April 08, 2011  Nearing a shutdown that would affect millions, Obama and GOP scramble to reach budget deal

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  Story updated with a poll, tell us what you think

Thursday, February 10, 2011  Congress' failure to pass 2011 budget will trigger cuts in major defense systems, job losses

Monday, January 03, 2011  Top Senate Democrats are warning House Speaker-elect John Boehner they'll block any Republican effort to repeal President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.

Tuesday, November 02, 2010  Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid survived a ferocious challenge from tea party star Sharron Angle on Tuesday to win a fifth term

Wednesday, June 16, 2010  The Senate has approved a plan to give homebuyers an extra three months to finish qualifying for federal tax incentives that boosted home sales this spring.

Thursday, June 10, 2010  Homebuyers may get an extra three months to finish qualifying for federal tax incentives that boosted home sales this spring.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  President Barack Obama says there "may not be an appetite" in Congress to deal with immigration immediately after going through a tough legislative year.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009  GOP senator says Democrats are trying to rush vote on TSA nominee without adequate debate