GOP focus for Congress: Cut deficit, don’t stumble
By ALAN FRAM In the first Republican-dominated Congress to confront President Barack Obama, GOP leaders will focus on bolstering the economy and cutting the budget — and oh yes, avoiding…
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Mario Cuomo, a giant in NY, liberal politics, dies
By DAVID KLEPPER and MICHAEL HILL Mario Cuomo had a loud and liberal voice that inspired a generation of politicians to turn to public service, and a story of humble…
Funding sometimes lags for sex-trafficking victims
By DAVID CRARY As awareness of America’s sex-trafficking industry increases, state after state has enacted new laws to combat it. But while a few have backed those get-tough laws with…
Spending bill teeters amid Democratic discontent
By ANDREW TAYLOR Growing opposition among Democrats and persistent opposition from the tea party Republicans has left a $1.1 trillion government-wide spending bill teetering as many lawmakers find more in…
Homeland chief faces GOP critics on immigration
By ERICA WERNER Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson is defending President Barack Obama’s executive actions on immigration even as GOP lawmakers work to find the best way to stop them.…
FAMILY SPOKESMAN: EX-OREGON GOV. VIC ATIYEH DIES
By JONATHAN J. COOPER FILE – In this May 11, 2006, file photo, attending dignitaries including Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski, left, former Gov. Vic Atiyeh, center, and 2002 Miss America Katie…
Reid pulls spending bill after spat with GOP
By ANDREW TAYLOR FILE – This June 10, 2014 file photo shows Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. speaking on Capitol Hill in Washington. The Senate’s top Democrat has…
Senate bill would double veterans’ health spending
By MATTHEW DALY FILE – This June 10, 2014, file photo shows Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. speaking to reporters about veterans health care on Capitol Hill in…