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CPAC: 3 things to watch for
Steve Kornacki
The event, which starts today, has never seemed like more of a caricature of itself. But we can still learn from it
Republican deficit insincerity will save Social Security
Alex Pareene
It's probably a good thing that the president is the only person in Washington who actually cares about the deficit
Paul Ryan and the problem with losing
Steve Kornacki
Like myriad candidates before him, Paul Ryan is learning how damaging being part of a failed ticket can really be
Obama’s push to cut SS annoys Dems, fails to move GOP
Alex Seitz-Wald
The president continues to irk his allies, by proposing a benefits cut as part of a grand deal. Republicans shrug
Is Obama’s relationship with the GOP beyond saving?
Josh Lederman
The president, who's made efforts of late to mend ties with Congress, acknowledges they may be for naught
Senate panel to question Obama’s SEC nominee
Marcy Gordon
Mary Jo White will likely face questions about her work representing big banks and corporations
Senate panel ready to OK gun background checks
Alan Fram
The Senate Judiciary Committee will also likely approve an assault weapons ban
Senate releases government funding bill
Andrew Taylor
The legislation is designed to prevent a government shutdown when current funding runs out March 27
The undead, unnecessary, unhelpful Grand Bargain
Alex Pareene
Begging Republicans to let us cut Social Security and Medicare is insane (no matter how much pundits lust after it)
Jeb Bush: Political reporters are like “crack addicts”
Associated Press
The former Florida governor reflects on the rampant speculation over the 2016 elections
Can Victoria Jackson return from the fringe?
Mark Guarino
After blasting gays, Muslims and Obama, can SNL vet Victoria Jackson really return to Hollywood? She hopes so
Post-Chávez, a new Venezuela?
Jeffrey R. Webber
The "crocodile charisma" of Hugo Chávez shaped Venezuela. Now, the nation lives in the shadow of his legacy
Obama dines with Hillary, Bill Clinton
Associated Press
The White House says that the President recently had a private dinner with the Clintons
Celebrated author, speechwriter and columnist Peggy Noonan: Obama made Pittsburgh depressing because he did not pass a stimulus bill
Alex Pareene
An airport and an airport hotel make America's finest columnist worry about America's "spirit of guts"
Data brokers are gathering your personal info this very minute
Lois Beckett
They start with names and addresses, and add on demographics like age and race. And that's just the beginning
Can we trust Jack Lew?
Michael Winship
By all accounts, he's a dedicated public servant. Still, Lew has a history of parking money in the Cayman Islands
Warren starts taking on banks and regulators
Andrew Miga
Elizabeth Warren questioned officials about the lack of a prosecution over alleged money laundering by HSBC
GOP splits over immigration and terrorism play out
Charles Babington
Just as President Obama shows a new interest in capitalizing on Republican differences
Can we forgive Bill Clinton for DOMA?
Steve Kornacki
17 years later, he comes out against one of the worst laws he signed (and campaigned on) as president
Obama signs expanded Violence Against Women Act
Josh Lederman
The President hailed the bill as a "victory" for domestic violence advocates
How to fight voter suppression
Gary May
The anniversary of Bloody Sunday brings key lessons for today's voting rights movement
Organizing for Action decides against accepting corporate funds
Ken Thomas
The nonprofit group run by former Obama aides had been accused of selling access to the White House
Will Chavez’s death improve drug war diplomacy?
McCarton Ackerman
The U.S. hopes the Venezuelan president's successor will be more cooperative in combatting cocaine trafficking
No Hillarys in the pipeline
Irin Carmon
Why are there so few Democratic women in line for the presidency?
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