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Chicago park shooting: outrage, againChicago park shooting renews focus on city's reputation as a murder capitol – and that of its mayor, Rahm Emanuel, who faces voters in 2015. Areas hard hit by gang violence feel abandoned.
Creepy 'Uncle Sam': Scaring students away from Obamacare – or from conservatives?The conservative Generation Opportunity is trying to scare young adults away from Obamacare. Its Creepy Uncle Sam videos will either scare the heck out of you or leave you rolling on the floor.
Why government shutdown won't stop ObamacareGovernment shutdown would grind many federal programs to a halt, but Obamacare isn't one of them. A freeze on spending wouldn't end the program's tax credits for lower-income Americans or mandates.
Monitor Breakfast'Breathing room' ahead on US budget deficit, says CBO ChiefThe federal budget deficit will shrink for the next several years, giving US 'some breathing room,' says CBO Director Douglas Elmendorf. A chief obstacle to deficit reduction? The public actually likes the benefits it gets, he says.
Having contradictory thoughts about the debt ceiling? You're not alone.People think the government spends too much, but they like their federal programs just as they are. Congress's budget-master Doug Elmendorf is here to help.
Government shutdown: how the GOP descended into civil war The GOP wants to avoid a government shutdown on Oct. 1 by passing a temporary government funding bill that would not include any money for Mr. Obama's health-care reform law. Here is a comprehensive primer on how we got here and who's involved.
Obamacare defunding: Will there be a filibuster?Egged on by fellow conservatives in the House, Sen. Ted Cruz now says he's willing to lead a filibuster that would defend the 'defund Obamacare' effort.
For Caroline Kennedy, polite questions at Senate hearing – and some gushingCaroline Kennedy, the former first daughter, appeared Thursday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as she seeks confirmation as the next US ambassador to Japan.
Syria: Why Obama's previous Defense secretaries criticize his approachAt an event in Dallas, Robert Gates and Leon Panetta expressed their concerns about President Obama's decision last month to ask Congress to vote on military action against the regime in Syria.
McCain slams Putin in Pravda: Who's winning war of words?First, Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the US in The New York Times. Now Sen. John McCain has fired back on a Russia website, saying Mr. Putin is holding Russia back.
- Government shutdown coming? Boehner raises stakes on defunding Obamacare.
The GOP-led House is now poised to pass a bill that would fund government operations but defund Obamacare. The president spoke Wednesday of a 'faction' of House Republicans risking a government shutdown.
Obamacare replacement plan: What's in the Republican proposal?Obamacare replacement plan: House Republicans are again pushing for a repeal of Obamacare. But one group of Republicans has gone further and proposed a plan to replace it. Here's a quick look.
Gun control: Bloomberg, bruised, rejoins battle over background checksGun-control advocate Bloomberg, who suffered a defeat with the recall of two Colorado state senators, said a new study shows criminals avoiding background checks by buying guns online.
Monitor BreakfastCBO director: falling deficit gives breathing room, not all-clear signalThe federal deficit is falling, but could begin to nudge upward again in 2015, according to CBO data. That means trimming the deficit is important but not urgent, the CBO chief said Wednesday.
Star Trek, NSA: Is Washington full of Trekkies?Star Trek, NSA share a similar-looking 'set,' according to a Foreign Policy magazine article. In the galaxy known as Washington, that's not where the enthusiasm ends for 'Star Trek' themes.
Obamacare: Court declines company request to block contraception mandateIn all, more than 50 companies have challenged the Obamacare contraception mandate on religious grounds. Given a split in how appeals courts have ruled, it’s likely the US Supreme Court will eventually take up the issue.
Touting Obamacare, US says millions could pay less than $100 a monthA report by HHS says 56 percent of uninsured could pay $100 or less (or nothing) for health coverage. Enrollment opens on Oct. 1, but public resistance to Obamacare is stronger than ever.
Russia deal on Syria: Why Americans like but don't believe in itPolls show a large majority of Americans back Russia's deal on Syria's chemical weapons, while a solid majority think it will fail. That contradiction works as long as US interests aren't at stake.
Why Navy Yard shooting won't spur fresh look at gun lawsGun debate foes traded barbs in the wake of Monday's mass shooting at Washington Navy Yard, but neither Congress nor President Obama seems to have the stomach right now for another fight over gun laws.
How liberal 'triumphs' on Syria and Summers have weakened ObamaLiberals are feeling their oats after Obama's retreats on Syria policy and the expected Summers nomination. That could cost him as he negotiates with Republicans over government funding.
