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Monday, January 28, 2013

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Reaching For History, Obama Could Make Same Mistakes As George W. Bush

As the president looks to tackle legacy-defining issues like gun control and immigration, bipartisan murmurs on the Hill grow louder. "They're not talking to anybody."

Shadowy "LGBT" Group Attacking Hagel Uses Prominent Republican Media Group

No Democratic ties for a group that positions itself to the left.

Experts Throw Cold Water On Iranian Space Monkey

A cover for something else? "It’s sort of like, that’s really great, you’re like 70 years behind the curve here, but you’re trying."

Promises Of Charity Won Tax Breaks for Tech Companies

San Francisco tech companies will avoid local taxes in exchange for promises, charitable contributions, and even promoted tweets, according to draft city documents. The agreements could be finalized as soon as tomorrow.

Chuck Schumer: "Leave Beyoncé Alone"

The New York senator has no beef with Beyoncé, despite a report in the New York Post, a source tells BuzzFeed. Chuck thinks the lip-synching controversy is "a big nothingburger."

Obama "Welcomes" Senate Immigration Deal, Refuses To Endorse

Carney says it "mirrors" Obama's approach.

White House Shuts Down Rumors Of Iran Nuclear Plant Explosion

Carney doesn't believe WorldNetDaily's report is "credible."

A Timeline Of Barack Obama's Positions On Guns

From openly supporting a handgun ban to working on gun control "under the radar."

Republican Governor Embraces Community Organizing

Virginia governor, and potential presidential hopeful, Bob McDonnell told a conservative audience at the National Review Institute that Republicans need to be better at community organizing.

Key House Republican Doesn't Rule Out Senate Immigration Plan

"The current immigration system is broken and inspires confidence in no one," Republican Rep. Trey Gowdy says.

LGBT Groups Call For Same-Sex Couples To Be Protected In Immigration Plans

"Any legislation must include the ability of couples in same-sex relationships to sponsor their spouse or permanent-partner in the same way opposite-sex couples have long been able to," the groups state.

Democrats Organize Against Virginia Electoral College Changes

Republicans are trying to turn the blue state red.

Senators Championing Immigration Reform Have No Answers For LGBT Immigrants

"We'll be working out those details," Sen. McCain says. A potentially perilous issue moving forward.

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