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Here Are The Notes Gabrielle Giffords Used During Her Testimony On Gun Violence

"Speaking is difficult but I need to say something." Provided by her PAC, Americans for Responsible Solutions.

Climate Hawk: GOP Will "Pay In The Future" For Ignoring Climate Change

A new bicameral task force will make the case for Republicans to act on climate change. Another cap and trade bill not likely, says Whitehouse.

Hooray For Washington DC!

After six years of deadlock, the White House and Congressional leaders are on the verge of passing compromise immigration legislation. Acting like grownups, getting things done — as long as you're down with legalizing undocumented immigrants.

Why Barney Frank's Campaign For Senate Didn't Work

Deval Patrick never wanted the fuss.

Gabby Giffords Makes Surprise Appearance At Senate Gun Control Hearing

"You must act. Be bold, be courageous. Americans are counting on you," Giffords tells lawmakers.

Mark Kelly: Another Arizona Shooting Happened During This Hearing

A shooting occurred in Phoenix while, Mark Kelly, the husband of former Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford, testifies at a Senate hearing on ending gun violence.

Al Jazeera America Has Received More Than 8,000 Applications

Lots of competition for just 160 positions.

Immigration Tests Fraught Relationship Between Obama And Congress

While the White House tries to take credit for movement on immigration reform, Congress worries he'll just muck it all up. "There's enough friction points already, I just don't want to get into a fight with the president over some of his ideas," says Graham.

House Democrats Prepare To "Dig In" On Protections For LGBT Immigrants

The president's support will make their case easier.

Is This The Most Unusual Question Jay Carney Has Ever Been Asked?

The InterMountain Christian News gets a question.

Former Illinois Congresswoman Distances Herself From NRA

Under attack from Bloomberg, Rep. Debbie Halvorson tells BuzzFeed she speaks to both sides of gun debate.

White House Blames GDP Drop On Republicans

"It's not a game — it's the American economy," Carney scolds.

Is Stephen Lynch Too Conservative To Win In Massachusetts?

The likely Democratic Senate candidate opposed ObamaCare, supported the Iraq war, and considers himself pro-life. Remember, this is Massachusetts.

Illinois Senator To Mark Kelly: We Should Have Had This Hearing When Your Wife Was Shot

Dick Durbin tells the husband of former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, "There should have been a hearing just like this, right after your wife, one of our own, a member of Congress, was shot point blank in the face."

Rand Paul: "Over-The-Top Aggressive Foreign Policy" Isn't Conservative

A preview of his big speech next week?

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