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Friday, February 15, 2013

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Frank Lautenberg Retires To Avoid The "Silly Season"

A decision, made in the last 24 hours, to protect his legacy. The Senator is "very upbeat" about finishing his fifth and last term, says a source.

Associated Press Holds Firm On 'Generally' Not Calling Married Gays Husbands Or Wives

"This week's style guidance reaffirmed AP's existing practice," a spokesman says. Reporters, related organizations and activists aren't satisfied.

Paul Ryan's Budget May Count Cuts From "Obamaquester"

House GOP leaders want Obama to own the automatic cuts to spending known as the sequester, but their budget chief is expected to count the cuts toward his 10 year plan.

John McCain Denies Delaying Hagel Nomination Over Letter Formatting

Much ado over a CC? "Absolutely false," McCain's spokesperson says.

John McCain: People Haven't Forgotten What Hagel Said About George Bush

He says Senate Democrats will probably get the votes for Hagel, but mentions that Senate Republicans haven't forgotten him criticizing Bush.

Rep. Tom Price Is A "Big" Taylor Swift Fan

The conservative Republican didn't understand her Conor Kennedy phase. “I prayed when she started dating a Kennedy that that would end."

Obama Returns To Chicago Against Backdrop Of Gun-Centered Election

How an Illinois congressional race became ground zero for the national gun debate. Bloomberg is investing $1 million to beat NRA allies.

Obama To GOP: Stop Playing Politics In Wartime

During Google+ chat, Obama castigates Republican filibuster of Defense Secretary nominee Chuck Hagel. "It's just unfortunate."

Republicans, Democrats Put Aside Bickering For Valentine's Day Nosh

It's another miracle under the belt for St. Valentine.

Rep. Tom Price Is Fine With Karl Rove's New Super PAC

Price, rumored to be weighing a run for Senate, could benefit from Rove's Conservative Victory Project playing in Senate primaries.

New York Congressman: Mandatory FEMA Cuts "Would Be A Disaster" For Sandy Victims

"And it seems to me it's just on cruise control right now, no one's doing anything to stop it," Rep. Peter King says.

Liberal Support For Chris Christie Frustrates Democrats

Fundraisers in Beverly Hills and Silicon Valley, and a fan-base that includes Mark Zuckerberg. A "huge gulf" between Christie's popularity and record, says Henne.

A Timeline Of John McCain's Positions On Chuck Hagel Positions

To filibuster or not to filibuster.

The 'No Labels' Group Really Needs To Work On Their Emails

Would you open any email that had a subject line like, "orange"?

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