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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

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Chris Christie Ate A Doughnut On Letterman's Show

The governor plays along with the Late Show's tradition of relentless fat jokes about him.

Two Senators, "Proud Eagle Scouts," Urge Boy Scouts To Allow Gay Members

"We don't believe anyone should be denied the opportunity to participate in the amazing and important experience that is Scouting," Sens. Jeff Merkley and Sherrod Brown write.

Chuck Todd Has A Very Important Question For You

This is the only gif from a throwback MSNBC promo starring Chuck Todd you need.

Republicans Are Upset That Obama Is Giving Remarks At The Same Time As Eric Cantor's Speech

GOP officials take to Twitter to voice their discontent.

Despite Presidential Push, Congress Still Cool On Tackling Climate Change

Not a priority for the Democratic Senate, and a nonstarter in the Republican House. Lacking support from Congress, the president will have to go it alone.

Democrats Slam Republicans Over Opposition To The Violence Against Women Act

As top Republican begins rebranding push, Democrats look to keep focus on opposition to Violence Against Women Act.

House Republicans Look To Repackage Traditional Agenda

Emphasizing smaller government, education reform and cutting health care costs, Republican Leader Eric Cantor looks to set governing agenda.

Obama To Ask Congress To Avert Sequester With Short-Term Agreement

Wants tens of billions of dollars in spending cuts and revenue increases.

Same-Sex Spousal Benefits To Be Extended In Military

The extent of the benefits is not yet clear, but LGBT advocates call for all "benefits available under current law."

Obama To Visit Israel In Spring

White House confirms that Obama will make his first trip to Israel as president in the coming months. Will also visit the West Bank and Jordan.

Obama: Let's Give Congress More Time On Mandatory Cuts

Says offer to Boehner is still on the table.

Immigration Advocates Split On Whether Border Security Measures Should Come First

The enforcement "trigger" is a key point of debate in the push for reform.

Congressman Picks "'Lesser Prairie Chicken" Over State Of The Union

Republican Rep. Pearce will attend a public hearing to decide whether to list the bird as a threatened species. Sorry, Mr. President.

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