As Polls Show Support For Gun Control, Calif. Gun Show Is A Hit
One month after the Newtown, Conn., school shootings, gun control is on the national agenda. The White House will outline its proposals this week, and national surveys are showing a majority of Americans support options such as requiring background checks for both private and gun-show sales.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
In Talking To Their States, Governors Keep An Eye On Washington
From Superstorm Sandy to gun laws to the fiscal cliff, national issues are on the minds and the lips of the nation’s governors setting their state agendas this week. Some want Congress and President Obama to act; others are urging state legislators to do what Congress hasn’t.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
After Upset Win, House Freshman Looks To Make A Name For Himself
California Democrat Eric Swalwell, one of the youngest new members of Congress, defeated a 40-year incumbent for his seat. But his first challenge in Washington might be getting people to pronounce his name correctly.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
McConnell Appeals To Biden To Break Through Fiscal Cliff Logjam
The Senate minority leader said the GOP’s latest offer has yet to receive a response from Democrats. “I’m willing to work with whomever can help,” he said.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Obama Finding Gun Control Voice, Which Had Gone Quiet In White House
If, as the White House indicated on Tuesday, President Obama takes the lead in a movement for more effective gun control now that he’s been stirred to action by the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, it would mark a significant break from his pattern so far as chief executive.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Reports: Obama Delivers Boehner New Offer On Fiscal Crisis
Citing sources close to the debt talks, both the New York Times and the Associated Press are reporting that President Barack Obama has delivered a new offer to House Speaker John Boehner to resolve the fiscal crisis.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
The 3 Unofficial GOP Rules That Are Making A Deficit Deal Even Harder
Three rules adopted by House GOP leaders in recent years are leaving Speaker John Boehner little room to maneuver. To reach an agreement to avoid the fiscal cliff, he may have to break at least one of them, analysts say.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Obama Back In Campaign Mode; This Time, It’s Taxes
The president is using email, social media and public appearances to promote his message in the fight over federal taxes on Capitol Hill. The president hopes the campaign will put pressure on Republican lawmakers to come to a deal that would avoid automatic, across-the-board tax hikes.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
In Fiscal Cliff PR War, Obama Seeks Help From A Public Already Leaning His Way
In Washington’s latest game of chicken, President Obama is recruiting voters who see things his way to provide an edge in his quest to get congressional Republicans to accept tax increases on the nation’s wealthiest. His newest weapon? A Twitter hashtag.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Lawmakers Have More Questions On Benghazi Talking Points
Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., said Congress had asked the White House to explain the Obama administration’s talking points in the aftermath of the attack.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
