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THE FIX | President Obama’s budget proposal wouldn’t have gone over well in 2010. For 2012, though, it looks like a smart document — at least when it comes to his reelection campaign.

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Obama unveils $3.8 trillion budget

Obama unveils $3.8 trillion budget

President Barack Obama unveiled a $3.8 trillion spending plan on Monday for 2013 that seeks to achieve $4 trillion in deficit reduction over the next decade but does little to restrain growth in the government's huge health benefit programs. (Feb. 13)
President Obama's budget goes to Capitol Hill (2:08)

President Obama's budget goes to Capitol Hill (2:08)

President Barack Obama has sent Congress a new budget that seeks to achieve $4 trillion in deficit reduction over the next decade through cuts in government spending and higher taxes on the wealthy. (Feb. 13)
Mitt Romney tops Santorum in CPAC straw poll (1:59)

Mitt Romney tops Santorum in CPAC straw poll (1:59)

Mitt Romney has won The Washington Times/CPAC Presidential Straw Poll of conservative activists. Romney polled 38 percent of the respondents. Rick Santorum drew 31 percent, Newt Gingrich polled 15 percent, and Ron Paul polled 12 percent. (Feb. 11)
Ron Paul suffers narrow loss to Mitt Romney in Maine (1:45)

Ron Paul suffers narrow loss to Mitt Romney in Maine (1:45)

Rep. Ron Paul (R-Tex.) narrowly lost the Maine caucuses to GOP rival Mitt Romney Saturday. Paul polled 36 percent of the vote, compared to Romney's 39 percent. Several communities elected to hold their caucuses later, but those votes won't count. (Feb. 11)
Sarah Palin brings anti-Washington message to CPAC (2:02)

Sarah Palin brings anti-Washington message to CPAC (2:02)

Former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin brought her anti-Washington message to this year's Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington. She also urged conservatives to support the GOP's eventual nominee. (Feb. 11)
Seeking Maine win, Mitt Romney attacks Obama (0:48)

Seeking Maine win, Mitt Romney attacks Obama (0:48)

Mitt Romney, the one-time front-runner, stepped up efforts to court Republicans in recent days, reflecting growing concern about the outcome of what has become a two-man race in Maine. (Feb. 11)
Catholics mixed on Obama 'accommodations' (1:26)

Catholics mixed on Obama 'accommodations' (1:26)

President Obama has unveiled a birth control compromise that he says will protect religious liberties and ensure that women have access to free contraception. Some are applauding the move, but the Catholic League calls it a "slap in the face." (Feb. 10)
At CPAC, conservatives search for unity (2:00)

At CPAC, conservatives search for unity (2:00)

At the Conservative Political Action Conference--a combination trade show and political rally for College Republicans--conservatives express hope that the Repubican Party will be united behind a candidate before the general election in November. (Feb. 11)
Gingrich attacks 'Republican establishment' at CPAC (1:53)

Gingrich attacks 'Republican establishment' at CPAC (1:53)

GOP White House hopeful Newt Gingrich on Friday said the GOP establishment is not tough enough to win a presidential campaign. (Feb. 20)
GOP candidates on Obama's contraception plan (1:38)

GOP candidates on Obama's contraception plan (1:38)

Speaking at CPAC on Friday, Republican Presidential candidates Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich weighed in on President Obama's plan that would have required religiously affiliated employers to provide contraception coverage to women. (Feb. 10)
Newt Gingrich's full 2012 CPAC speech (29:41)

Newt Gingrich's full 2012 CPAC speech (29:41)

Newt Gingrich spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Friday in Washington. (Feb. 10)
Navy names ship for Gabrielle Giffords (2:39)

Navy names ship for Gabrielle Giffords (2:39)

The Navy has named a ship for Gabrielle Giffords, the recently retired congresswoman from Arizona who is recovering from a gunshot wound to the head received in January 2011. The littoral combat ship is among the Navy's most versatile. (Feb. 10)
Mitt Romney's full CPAC 2012 speech (26:07)

Mitt Romney's full CPAC 2012 speech (26:07)

Mitt Romney delivers remarks during the 2012 Conservative Political Action Convention in Washington, D.C.