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Wonkbook: Game change? Hannity, Murdoch and Boehner come out for immigration reform
In the immediate aftermath of the election, Sean Hannity, Rupert Murdoch, and Speaker John Boehner have come out for immigration reform that includes a path to citizenship. That's a big deal.
Police search for suspects in early-morning robberies downtown; shots fired when victims gave chase
Police: Robbery victims pursued gunmen, shots were fired, victims sought help from police in Lafayette Park.
Obama to address ‘fiscal cliff,’ setting tone for negotiations with Republicans
(J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press)
WASHINGTON — Newly re-elected President Barack Obama will use a White House appearance to set the tone for upcoming talks with congressional Republicans on avoiding the so-called fiscal cliff.
The (next) 10 closest states in Election 2012
A look at the emerging 2016/2020 swing states -- as well as the 10 states where President Obama or Mitt Romney won/lost by the most on Tuesday night.
Obama to make 3-country Asia trip this month, including historic visit to Myanmar
(Khin Maung Win, File / Associated Press)
WASHINGTON — Less than two weeks after his re-election, President Barack Obama will become the first U.S. president to visit the once pariah nation of Myanmar, drawing attention to the country’s shift to democracy and highlighting what his administration regards as a marquee foreign policy achievement.
Malia And Sasha Will Be Allowed To Date In White House, Says Obama [Video]
via The Inquisitr
Obama to visit Myanmar: White House confirms Asia trip details (+video)AP News in Brief at 10:58 p.m. EST
Changes coming to Obama administration for second term — but not while fiscal cliff threatens
Speaker ‘Confident’ of Deal With White House on Immigration
via New York Times
GOP’s rejection of higher tax rates an obstacle to debt deal
(Carolyn Kaster / AP)
Republicans say they’ll agree to higher revenue, but another way to produce it is needed.
A look at who is expected to leave the Obama administration in second term
(Carolyn Kaster, File / Associated Press)
President Barack Obama is weighing replacements for several White House aides and Cabinet members expected to leave before his second term begins, or early in his second term.
Bill to force cost-benefit analysis of new regulations faces opposition
(Peter Foley / BLOOMBERG)
Critics say the bill would hamstring regulation; supporters call it common sense.
McDonnell calls for cuts ahead of possible ‘fiscal cliff’
(Steve Helber / AP)
State officials are asked to suggest 4 percent cuts to their agency budgets in case Congress fails to reach a fiscal compromise.
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