Oversight
Democrats say only $6 billion separates sides in budget talks
Senate leader Reid says sides are ready to find common ground.
Oversight
House GOP plans symbolic passage of shutdown prevention measure
Plan would have no impact on actual shutdown.
Oversight
With revolt brewing, House GOP backs off budget deal
Tea party wing rejects tentative deal to cut roughly $30 billion in cuts from current spending levels, boosting odds of a shutdown.
Oversight
Republicans reject White House offer on funding deal
GOP leaders are dismissing the Obama administration's proposed $6.5 billion in cuts as "status quo" and insufficient.
Oversight
House GOP content to keep punting on spending
If a deal can't be reached, then Republican members would be OK with a series of two-week extensions for the rest of fiscal 2011, majority leader says.
Oversight
Congress has time to work out spending deal
Shutdown appears less likely as Congress works on short-term plan.
Oversight
House leader defiant on spending as shutdown inches closer
GOP will not agree to maintain fiscal 2011 spending at current levels past March 4, says Speaker John Boehner.
Defense
House votes to cut alternate F-35 engine backed by speaker
Vote marks a strong reversal for the chamber, which has long supported the engine despite opposition from the White House and Defense Department.
Oversight
House GOP releases spending plan with $100 billion in cuts
Move is designed to meet promise in pre-election "Pledge to America."
Oversight
Republicans coming to grips with debt ceiling
GOP House members are signaling they will go along with raising the limit, but will use the move as leverage for spending cuts.
Defense
Lawmakers seek to balance safety, openness
Discussions with FBI, Capitol Police and other officials focus on maintaining contact with constituents while beefing up security in wake of Tucson shootings.
Defense
Shooting suspect leaves trail of anti-government musings
FBI director heads to Arizona to personally lead investigation into attack.
Oversight
House speaker: Action on debt ceiling to avert shutdown must be tied to budget cuts
John Boehner says 'meaningful action' needed to end 'job-killing spending binge in Washington.'
Defense
New House majority leader won't rule out defense cuts
Reductions said to be "on the table" as GOP looks to slash an overall $100 billion from the federal budget.
Oversight
GOP agenda is not your father's 'Contract With America'
Aides say document will include some ideas already touted by Republican leaders, such as repealing the healthcare bill, renewing the Bush-era tax cuts, and cutting spending.
Defense
Forecast calls for politics and a side of bluster on Defense bill
Senate braces for votes this week on controversial issues with limited ties to defense authorization bill, but which could energize voters in the midterm elections.
Oversight
GOP set to unveil 'governing agenda'
The document, which will be released on Thursday, covers five categories -- jobs, spending, healthcare, national security and government reform.
Oversight
Deficit estimate dips slightly this year, rises in 2011
This year's shortfall is projected to represent 9.1 percent of the gross domestic product, second only to last year's 9.9 percent mark.
Defense
Proposals to slash VA funding are withdrawn at last minute
House GOP source says amendments "would have cut bureaucrats, not veterans' benefits."
Defense
Hoyer: Votes on wartime supplemental by Friday
Bill could be split into at least two parts, with one devoted solely to military spending.
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