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After Tucson, Obama calls for civil political discourse

In the aftermath of the shootings, the president strikes a note of civility.

Tags: Tucson shooting , Barack Obama , political discourse , Sarah Palin , mentally ill , Jared Lee Loughner , Must Reads , Washington Post , Politico , Dorobek Insider

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New Congress enters budget battlefield

The 112th Congress still must pass a budget beyond the current continuing resolution and House GOP make good on promises to rein in the deficit.

Tags: Congress , budget , Must Reads , Dorobek Insider , Politico , Government Executive

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Republican shift sets up defense budget battle

Rep. Howard (Buck) McKeon (R-CA), who seeks the position of chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, criticizes Obama for the direction of defense spending.

Tags: Howard McKeon , Armed Services Committee , DoD , Robert Gates , budget , leadership , Iraq and Afghanistan , Must Reads , Dorobek Insider

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The climate of EPA and climate change explained

U.S. energy companies and manufacturers are adamant that the Senate climate bill pre-empt the states and the EPA's Clean Air Act authority to control greenhouse gases. National Journal's Margaret Kriz Hobson, energy and environmental correspondent has details.

Tags: mngt , EPA , policy , Margaret Kriz Hobson , Congress

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