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House Republicans' support for Plan B on fiscal cliff uncertain

Neither alternative measure would address the sequester.

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Naked people visit Boehner’s office, protest sequester cuts

At least seven people visited Hill office Tuesday.

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Better liked than Congress: David Petraeus

40 percent of Americans still have a favorable opinion of the former CIA director.

Management

Capitol Christmas tree en route to Washington

'The People's Tree' will be displayed in towns in Colorado, Texas and New Mexico on its way.

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The money and groups behind postal reform lobbying

Senate has passed a bill but the House has not.

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Video: The definitive Eric Cantor Power Point on Simpson-Bowles

Whether the House Majority Leader is for or against the deficit reduction plan is not simple to answer.

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House Democrats ring the alarm on energy cuts

Lawmakers are growing concerned over lack of details on possible sequestration cuts.

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GQ reminds Washington that it has horrible fashion sense

Eight male staffers, speechwriters and lawyers get makeovers.

Management

Postal Service hits borrowing limit

Agency can only borrow $15 billion at a time.

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Obama orders flags flown at half-staff for Arlen Specter

The former senator from Pennsylvania 'stood by federal employees,' AFGE says.

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Groups begin lobbying on non-defense sequestration cuts

Coalitions of labor, religious, small business and social services groups are forming.

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Big Bird pulled into politics (again)

Romney says he'll cut federal funding of PBS.

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Are Republicans wavering ahead of the fiscal cliff?

There are some signs of bipartisan wheeling and dealing in the Senate.

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Bipartisan group of senators sounds the sequester alarm

Letter to leadership highlights looming cuts.

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Lawmakers disagree on whether to cook Big Bird

Beloved Sesame Street character enters sequestration cuts fray.

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Pelosi blames Boehner for fiscal cliff

The House Democratic leader's remarks came after Boehner expressed doubt that a fiscal cliff deal will be reached.

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House speaker 'not confident' of getting fiscal cliff deal

Failure to reach agreement could cause a recession.