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Gitmo Still Vexing Democrats

Nov. 19, 12 a.m.

House Republicans continued Wednesday to hammer Democrats over the issue of bringing suspected terrorists from Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, onto U.S. soil for trial — and they appear to be making headway.

Obama Names McCue, Perino to Broadcast Board

Nov. 18, 8:32 p.m.

The White House announced Wednesday that President Barack Obama was nominating Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s (D-Nev.) former chief of staff, Susan McCue, and former Bush White House Press Secretary Dana Perino to the Broadcasting Board of Governors.

Biden, Salazar and Daschle Tapped to Lobby Senators on Health Reform

Nov. 18, 12:58 p.m.

President Barack Obama has dispatched a trio of heavy-hitting former Senators to the Senate to shore up votes for a health care reform bill that could come up later this week.

Obey Rips Administration For ‘Outrageous’ Errors in Stimulus Reporting

Nov. 17, 11 a.m.

House Appropriations Chairman David Obey (D-Wis.) is fuming mad at the Obama administration over a slew of “outrageous” reporting errors on an official Web site tracking stimulus dollars.

Obama Looks to Move Judges

Nov. 17, 12 a.m.

The White House is quietly urging Senate Democrats to come up with a list of potential candidates for the federal bench, hoping to flood the pipeline with circuit and district court nominees and ratchet up the pressure on Republicans to confirm them.

Stimulus Momentum Builds

Nov. 17, 12 a.m.

With unemployment above 10 percent and Democratic poll ratings dipping, anxious leaders on both sides of the Capitol are gathering ideas and building momentum for what could be a significant new jobs package early next year.

Issa Charges Politics Are Behind Oversight Testimony

Nov. 16, 9:33 p.m.

The top Republican on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee plans to charge that Democrats have used the committee to “cover up” the Obama administration’s role in the merger between Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, according to a copy of his opening statement.

Sessions Vows to Filibuster Obama Circuit Court Nominee

Nov. 16, 3:49 p.m.

Senate Judiciary ranking member Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) said Monday that he will filibuster the nomination of David Hamilton to serve on the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Members to Scrutinize Fort Hood Massacre, May Seek Investigation

Nov. 15, 12:11 p.m.

Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy said Sunday that Attorney General Eric Holder will be questioned about the Fort Hood killings when he appears before the Judiciary panel this week.

Conrad: Health Care Reform Can’t Pass Without Abortion Restriction

Nov. 15, 11:44 a.m.

On the eve of the Senate debate over health care reform, a leading Democratic moderate predicted Sunday that reform legislation won’t pass if it doesn’t include a controversial measure to restrict abortion funding.

House Democratic Leaders Mum on Afghanistan

Nov. 14, 3:07 p.m.

Republicans have no problem voicing their frustration with President Barack Obama for taking more time to lay out his Afghanistan war strategy, but House Democratic leaders continue to stay silent on the issue — and whether they could support sending tens of thousands more troops overseas.

Obama Acknowledges Congress’ Role in Fort Hood Investigations

Nov. 14, 6 a.m.

President Barack Obama on Saturday promised an intensive investigation into the events leading up to the Fort Hood massacre, saying that both the shooter and the authorities’ failure to recognize his threat will be scrutinized.

Obama Asks Graham Not to Comment on Gitmo Transfers

Nov. 13, 5:12 p.m.

On a day when Republicans are lining up to blast President Barack Obama for planning to prosecute 9/11 terrorist suspects in New York, one key GOP Senator is holding his fire — at the president’s request.

GOP Blasts Administration Decision to Try 9/11 Suspects in New York

Nov. 13, 12:37 p.m.

President Barack Obama drew a sharp rebuke from Congressional Republicans on Friday after his administration announced plans to prosecute 9/11 suspects, including the alleged mastermind behind the attacks, in New York.

Craig Resigns as White House Counsel; Bauer Takes Position

Nov. 13, 9:28 a.m.

White House Counsel Greg Craig is resigning and will be replaced by Bob Bauer, the White House said Friday.

Allies: Obama’s Trip Overseas Won’t Impede Health Care Bill’s Progress

Nov. 12, 4:49 p.m.

While it caused some consternation when first announced, President Barack Obama’s eight-day trip to Asia will have little effect on Democrats’ ability to move health care legislation through the Senate, according to Senate and White House aides.

Pro-Obama Activists to Hit GOP Members’ Offices Starting Friday

Nov. 12, 2:51 p.m.

Organizing for America is dispatching volunteers to the local offices of 32 House Republicans whose districts supported President Barack Obama in the 2008 election to demand that they support Obama’s health care reform initiative.

Begich to Greet Obama in Alaska

Nov. 12, 11:38 a.m.

Freshman Sen. Mark Begich (D-Alaska) on Thursday will join President Barack Obama at Elmendorf Air Force Base, where Obama is scheduled to address troops stationed in Alaska.

Obama Announces White House Economy Conference

Nov. 12, 10:12 a.m.

President Barack Obama on Thursday said he will host a White House conference on the economy in December, with a goal of trying jump-start hiring as the economy begins to turn around.

Obama Visits Arlington Cemetery as Afghan Planning Continues

Nov. 11, 12:28 p.m.

As he works to finalize his Afghanistan war strategy, President Barack Obama on Wednesday traveled to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia to honor the nation’s soldiers on Veterans Day.

Obama Pays Tribute to the Fallen at Fort Hood

Nov. 10, 3:33 p.m.

President Barack Obama on Tuesday paid tribute to those who died during the attacks last Thursday at Fort Hood, Texas, lamenting the deaths and saying something about each of those who were killed.

Pfeiffer to Succeed Dunn as White House Communications Director

Nov. 10, 12:05 p.m.

Deputy White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer will succeed Communications Director Anita Dunn at the end of November, a White House official confirmed Tuesday.

Obama Considers Four Options on Afghan Troop Levels

Nov. 10, 11:45 a.m.

President Barack Obama is considering four different options on troop levels for Afghanistan but has not decided which he will choose, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Tuesday.

Senate Approves Pair of Judicial Nominees

Nov. 9, 6:50 p.m.

The Senate voted Monday to confirm a pair of federal court appointees in an end-of-the-year push to whittle down the backlog of pending Obama administration nominations.

Obama Holds Off on Announcing New Afghanistan Strategy

Nov. 9, 2:42 p.m.

President Barack Obama is unlikely to announce his new Afghanistan policy before he returns from an upcoming trip to Asia, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Monday.