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DC Download: A GOP identity crisis

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:37:59 GMT

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio's GOP response to the State of the Union didn't hurt the Republican Party very much, but it certainly didn't help its cause.

Obama pushes for higher minimum wage

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:59:33 GMT

President Barack Obama pushed for a higher minimum wage at a re-opened manufacturing plant Wednesday because he says Americans who work full time should not be in poverty.

GOP faults Obama speech for liberalism, hostility

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:04:35 GMT

President Barack Obama set up high-stakes clashes with Republicans over guns, immigration, taxes and climate change in a State of the Union address that showcased his determination to mark his legacy.

Full text of 2013 State of the Union

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:51:19 GMT

Watch and following along with the full text of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address.

Full text of 2013 GOP response to SOTU

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:48:21 GMT

Watch the full video and read along with the full text of the Republican response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address.

FACT CHECK: Overreaching in State of Union speech

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:41:51 GMT

President Barack Obama did some cherry-picking Tuesday night in defense of his record on jobs and laid out a conditional path to citizenship for illegal immigrants that may be less onerous than he made it sound.

Promise, delivery: Obama's track record

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:57:25 GMT

Has Obama really brought change to America? And does he have what it takes to truly move the country forward?

Obama: Half of US combat troops home within 1 year

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:24:07 GMT

Still to be decided: how many troops will remain beyond 2014, when the U.S.-led combat mission is scheduled to end.

Obama: Nation stronger, GOP should back his plans

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:54:11 GMT

Pledging to revive a "rising, thriving middle class," President Barack Obama promised Tuesday night to create solid new jobs without raising the federal deficit.

Delivering GOP response a dubious honor

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:28:32 GMT

Tuesday night's GOP response constitutes an opportunity for Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., to show that he can handle the national spotlight and stand up to the president oratorically.