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Republicans offer deal on American Indian courts

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Several House Republicans on Wednesday proposed legislation on Native American courts that could lay the groundwork for a compromise on the stalled Violence Against Women Act.

Romney to address conservative conference in March

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will make his first public speech since the 2012 election at a noteworthy gathering of conservatives next month.

Pentagon checking story for bin Laden raid secrets

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon says it is reviewing an Esquire magazine article on a Navy SEAL's account of his role in the May 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden to determine whether the account disclosed any classified information.

Biden to attend gun violence conference in Conn.

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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden and the parents of a student killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School are scheduled to speak at a conference on gun violence at the university where shooter Adam Lanza took classes.

THE RESET: GOP isn't finding Obama's 'open door'

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President Barack Obama says "I'm willing to work with anybody to get this job done" in trying to deflect a speeding meteor of across-the-board spending cuts headed straight for the federal government. "So my door is open."

Kerry: Budget impasse a challenge for US diplomacy

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry says the greatest challenge to U.S. foreign policy is not emerging China or Middle East instability. It's Congress.

O'Brien to headline correspondents' dinner

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Late night talk show host and comedian Conan O'Brien will be spending a late night with President Barack Obama.

First lady to launch 'Let's Move' tour in 3 states

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WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama is launching a three-state tour to promote her anti-childhood obesity program, "Let's Move."

Court bars retrial of Michigan arson suspect

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has ruled that a Michigan defendant cannot be retried for arson even though his initial acquittal was based on a judge's mistake.

Gingrich: GOP failing to grasp new demographics

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says President Barack Obama's campaign was "eight, maybe 10 years, ahead" of the Republican Party last year in understanding the rapidly changing face of the American electorate.

Biden to Honor Police, Firefighters With Medals

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Vice President Joe Biden smiles as he stands at midfield during the coin toss before a game between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen in Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 8, 2012. (Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden is awarding the Medal of Valor to 18 police officers, firefighters and public safety officers.

Biden says a shotgun will scare off intruders

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday that Americans don't need semi-automatic weapons to protect their homes because a couple of blasts from a shotgun will scare off intruders.

Allen retirement opens Europe command slot

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is looking for a new candidate to lead American and allied forces in Europe after his first choice, Marine Gen. John Allen, bowed out Tuesday and announced his intention to retire for what he called personal reasons.

White House tries to keep immigration on track

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Tuesday sought to keep delicate immigration negotiations on track, as a key Republican senator distanced himself further from a draft bill President Barack Obama's aides are readying in case congressional talks crumble.

Jesse Jackson Jr, wife to appear Wednesday

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife, Sandra, are to appear in federal court Wednesday to answer criminal charges in an alleged scheme to spend $750,000 in campaign funds on personal items, including a $43,350 gold watch, furs and celebrity memorabilia.

Bloomberg defends super PAC anti-gun ads in IL

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CHICAGO (AP) — New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg waded deeper Tuesday into the Chicago-area election to replace former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., defending his super PAC's $2 million in anti-gun ads attacking a former congresswoman and candidate in the race.

Commission: Pre-K for poor students within decade

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WASHINGTON (AP) — An Education Department commission is recommending pre-kindergarten programs for every poor student within 10 years, adding a timeframe to President Barack Obama's similar call to help the least advantaged arrive for their first day of classes as prepared as their counterparts from more affluent homes.

TransCanada: Pipeline would not affect climate

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WASHINGTON (AP) — In a shift in strategy, the company that wants to build an oil pipeline from western Canada to Texas said Tuesday that the project will have no measurable effect on global warming.

When a Sequestration Cut Is Not Exactly a Cut

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By Danielle Kurtzleben

5:49PM February 19, 2013 Comment

House Speaker John Boehner speaks at a news conference with Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Feb. 13, 2013. The House Republicans said Senate Democrats must work to avert cuts that will go into effect March 1.

Sequestration cuts will still mean spending growth. But that doesn't mean that they're any less scary.