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NRA Loses First Round As Gun Bill AdvancesNRA Loses First Round As Gun Bill Advances

by National Confidential | 11 April 2013 | 11:34 am EST

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People power defeats the NRA.

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Rubio Eyes 2016 By Forming “Victory” CommitteeRubio Eyes 2016 By Forming “Victory” Committee

by National Confidential | 20 February 2013 | 12:12 pm EST

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Republican senator Marco Rubio has made the first step in what could be a run for the White House in 2016.

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Karl Rove Group Running Attack Ad Versus Ashley JuddKarl Rove Group Running Attack Ad Versus Ashley Judd

by National Confidential | 06 February 2013 | 10:09 am EST

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Karl Rove’s American Crossroads is spending money to attack actress Ashley Judd in Kentucky.

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Giffords: Time Is Now To Act On GunsGiffords: Time Is Now To Act On Guns

by National Confidential | 30 January 2013 | 10:20 am EST

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In stirring testimony to the U.S. Senate, former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords called for action on gun violence.

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John Kerry Confirmed As Secretary Of StateJohn Kerry Confirmed As Secretary Of State

by National Confidential | 29 January 2013 | 5:08 pm EST

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Massachusetts Senator John Kerry was confirmed as Secretary of State by the U.S. Senate today.

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Another GOP Loss: Hagel Confirmation LikelyAnother GOP Loss: Hagel Confirmation Likely

by National Confidential | 28 January 2013 | 7:55 pm EST

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Reports indicate that Chuck Hagel is likely to be confirmed as Secretary of Defense.

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Clinton Blasts GOP Senator For Benghazi SmearClinton Blasts GOP Senator For Benghazi Smear

by National Confidential | 23 January 2013 | 12:32 pm EST

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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton blasted a Republican senator for pushing conspiracy theories.

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Obama Making Major Immigration Reform Push SoonObama Making Major Immigration Reform Push Soon

by National Confidential | 13 January 2013 | 12:36 am EST

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President Obama will be making a major push to reform America’s immigration system very soon.

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Obama Signs Bill Avoiding Fiscal CliffObama Signs Bill Avoiding Fiscal Cliff

by National Confidential | 03 January 2013 | 1:17 am EST

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President Obama has signed the bill avoiding the fiscal cliff.

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Unraveling: Boehner Told Dem Leader Reid To “Go Fuck Yourself”Unraveling: Boehner Told Dem Leader Reid To “Go Fuck Yourself”

by National Confidential | 02 January 2013 | 12:37 am EST

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Speaker John Boehner, feeling the pressure of the fight over the fiscal cliff.

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Mugshot Released After GOP Senator’s DUI ArrestMugshot Released After GOP Senator’s DUI Arrest

by National Confidential | 24 December 2012 | 12:31 am EST

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The mugshot has been released after Republican senator Mike Crapo (ID) was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

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PHOTOS: Virginia Republicans Proudly Post Racist Photos Of ObamaPHOTOS: Virginia Republicans Proudly Post Racist Photos Of Obama

by National Confidential | 25 September 2012 | 10:35 pm EST

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An official affiliate of the Virginia Republican party has stirred controversy by posting offensive photos of President Obama.

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WWE Reportedly Planned Incest Storylines During Linda McMahon Tenure As CEOWWE Reportedly Planned Incest Storylines During Linda McMahon Tenure As CEO

by National Confidential | 15 September 2012 | 3:39 am EST

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World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) reportedly had plans to use incest as a plot point at least three times during Senate candidate Linda McMahon’s time as CEO of the company.

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WWE Bans “Edgier” Footage Ahead Of McMahon Senate RaceWWE Bans “Edgier” Footage Ahead Of McMahon Senate Race

by National Confidential | 14 September 2012 | 12:12 pm EST

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WWE wrestling has pulled “some dated and edgier” content from digital media platforms as Linda McMahon’s Senate campaign heats up.

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Rep. Michael McCaul Is Richest Member Of CongressRep. Michael McCaul Is Richest Member Of Congress

by National Confidential | 13 September 2012 | 4:24 pm EST

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Texas representative Rep. Michael McCaul has been revealed as the richest member of the US Congress for the second year in a row.

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Democrats Set To Introduce Robin Hood Tax Bill In CongressDemocrats Set To Introduce Robin Hood Tax Bill In Congress

by National Confidential | 20 June 2012 | 11:52 am EST

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Two Democrats, one in the House and one in the Senate, are set to introduce versions of a "Robin Hood Tax" that could solve many of America’s biggest problems.

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Do-Nothing GOP: Congressional Productivity DOWN Nearly 70%Do-Nothing GOP: Congressional Productivity DOWN Nearly 70%

by National Confidential | 19 June 2012 | 2:10 am EST

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Since the Republicans took over the House in 2010, their unwillingness to work with President Obama and the Democrats has cut productivity by almost 70%.

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WWE Raunch An Issue In Senate RaceWWE Raunch An Issue In Senate Race

by National Confidential | 14 June 2012 | 4:57 pm EST

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The raunchy storylines in the WWE are becoming an issue in Conneticut’s U.S. Senate race.

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Deregulation Hero Jamie Dimon To Be Grilled In Congress Over Lost BillionsDeregulation Hero Jamie Dimon To Be Grilled In Congress Over Lost Billions

by National Confidential | 10 June 2012 | 4:34 pm EST

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JPMorgan Chase boss Jamie Dimon has been Wall Street’s front man against regulation, but now he’s in the hot seat.

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Marco Rubio Caught In Second Campaign Finance ViolationMarco Rubio Caught In Second Campaign Finance Violation

by National Confidential | 03 May 2012 | 1:18 am EST

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Marco Rubio, who recently paid a fine for improper contributions to his 2010 Senate campaign, is now being asked by the Federal Election Commission to explain irregular contributions to his PAC.

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Marco Rubio Campaign Broke Law, May Hurt Vice Presidential BidMarco Rubio Campaign Broke Law, May Hurt Vice Presidential Bid

by National Confidential | 28 April 2012 | 1:05 pm EST

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Marco Rubio’s 2012 senate campaign broke the law and was fined by the Federal Election Commission.

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Senate Investigation Set To Report Torture A Bust Vs. TerrorSenate Investigation Set To Report Torture A Bust Vs. Terror

by National Confidential | 27 April 2012 | 7:17 am EST

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Findings from a new Senate investigation into torture techniques used by the Bush administration to fight terrorism are expected to show it was a bust.

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GOP Votes For Millionaires, Billionaires, Blocks “Buffett Rule”GOP Votes For Millionaires, Billionaires, Blocks “Buffett Rule”

by National Confidential | 16 April 2012 | 9:45 pm EST

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Senate Republicans blocked the popular "Buffet Rule " today, defending millionaires and billionaires from tax rates paid by average Americans.

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Michigan Dem Leads By 14% After Racist Super Bowl Ad From GOP’s HoekstraMichigan Dem Leads By 14% After Racist Super Bowl Ad From GOP’s Hoekstra

by National Confidential | 14 February 2012 | 3:32 pm EST

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Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow has opened up a 14% lead on Former Rep. Pete Hoekstra, as Michigan voters appear to be rejecting the racially charged ad Hoekstra ran during the Super Bowl.

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Republican Senate Candidate To Run Racist Ad During Super BowlRepublican Senate Candidate To Run Racist Ad During Super Bowl

by National Confidential | 05 February 2012 | 2:37 pm EST

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Republican senate Pete Hoekstra is running a racially charged campaign ad during the Super Bowl in Michigan.

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State Of The Union 2012 Transcript – “An America Built to Last”State Of The Union 2012 Transcript – “An America Built to Last”

by National Confidential | 24 January 2012 | 10:15 pm EST

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Here is the transcript of President Obama’s 2012 State Of the Union, titled "An America Built To Last."

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Data Shows “Do Nothing” GOP Passing Less Bills In HouseData Shows “Do Nothing” GOP Passing Less Bills In House

by National Confidential | 11 January 2012 | 9:42 pm EST

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President Obama reportedly plans to run against congressional Republicans as a "do-nothing" congress, and new data shows he might be right.

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Boehner Bows Down To Obama & Dems, Gives In On Payroll Tax CutBoehner Bows Down To Obama & Dems, Gives In On Payroll Tax Cut

by National Confidential | 23 December 2011 | 12:10 am EST

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Speaker Of The House John Boehner completely caved in to President Obama and the Democrats on Thursday evening, agreeing to vote in favor of a two-month extension to payroll tax cuts passed in the Senate.

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Tea Party Senator Scott Brown Blasts GOP For Middle Class Tax HikeTea Party Senator Scott Brown Blasts GOP For Middle Class Tax Hike

by National Confidential | 20 December 2011 | 2:08 pm EST

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Senator Scott Brown is blasting House Republicans for scuttling the middle class tax cut that passed in the Senate.

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GOP Senate Aide Co-Owned Unlicensed Strip ClubGOP Senate Aide Co-Owned Unlicensed Strip Club

by National Confidential | 09 December 2011 | 12:46 pm EST

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Saleem Baird, an aide to Republican Sen. Roger Wicker, was the part-owner of an illegal strip club in Jackson, Mississippi.

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VIDEO: Elizabeth Warren On Karl Rove’s “Kitchen Stink” Smear CampaignVIDEO: Elizabeth Warren On Karl Rove’s “Kitchen Stink” Smear Campaign

by National Confidential | 09 December 2011 | 1:42 am EST

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Massachusetts U.S. Senate candiate Elizabeth Warren talks to MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell about her new lead in the polls and Karl Rove’s attack ads.

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White House Reveals Tax Cut Countdown ClockWhite House Reveals Tax Cut Countdown Clock

by National Confidential | 05 December 2011 | 2:21 pm EST

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In order to pressure Republicans to pass a middle class tax cut, the Obama administration has revealed a countdown clock.

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Elizabeth Warren Now Ahead Of Scott Brown In PollElizabeth Warren Now Ahead Of Scott Brown In Poll

by National Confidential | 01 December 2011 | 12:45 pm EST

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Democrat Elizabeth Warren is ahead of Republican Senator Scott Brown in a new poll of the Massachusetts US Senate race.

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Obama: I’ll Veto Efforts To Stop Spending Cut TriggersObama: I’ll Veto Efforts To Stop Spending Cut Triggers

by National Confidential | 21 November 2011 | 5:54 pm EST

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In a statement to the press today, President Obama vowed to veto efforts to remove the triggers that will cause automatic spending cuts.

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GOP Causes Super Committee To Collapse Over Taxes On RichGOP Causes Super Committee To Collapse Over Taxes On Rich

by National Confidential | 21 November 2011 | 5:44 pm EST

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The Super Committee in congress today announced that they were unable to come to agreement.

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