Agent details physical evidence in Clemens case

On the eve of Roger Clemens’ 2008 congressional appearance, his lawyer warned federal agent Jeff Novitzky that if “he ever messes with Roger, Roger will eat his lunch.”

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Obama pledges immigration reform early in 2nd term

In his most specific pledge yet to U.S. Hispanics, President Barack Obama said Saturday he would seek to tackle immigration policy in the first year of a second term. But he cautioned that he would need an amenable Congress to succeed.

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Supreme Court divided over Obama healthcare law

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court appeared closely divided along ideological lines during tense arguments over President Barack Obama’s healthcare law on Tuesday, with conservative justices vigorously questioning the Obama administration’s lawyer on whether Congress had the power to require people to buy medical insurance. During two dramatic hours, pivotal justices on the nine-member court suggested they would uphold this so-called individual mandate – to obtain insurance or pay a penalty – only if they believed they were not giving Congress broad new powers over people’s lives. …

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Trayvon Martin’s parents go to Capitol Hill

The parents of Trayvon Martin are going to Capitol Hill for a forum organized by Congress on racial profiling and hate crimes.

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Report: Just $31b from Buffett rule tax on rich

A bill designed to enact President Barack Obama’s plan for a “Buffett rule” tax on the wealthy would rake in just $31 billion over the next 11 years, according to an estimate by Congress’ official tax analysts obtained by The Associated Press.

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China replaces once-powerful boss of Chongqing

The Communist Party replaced one of China’s most powerful and charismatic politicians Thursday following a weeks-long scandal unleashed when one of his trusted aides, a mob-fighting former police chief, fled to a U.S. consulate.

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Obama’s budget offers short-term help for economy (AP)

AP – The president will send Congress a budget that will provide short-term help to a struggling economy while offering a long-term plan to deal with soaring deficits, the White House said Sunday. Republicans attacked the spending blueprint as offering more of the same failed solutions for the economy.

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Americans frustrated by congressional stalemates (AP)

AP – As Americans watch yet another political drama play out on Capitol Hill — this time over whether to extend the payroll tax cut and jobless benefits — they have a question for Congress: Can’t you all just get along? For once?

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Congress may try blocking cuts if debt panel fails (AP)

AP – Failure by Congress’ debt-cutting supercommittee to recommend $1.2 trillion in savings by Wednesday is supposed to automatically trigger spending cuts in the same amount to accomplish that job.

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Exclusive: budget talks get down to taxes, benefits (Reuters)

Reuters – Deficit-reduction talks in the Congress entered a potentially groundbreaking phase on Tuesday with Republicans signaling they could consider some revenue increases in exchange for Democrats embracing healthcare cuts, sources familiar with the discussions said.

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