From Rick Santorum's sweater vests to Michelle Obama's sculpted biceps, Jonathan Capehart breaks down 2012. Read More
The Company Memo: Friday, December 14, 2012
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Susan Rice withdrew her name for consideration to be the next Secretary of State Thursday in a letter to President Obama. Read More
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Rep. Speier: “Raising the retirement age is just stupid”
Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., suggested that looking at the defense budget for cuts. Read More
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Chris’ List: Golden Globe edition
Nominations are out! Stephen Spielberg's "Lincoln" leads the pack with seven nominations including best drama, director and actor. Read More
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The Company Memo: Thursday, December 13, 2012
According to an NBC/WSJ poll, nearly two-thirds of Americans say they favor a balanced deal consisting of higher taxes and cuts in entitlement spending to reduce the deficit. Read More
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After Bloomberg’s term ends, ‘he wants to be a player’
New York magazine's Chris Smith talked to Chris Jansing about Mayor Bloomberg's fearless stance on gun control Read More
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Sen. Cardin: ‘The ball is in the Republican court’
When it comes to the fiscal cliff negotiations, the GOP needs to act on raising tax revenue, the Maryland senator said on Jansing & Co. Read More
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Chris’ list: Google’s top searches of the year
What do you think was the biggest story of the year? Read More
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Chris’ must read of the day: Bacon lovers, unite!
Check out Josh Ozersky's ode to bacon on TIME.com today. Read More
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The Company Memo: Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Republicans say they've sent the White House a new counteroffer in the fiscal cliff showdown, but details remain vague. Read More
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Kennedy on Secy. Clinton: ‘She’s been incredible’
"Most important thing to do is empower women." Read More
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DNC Chair: “It can’t be my way or the highway”
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said the bottom line in the fiscal cliff debate is that Republicans "need to show their cards and stop playing chicken with our economy." Read More
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Chris’ List: Hottest days to go holiday shopping
From Black Friday and Cyber Monday to Gray Thursday and Small Business Saturday, we've got the holiday shopping calendar for you. Read More
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Chris’ must read of the day: What are your chances of living past 100?
Much better if you're a white city-dweller in the Northeast or Midwest, according to the latest U.S. Census data. Read More
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The Company Memo: Tuesday, December 11, 2012
President Obama took his case for higher taxes on the wealthy to Michigan on Monday. Read More
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Are we closer to a deal on Fiscal Cliff?
The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank and USA Today’s Jackie Kucinich discuss the latest on the fiscal cliff negotiations. Read More
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Mich. State Rep.: Lame duck legislature’s vote on right-to-work bill a “slap in the face to democracy”
Michigan State Rep. Tim Greimel (D - Auburn Hills) is slamming the state's Governor and legislature for trying to ram through right-to-work legislation in its… Read More
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Chris’ must read of the day: Nationalize the Twinkie industry?
U.S. citizens are making use of a White House online petition program in unusual ways. Read More
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Chris’ list: Lonely Planet’s top 10 U.S. destinations
Where to go in 2013? Lonely Planet's got your answer. Read More
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The Company Memo: Monday, December 10, 2012
President Obama and Speaker Boehner met Sunday at the White House to work on a budget deal with three weeks left to avert the fiscal cliff. Read More
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Why Obama and Boehner must talk in private
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Friday that he's not concerned that President Obama and Speaker Boehner have taken it upon themselves to reach a budget deal. Read More