Singer Tony Bennett, at a star-studded event on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, called on Congress to act on President Obama’s legislation to curb gun violence. (Associated Press)
Actor and comedian Chris Rock (left), actress Amanda Peet (right) and others share a laugh during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Feb. 6, 2013, to call on Congress to act on President Obama's plan to reduce gun violence. (Associated Press)
Erika Andiola (seen here) and Jose M. Quintero have been approved under a Homeland Security program known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and have been hired to work in district offices for members of Congress. (Associated Press)
Participants listen a panel session in the Congress Hall the last day of the 43rd Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone/Laurent Gillieron)
** FILE ** House Speaker John A. Boehner, Ohio Republican, walks to his ceremonial office off the House floor to greet new members of Congress at the Capitol in Washington on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (Associated Press)
Former Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich, Ohio Democrat, has found a comfortable post-Congress sinecure as a guest commentator on Fox News Channel. (Associated Press)