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"Today's report is further evidence that Congress should be focusing on creating jobs and helping the middle class, not re-fighting old battles for political gain." - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Nevada Democrat

All bills lead to jobs in latest spin in Congress

By Sean Lengell - The Washington Times

President Barack Obama speaks before signing HR 4348, the Surface Transportation Bill, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, July 6, 2012. The bill maintains jobs on transportation projects and prevents interest rate increases on new loans to millions of college students. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama touts transportation, student loans; GOP hits economy, health care

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Illustration Research for Diabetes by John Camejo for The Washington Times

FORD: A public-private cure for diabetes

By Edsel B. Ford II

Illustration: Blow up Obamacare by Alexander Hunter for The Washington Times

MCCONNELL: Senate donkeys must join elephants to get rid of law

By Sen. Mitch McConnell

Illustration Breaking the Chains of Obamacare by Linas Garsys for The Washington Times

BOEHNER: Congressional Republicans resolved to repeal Obamacare

By Rep. John Boehner

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Roberts refused to legislate from the bench

The Washington Times

Illustration: Concealed carry by Linas Garsys for The Washington Times

MILLER: Gunning for D.C.

By Emily Miller - The Washington Times

**FILE** The Countrywide Financial Corp. office in Beverly Hills, Calif., is seen here June 25, 2008. (Associated Press)

Report: Countrywide won influence with discounts

By Larry Margasak - Associated Press

** FILE ** Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican (Associated Press)

MILLER: Rand Paul vs. the District

By Emily Miller - The Washington Times

Illustration Obamatax by Greg Groesch for The Washington Times

LAMBRO: Surprise cost of Obamacare

By Donald Lambro - The Washington Times

Antonin Scalia

Scalia critics say justice too political last term

By Mark Sherman - Associated Press

President Obama greets service members July 4, 2012, after they became U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony at the White House. (Associated Press)

Obama presses Congress on immigration at naturalization ceremony

By Susan Crabtree - The Washington Times

With the Capitol in the background, Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks about the Supreme Court's health care ruling, Thursday, June 28, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

GOP waits for Romney to pick ‘tax’ or ‘penalty’

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

A combine cuts a path through the wheat field Saturday on a farm in Westfield, Vt. (Associated Press)

Farm payments hit as report lays out abuse

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. arrives for a lecture on the history of the U.S. Supreme Court at the Old University of Malta, in Valletta, Tuesday, July 3, 2012. Chief Justice Roberts' cast the key vote last week to uphold President Obama's health care law. (AP Photo/Lino Arrigo Azzopardi)

PRUDEN: The seduction of Chief Justice Roberts

By Wesley Pruden - The Washington Times

Conduct code for unmanned aircraft is unveiled

By KEVIN BEGOS - Associated Press

**FILE** President Obama, with Education Secretary Arne Duncan (second from right) at his side, looks back June 21, 2012, at a group of students during a news conference at the White House as he calls on Congress to stop interest rates on student loans from doubling. (Associated Press)

Obama to sign student loan, road building bill

Associated Press

Industry offers conduct code for unmanned aircraft

By KEVIN BEGOS - Associated Press

**FILE** President Obama speaks June 28, 2012, at the White House in Washington. (Associated Press)

White House payroll costs up 2 percent over previous year

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Illustration Tying States' Hands by Linas Garsys for The Washington Times

TANCREDO: Immigration ruling nixes state sovereignty

By Tom Tancredo