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Rep. Charles W. Dent, Pennsylvania Republican (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)

Centrist Republicans push long-term budget fix

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

**FILE** Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Nevada Democrat (Associated Press)

Senate tries again to move anti-violence bill

By Jim Abrams - Associated Press

Del. Charles Poindexter (R-Patrick) looks over details of a house subcommittee recommendations on funding school security measures included in the House budget bill during a Sunday legislative session in Richmond, Feb. 3, 2013. (AP Photo/The Richmond Times-Dispatch, Joe Mahoney)

Va’s budgets focus on pay boost, school security

By Bob Lewis and Larry O’Dell - Associated Press

**FILE** Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. speaks July 26, 2012, in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington. (Associated Press)

House Democrats seek probe of DEA role in lethal Honduras raid

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

The dome of the Capitol is reflected in a skylight of the Capitol Visitor's Center in Washington on Jan. 1, 2013. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Congress gets 3½ months to run up debt

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Super Bowl tickets were in big demand by both resellers and fans before the game Sunday in Indianapolis. (Associated Press)

House Dems offer big tickets for campaign cash

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

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LAMBRO: Republicans romping down-ticket

By Donald Lambro - The Washington Times

Illustration Hillary's Libya by Linas Garsys for The Washington Times

LYONS: A hard slog to get Benghazi answers

By Adm. James A. Lyons

Lady Gaga (Associated Press)

Democrats court big donors with VIP access to lawmakers at Super Bowl, concerts

By John Solomon and Phillip Swarts - Washington Guardian

** FILE ** Rep. Paul Ryan, Wisconsin Republican, arrives at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Ryan: Obama achievements far less than advertised

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Illustration Fiscal Cliff by Alexander Hunter for The Washington Times

LAMBRO: Making budget risk personal

By Donald Lambro - The Washington Times

** 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)

GOP reverses course, kicks debt extension down the road

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he expected to reach a deal on filibuster reforms within “the next 24 to 36 hours,” but the Nevada Democrat added that “if not, we’re going to move forward on what I think needs to be done.”

MILLER: An offer Harry Reid can’t refuse

By Emily Miller - The Washington Times

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas Democrat (Associated Press)

Who are the best and worst bosses on Capitol Hill?

By Luke Rosiak - The Washington Times

Illustration: Budget pie by Barbara Cummings.

DEAN: Budget ball

By Warren L. Dean Jr.

Rep. Bob Goodlatte, Virginia Republican and chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Tuesday led the joint reading of the U.S. Constitution by about 75 members of Congress. (Associated Press)

House’s reading of Constitution speaks volumes

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

The U.S. Capitol building is seen Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, in Washington. The six Democrats and six Republicans on the supercommittee, as it's familiarly called, have until next Wednesday, Nov. 23, to come together on a deficit reduction plan. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Constitution reading draws yawns from House

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

National Guardsmen Spc. Ivan Pimentel (left) and Pfc. Harry Cadet walk past a house on the beach in the Rockaways on New York’s Long Island on Thursday that was ravaged by Superstorm Sandy in October. They were going door-to-door to determine if residents needed portable heaters or other items in the wake of Sandy. (Associated Press)

Critics hit Sandy storm disaster aid add-ons

By Sean Lengell - The Washington Times

Vice President Joseph R. Biden administers the Senate oath to Sen. Chris Murphy, Connecticut Democrat, accompanied by his wife, Catherine, and sons, Rider and Owen (right) during a mock swearing-in ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, as the 113th Congress began. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Sen. Murphy: Congress ready for ban on assault weapons

By Sean Lengell - The Washington Times

The U.S. Capitol building is seen Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, in Washington. The six Democrats and six Republicans on the supercommittee, as it's familiarly called, have until next Wednesday, Nov. 23, to come together on a deficit reduction plan. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Capitol Hill least productive Congress ever: 112th fought ‘about everything’

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times