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** FILE ** In this photo taken on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. smiles during an interview in his office in Reno, Nev. (AP Photo/Reno Gazette-Journal, Andy Barron)

Senate pulls all-nighter as GOP protests rules change

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

**FILE** Vice President Joseph R. Biden delivers a speech during a business leaders breakfast at the St. Regis Beijing hotel in Beijing on Dec. 5, 2013. (Associated Press

Biden guarantees victory on immigration reform

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Whistleblowers said Alejandro Mayorkas gave special treatment to some Democrats who were advocating for EB-5 investor visas for companies they backed. (Associated Press)

Despite questions, Senate panel backs top Homeland nominee

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, left, joined by House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., takes reporters' questions, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, as House Republicans signaled support for a budget deal worked out yesterday between Ryan and Senate Budget Committee Chair Rep. Patty Murray, D-Wash. The budget deal was one of a few major measures left on Congress' to-do list near the end of a bruising year that has produced a partial government shutdown, a flirtation with a first-ever federal default and gridlock on President Obama's agenda. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

All-out war breaks out in GOP over budget pact

By Jacqueline Klimas and Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Sen. Thomas R. Carper, Delaware Democrat (Associated Press)

Dems back bill to fix problems in investor visa program

By Shaun Waterman - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Kentucky Republican (Associated Press)

McConnell: Senate should focus on defense, budget in last days

By Jacqueline Klimas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 4, 2013 file photo, President Barack Obama gestures while speaking in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, June 4, 2013, to announce the judicial nominations including Patricia Ann Millett, right, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Senate Democrats have approved a key judicial nominee from President Barack Obama, the first nomination cleared since they weakened Senate filibuster rules.The Senate voted 56-38 to approve Millett's nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Senate confirms Obama judge following filibuster rule change

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Alejandro Mayorkas, President Obama's choice for deputy secretary of the Homeland Security Department, is facing questions about statements he's made that are seen as misleading or untrue. No vote to confirm him is set. (associated press)

Democrats proceed with Mayorkas vote despite pending investigation

By Shaun Waterman - The Washington Times

Sen. Carl Levin, Michigan Democrat, is chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Defense bill would decriminalize consensual sodomy for the military

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

A move by Sen. Charles E. Schumer, New York Democrat, to include a nonremovable metal parts provision in the plastic gun ban bill was blocked. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Senate approves 10-year extension of ban on plastic guns

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Supporters of the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act say it would give law-abiding citizens the ability to protect themselves when they travel, but critics say it eviscerates states' rights to uphold their own firearms standards by allowing gun owners who obtain permits in states with lesser requirements to carry in all 50 states. (Associated Press/File)

Congress ready to extend ban on plastic firearms

By Alan Fram - Associated Press

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Lawmakers in hurry to fund military budget

By Jacqueline Klimas - The Washington Times

Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand, New York Democrat (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Congress creates a legislative fortress for military sex-assault policy

By Jacqueline Klimas - The Washington Times

The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree is lit against the early morning sky Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, in Washington. The tree was officially lit Tuesday night to kick off the holiday season in the nation's capital. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)

MILLER: Obamacare enrollees include 101 members of the House of Representatives

By Emily Miller - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Michigan Democrat. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Congress reports ‘great progress’ on farm bill

By Jacqueline Klimas - The Washington Times

John Boehner faces bipartisan pressure to allow gay-rights vote

By Jacqueline Klimas - The Washington Times

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, right, joined by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va., and other House GOP leaders, meets with reporters following a closed-door strategy session, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

John Boehner says blame for slow Congress lies with Democrats

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

The United States Supreme Court is seen Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Washington, two days before the court will begin hearing arguments Monday on the constitutionality of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, derisively labeled "Obamacare" by its opponents. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)

EDITORIAL: The Obamacare rematch

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

**FILE** U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Thomas J. Donohue (Associated Press)

Chamber chief laments ‘avalanche’ of Obama regulations

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Supporters of the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act say it would give law-abiding citizens the ability to protect themselves when they travel, but critics say it eviscerates states' rights to uphold their own firearms standards by allowing gun owners who obtain permits in states with lesser requirements to carry in all 50 states. (Associated Press/File)

House Democrats give grudging support to 10-year gun ban extension

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times