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Democratic Rep. Earl Blumenauer was outspoken over the deal’s limits and called it “incomprehensible” that spending cuts will be on the table again in two months. (Associated Press)

Obama displeases both sides

By Susan Crabtree - The Washington Times

House Speaker John A. Boehner leaves a GOP caucus meeting on "fiscal cliff" legislation at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Congress approves ‘fiscal cliff’ deal in bipartisan vote

By Stephen Dinan and Sean Lengell - The Washington Times

Sen. Mark Kirk practices walking with the help of a cane, a harness and a staff member at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago during intensive therapy for a stroke suffered nearly a year ago. The photo, taken from a video, was provided by Mr. Kirk’s office.

Kirk’s return to Senate called inspirational

By Sara Burnett - Associated Press

** FILE ** U.S. envoy J. Christopher Stevens attends meetings on April 11, 2011, at the Tibesty Hotel in Benghazi, Libya, where an African Union delegation was meeting with Libyan opposition leaders. (Associated Press)

Senate releases scathing report on Benghazi

By Shaun Waterman - The Washington Times

Vice President Joseph R. Biden speaks during a meeting at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in the White House complex on Dec. 20, 2012. (Associated Press)

Biden calls on friends in Senate in effort to jump-start ‘fiscal cliff’ solution

By Susan Crabtree - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (right), Kentucky Republican, returns to his office after a vote on the "fiscal cliff" deal on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Senate votes to avoid ‘fiscal cliff’

By Stephen Dinan and Sean Lengell - The Washington Times

An agreement on extending the farm bill, a package of price protections and subsidies for farmers, would mean Mitzie Krivach of Johnstown, Pa., and millions of other Americans won’t have to face the prospect of paying $7 for a gallon of milk. The bill awaits a vote in the House. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Debbie Stabenow, Michigan Democrat, indicated that the House could vote on it as early as Sunday evening. (Johnstown, Pa., Tribune-Democrat via Associated Press)

Congressional leaders find agreement on farm bill

By Mary Clare Jalonick and Alan Fram - Associated Press

"There's still significant distance between the two sides. We intend to continue negotiations," said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. (Associated Press)

Offers fly, but still no ‘fiscal cliff’ agreement

By Stephen Dinan and Sean Lengell - The Washington Times

Chuck Hagel, a potential nominee for defense secretary, called the 2007 troop surge in Iraq a “blunder” and advocated talks with Iran with no strings attached. (Associated Press)

Hagel’s foreign policy record could doom chances for top Pentagon post

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

“You can’t just go out checking everybody in sight with the prospect of that maybe there’s someone who’s done something wrong.” - Ron Wyden, Oregon Democrat. (Associated Press)

Obama signs act allowing spying on terrorists

By Sean Lengell - The Washington Times

Sen. Chuck Grassley

Sandy-hit agencies get no free ride for new cars

By Stephen Dinan and Sean Lengell - The Washington Times

President Obama delivers a statement on the "fiscal cliff" negotiations with congressional leaders in the briefing room of the White House on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, in Washington. The negotiations are a last-ditch effort to avoid across-the-board first-of-the-year tax increases and deep spending cuts. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Obama says immigration reform will be priority

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Congressman Peter King, center, and Sen. Chuck Schumer, right, listens as Congresswoman Nita Lowey speaks during a news conference, Friday, Dec. 14, 2012 in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Senate approves $60.4 billion Sandy aid bill

By Andrew Miga - Associated Press

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., arrives at the White House in Washington, Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, for a closed-door meeting between President Barack Obama and congressional leaders to negotiate the framework for a deal on the fiscal cliff. The negotiations are a last ditch effort to avoid across-the-board first of the year tax increases and deep spending cuts. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Sides trade blame on ‘fiscal cliff’ as talks proceed

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada leaves the White House in Washington, Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, after a closed-door meeting between President Barack Obama and congressional leaders to negotiate the framework for a deal on the fiscal cliff. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Senate leaders hopeful for last-minute ‘fiscal cliff’ deal

By Stephen Dinan and Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

**FILE** Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republican (Associated Press)

Senators try to head off ‘nuclear’ filibuster fight

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Sen. Ron Wyden, Oregon Democrat (Associated Press)

Congress renews surveillance law

By Sean Lengell - The Washington Times