Obama pushes bipartisan outreach amid GOP dinner talks
President Obama presses a new charm offensive, hosting House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan and top Democrat Chris Van Hollen for White House lunch and dining with a dozen Republican senators. He seeks common ground on deficits as Republicans warn against tax increases, while Senate Democrats move to fund operations through September and prevent a government shutdown.
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Obama lowers hope for Mideast peace on Israel trip
President Obama told American Jewish leaders that near term prospects for Middle East peace look bleak as he prepares to visit Israel the West Bank and Jordan later this month in his first foreign trip of his second term. He stressed that peace with the Palestinians remains essential for Israel’s long term security. The private White House meeting included attendees who spoke on condition of anonymity.
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Senators oppose trying bin Laden son in law in U S court
Republican senators Lindsey Graham and Kelly Ayotte condemn the Obama administration move to bring Sulaiman Abu Ghaith to federal court in New York. They call him an enemy combatant and say he should be detained at Guantanamo Bay for questioning. They warn the decision sets a dangerous precedent and removes judicial protections for such suspects.
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White House tours off Easter egg roll on for now
The White House cancels all tours due to across the board spending cuts. Sixth graders from St Pauls Lutheran School in Waverly Iowa lost their planned visit. The Easter egg roll on April 1 is still planned but may be canceled if the budget fight continues.
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Rand Paul filibuster revives tea party spotlight
Rand Paul launches a nearly 13 hour filibuster on Obama's CIA pick drawing comparisons to Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. The Kentucky senator energized supporters as a tea party voice in a dramatic Senate clash on Capitol Hill.
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Ron Paul Seeks Assurances on Drones Within U S
Congressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul pressed for guarantees that the administration would not deploy drones to kill terrorism suspects who are U.S. citizens on U S soil. Paul, a freshman senator-turned-advocate of limited government, secured the pledge on Thursday.
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U S vows defense after North Korea nuclear threats
In Washington and Madison lawmakers clash over a new mining bill. White House spokesman Jay Carney asserts U S defense against possible nuclear attack following North Korea's threats. Wisconsin Assembly approves GOP backed polarizing mining measure to streamline Lake Superior iron mine plans amid environmental concerns and court challenges.
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Wealth regains pre-recession peak as U S household net worth tops 67 trillion
US household wealth rebounds to 66.1 trillion at end of 2012, 1.2 trillion above three months earlier and 98 percent of the pre recession peak. Surging stock prices and rising home values lift net worth above the 67.3 trillion mark, though some economists warn spending may not match past gains.
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Bush posts first post hospital photo with Mulroney
Former President George H W Bush, 88, shown healthy in a chaired photo with wife Barbara and friend Brian Mulroney at Texas A&M Library. The image marks his return to public duties after a two month hospitalization for bronchitis related issues. Jose Pepe Fanjul also attends in the background.
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Alabama sheriff recalls final moments of bunker standoff
Dale County Sheriff Wally Olson described Jimmy Lee Dykes having two homemade explosives during the weeklong bunker standoff. Officers raided the bunker on February 6 and killed Dykes. the boy was rescued unharmed. Investigators review Dykes writings while probing motive.
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Riverhead bans booing at town hall meetings
Riverhead New York adopts a code of public behavior banning booing at town board meetings with councilman James Wooten the sole dissent. No penalties are outlined as applause ban was dropped and officials say the rules aim to keep meetings orderly.
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Georgia backs relaxing gun laws for mentally ill
Georgia lawmakers push to ease firearm carry rules for mentally ill residents. The House passed 117 to 56 a bill allowing those who voluntarily sought inpatient treatment for mental illness or substance abuse to obtain licenses. The measure also seeks easier checks on past involuntary treatment and could expand gun rights in churches bars and on campuses.
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