Obama Moves to Improve Ties with Congress
The White House, led by Obama, shifts to outreach after a poor start to his second term. Fallon oversees a broader strategy including social events, Air Force One invitations, and regular lawmaker contact. Democrats praise the effort while Republicans remain wary as Debo Adegbile's confirmation fails on the Senate floor.
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Rand Paul Wins CPAC Presidential Straw Poll
Rand Paul captured the CPAC presidential preference straw poll as Hillary Clinton attended the conference with Republicans aiming to broaden appeal to women. The event highlighted GOP tensions over outreach to women and minorities and debated a positive agenda for upcoming elections.
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