Small-business program falls short

A look at one Treasury loan program reveals how hard it is to make a dent in today's economy.

Bachmann shows signs of life

Obama to keep pushing for jobs bill

He vows to keep fighting for the $447 billion plan.

• Obama looks past Hill on jobs bill
• Cantor: Obama jobs bill a failure
• Jobs bill stalls in Senate
• Senate passes China currency bill

Dems to blast 'tea party economics'

Chuck Schumer says Senate Dems will seize upon the GOP's opposition to the president's jobs plan.

BlackBerry outage sours D.C.

The federal government’s reliance on the smartphone is tested as network problems spread.

Congress set to pass trade pacts

The three long-stalled free-trade deals mark a scarce moment of unity over job creation.

Frank ridicules 'outlandish' Gingrich

Issa subpoenas Holder

Issa issues a subpoena for DoJ documents related to the failed gun-running operation.

New 'Atlas Shrugged' film on the way

The lukewarm response to the first has not deterred a second installment of “Atlas.”

'Underwear bomber' pleads guilty

He says he wanted to bomb the plane in retaliation for the murder of innocent civilians in Iraq.

If the parties won't solve problems

Opinion: The time is ripe for a third party candidate if the two parties in Washington can't agree.

Plumbers send Joe down the drain

Va. man busted for spying

DoJ alleges that Mohamad Anas Haitham Soueid was working for Syrian intelligence agencies.

POLITICO Primary: Word on the street

What folks in D.C. think of a 3rd party candidate.

• Clinton leads POLITICO Primary
• POLITICO Primary: Time to vote
• Buchanan's pick: Ron Paul

DNC chair: Mitt like Jell-O

She says he can't be nailed down on issues.

• Christie gives Romney pre-debate boost

HHS: Beware fake health reform site

The department warns of a site posing as a hub for health care reform's preexisting condition plan.

Bonus March and Occupy Wall Street

The 10 key bellwether House races

Whether each party can make lasting inroads in certain regions could be foretold by just a few races.

Michelle Obama often unrecognized

She recalls taking Bo to Petco, and the cashier unknowingly asking what breed of dog he was.

Hillary Clinton: Don't cut my budget

She warns that the State Department cannot meet all of its obligations if its budget is deeply cut.  

Pols politicking for plum patent pork

Lawmakers from Silicon Valley, Colorado and Texas are jockeying to win Patent Office satellite branches.

Mamet: 'I did not vote for Obama'

The playwright argues for the conservative vision of society and denounces liberal hypocrisy.  

Weak economy could spur gold rush

With the nation deep in debt, some conservatives are calling for a return to the gold standard.

Analysts not sold on tax holiday

A temporary break on corporate foreign earnings may not translate into jobs, critics say.

Is 51 the new 60 under Senate rules?

The GOP debate: 6 takeaways

It was all about the economy at Dartmouth.

• Cain, Romney skate in debate
• Perry: Debates aren't 'my strong suit'
• Opinion: GOP's non-defining moment

Cain consultant: 9-9-9 wouldn't pass

He says it is more of a theory than a viable solution.

• In spotlight, Cain survives attacks
• Who is Rich Lowrie?
• Santorum: Call 911 on 9-9-9

GOP debate is wicked

Simon says the Republican race has turned into “The Wizard of Oz."  

Web verdict: Cain, Romney dominate

Both largely stuck to their campaign scripts.

• Debate cools it on hot-button issues
• The Rick Perry reaction cam

Elizabeth Warren's rock throwing

From W.H. spokesman to freelancer

Reid Cherlin has embraced the shift from partisan rhetoric to more neutral, freewheeling prose.

Biden on Iran: 'An outrageous act'

“Iranians are going to be held accountable," he vows.

• Boehner: Iran plot a 'serious breach'
• Holder: Iran accountable for plot
• State Department issues travel alert
• Iran: Occupy Wall St. will bring down U.S.

Biden: I'm not going anywhere

The vice president says he will “absolutely, positively” be on the Democratic ticket in 2012.

Harrisburg, Pa., files for bankruptcy

The Pennsylvania capital experiences one of the largest U.S. municipal bankruptcies ever.

Answer This: Bill O'Reilly

Boehner's favorite loan guarantee

The speaker says the Solyndra mess shouldn't scuttle support for a nuclear facility in his district.

Alaska postal over USPS reforms

State politicians slam Darrell Issa's efforts to slash funds for an Alaska-only mail service.

U.S. calls kin of American Al Qaeda

The State Department offers its condolences to the family of slain propagandist Samir Khan.

Poll: Congress's job approval at 13%

The body is on track to register its lowest average annual rating since Gallup began taking the survey.

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Topeka repeals domestic violence law

The move comes after the DA's decision not to prosecute the cases amid a battle over budget cuts.

Lamontagne navigates tricky road

New Hampshire's conservative kingmaker may not endorse a presidential candidate after all.

Perry no stranger to racial politics

Opinion: Perry won his first contest on the basis of a race-baiting television ad late in the campaign.

Spectrum auction would be a winner

Opinion: Selling spectrum would help advanced technology and help the government's bottom line.

Regional clusters can spark growth

Opinion: Companies operating within clusters create more jobs, pay higher wages and expand faster.