As fiscal cliff talks continue, late night comedy show SNL takes on Obama, Republicans – Fiscal cliff jokes on Saturday Night Live VIDEO
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Fiscal Cliff Budget Talks Approaching Endgame
Obama fights Republican leadership over deal before fiscal cliff budget talks – Budget changes are unlikely but deal is important show of good government
Google’s Eric Schmidt to Join Obama Government?
Does Google executive represent Silicon Valley’s entrance into political race? Eric Schmidt to join Obama as respected manager of internet powerhouse Google
Budget Talks on Agenda as America’s Leaders Negotiate
Fiscal cliff talks on budget continue as parties clash at highest levels
Reformer Elizabeth Warren to Join Banking Committee
Elizabeth Warren is darling of bank reform community for actions during crisis
Obama: Budget Talks Testing Every Corner of Political Arena
Serious changes on table as budget talks testing top political leaders of both major parties
Socialist Senator Warns Obama on Entitlement Protection
Senator Bernie Sanders has supported social programs as sole independent, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Monday that he worried about President Barack Obama caving to Republican demands to cut Social Security,
Young Voters Dropped Obama Support During Election
Young voters dropped Obama who lost 11 points among age group compared to 2008 Presidential vote
Is Redistricting to Blame for Republican’s Control of House
Gerrymandering or redistricting to blame for major anti-democracy distortions in election system
Multiple Issues Enabled Strong Victory for Obama
Claim of strong victory for Obama on ‘small’ issues falls short of accuracy as vote trends emerge