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Eric Cantor's historic defeat in Virginia hardly fazes an immigration activist

If immigration reform was already on life support in Congress, last night's defeat of Republican Eric Cantor in Virginia may have pulled the plug, at least for any short-term legislation. But a reform activist says demographic trends are on the side of reform.

Eric Cantor's historic defeat in Virginia hardly fazes an immigration activist

Why the Violence Against Women Act Divided the House G.O.P.

Why the Violence Against Women Act Divided the House G.O.P.

Romney picks up major endorsement from Florida's Sen. Marco Rubio

Romney picks up major endorsement from Florida's Sen. Marco Rubio

Republicans signal willingness to compromise on payroll tax cut extension

Republicans signal willingness to compromise on payroll tax cut extension

Eric Cantor Addresses Voters' Frustrations

Eric Cantor Addresses Voters' Frustrations

VIDEO: In rare show of unity, Congress says goodbye to Rep. Gabrielle Giffords

Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords, still recovering from the shooting that nearly took her life last January, turned in her resignation on Wednesday. A special election will be held to find someone to occupy her seat temporarily.

VIDEO: In rare show of unity, Congress says goodbye to Rep. Gabrielle Giffords

VIDEO: Republican Eric Cantor bristles when confronted with Reagan's tax increase

Republicans, seeking to explain their seeming inflexibility and unwillingness to compromise, are wrapping themselves in the flag of Ronald Reagan. They're bristling, however, when confronted with examples of Reagan raising taxes and even compromising.

VIDEO: Republican Eric Cantor bristles when confronted with Reagan's tax increase

House rejects Senate bill extending unemployment benefits, payroll tax cut

Shortly after 1 p.m. on Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives rejected the Senate bill to grant an extension unemployment benefits and a payroll tax cut by two months. It's increasingly unclear whether any deal can get done.

House rejects Senate bill extending unemployment benefits, payroll tax cut

House passes payroll tax extension, Senate leader calls it 'dead on arrival'

Congressional Republicans and Democrats are haggling over legislation that would extend unemployment benefits and the payroll tax cut past Dec. 31. Republicans passed a bill Tuesday night, but Democrats say all of the bill's extra inclusions, as well as its funding, make it impossible to endorse.

House passes payroll tax extension, Senate leader calls it 'dead on arrival'

Super Committee Deadline Approaching

Super Committee Deadline Approaching

House Republicans declare Obama jobs bill dead on arrival

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) said the House would consider elements of the bill, but refused to consider the entire $447 billion package.

House Republicans declare Obama jobs bill dead on arrival
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Cantor says house will not vote on Obama jobs bill

Todd Zwillich, The Takeaway's Washington correspondent, talks about the latest episode of political theater on Capitol Hill.

Cantor says house will not vote on Obama jobs bill
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Debt Talks Crumble As Top Republican Backs Out

House Majority Leader Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.) pulled out of talks with Vice President Joe Biden yesterday on whether to raise the nation's debt ceiling. Todd Zwillich, Takeaway Washington Correspondent, gives us an update.

Debt Talks Crumble As Top Republican Backs Out
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House minority whip Eric Cantor on mid-term election strategy

Every state save for Hawai'i has been to the primary polls, and the ballots for November are nearly set. In a few states we saw surprising results: results that might lead to changed strategies in the general election. We speak with Eric Cantor.

House minority whip Eric Cantor on mid-term election strategy
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Dem. Rep. Jim Clyburn on Ft. Hood, health care plan

We talk with House Majority Whip Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.), Ahead of Saturday's expected vote, he joins us for a look at what's in and what's out in the Democrats' bill and about the shooting in Fort Hood, Texas.

Dem. Rep. Jim Clyburn on Ft. Hood, health care plan