Gail Chaddock

Senate poised to renew Violence Against Women Act; House remains a hurdle

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The Violence Against Women Act has been locked in partisan gridlock for months, with expiration looming in September. Tuesday, there appeared to be movement with a Republican Senate leader agreeing to a short-term deal. But whether the bill, or any bill like it, can get past the House of Representatives remains to be seen.

Boehner urges Senate to negotiate extension of payroll tax cut, unemployment benefits

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Republicans, Democrats at odds over payroll tax cut, unemployment extensions

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Senate Democrats’ rule change puts GOP on the attack

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