Byron York - GOP gears up again to strip NPR of federal funds
For years, Republicans have wanted to cut off federal funding for National Public Radio. They tried and failed in the 1990s, but now, with a new GOP majority in the House, they're ready to try again. It's still a long shot, but they have a fighting chance.Susan Ferrechio - House Republicans huddle to plot strategy
This year, Republicans are in the majority for the first time in 12 years and the retreat marks their best opportunity to huddle at length with an historically large, 87-member freshman class, many of whom are affiliated with Tea Party groups that are demanding immediate action to stop what they perceive to be runaway federal spending. Many of these new members are opposed to raising the government's debt limit beyond its current $14.3 trillion, so House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, is likely to get an earful on the topic on which Congress will have to vote in coming months.Julie Mason - Obama gets bump in polls after Tucson speech
After a stirring and personal memorial speech, Obama was back at the White House and largely out of view Thursday, attending meetings with staff and his National Security Council.But in Washington, tallying up political winners and losers is a knee-jerk activity with little respect for tragedy.
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