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Published December 11, 2014 10:05am ET



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» Can Republicans sustain gains in 2016?

Even many Republicans aren’t sure their gains will continue through the 2016 election.

» House fires first shot at ban on oil exports

Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, introduced legislation this week to end the 39-year-old ban on exporting crude.

» Editorial: ‘Torture’ report shows Obama’s selective transparency

There seems to be incongruity and even political opportunism in President Obama’s selective transparency.

» Liberals rally against Dodd-Frank change in spending bill

“This is a roadmap for the stealth unwinding of financial reform,” said Barney Frank, who co-wrote the law.

» Why is Hillary Clinton still giving paid speeches?

Clinton is not in any rush to make an announcement for the 2016 elections.

» Watchdog: With VA construction more than $1b over budget, contractor refuses to work

The company said it is out $100 million of its own money and that the VA has not acted in “good faith.”

» Rick Perry: ‘I am a compelling individual to support’ in 2016

The outgoing Texas Republican is poised and ready.

» Philip Klein: Study shows that expanding Medicaid hinders growth, costs jobs

The finding runs counter to the argument that the Medicaid expansion is an economic stimulus.

» Op-Ed: Want to help smokers quit? Stop lying about e-cigs

America’s public health establishment is playing a shameful role in the fight against smoking.

» NBC News finally gets around to reporting on the Jonathan Grubering of America

NBC News on Tuesday was the last to cover Jonathan Gruber’s “stupidity of the American voter” remarks.