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Elizabeth Warren supporters largely silent on CFPB choice - Politico
“She is playing extremely well with others right now,” said one close observer of the process who declined to be identified by name because he continues to work with the administration and CFPB. The White House did not immediately response to a request ...
Pelosi Boehner reject Camp David - Politico
A White House official who spoke on background said via email that the talks have been “and for [the] next couple days will be here” at the White House. “If we have different plans, we'll let people know, but there are currently no plans for that. ...
Obama will push Sunday for biggest deal possible - Politico
President Barack Obama will push leaders of Congress to stay focused on negotiating a large deficit-reduction package, despite the decision by House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) to abandon talks on a grand bargain, senior administration officials said ...
Military suicides will be recognized with condolence letters - Politico
... 44 “The president feels strongly that we need to destigmatize the mental health costs of war to prevent these tragic deaths, and changing this policy is part of that process,” a senior administration official said in a statement to ABC News. ...
Obama's policy issues more modest - Politico
... rebuilding our infrastructure, comprehensive immigration reform and steps to reduce our dependence on foreign oil — all areas the president has always felt we should be able to find consensus,” said a White House official who asked not to be named ...
Gas prices to blame for Obama administration releasing oil reserves - Politico
“But as the president has said, we also need to have a long-term energy plan to reduce our reliance on foreign oil,” said the spokesman, who asked not to be named. “That's why we continue to take steps to reduce America's dependence on oil by ...
How food fight derailed trade deals - Politico
As a senior administration official said during a conference call with reporters on Tuesday, House Ways and Means Committee chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.) “did not reach any agreement with us on the process going forward.” For his part, Camp has deferred ...
Tim Geithner may be next cabinet departure - Politico
AP Photo Close Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner would like to leave his job this fall if economic conditions are stronger and the debt ceiling debate is resolved in a timely manner, a senior administration official said Thursday. ...
The 20 million Mitt - Politico
Romney is expected to report raising $16 million to $20 million for the quarter, said two advisers who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss fundraising before the deadline. ...
Can Boehner play dealmaker on debt talks - Politico
Yet sources close to Cantor insist Boehner, Kyl and Biden all knew what was coming and were told of the Virginia Republican's decision beforehand. With Cantor on the sidelines, Boehner now must need to forge a debt deal with Obama and Reid, ...
Six GLAAD board members said to resign over AT&T flap - Politico
... AM EDT Six board members of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation have resigned amid the fallout over the organization's letter in support of AT&T's proposed bid for wireless rival T-Mobile, a person familiar with the matter told POLITICO. ...
No gimmes at 'golf summit' - Politico
“The foursome had [a] great time and really enjoyed playing golf at Joint Base Andrews today,” an administration official said in a near-parody of engineered anti-climax. “The president and Speaker Boehner teamed up to beat the vice president and Gov. ...
CFPB can open without chief - Politico
Some within the bureau, speaking on condition of anonymity so as to not jeopardize their positions, indicated that the new standard on abuse is critical, suggesting that banks could benefit from a delay in its enforcement. The new Dodd-Frank financial ...
Holder tries a liberal reset at DoJ - Politico
“I was actually surprised [the lawyers' group] asked Holder, because he has not been a particularly adventurous or bold attorney general,” said one prominent civil rights lawyer, who asked not to be named. “Certainly, with the Khalid Sheikh Mohammed ...
Lawmakers sue Obama over Libya - Politico
A senior Obama administration official, speaking on background, dismissed the Kucinich lawsuit, but declined to address it directly. “I don't think we should comment specifically about lawsuit,” the official said. But former Rep. David Skaggs (D-Colo. ...
Dave Carney traveling with Rick Perry in New York - Politico
The event, the source said, was hosted by Dan Isaacs, the Manhattan GOP chairman whose annual dinner Perry is addressing tonight. Also on hand was New York State GOP chairman Ed Cox and his new in-law, Republican donor John Catsimatidis. ...
Weiner donors say money not well spent - Politico
“I have nothing against this person — he is a very nice man and he always speaks for our community,” said a jewelry store owner who asked that her name not be used and who helped raise $4500 for Weiner's mayoral run. “He was always there when we ...
Gang of Six unveils budget ideas - Politico
But sources close to the talks pushed back against Conrad's statements, saying they were “a massive overstatement of where we are" and noting that it was not the first time other senators have been briefed on the plan. “This was the second or third ...
Weiner explained self to Bill Clinton - Politico
It took place following his emotional press conference Monday in New York City, where he admitted that he had posted a lewd photo of himself to Twitter 10 days earlier, the sources said. It wasn't immediately clear what was said on the call, ...
In Missouri random acts of Kinder - Politico
Every single person that I've talked to feels the same way,” said one GOP state senator, speaking on the condition of anonymity. “Everybody loves Jay Nixon and I have to say he's done a pretty good job. The people I've talked to are just resigned to ...
Newt Gingrich loses a loyal staffer in Iowa - Politico
Rogers, a former Polk County Central Republican Committee chairman and veteran operative, gave the campaign notice earlier this week, sources said. The split was a big surprise to Iowa political insiders, that Rogers a strong Gingrich loyalist who had ...
Republicans in Ill. brace for bloodbath - Politico
Still, over the past several months, there was a growing sense in national GOP circles that the new Illinois blueprint would have at least some degree of parity, said one senior Republican official, who requested anonymity in order to discuss internal ...
Obama aides dismiss Seymour Hersh's new Iran - Politico
“[A]ll you need to read to be deeply concerned about Iran's nuclear program is the substantial body of information already in the public domain, including the most recent IAEA report,” a senior administration official said. ...
WH touts Russia's movement against Libya - Politico
AP Photo Close By CARRIE BUDOFF BROWN | 5/27/11 12:50 PM EDT WARSAW — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has told President Barack Obama that Libyan leader Muammar Qadhafi must leave power, senior administration officials said Friday. ...
Constant spotlight takes toll on first lady' - Politico
Sources familiar with the East Wing, who asked not to be named discussing internal dynamics, described the first lady's office as a challenging workplace, where grueling hours and the expectations of a formidable boss intensify the demands of managing ...