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The No. 2 House Democrat says a key factor extending the government shutdown is fear among moderate Republicans about a tea party challenge.

The White House says President Barack Obama has told congressional leaders he still won't negotiate over re-opening the government or raising the nation's borrowing limit.

House Republicans are embracing a step-by-step approach to immigration, in contrast to the Senate's sweeping plan.

Two Republican lawmakers are backing proposals to either allow gay marriage or same-sex civil unions in Wyoming.

Wyoming voters will decide three constitutional questions in today’s general election.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A robust voter registration push by President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign has resulted in more Democrats than Republicans on the rolls in most battleground states, including Florida and Nevada. That’s according to data from state election boards and promoted Thursday by the Obama campaign.

The democrat challenging Cynthia Lummis for Wyoming’s only U.S. house seat says his campaign theme is “Fighting for Wyoming Families”.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Democrats are using one of President Barack Obama’s strong suits, that voters believe he understands the problems of ordinary people, to trump his weakest suit, the economy.