Patricia Murphy is a writer in Washington, D.C., where she covers Congress and politics.
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Debt Deal's Lobbying Bonanza
Lobbyists are preparing an unprecedented blitz to influence the debt deal's 12-member... MORE
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Obama’s Tax Hammer
Bush tax cuts could give the president the upper hand in round two of debt talks.... MORE
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Washington’s Not-So-Adult Moment
Patricia Murphy on what forced John Boehner to withdraw his debt bill. MORE
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Boehner’s Butt-Kicking Moment
Just when Washington is denigrating his debt plan, the speaker is near a deal that shortchanges the... MORE
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Tea Party Takes On Boehner
Tea Party chief Mark Meckler says GOP backers of the plan will be targeted at the polls.... MORE
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Debt Collision Course
Obama and Boehner offered dueling speeches as their parties push rival debt plans.... MORE
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Democrats’ Debt-Deal Shutout
House Democrats are outraged to be sidelined as Obama pursues a stealth debt deal.... MORE
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Budget Deal Still Elusive
Democrats are balking as the White House and John Boehner move closer to a deal. MORE
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Dr. No to the Debt Rescue
Tom Coburn is giving his fellow conservative Republicans political cover to vote for a debt... MORE
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The Tea Party Splinters
Patricia Murphy finds a serious split among activist groups that is muddying the debt-ceiling... MORE
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Why Eric Cantor Bailed
News of talks between Obama and Boehner prompted the GOP leader’s walkout from Biden’s budget... MORE
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The GOP’s Growing Isolationist Rift
Republicans are divided over Obama’s Afghanistan troop-reduction plans—and the war itself. MORE
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How the Dems Toppled Weiner
The congressman refused to go.... MORE
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Where Congressmen Get Buff
Anthony Weiner’s photos shine a light on the House gym, where members make deals and wrangle votes. MORE
