GOP: "Pass a budget or you don't get paid"
Spending fight takes center stage in weekly addresses with Obama calling for "balanced approach," GOP hitting Dems on budget
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Former first dog Barney dies, Bush honors with oil painting
Former president George W. Bush announces his beloved pet has died; releases portrait of the dog
New Obamacare birth control rules seek middle ground
Proposed rules would ensure coverage of birth control costs while exempting faith-based groups from paying for it
Obama honors recipients of science, innovation and technology medals
In White House medal ceremony, Obama applauds "the greatest collection of brainpower we've had under this roof in a long time"
Hillary Clinton says goodbye
Outgoing secretary of state tells the State Department she's leaving confident in the direction it's headed
Scott Brown not running for Senate
Former Mass. senator says he will not make a bid to replace John Kerry, complicating GOP hopes of picking up the seat
Biden meets with German Chancellor Merkel
Vice president hails Germany as "critical partner," argues that the "fiscal crisis" is "less of a crisis than people think"
WH: Hagel less than perfect but confirmation on track
Chuck Hagel's performance at his confirmation hearing was not up to par but the White House isn't worried about his prospects
Energy Secretary Chu stepping down
Chu, who's term was marked by the bankruptcy of federal loan recipient Solyndra, defended his department's work
WH: Jobs report shows healing economy
With the report showing continued job growth, the White House touts ongoing recovery, despite an uptick in the unemployment rate