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The GOP's Virginia problem

By: Alexander Burns

Republicans need not look far to find their first real challenge.

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Is Hagel up to the job?

By: Stephanie Gaskell

There’s not much on the former senator's resume that screams secretary of defense.

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Hagel's other label: Anti-green

By: Darren Samuelsohn

Some enviros fear Hagel won't be an advocate for their cause if he ends up leading the Pentagon.

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House GOP unafraid of cutting defense

By: David Rogers

They seem determined to let cuts take effect if only as payback to Obama.

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House group secretly crafts immigration plan

By: Lois Romano

They're secretly toiling under the radar to craft their own plan in the next few weeks.

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Senators cautious at gun hearing

By: Ginger Gibson

Neither side seems like it was playing to win during Wednesday's hearing.

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