Inside Politics Archive: March 2013
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Despite abortion views, Biden, Pelosi receive Communion in Vatican Mass
Vice President Joseph R. Biden and House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi both received Communion during the Mass to celebrate the installation of Pope Francis in spite of their pro-choice position on abortion. Published March 19 2013
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Obama celebrates belated St. Patrick's Day
President Obama celebrated St. Patrick's Day on Tuesday, two days late, by welcoming Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny to the White House for his annual visit at this time of the year Published March 19 2013
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Rep. Chris Van Hollen hopeful about immigration reform
Rep. Chris Van Hollen said he's cautiously optimistic Congress can pass comprehensive immigration reform legislation but worries House Republicans could quash a deal. Published March 19 2013
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Joe Biden to meet U.S. cardinals, says doesn't want to 'lose my soul'
In Rome for the formal installation of Pope Francis, Vice President Joseph R. Biden wisecracked Monday that he would "lose my soul" if he skipped a reception with U.S. Catholic cardinals. Published March 18 2013
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Voters down on Paul Ryan, poll says
Democrats aren't the only ones with a low opinion of Rep. Paul Ryan — the 2012 Republican vice presidential candidate and architect of the new House Republican budget plan — a new poll says Published March 18 2013
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Businessman compares 'Obamacare' to 17th-century tyranny
A Florida businessman who sued the Obama administration over the contraception mandate in the Affordable Care Act is drawing comparisons between the requirement and his ancestors' escape from religious persecution in 17th-century England. Published March 18 2013
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Harrison Ford to talk aviation with congressional caucus
He's piloted the Millennium Falcon and fought terrorists aboard Air Force One. Now, actor Harrison Ford, an avid pilot, will be on Capitol Hill on Tuesday to talk about aviation. Published March 18 2013
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White House applauds Hillary Clinton's support for same-sex marriage
The White House applauded former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's Monday announcement that she now backs gay marriage as Washington filled with talk that the move could signal Mrs. Clinton's intention to run for president in 2016. Published March 18 2013
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Obama taps longtime Biden friend for post at State
President Obama plans to nominate Cathy Russell, who serves as chief of staff to Vice President Joe Biden's wife Jill, to the position of ambassador at large for global women's issues at the State Department. Published March 18 2013
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Blank leaves Commerce post
Acting Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank is leaving the Obama administration to become chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Published March 18 2013
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Rep. Adam Schiff hopeful of budget deal
A veteran House Democrat expressed tepid optimism Monday a "grand bargain" on a long-term federal budget can be hammered out, and he said President Obama's recent outreach to Republicans makes a deal more likely. Published March 18 2013
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CPAC 2013: Scott Walker echoes Reagan, makes an impression at CPAC
He was the surprise speaker of this year's Conservative Political Action Conference. Who knew Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker would turn out to electrify — from the beginning to the end of his no-notes, no-teleprompter speech — more than 3,500 conservative activists in the ballroom of the Gaylord Hotel at National Harbor. Published March 16 2013
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Iran more than a year away from nuclear weapon: Obama
Iran is more than a year away from developing a nuclear weapon, but if the situation with the country cannot be resolved diplomatically President Obama insists "all options are on the table." Published March 15 2013
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N. Dakota lawmakers approve tough abortion bill
The North Dakota legislature Friday approved two bills that would prevent abortions after a fetal heartbeat is heard — possibly as early as five weeks into a pregnancy — or in cases where the abortion is sought only because of an inherited fetal abnormality, such as Down syndrome. Published March 15 2013
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U.S., Peru to hold military, political talks next week
The State Department on Friday announced that it will host extensive military and political talks with a delegation from Peru in Washington next week. Published March 15 2013
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CPAC 2013: Newt Gingrich: Bob McDonnell, Chris Christie should have been invited to speak
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Friday that organizers of the Conservative Political Action Conference should have reached out to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, two high-profile Republicans who were not given prominent speaking slots at the three-day event. Published March 15 2013
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CPAC 2013: Jim DeMint warns conservatives against GOP establishment
Capping the opening day of the Conservative Political Action Conference, former Sen. Jim DeMint said Thursday that conservatives must persuade the Republican Party to pursue their limited government agenda because the party establishment has proven that it will not do it own its own. Published March 15 2013
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Carney: Ending White House tours is not a stunt
The president's spokesman continued to push back today against an outcry in the press that the decision to halt White House tours because of sequester is a stunt aimed at maximizing public reaction. Published March 14 2013
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CPAC 2013: Allen West says 'deeds and not words will paint this country red'
Former U.S. Rep. Allen West mixed his signature fiery rhetoric, sobering truths and a call for "deeds, and not words" from conservatives in an address Thursday morning on the opening day of the 2013 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Published March 14 2013
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CPAC 2013: Norquist: Tax-hiking Republicans are 'rat heads in a Coke bottle'
Anti-tax advocate and president of Americans for Tax Reform Grover Norquist likened Republican elected officials who vote for tax increases to ill-placed vermin body parts Thursday. Published March 14 2013
