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Pres. Obama: US Can’t Afford Across-The-Board Tax Hike (VIDEO)

President Barack Obama says the economy cannot afford a tax increase on all Americans and is calling on congressional Republicans to support an extension of existing tax rates for households earning $250,000 or less. (Nov. 14)

Pres. Obama: No National Security Harm From Petraeus (VIDEO)

President Barack Obama says he has no evidence that the scandal that ended former Gen. David Petraeus’ career had a negative impact on national security. (Nov. 14)

Romney Indirectly Blames The 47%; Reflects On His Loss In Call With Campaign Donors

Source: The Los Angeles Times Mitt Romney told his top donors Wednesday that his loss to President Obama was a disappointing result that neither he nor his top aides had expected, but said he believed his team ran a “superb” campaign with “no drama,” and attributed his rival’s victory to “the gifts” the administration had given to [...]

Toyota Recall: Japanese Automaker To Recall 2.77 Million Cars Over Steering Glitch

Source: Reuters / The Huffington Post Toyota will recall 13 models sold in Japan between August 2000 and January 2012, it said in a filing with Japan’s transport ministry. Some 1.5 million of the recalls are of cars sold in Japan. The announcement comes a month after Toyota recalled more than 7.4 million vehicles worldwide for [...]

LIVE VIDEO: Nancy Pelosi Delivers Remarks At News Conference

Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi participates in a news conference in which she will detail her future plans and highlight the historic number of women elected to Congress.

NBC NEWS: Pelosi To Remain As Democratic Leader

Source: Frank Thorp, Kelly O’Donnell, and Mark Murray / NBC News House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi told fellow House Democrats today that she will run to keep her leadership position, according to aides.

CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Leaves Mayo Clinic

Source: Katherine Skiba / Chicago Tribune WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. left the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. today, clinic spokesman Nick Hanson said. “He is no longer a patient here, “ Hanson said. “I don’t know where he is.” The Chicago Democrat, who is reportedly under federal investigation for alleged misuse of [...]

President Obama To Meet With Labor Leaders About Impending ‘Fiscal Cliff,’ Prospect Of Taxes On Wealthy

Source: AP / The Washington Post WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama opens a new campaign Tuesday to build pressure on Congress to cut the federal debt the way he sees fit, meeting with labor leaders who want lawmakers to raise taxes on the wealthy and guard against slashing health benefits for seniors. Obama was kicking [...]

LISTEN: ProPublica's Nikole Hannah-Jones On How HUD Failed to Enforce the Fair Housing Act; Stop Residential Segregation

Roland Martin talks with Nikole Hannah-Jones about HUD’s failure to enforce fair housing act.

CBS NEWS: Susan Rice Likely Hillary Clinton Replacement

Source: CBS News President Barack Obama is putting together his cabinet for a second term, including a new CIA director. So far, only Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has confirmed she will leave. And Republicans are already objecting to her potential replacement. CBS News has learned that President Obama is likely to nominate Susan Rice, [...]