GOPer calls for big change
(CNN) - A leading Tea Party-backed conservative called on Sunday for a major shakeup to the Republican leadership.
Now that the midterm election season is over, South Carolina Republican Sen. Jim DeMint suggested it's time to replace Michael Steele as Chairman of the Republican National Committee.
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Priorities for Congress surface
(CNN) - When Congress returns for its lame duck session this week, its members will have to decide which issues to tackle first, and according to one Republican, that will not include a discussion of the "don't ask, don't tell" military policy.
Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn said the priorities should be passing a continuing resolution so the government will continue to run through January and addressing the tax cut extensions.
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Axelrod refuses to discuss tax cut compromise
(CNN) - Given another chance to clarify remarks about extending tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans, a White House adviser refused to discuss a possible compromise during Congress' lame duck session.
But Senior Adviser David Axelrod left the door open for discussion with Republicans on a temporary extension deal.
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Dem has a request for Pelosi
(CNN) - One Democratic representative says he will challenge House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for minority leader in the next Congress if she does not step aside.
North Carolina Democratic Rep. Heath Shuler said the Democratic Party needs to be a "big tent," which will not be possible with Pelosi as head of the party.
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State of the Union Early Bird for November 14, 2010
(CNN) - It's early, and State of the Union is bringing you the best of the headlines to go with your morning coffee.
On our radar: Leadership deals with House Democrats, earmarks, cutting the deficit, and will Rep. Heath Shuler announce he's running for minority leader on the show?
Check out what we're reading this morning and watch the show today with guest host Joe Johns at 9am/12pm ET.
And don't forget to watch our special, "Bush: Two Years Later" tonight at 8pm/11pm ET
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