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Jennifer Aniston's Greek Wedding; Mario Batali's Scooter Mishap

Jennifer Aniston is apparently planning a July wedding in Crete, someone or some car wrecked Mario Batali's Vespa, and Carey Mulligan ties the knot.

By Elspeth Reeve

Mar 29, 2012

When Anti-Government Becomes Anti-Business

Republican-backing business groups are nervous the politicians they helped elect might be so enthusiastic about cutting spending that they'll actually hurt business.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Mar 28, 2012

Why the Grand Bargain Had to Die

Why did the "grand bargain" between President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner to raise the debt ceiling and overhaul entitlements and the tax code fail back in August?

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By Seth Abramovitch

Mar 4, 2012

What the Web is Saying About Eric Cantor's Romney Endorsement

House majority leader Eric Cantor has thrown his support behind Mitt Romney, as has Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn. Here's what people are saying about it.

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By Adam Martin

Feb 13, 2012

There's History in Eric Cantor's Love Life

You can plumb this for political meaning by yourselves: House Majority Leader Eric Cantor first met his wife at New York restaurant called The New Deal. It's been closed for ages, but the space is now home to Boom.

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By Adam Martin

Dec 22, 2011

House Republicans Think Obama (and Bo) Could Make a Payroll Tax Deal in an Hour

House Republicans want to work out a compromise with President Barack Obama about extending the payroll tax break, but they can't just offer to do so without a bit of snark.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Dec 21, 2011

Wall Street Journal: Republicans Turned the Payroll Tax into a Gift for Obama

House Republicans managed to turn President Obama into a tax cutter in an election year while getting blamed for opposing something they'll probably pass anyway, The Wall Street Journal complains in an editorial.

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By Ray Gustini

Nov 14, 2011

The Smart Set

Bill O'Reilly's Lincoln Book Banned from Ford's Theatre

Lesley Stahl isn't spending Thanksgiving with Eric Cantor, Lady Gaga splits with her image guru, and Bill O'Reilly's Lincoln book isn't welcome at Ford's Theatre.

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By Adam Martin

Nov 3, 2011

FBI Makes an Arrest for Threats to Eric Cantor's Family

First somebody called Elizabeth Warren a horrible name, now another guy gets arrested for threatening to do unspeakable things to Rep. Eric Cantor's family.

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By John Hudson

Oct 28, 2011

The Extracurricular Activities of Eric Cantor's Press Staff

From stunning dance moves to prurient Twitter habits, the extracurricular activities of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor's press team have been the special target of FishBowlDC's Betsy Rothstein this week.

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By Eric Randall

Oct 21, 2011

Cantor Cancels Inequality Speech to Avoid Protesters

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor abruptly cancelled a speech scheduled for today about income equality at the Wharton School of Business after Occupy Philadelphia protesters lined up by the hundreds to attend.

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By Adam Martin

Oct 7, 2011