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Obama, lawmakers tackle military sexual assault

In a one-two punch from both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue on Thursday, lawmakers introduced a sweeping revision to military sexual-assault law and the president summoned his uniformed service chiefs.

Column: Reaching for middle, pulled to edges

From one end of Pennsylvania Avenue to the other, President Barack Obama and Republicans in Congress made what seemed like an attempt to work together.

Obama meets with Senate Democrats on Capitol Hill

The meeting Tuesday comes on the first of three days of president trips down Pennsylvania Avenue with partisan caucuses in both chambers.

Fort Worth will get $51 million medical center

Victory Healthcare plans to build a $51 million medical center at the northwest corner of South Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, bringing about 140 jobs to the city's near south side when the...

Crowds gather early along inaugural parade route

Crowds were already lining the inaugural parade from the Capitol to the White House along Pennsylvania Avenue before President Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in and speech to launch his second...

Special interests gather for own inaugural parties

At one end of Pennsylvania Avenue - at the Willard Intercontinental, overlooking the White House - corporations and associations booked many of the rooms with the best views to entertain clients.

Small group of protesters urges jobs not war

A few dozen protesters were gathered along the Inauguration Day parade route on Pennsylvania Avenue invoking the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King's legacy and urging jobs, not war.

By the numbers: Obama's second-term inauguration

Before President Barack Obama can march from his swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol to the White House, D.C. transportation crews will have to remove the traffic light at 4th Street and Pennsylvania...

Presidential strut is now iconic inaugural moment

But when the president's limousine stops and the newly sworn-in commander in chief emerges from his car for a several-minute stroll, Pennsylvania Avenue becomes America's red carpet.

Obama's 2nd inauguration smaller, yet still grand

The first family will lead a parade of clanging bands, elaborate floats and marchers, including costumed dancers, prancing horses and military units, down Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Media shield law? Marines shield Obama from rain

The question at the White House Thursday was who would shield President Barack Obama?

IRS scandal puts the caffeine back in tea party

They already are fighting the big government label, and though their statements of outrage...

Obama promises action on a trio of controversies

The White House has publicly defended its handling of the controversies.

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Obama Never Confirms No One In White House Knew About IRS Scandal

Obama Never Confirms No One In White House Knew About IRS Scandal

Report: Obama to Name White House Staffer to Head IRS

Werfel has been controller of the White House Office of Management and Budget since 2009.

ABC Wants to Move on From IRS Scandal: 'White House Firing Back' and 'Feels a...

STEPHANOPOULOS: Overall, the week started out so tough for the White House and saw the action.

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Obama Weathers Storm With Help From Marine, Umbrella

With a trio of scandals rocking the Obama administration, a dark cloud has descended over the...

U.S. military warns of sexual assault 'crisis,' to meet Obama

Hagel and other military chiefs will meet Obama and Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday...

Obama will appoint acting IRS commissioner this week

From CNN Chief White House Correspondent Jessica Yellin