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Back to national: politics Headlines
Wednesday May 22nd, 2013
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Senate panel passes immigration bill; Obama praises move
House panel approves spending cuts, assumes more to come
Tax official at center of scandal won't testify: lawyer
Los Angeles voters choose from two Democrats for mayor
Voters oust mayor of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in primary
Senate panel backs arming Syria rebels
Lawmakers move to address U.S. military sex assault problem
Arkansas state treasurer resigns in face of federal charges
Senator pulls same-sex proposal for immigration bill
Democrats call for controls on tax-exempt groups at IRS hearing

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Greuel speaks to supporters during her election night party in Los Angeles
City of Harrisburg Mayor Linda Thompson holds a news conference in Harrisburg Pennsylvania
Supporters hold signs as they wait during the election night party for candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles Wendy Greuel in Los Angeles
A general view of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington
US army soldiers are seen marching in the St. Patrick
Candidates hold U.S. flags during a naturalization ceremony to become new U.S. Citizens at Convention Center in Los Angeles
Leahy and Sessions preside over the second day of Kagan
George, Miller and Shulman testify before Senate Finance Committee in Washington
Free Syrian Army fighters react during the firing of a rocket towards forces loyal to Syria
U.S. Senator Wyden speaks to the media after the Democratic policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington
Tom Coburn (R-OK) addresses the Reuters Washington Summit in the Reuters newsroom in Washington
A woman walks out of the Internal Revenue Service building in New York
U.S. President Obama listens while meeting with Myanmar
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer of New York speaks at the Temple Emanu-El during the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day in New York
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Harrisburg Mayor Linda Thompson speaks during a news conference in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
U.S. President Obama makes a statement about contraceptive funding at the White House in Washington
Illegal immigrants from El Salvador arrive at the Comalapa international airport after being deported from the U.S. in Comalapa, on the outskirts of San Salvador
The U.S. Capitol Dome and the entrance to the U.S. Senate on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry talks to the media at the State Department in Washington
Krueger, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, speaks during a media briefing in Washington
Protesters rally outside the Voice of America headquarters building before the arrival of Myanmar President Thein Sein, in Washington
The National Debt Clock hangs on a wall next to an office for the Internal Revenue Service near Times Square in New York
U.S. President Obama adjusts his tie before receiving honorary Doctor of Laws degree at graduation ceremony of class of 2013 at Morehouse College in Atlanta
A couple walk past the offices of the Associated Press in Manhattan, New York
U.S. President Barack Obama steps aboard Air Force one at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington
City of Harrisburg Mayor Linda Thompson holds a news conference in Harrisburg Pennsylvania
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti speaks during an election night party at Avalon night club in Hollywood
U.S. Army soldiers with Charlie Company, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division head back to their vehicles at the end of a mission near Command Outpost Pa
U.S. Representative Issa walks from a Republican caucus meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington
Undated handout photo of White House Office of Management and Budget Controller Werfel
A patient speaks to Dr. Vinci during his check up at University of Chicago Medicine Primary Care Clinic in Chicago
U.S. President Obama announces Wheeler to head FCC, in Washington
National Debt Clock near Times Square in New York is pictured after extra digit was added to reflect US National Debt
A group of illegal immigrants, who handed themselves in to U.S. Border Patrol, sit in a restaurant in Encino, Texas
U.S. Senator Wyden speaks to the media after the Democratic policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama talks with pre-kindergarten students in Baltimore
File photo of Terry McAuliffe waving at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver
Outgoing acting IRS Commissioner Steven Miller is sworn-in during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on the Internal Revenue Service targeting conservative groups on Capitol Hill in Washington
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti speaks during an election night party at Avalon night club in Hollywood
Handout photo of the Global Hawk at the aircraft hangar of NASA
U.S. President Obama speaks at the National Peace Officers Memorial Service at the Capitol in Washington
A child looks up as she rides among Mexican and American flags during the International Workers Day and Immigration Reform March on May Day in Los Angeles
House Speaker Boehner holds a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Senior White House Advisor Jarrett attends a meeting with U.S. President Obama on sexual assault in the military in Washington
Moniz testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington
President Obama listens to a question in the rain during a joint news conference with Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama addresses joint news conference at the White House in Washington
A woman walks out of the Internal Revenue Service building in New York
Man holds a gun in the exhibit hall of the George R. Brown Convention Center, the site for the NRA
McCarthy testifies before a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on her nomination to be administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
White, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission and Gruenberg, Chairman of the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation attend the Treasury Department
Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice Thomas Perez speaks during a news conference in Phoenix
U.S. President Obama delivers statement from the East Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama runs to greet well-wishers upon his arrival in Newport News
Katie Busker clips coupons as her son, Austin Spiker, plays with Legos at the dinner table in Independence
U.S. President Obama takes the stage to deliver a statement about the Internal Revenue Service in the East Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. Attorney General Holder and Health and Human Services Secretary Sebelius hold a news conference to announce Medicare Fraud Strike Force law enforcement actions at the Justice Department in Washington
U.S. President Obama leaves the stage after delivering a statement about the Internal Revenue Service in the East Room of the White House in Washington
The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi is seen in flames during a protest
Tavenner testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington
Attorney General Eric Holder testifies before a House Judiciary Committee in Washington
Rosa Ayala carries a Resident Alien placard during the International Workers Day and Immigration Reform March on May Day in Los Angeles
Workers check power lines in Breezy Point, New York
U.S. President Obama speaks at the National Peace Officers Memorial Service at the Capitol in Washington
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House Speaker Boehner holds a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks at Democratic Party fundraiser in New York
U.S. President Obama pauses during remarks at the House Democratic Issues Conference in Lansdowne, Virginia
U.S. President Obama waves as he steps off stage after speaking at Democratic Party fundraiser in New York
A general view of the Internal Revenue Service Building in Washington
California Governor Jerry Brown speaks at the 7th Annual California Hall of Fame induction ceremony at The California Museum in Sacramento
U.S. President Obama pauses as he responds to a question during a news conference with Britain
New York City Council Speaker Quinn speaks during news conference to announce legislation to increase minimum age for buying cigarettes in New York
An unidentified prisoner reads a newspaper in a communal cellblock at Camp VI, a prison used to house detainees at Guantanamo Bay U.S. Naval Base
Man buys cancer drug Glivec for a relative who is suffering from cancer at a pharmacy in a government-run hospital in Ahmedabad
Dominic Ibarra sits on the shoulders of his grandfather Luis Ibarra during an immigration rally on May Day in the Mission District in San Francisco
U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch gestures after speaking at the 38th annual CPAC meeting in Washington
U.S. Attorney General Holder appears on television monitors as he stands at lectern to address news conference to announce Medicare Fraud Strike Force law enforcement actions at Justice Department in Washington
Senator Warren listens during testimony while sitting on Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee in Washington
U.S. President Obama steps off stage after speaking at Democratic Party fundraiser at Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York
A man looks down at his smartphone as he walks past the offices of the Associated Press in Manhattan, New York
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is seen in a news conference at the Pentagon in Washington, May 2, 2013. REUTERS/Gary Cameron U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is seen in a news conference at the Pentagon in Washington, May 2, 2013. REUTERS/Gary Camer
Fire-fighters battle walls of flames to protect homes during the second day of the Springs Fire in the mountain areas of Ventura County, California
U.S. President Obama looks to Britain
Senator Rubio of Florida speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor, Marylan
An interior view of the U.S. consulate, which was attacked and set on fire by gunmen yesterday, in Benghazi
The National Debt Clock hangs on a wall next to an office for the Internal Revenue Service near Times Square in New York
U.S. President Obama honors the 2013 NAPO TOP COPS award winners at the White House in Washington
Senator Hatch talks to reporters during a series of votes in Washington
A man walks out of an Internal Revenue Services office after filing his taxes on Tax Day in New York
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Sebelius addresses first session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
U.S. President Obama walks away after announcing Mel Watt as his nominee for director of the FHFA and Tom Wheeler to head FCC, in Washington
Missouri Governor Nixon participates in debate with Spence at Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, Missouri
Merchandise is seen at a rally for the Tea Party Express in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Air traffic control tower is seen through a window as construction workers work on the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport
The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi is seen in flames during a protest
A general view of Abu Dhabi International Airport is seen
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks on jobs during a visit to Applied Materials in Austin
U.S. Treasury Secretary Lew speaks during an unveiling ceremony in conjunction with the Raoul Wallenberg Congressional Gold Medal in Washington
SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN TALKS TO THE PRESS AFTER A CLOSED HEARING OF ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE.
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a demonstration of solar powered models by a student at Manor New Tech High Schoo
U.S. 1040 Individual Income Tax forms are seen in New York
House Speaker John Boehner holds a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
House Speaker Boehner holds a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Youth carries national flags of the U.S. and Mexico through the streets of San Diego, during a May Day demonstration and march in California
Congressman Ed Markey (D-MA) arrives to meet with House Democrats and U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden about a solution for the "fiscal cliff" on Capitol Hill in Washington
McCarthy testifies before a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on her nomination to be administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. House Speaker John Boehner speaks to the press about U.S. debt reduction talks on Capitol Hill
Senate Minority Leader McConnell holds a news conference with fellow Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama attends a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington
Senator Charles Grassley, (R-IA), speaks to a reporter on Capitol Hill
Former South Carolina Governor Sanford celebrates his victory with large crowd in South Carolina first district congressional race in Mount Pleasant
New York State Senator John Sampson leaves the Brooklyn Federal Court in Brooklyn, New York
U.S. Senator Mikulski walks off stage with fellow female members of the U.S. Senate after addressing second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Jack Lew testifies on the budget for the Treasury Department on Capitol Hill in Washington
Hicks, a former U.S. diplomat in Libya, testifies before a congressional hearing on Benghazi, in Washington
Former South Carolina Governor Sanford celebrates his victory with large crowd in South Carolina first district congressional race in Mount Pleasant
Senate Minority Leader McConnell holds a news conference with fellow Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington
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Senator Paul of Kentucky speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor, Maryland
Former South Carolina Governor Sanford speaks during victory celebration in South Carolina first district congressional race in Mount Pleasant
Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont speaks to reporters in Havana
U.S. President Barack Obama attends an interfaith memorial service for the victims of the bombing at the Boston Marathon in Boston
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Technology Enhanced Accelerated Learning Center news conference in Newark, New Jersey
U.S. Treasury Secretary Lew and Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank Bernanke attend the Treasury Department
U.S. President Barack Obama attends a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama faces a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama and South Korea
Chairwoman Stabenow listens to testimony before Senate Agriculture Committee in Washington
File of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie looking on while giving his State of the State address in the assembly chamber in Trenton
Supporters of gay marriage hold rainbow-colored flags as they rally in front of the Supreme Court in Washington
U.S. Senator DeMint speaks during the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans
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Senator Bob Corker lines up his putt as he plays golf with U.S. President Barack Obama at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland
House Ways and Means Committee Chair Camp questions U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Geithner in Washington
A security guard stands guard near immigrants during a naturalization ceremony in Los Angeles
Senator Menendez a member of Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, asks questions during testimony in Washington
Former South Carolina Governor Sanford makes point during debate with Democrat Colbert Busch in Charleston
House Speaker Boehner holds a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry attends dedication ceremonies at the State Department in Washington
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Demonstrators carry signs during an immigration rally on May Day in the Mission District in San Francisco
Field workers pick strawberries in Oxnard, California
A gay couple hold hands as they look at wedding photo at their home in San Francisco, California June 11, 2008. REUTERS/Erin Siegal
A Free Syrian Army fighter sits on sandbags in the refugee camp of Yarmouk
A pink assault rifle hangs among others at an exhibit booth at the George R. Brown convention center, the site for the National Rifle Association
A student in flip flops and shorts attends commencement at Ohio State University
2013 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award recipient, Giffords, listens as her husband speaks at the awards ceremony in Boston
U.S. President Obama waves to the media as he returns to the White House in Washington after delivering a commencement address at Ohio State University
U.S. President Barack Obama smiles as he walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington
Over 90 immigrants representing over 40 countries take the oath of citizenship during a naturalization ceremony to become new citizens of the U.S. at Boston College in Chestnut Hill
Wayne LaPierre, Executive Vice President and CEO of the NRA, waves to members after arriving to the National Rifle Association
Jim Porter, First Vice President of the NRA, speaks during the National Rifle Association
U.S. President Obama speaks during a joint news conference with Costa Rica
Florida Governor Scott greets an attendee in the audience before the start of the final U.S. presidential debate between Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama in Boca Raton
U.S. President Obama speaks as he and Costa Rica
Florida Governor Scott greets an attendee in the audience before the start of the final U.S. presidential debate in Boca Raton
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry attends dedication ceremonies at the State Department in Washington
Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng speaks to journalists following an appearance in New York
U.S. President Obama speaks during a joint news conference with Costa Rica
California Governor Jerry Brown speaks at the 7th Annual California Hall of Fame induction ceremony at The California Museum in Sacramento
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U.S. ENVOY TO THE AFGHAN OPPOSITION JAMES DOBBINS TALKS TO THE PRESS IN ROME.
A Plan B One-Step emergency contraceptive box is seen in New York
U.S. President Obama delivers a speech during his visit to Mexico City
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer addresses the media about the Supreme Court
U.S. President Barack Obama whistles as he walks to Marine One at the White House in Washington
Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee uncaps his pen as he signs the Marriage Equality Act into law at the State House in Providence
Florida Governor Scott greets an attendee in the audience before the start of the final U.S. presidential debate in Boca Raton
A new Blackberry Z10 smartphone is displayed at a store in New York
U.S. President Barack Obama nominates Pritzker and Froman at White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks during a joint news conference with his Mexican counterpart Pena Nieto at the National Palace in Mexico City
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New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg delivers the 2014 city budget in the Blue Room of New York
New York City Comptroller John Liu speaks in support of a demonstration against the NYPD
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry delivers a statement after a meeting with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Pakistani Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani in Brussels
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks to the media at New York
U.S. President Obama alights from Air Force One as he begins his visit to Mexico City
Democrat Colbert Busch makes a point during the South Carolina 1st Congressional district debate with former South Carolina Governor Sanford in Charleston
National Rifle Association CEO LaPierre speaks at CPAC in National Harbor, Maryland
An aerial view shows the aftermath of a massive explosion at a fertilizer plant in the town of West, near Waco, Texas
A patient West receives a check up from Dr. Vinci at University of Chicago Medicine Primary Care Clinic in Chicago
A computer screen displays an online gambling website
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U.S. President Barack Obama announces new nominees at the White House in Washington
Senator Corker questions members of panel testifying before Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee in Washington
New York City Comptroller John Liu speaks in support of a demonstration against the NYPD
Chicago Mayor Emanuel smiles while attending U.S. President Obama
Chuck Hagel speaks during a joint news conference with Itsunori Onodera at the Pentagon in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama is pictured as first lady Michelle Obama (not pictured) speaks during an event on finding employment for military veterans who have returned from service, in the East Room of the White House in Washingtonse
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks to the media in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama announces Wheeler to head FCC, in Washington
Men transport humanitarian food aid onto pirogues at Mopti
A man searches for survivors from the rubble of a damaged area in Al-Sukkari neighborhood in Aleppo
U.S. Congressman Watt talks to the media next to U.S Congresswoman Lee during a news conference in Havana
Congressman Ed Markey (D-MA) arrives to meet with House Democrats and U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden about a solution for the "fiscal cliff" on Capitol Hill in Washington
New York City Comptroller John Liu speaks in support of a demonstration against the NYPD
Madigan, speaker of the Illinois Representatives, listens to the State of the State address in Springfield
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry delivers a statement after a meeting with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Pakistani Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani in Brussels
U.S. President Barack Obama is pictured as first lady Michelle Obama (not pictured) speaks during an event on finding employment for military veterans who have returned from service, in the East Room of the White House in Washingtonse
Virginia Governor McDonnell speaks at the CPAC in Washington
The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi is seen in flames during a protest
An unidentified prisoner reads a newspaper in a communal cellblock at Camp VI, a prison used to house detainees at Guantanamo Bay U.S. Naval Base
U.S. Senator Boxer, chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, speaks during the nomination hearing for McCarthy to be administrator of the EPA, in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama waves after speaking at the White House in Washington
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaks during a briefing on the Defense Department
U.S. President Barack Obama gestures while talking at the White House in Washington
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U.S. President Obama talks to the media in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks during a swearing-in ceremony in the War Room of the Capitol in Albany
Flowers lay on the sidewalk at the site of the first explosion as people walk along Boylston Street in Boston
Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Al-Naimi listens to journalist during an OPEC meeting in Vienna
Democrat Colbert Busch looks over at former South Carolina Governor Sanford during the South Carolina 1st Congressional debate in Charleston, South Carolina
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A row of shotguns are seen during the East Coast Fine Arms Show in Stamford, Connecticut
U.S. President Barack Obama listens to Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx speak in Washington
Everett Dutschke works on his mini-van in his driveway in Tupelo
Mayor Foxx, announces a public-private partnership with Duke Energy, to use better technology to make Charlotte, NC, more energy efficient, at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York
Senator Paul of Kentucky speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor, Maryland
U.S. President Obama laughs while speaking at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner in Washington
FBI Director Mueller testifies at a security threat hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at the Planned Parenthood National Conference at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington
A long line of passengers wait for security at checkpoint at Reagan National Airport in Washington
Obama speaks about the sequester in Washington
Secretary of the Air Force Donley attends a ceremony, marking the 10th anniversary of the presence of the U.S. transit center in Kyrgyzstan, at the Manas airport near Bishkek
U.S. President Barack Obama waves to guests as he leaves the stage after speaking at the Planned Parenthood National Conference at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington
A woman walks out of an Internal Revenue Service office in New York
A long line of people line up for security at checkpoint at Reagan National Airport in Washington
A sign for pharmaceutical compounding company NECC, a producer of the steroid methylprednisolone acetate, is seen in Framingham, Massachusetts
Airline passengers look at a flight status board at San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco
White House deputy national security adviser for international economic affairs Mike Froman and Chicago businesswoman and Obama fundraiser Penny Pritzker in combination photo.
Activists dressed as prisoners demand the closure of the U.S. military
U.S. President Obama arrives to make a statement from the briefing room of the White House in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama pray during an interfaith memorial service at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing in Boston
Handout photo of workers on the moving line and forward fuselage assembly areas for the F-35 JSF at Lockheed Martin Corp
U.S. Senator Ayotte addresses the second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
George W. Bush gives thumbs up during dedication ceremony for George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas
U.S. President Barack Obama attends an interfaith memorial service for the victims of the bombing at the Boston Marathon in Boston
Airline passengers look at a flight status board at San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco
Bush delivers remarks to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland
U.S. Senator McCain answers questions during a news conference following their tour of the Arizona-Mexico border in Nogales
Former U.S. president W. Bush talks to U.S. vice captain Verplank next to former president H.W. Bush during the afternoon four-ball round at the 39th Ryder Cup golf matches at the Medinah Country Club
U.S. Attorney General Holder speaks at a news conference to announce a major financial fraud enforcement action at the Justice Department in Washington
Democratic U.S. Sen. Brown after defeating Republican challenger Josh Mandel during his election night rally in Columbus, Ohio
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington
Sen. Max Baucus, (D-MT) is questioned by media at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Paul Ryan speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Maryland
Deputy US Trade Representative Marantis smiles before seventh round of U.S.-Taiwan talks in Taipei
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington
Committee Chairman Carl Levin is seen during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington
Baucus talks to reporters after meeting with his fellow Democratic members of the
U.S. Defense Secretary Hagel during a helicopter tour of Golan Heights
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington
A United Airlines passenger jet taxis to a runway at San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco
Jack Lew testifies on the budget for the Treasury Department on Capitol Hill in Washington
Michelle Obama reads the children
Airline passengers head to a flight at San Francisco International Airport
People drink coffee under cherry blossoms as the sun rises along the Tidal Basin in Washington
U.S. Senator Rubio, part of the Senate
An airline passenger waits at a curb at San Francisco International Airport
Derek Maltz displays a glassine bag used for distribution of illicit drugs during a news conference in New York
Marc Lasry, chairman and CEO and co-founder , Avenue Capital Group at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills
United States Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington
Reagan National Airport air traffic controller Sundie Yukich directs aircraft from the control tower in Washington
Tavenner testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington
Sen. Max Baucus, (D-MT) is questioned by media at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Super committee co-chair Rep. Hensarling talks to reporters as he arrives for a meeting with Republican committee members on Capitol Hill in Washington
South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford pauses as he addresses the media at a news conference at the State House in Columbia
U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner announces that he will resign from the United States House of Representatives during a news conference in Brooklyn, New York
U.S. President Obama speaks to the national winners as he hosts a White House Science Fair in the East Room at the White House in Washington
Results of a Google search on Ebay on monitor in Encinitas, California
Senator Paul of Kentucky speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor, Maryland
U.S. Secretary of Defense Hagel speaks during his visit at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum in Jerusalem
U.S. Secretary of State Kerry gestures during a news conference in Istanbul
U.S. Sen. Begich shakes hands with U.S. Vice President Cheney in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks to reporters from the White House in Washington
People watch a breaking news report showing images of suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing in Boston
U.S. President Barack Obama arrives with Vice President Joe Biden to deliver a statement on commonsense measures to reduce gun violence, in Washington
Gryczan talks with reporters as Montana Governor Bullock look on at the State Capitol rotunda in Helena
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Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice Thomas Perez speaks during a news conference in Phoenix
The Federal Trade Commission building is seen in Washington
Senate Majority Leader Reid holds a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington
Senate Majority Leader Reid holds a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington
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Paul Kevin Curtis is seen dressed as an Elvis Impersonator in this picture taken in 1999
U.S. President Obama stands next to U.S. Sen. Cardin (D-Md) while greeting customers at the Texas Ribs & BBQ restaurant in Clinton
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers talks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Cherry trees are in full bloom in front of the U.S. Capitol
Senator Manchin takes a call outside a party policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington
John Kerry testifies at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on national security and foreign policy priorities for the 2014 international affairs budget, on Capitol Hill in Washington
Edward DeMarco testifies before the Senate Banking Committee hearing on oversight of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, on Capitol Hill in Washington
A view shows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) headquarters in Silver Spring
Moniz testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks alongside with Vice President Biden and family members of Newtown victims on commonsense measures to reduce gun violence in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington
Senator Rubio of Florida speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor, Marylan
Martos holds a marijuana leaf at the Canna Pi medical marijuana dispensary in Seattle
U.S. President Obama speaks alongside with Vice President Biden and family members of Newtown victims on commonsense measures to reduce gun violence in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama stands next to his choice to lead OMB while in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks alongside with Vice President Biden and family members of Newtown victims on commonsense measures to reduce gun violence in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington
AFL-CIO President Trumka speaks after a meeting with Obama in Washington
Senator Dick Durbin speaks at news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington
Senate Majority Leader Reid holds a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington
South Carolina Governor Sanford is pictured at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington
Sen. Max Baucus, (D-MT) is questioned by media at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
White House spokesman Jay Carney responds to a question about the Boston Marathon bombing at the White House in Washington
A United State Capitol Police officer secures a vehicle barrier outside of the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington
Senator Paul of Kentucky holds up binders as he speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor, Maryland
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Field workers pick strawberries in Oxnard, California
U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner announces that he will resign from the United States House of Representatives during a news conference in Brooklyn, New York
A plaque and flowers for victims of the January 8, 2011 Tucson shooting, are seen during a news conference in Tucson
Republican Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi is seen in this undated handout image
U.S. President Obama delivers his State of the Union speech between Vice President Biden and House Speaker Boehner on Capitol Hill in Washington
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke shakes hands with Rep. Sean Duffy (R-WI) as he arrives to testify before the House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington
Obama speaks about the Boston bombing in Washington
Air Force personnel work at the Air Force Space Command Network Operations & Security Center at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs
Obama talks about the bomb blast at the finish line of the Boston Marathon while in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington
Cars run on the I-95 highway in Miami
New York City Comptroller John Liu speaks in support of a demonstration against the NYPD
Obama speaks about the Boston bombing in Washington
New U.S. citizens recite the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony for over 90 immigrants representing over 40 countries at Boston College in Chestnut Hill
U.S. President Barack Obama listens to the Sultan of Brunei in the White House in Washington
U.S.President Obama addresses joint news conference at the White House in Washington
A man holds a U.S. flag while receiving his proof of U.S. citizenship during a ceremony in San Francisco
California Senate President Darrell Steinberg smiles in the State Senate Chambers in Sacramento.
Texas Governor Rick Perry listens to a question during a campaign stop in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, January 16, 2012. REUTERS/Jim Young
The interior of a communal cellblock is seen at Camp VI, a prison used to house detainees at the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay
US Secretary of State Kerry walks on the tarmac after landing at Chicago O
A general view of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington
President Obama delivers remarks at a concert celebrating Memphis Soul music
U.S. President Obama walks out to talk about the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget at the White House in Washington
U.S. Secretary of State Kerry speaks next to Japan
Sig Sauer handguns are displayed during the annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas
Sloan and Ziehl, friends and neighbors of diplomat Smedinghoff, tie a ribbon on a tree in River Forest, Illinois
The sun sets behind an oil drilling rig in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
U.S. Speaker of the House John Boehner talks after meeting with GOP House members in Washington
Senator Manchin speaks to the media on Capitol Hill in Washington
Senator Rubio of Florida speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor, Marylan
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks at a concert celebrating Memphis Soul music
Deputies attend a session of the Duma, Russia
A protester points during a rally for immigration reform, in Los Angeles
A man holds a protest sign during a rally for immigration reform in Los Angeles, California
U.S. President Barack Obama talks about the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget at the White House in Washington
Jerry Brown is interviewed at the 7th Annual California Hall of Fame induction ceremony at The California Museum in Sacramento, California
Lawyer Orr addresses the media, as Detroit Mayor Bing and Michigan Governor Snyder listen, in Detroit
Cherry trees are in full bloom in front of the U.S. Capitol
U.S. President Obama walks out to talk about the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget at the White House in Washington
Relatives of the victims killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut meet with Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.VA) on Capitol Hill in Washington
Men offer guns for sale at machine gun shoot.
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the Organizing for Action dinner in Washington
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie looks on while giving his State of the State address in the assembly chamber in Trenton
Idaho Governor Otter speaks to the media during the second day of the Sun Valley Conference in Sun Valley
U.S. President Barack Obama talks about the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget at the White House in Washington
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham speaks next to other senators at a news conference about proposed gun violence legislation in Washington
DeMarco talks with fellow attendees before a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council at the Treasury Department in Washington
U.S. Treasury Secretary Lew testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on Obama
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A bulldozer spreads processed coal at the Century Mine near Beallsville
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Relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings attend a news briefing with senators in Washington
The U.S. Capitol Dome and the entrance to the U.S. Senate on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about tightening gun regulations during a visit to the Denver Police Academy in Denver
A woman waits for an elevator at the Fort Worth Regional Office of the SEC in Fort Worth
A man holds a protest sign during a rally for immigration reform in Los Angeles, California
U.S. President Obama leaves with Jewell, CEO of Recreational Equipment Inc., his nominee for Interior Secretary, at the White House
Texas Governor Rick Perry speaks at a memorial service for Kaufman County district attorney Mike McLelland in Sunnyvale, Texas
U.S. President Obama walks out to talk about the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget at the White House in Washington
Obama delivers remarks on the budget alongside Jeff Zients in the Rose Garden of the White Hose in Washington
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel listens as Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff General Martin Dempsey speaks during a briefing on the Defense Department
Obama delivers remarks on the budget alongside Jeff Zients in the Rose Garden of the White Hose in Washington
U.S. Defense Secretary Hagel speaks at a Pentagon briefing on the budget in Washington
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U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner pauses as he announces that he will resign from the United States House of Representatives during a news conference in Brooklyn, New York
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U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about the Fiscal 2014 Budget at the White House in Washington
Obama delivers remarks on the budget alongside Jeff Zients in the Rose Garden of the White Hose in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama talks about the Fiscal 2014 Budget at the White House in Washington
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U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel gives a speech at Ft. McNair in Washington
A girl holds up a banner while people take part in a rally to demand that Congress fix the broken immigration system at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey
People take part in a rally to demand that Congress fix the broken immigration system at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks on measures to reduce gun violence, in Connecticut
Arkansas governor Mike Beebe looks on during a Martin Luther King Jr. service in this January 15, 2013 Governor
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Louisiana Governor Jindal makes remarks to the Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland
House Speaker John Boehner holds a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
U.S. Senator McCain watches his colleagues speak during news conference following their tour of the Arizona-Mexico border in Nogales
U.S. Secretary of Defense Hagel shakes hands with Deputy Secretary of Defense Carter as he departs a news conference at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel gives a speech at Ft. McNair in Washington
US Representative David Vitter of Louisiana speaks at the 2010 Southern Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans
Senate Minority Leader McConnell holds a news conference with fellow Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) stands on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks on measures to reduce gun violence, in Connecticut
Tavenner testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo talks about the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act in Albany
U.S. Department of Homeland Security emblem is pictured at the National Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Center in Arlington Virginia
German Finance Minister Schaeuble and US Treasury Secretary Lew pose before news conference in Berlin
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel gives a speech at Ft. McNair in Washington
Gasoline drips off a nozzle during refueling at a gas station in Altadena
Louisiana Governor Jindal speaks to the Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland
U.S. President Obama hugs Hockley, father of Sandy Hook victim, before delivering remarks on measures to reduce gun violence, in Connecticut
Sen. Max Baucus, (D-MT) is questioned by media at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius smiles with Acting Director of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Todd Jones as President Barack Obama proposes a series of measures to counter gun violence
Maryland Governor Martin O
U.S. President Obama announces Mary Jo White for SEC chairwoman in Washington
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel gives a speech at Ft. McNair in Washington
Michael Kidd works on a computer at ECPI University in Virginia Beach
US Secretary of State John Kerry attends a meeting at the Quai d
U.S. President Barack Obama stands next to two new nominees for his staff in Washington
U.S. Treasury Secretary Lew addresses a news conference after meeting European Council President Van Rompuy in Brussels
U.S. Treasury Secretary Lew addresses a news conference after meeting European Council President Van Rompuy in Brussels
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton walks past after arriving at the airport in New Delhi
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks to the press following his private meeting with United States U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice about the attack on U.S. diplomats in Benghazi, Libya in Washington
U.S. Senator Schumer looks through prepared remarks before introducing Treasury Secretary-designate Lew before Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
Louisiana Governor Jindal speaks to the Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland
U.S. Secretary of State Kerry speaks during a news conference in Istanbul
U.S. singer Beyonce and her husband rapper Jay-Z walk as they leave their Hotel in Havana
Bozeman Democratic Senator Phillips holds copy of the Legislature
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about tighenting gun regulations during a visit to the Denver Police Academy in Denver
Obama prays at the Easter Prayer Breakfast in Washington
A worker stands on relief food items provided by Oxfam International in Chengerero
David Vitter and Larry Leibowitz tour the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about tightening gun regulations during a visit to the Denver Police Academy in Denver
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks next to Vice President Biden on common-sense measures to protect children from gun violence at White House in Washington
Preet Bharara, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, speaks regarding arrests made in a public corruption complaint against New York Assemblyman Eric Stevenson in New York
California Attorney General Harris addresses the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Obama and Biden arrive at the Easter Prayer Breakfast in Washington
A US Airways plane arrives at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Virginia
A Plan B One-Step emergency contraceptive box is seen in New York
U.S. Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew in the East Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. Senator Kerry testifies during his Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing to be secretary of state, on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Obama smiles as he prepares to board Marine One to a Democratic fund raiser in San Francisco
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Senator Charles Grassley, (R-IA), speaks to a reporter on Capitol Hill
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson West (R-FL) addresses supporters during his victory rally in Orlando, Florida
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks with French business leaders and entrepreneurs at the ambassadors residence in Paris
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about tightening gun regulations during a visit to the Denver Police Academy in Denver
U.S. President Obama shakes hands with U.S. Secret Service agent Pierson after she is sworn in as first woman Director of the Secret Service in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington
Preet Bharara, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, speaks regarding arrests made in a public corruption complaint against New York Assemblyman Eric Stevenson in New York
A volunteer adjusts a sign at the America Presidential Experience exhibit during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks next to Richard Cordray at the White House in Washington
Clinton bids farewell to the State Department in Washington
Rifles turned in are seen during gun buyback event in Bridgeport
Dozens killed in shooting at elementary school in Connecticiut
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about tightening gun regulations during a visit to the Denver Police Academy in Denver
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about tightening gun regulations during a visit to the Denver Police Academy in Denver
Lawyer Orr addresses the media, as Detroit Mayor Bing and Michigan Governor Snyder listen, in Detroit
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel gives a speech at Ft. McNair in Washington
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Delegates to the United Nations General Assembly applaud the passage of the first UN treaty regulating the international arms trade in conventional arms at the United Nations Headquarters in New York
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about tighenting gun regulations during a visit to the Denver Police Academy in Denver
Woodward, former Washington Post reporter takes a tour of Richard Nixon Presidential Library with director Naftali before discussion, in Yorba Linda
Dozens killed in shooting at elementary school in Connecticiut
John Kerry attends a meeting of Obama with African leaders at the White House in Washington
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Obama announces his administration
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley speaks during a news conference in Mobile, Alabama
U.S. Secretary of Defense Hagel speaks at his news conference at the Pentagon in Washington
New York State Senator Malcolm Smith is surrounded by media after exiting a U.S. court in White Plains, New York
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino addresses delegates during the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mark Kirk of Illinois celebrates at election night rally in Wheeling
Obama is introduced by Francis Collins before his announcement of his administration
South Carolina Governor Sanford is pictured at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington
Residents protest outside the National Shooting Sports Foundation in Newtown, Connecticut
Peter Orszag, vice chairman of Global Banking, Citigroup, looks on during The Economist
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie gives his State of the State address in the assembly chamber in Trenton, New Jersey
People waiting to apply for visas sit outside the U.S. embassy in Beijing
Caroline Kennedy speaks to volunteers for U.S. President Obama in Portsmouth
A pedestrian walks down Pennsylvania Avenue past the White House
Arkansas governor Mike Beebe looks on during a Martin Luther King Jr. service in this January 15, 2013 Governor
Obama gestures as he delivers remarks on infrastructure investment at PortMiami in Miami, Florida
Government officials tour meat plant where product known as pink slime is produced in South Sioux City, Nebraska
U.S. President Barack Obama greets the parents of children participating in the 135th annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington
A man holds a U.S. flag while receiving his proof of U.S. citizenship during a ceremony in San Francisco
U.S. President Obama waves as he walks with first lady Michelle Obama and their daughters after attending Easter service at St. John
U.S. Senator McCain watches his colleagues speak during news conference following their tour of the Arizona-Mexico border in Nogales
President Obama watches a NCAA basketball game in Washington
Obama delivers remarks on infrastructure investment at PortMiami in Miami, Florida
House Speaker Boehner holds a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo talks about the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act in Albany
A man look at different rental guns displayed during the Big Sandy Shoot in Mohave County
Boston Mayor Tom Menino, 70, pauses as he tells a crowd gathered inside Fanueil Hall that he will not seek re-election in Boston
Attorney Curtis Bostic appears with his wife at his campaign headquarters in Charleston
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Sebelius addresses first session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Lawyer Orr addresses the media, as Detroit Mayor Bing and Michigan Governor Snyder listen, in Detroit
Boston mayor Menino addresses the second session of Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Supporters of gay marriage hold rainbow-colored flags as they rally in front of the Supreme Court in Washington
U.S. Vice President Biden listens to U.S. President Obama in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington
Cast member Judd arrives at the premiere of the movie "Olympus Has Fallen" in Hollywood
U.S. President Obama shakes hands with U.S. Secret Service agent Pierson after she is sworn in as first woman Director of the Secret Service in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington
Arkansas governor Mike Beebe looks on during a Martin Luther King Jr. service in this January 15, 2013 Governor
US Senators hold news conference after tour of Arizona-Mexico border in Nogales
Handout shows former Florida state Republican Party Chairman Greer in a Seminole County Sheriff
Protestors blow bubbles as they rally against the Defense of Marriage Act in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington
Sen. Kay Hagan answers phone calls from constituents in her office on Capitol Hill in Washington
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo talks with Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver about the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act in Albany
Attorney Ted Olson argues in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington
Veteran secret service agent Julia Pierson in an undated photo
Virginia Governor McDonnell speaks at the CPAC in Washington
Congressman Ed Markey (D-MA) arrives to meet with House Democrats and U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden about a solution for the "fiscal cliff" on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama host Passover Seder Dinner with friends and staff in the Old Family Dining Room at the White House in Washington
U.S. Secretary of State Kerry listens to Afghanistan
A view shows the Federal Reserve building in Washington
Bachmann speaks to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland
Arkansas governor Mike Beebe looks on during a Martin Luther King Jr. service in this January 15, 2013 Governor
Bernie Liang and Ryan Hamachek show their rings after getting married outside Seattle City Hall
Senator Tim Johnson chairs the Senate Banking Housing and Urban Affairs Committee in Washington
President Obama waves as he walks on the South Lawn
People, some of who identified themselves as paid place-holders, wait in line for days to have a chance to watch arguments in cases against a pair of gay marriage statutes at the Supreme Court building in Washington
A general view of the U.S. Capitol is seen from the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington
Snow covers flowers in front of the Supreme Court building in Washington
File photo of Robert Oliver holding a rainbow colored flag as a woman who identified herself as Mama Joi talks to a crowd outside the Mormon Church in Los Angeles
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks to the media at New York
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about the fiscal cliff to members of the media in the White House Briefing Room
U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he boards Air Force One at the airport in Amman
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks to the media at New York
U.S. Secretary of State Kerry talks with Jordan
U.S. Secretary of Defense Hagel speaks at his news conference at the Pentagon in Washington
A man walks past the United States Capitol Dome before dawn in Washington
New U.S. citizen waves a U.S. national flag in front of a display of flags of the more than 40 nations represented by the more than 90 immigrants becoming U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony at Boston College in Chestnut Hill
U.S. Senator Mikulski walks off stage with fellow female members of the U.S. Senate after addressing second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
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Obama speaks about the sequester in Washington
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The U.S. Capitol Building is pictured in Washington
Air Traffic Control specialist watches plane traffic from the control tower at the Ogden-Hinckley Airport in Ogden
Handout photograph shows the Keystone Oil Pipeline is pictured under construction in North Dakota
Members with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers open the Morganza Spillway in Morganza, Louisiana
U.S. Representative Markey speaks during visit by him and colleagues discussing bilateral relationships of Egypt and U.S. in Cairo
Senator Menendez, a member of Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, asks questions during testimony in Washington
Bernie Liang and Ryan Hamachek show their rings after getting married outside Seattle City Hall
Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Cohen speaks about HSBC during a news conference in New York
Federal Communication Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski speaks at the Cable Show in Chicago
An aerial view of the Pentagon building in Washington, June 15, 2005. [U.S. Defense Secretary Donald..
President of the U.S. Export-Import Bank Fred Hochberg speaks during an interview with Reuters in Nigeria
House Speaker John Boehner holds a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
A diabetic patient displays her insulin supplies and blood sugar level-testing device at the J.W.C.H. safety-net clinic in the center of skid row in downtown Los Angeles
Sen. Max Baucus, (D-MT) is questioned by media at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. Vice President Biden is joined by New York City Mayor Bloomberg during a news conference at City Hall in New York
Railroad cars are seen in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Women walk out of an Internal Revenue Service office in New York
An aerial view of the Pentagon in Washington
Tom Coburn (R-OK) addresses the Reuters Washington Summit in the Reuters newsroom in Washington
U.S. Representative Peter King, Irish PM Enda Kenny, U.S. President Barack Obama and U.S. House Speaker John Boehner walk down the U.S. Capitol steps together following a St. Patrick
A view shows U.S. postal service mail boxes at a post office in Encinitas
U.S. President Obama leaves with Jewell, CEO of Recreational Equipment Inc., his nominee for Interior Secretary, at the White House
Senator Rubio of Florida speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor, Maryland
Republican presidential candidates listen as Newt Gingrich speaks during the debate in Sioux Cit
U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden talks on stage at the Department of Interior in Washington
A view shows confiscated guns on a table during a news conference on major firearms trafficking cases at a news conference in New York
Five former Bell City elected officials were found guilty of stealing public money by paying themselves extraordinary salaries, in a Los Angeles Superior courtroom
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A sign is seen outside a Starbucks Coffee shop in central London
A motorist pumps fuel into his vehicle at JJ
U.S. House Majority Leader Cantor speaks to the Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland
A general view of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington
Handout photograph shows the Keystone Oil Pipeline is pictured under construction in North Dakota
U.S. Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew in the East Room of the White House in Washington
Job seekers adjust their paperwork as they wait in line to attend a job fair in New York
Cars run on the I-95 highway in Miami
File photo of medical marijuana on display in Los Angeles
Same-sex couple Frank Capley and Joe Alfano listen to a speaker at City Hall in San Francisco
File photo of Google founder Sergey Brin posing for a portrait wearing Google Glass glasses during New York Fashion Week
A view of the Cessna business jet assembly line at their manufacturing plant in Wichita, Kansas
South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford pauses as he addresses the media at a news conference at the State House in Columbia
Arkansas governor Mike Beebe looks on during a Martin Luther King Jr. service in this January 15, 2013 Governor
Customers view semi automatic guns on display at a gun shop in Los Angeles California
Deputy US Trade Representative Marantis smiles before seventh round of U.S.-Taiwan talks in Taipei
A woman uses a computer in an internet cafe in Shanghai
Senator Paul of Kentucky speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor, Maryland
House Ways and Means Committee Chair Camp questions U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Geithner in Washington
Arkansas governor Mike Beebe looks on during a Martin Luther King Jr. service in this January 15, 2013 Governor
Sen. Max Baucus, (D-MT) is questioned by media at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Boehner speaks about the sequester in Washington
U.S. President Obama announces Mary Jo White for SEC chairwoman in Washington
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South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford addresses the media at a news conference at the State House in Columbia
Palestinian labourers work on the construction of a synagogue in the settlement of Beitar Ilit, near Bethlehem
A group of immigrant day laborers stand near a street corner waiting for work in the Staten Island borough of New York
U.S. Senator Rubio questions Senator Kerry during Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
A general view of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama stands next to two new nominees for his staff in Washington
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder listens to a question at a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington
Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank speaks as U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk listens at a news conference during the 23rd session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade
U.S. Secretary of Defense Hagel speaks at his news conference at the Pentagon in Washington
DeMarco delivers testimony on robo-signing and foreclosures at a hearing of the Housing and Community Opportunity Subcommittee of the House Financial Service Committee, in Washington
Obama makes official his nomination of Perez as his next labor secretary, at the White House in Washington
Clinton bids farewell to the State Department in Washington
U.S. President Obama walks to the Oval Office of the White House upon his return from Chicago to Washington
Priebus addresses the CPAC in National Harbor, Maryland
Speaker of the House John Boehner speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington
Senator Paul of Kentucky gestures at the Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor, Marylan
Palin addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland
Conservative Political Action Conference attendees place flags where their views fall on a chart of conservative political ideals during the conference in National Harbor, Maryland
United States Marines salute from the stands during the American National Anthem in San Diego
South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford pauses as he addresses the media at a news conference at the State House in Columbia
Handout photograph shows the Keystone Oil Pipeline is pictured under construction in North Dakota
Former U.S. presidential candidate Romney stands onstage for remarks to the Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland
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U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks on energy at the Argonne National Lab near Chicago
People walk toward the U.S. Capitol in Washington
A demonstrator holds a sign during a march against the Keystone XL pipeline in Washington
U.S. Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew in the East Room of the White House in Washington
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seen in Washington
Handout photograph shows the Keystone Oil Pipeline is pictured under construction in North Dakota
Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Marantis smiles before the seventh round of U.S.-Taiwan talks in Taipei
A U.S. Air Force MQ-1 Predator, unmanned aerial vehicle, armed with AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, performs a low altitude pass during the Aviation Nation 2005 air show at Nellis Air Force Base in this handout photo
U.S. Sen. Portman (R-OH) speaks to the crowd at Ohio Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mandel
U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden talks on stage at the Department of Interior in Washington
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks at Business Council in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama talks on stage at the Department of Interior in Washington
Senator Rubio of Florida speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor, Maryland
Deputy US Trade Representative Marantis smiles before seventh round of U.S.-Taiwan talks in Taipei
Florida Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll announces Florida
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the Organizing for Action dinner in Washington
Senator Menendez, a member of Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, asks questions during testimony in Washington
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks to U.S. embassy staff in Doha
Senator Rubio of Florida speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor, Marylan
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the Organizing for Action dinner in Washington
U.S. Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew in the East Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the Organizing for Action dinner in Washington
Governor Bobby Jindal speaks during the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana
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A Palestinian man walks near defaced placards depicting U.S. President Barack Obama, ahead of his visit to the region, in Ramallah
White House Press Secretary Carney speaks during a media briefing at the White House in Washington
Sen. Max Baucus, (D-MT) is questioned by media at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
U.S. Vice President Biden , Senate Minority Leader McConnell and Rep. Jackson Lee arrive prior to President Obama
Customers fill their tanks with gasoline at an automobile service station as prices are displayed on a signboard in San Bruno
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder talks about the city of Detroit being in a financial emergency state during a meeting with an invited audience at Wayne State University in Detroit
File photo of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish man holding a sign reading "welcome" in Arabic as he takes part in an event organised by the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv
File photo of U.S. Senator Rubio during Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
Representative Zoe Lofgren the chairman of the Ethics Committee speaks during Thursday
California Governor Jerry Brown gestures while addressing the audience during a summit meeting on the future of housing in California, in Oakland
Staff members reflected in the window on the room where Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney works before a campaign rally in North Canton
A hand gun is seen at The Shooter Shop in West Allis, Wisconsin
U.S. President Obama walks in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington upon his return from a meeting with House Republicans on a budget deal
Senate Budget Committee chair Murray holds up a copy of a federal employees
Campaign manager Messina speaks with the media at President Barack Obama
U.S. President Barack Obama listens to the Sultan of Brunei in the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks after a meeting with Congressional leaders in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington
U.S. National Security Advisor Donilon shakes hands with China
Obama speaks about the sequester in Washington
Florida Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll announces Florida
US President Bush shakes hands with Republican Congressman Chocola in Mishawaka
McCain talks on his phone as he and other Republican senators depart after a private dinner with Obama at a hotel near the White House in Washington
Missouri Governor Nixon participates in debate with Spence at Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, Missouri
US ATTORNEY SULLIVAN SPEAKS AFTER SHOEBOMBER SENTENCING.
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Carter adjusts his glasses during his meeting with Japanese Senior Vice Defence Minister Watanabe during their meeting in Tokyo
U.S. President Barack Obama walks at the White House in Washington before visiting wounded military personnel in Maryland
Democratic Senator Nelson makes a point with Republican Representative Mack IV during their U.S. Senate debate in Davie
U.S. President Bush hugs his brother after arriving on Air Force One in Florida
Police officers stand on the front steps on first day of legal arguments over the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act at Supreme Court in Washington
Handout photo of three F-35 Joint Strike Fighters flying over Edwards Air Force Base
File photo combination of Michelle Obama, Beyonce, Joe Biden, and Ashton Kutcher
U.S. President Barack Obama listens to the Sultan of Brunei in the White House in Washington
Handout photo of workers on the moving line and forward fuselage assembly areas for the F-35 JSF at Lockheed Martin Corp
People line up for admission at the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington
FBI Director Mueller, Director of National Intelligence Clapper and CIA Director Brennan testify before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing in Washington
US ATTORNEY SULLIVAN SPEAKS AFTER SHOEBOMBER SENTENCING.
A man checks his mobile phone as civil unions supporters rally in downtown Denver
People walk toward the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Customers are seen shopping for handguns through a rack of assault rifles at the Guns-R-Us gun shop in Phoenix, Arizona
House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan holds a news conference to unveil the House Republicans
House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan holds a news conference to unveil the House Republicans
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U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about strengthening the economy for the middle class and measures to combat gun violence during a visit to Hyde Park Academy in Chicago
U.S. President Obama announces Mary Jo White for SEC chairwoman in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama announces new cabinet members in the East Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. Senator Mikulski is applauded while addressing the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at the Department of Interior in Washington
The U.S.flag flies atop a metal sculpture of an M-16 assault rifle outside Ketchum
U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Cantor speaks to the media on the Spending Reduction Act in Washington
Senate Budget Committee chair Murray holds up a copy of a federal employees
U.S. President Barack Obama announces new cabinet members in the East Room of the White House in Washington
House Ways and Means Committee Chair Camp questions U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Geithner in Washington
U.S. Senator Wyden speaks to the media after the Democratic policy luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington
Visitors are silhouetted against the logo of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Tokyo
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel meets with the media following his meeting with Afghanistan
Florida Governor Scott speaks during an interview in New York
A new condominium building is shown under construction in the Brickell Ave. area in Miami
U.S. Secretary of Defense Hagel is greeted by U.S. General Breedlove upon Hagel
U.S. President Obama announces Mary Jo White for SEC chairwoman in Washington
U.S. National Security Advisor Donilon talks with China
U.S. President Barack Obama talks on stage at the Department of Interior in Washington
Newark, New Jersey Mayor Cory Booker speaks at TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2012 in San Francisco
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing talks about the future of the city during an interview in Detroit, Michigan
Former Governor of Florida Jeb Bush speaks while promoting his book "Immigration Wars: Forging an American Solution" in Simi Valley
U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan arrives for the Barack Obama second presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol
New York City Mayor Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Quinn speak during a press conference in New York
U.S. Secretary of Defense Hagel poses for a picture with members of the U.S. Army and Marines during his visit to the Kabul Military Training Center in Kabul
U.S. President Barack Obama talks on stage at the Department of Interior in Washington
Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice Thomas Perez speaks during a news conference in Phoenix
U.S. President Barack Obama announces new cabinet members in the East Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel poses for a picture with a member of the U.S. 101st Airborne Division during his visit to Jalalabad Airfield in eastern Afghanistan
A worker cleans a sidewalk outside the White House
U.S. President Barack Obama arrives at the Walter Reed hospital in Bethesda
U.S. President Barack Obama walks at the White House in Washington before visiting wounded military personnel in Maryland
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel walks with Cunningham and Dunford upon his arrival Kabul in Afghanistan
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks during a news conference at the international university in Casablanca
Arkansas governor Mike Beebe looks on during a Martin Luther King Jr. service in this January 15, 2013 Governor
U.S. Senator Mikulski stands at the podium flanked by eight other Democratic female members of the U.S. Senate during the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at the Department of Interior in Washington
A work station is pictured at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
File photo of CIA-designate Brennan testifying before Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
Senators Levin and McCain confer at the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama talks on stage at the Department of Interior in Washington
U.S. President Obama salutes as he steps off Marine One at the White House in Washington
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U.S. President Obama salutes as he steps off Marine One at the White House in Washington
Holder pauses during testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington
Obama announces the nomination of Sally Jewell, CEO of Recreational Equipment Inc., to Interior Secretary at the White House in Washington
Speaker of the House John Boehner speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington
Coons smiles after being ceremonially sworn in at the US Capitol in Washington
Sig Sauer handguns are displayed during the annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas
U.S. Senator Johanns departs after a private dinner with fellow Republican senators and Obama at a hotel near the White House in Washington
Former Republican U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney waits for the start of a welterweight bout between Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines and Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham speaks next to other senators at a news conference about proposed gun violence legislation in Washington
Former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords addresses a news conference for victims of the January 8, 2011 Tucson shooting incident in Tucson
U.S. President Obama walks near Secret Service agents at Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia
U.S. Navy Admiral McRaven testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama walks at the White House in Washington before visiting wounded military personnel in Maryland
U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) speaks during a news conference after Hurricane Isaac in Belle Chasse, Louisiana
Governor of Illinois Quinn addresses first session of Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
A man is screened with a backscatter x-ray machine as travellers go through a TSA security checkpoint in terminal 4 at LAX in Los Angeles
U.S. Senator Rand Paul appears on a television screen in an office at the U.S. Capitol as he filibusters on the Senate floor in Washington
U.S. President Obama leaves with Jewell, CEO of Recreational Equipment Inc., his nominee for Interior Secretary, at the White House
Arkansas governor Mike Beebe looks on during a Martin Luther King Jr. service in this January 15, 2013 Governor
U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan arrives for the Barack Obama second presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder listens to a question at a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington
Wisconsin Governor Walker addresses second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
U.S. President Barack Obama participates in his first cabinet meeting of his second term in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama addresses a news conference at the White House in Washington
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U.S. President Barack Obama walks at the White House in Washington before visiting wounded military personnel in Maryland
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Wendy Greuel speaks to supporters at her election night party in Los Angeles
U.S. President Barack Obama departs the White House in Washington to visit wounded military personnel in Maryland
Obama speaks about the sequester in Washington
Grassley listens to a question during the 2009 Reuters Washington Summit in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama announces new cabinet members in the East Room of the White House in Washington
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) stands on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. Marine Corps General Mattis testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington
The White House is seen through trees from the National Mall in Washington
U.S. Marine Corps General Mattis testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington
Sen. Max Baucus, (D-MT) is questioned by media at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan arrives for the Barack Obama second presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol
U.S. Secretary of State Kerry meets with Qatari PM and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani in Doha
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, his wife Ri Sol-Ju and former NBA basketball player Dennis Rodman talk in Pyongyang
U.S. President Barack Obama participates in his first cabinet meeting of his second term in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama participates in his first cabinet meeting of his second term in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington
Deputy Director of the National Economic Council Brian Deese
The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi is seen in flames during a protest
Sen. Max Baucus, (D-MT) is questioned by media at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama participates in his first cabinet meeting of his second term in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington
Secretary of Education Duncan addresses a crowd of teachers and politicians during an event to bring physical activity back to schools, in Chicago
Florida Governor Scott greets an attendee in the audience before the start of the final U.S. presidential debate in Boca Raton
U.S. President Barack Obama announces new cabinet members in the East Room of the White House in Washington
Nominee for Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama nominates three new members of his staff in Washington
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano speaks about the effects of the sequester from the White House in Washington
US Vice President Biden makes remarks at the conclusion of a roundtable discussion on gun control at Girard College in Philadelphia Pennsylvania
The lobby of the CIA Headquarters Building in McLean, Virginia
Obama speaks about the sequester in Washington
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud speaks during a joint news conference with U.S. Secretary of State Kerry in Riyadh
U.S. Secretary of State Kerry meets with Saudi Arabia
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about strengthening the economy for the middle class and measures to combat gun violence during a visit to Hyde Park Academy in Chicago
former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks with FOX News SundayÃŒs Chris Wallace at his sonÃŒs home in San Diego
U.S. President Obama answers questions after a meeting with Congressional leaders in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa smiles at the start of the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
A United States Marine stands by his post in front of the Pentagon in Washington
U.S. President Obama answers questions after a meeting with Congressional leaders in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington
Treasury Secretary-designate Lew testifies before Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks at the Business Council in Washington
The U.S. Capitol dome in Washington
Hagel speaks to service members and civilian employees on his first day in his new post at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia
Wisconsin Governor Walker addresses second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Women walk out of an Internal Revenue Service office in New York
Michigan Governor Snyder talks about the future of the city of Detroit during a news conference in Detroit
Michigan Governor Snyder talks about the future of the city of Detroit during a news conference in Detroit
U.S. President Obama speaks to the National Governors Association in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington
Hassmann, deputy chief of Protocol for the German Foreign Ministry, talks with U.S. Secretary of State Kerry and U.S. Ambassador to Germany Murphy at Brandenburg Gate on their way to the U.S. embassy in Berlin
Capt. Greg McWherter, of the Blue Angels during the Tuscaloosa Regional Air Show in Tuscaloosa
White House press secretary Carney speaks to reporters about the "sequester" at the White House in Washington
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano speaks about the effects of the sequester from the White House in Washington
A general view of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington
Michigan Governor Snyder talks about the future of the city of Detroit during a news conference in Detroit
Speaker of the House John Boehner speaks at news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington
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Michael Madigan, speaker of the Illinois Representatives, addresses the joint session of the General Assembly before the State of the State address in the House Chambers of the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield
Speaker of the House John Boehner speaks at news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington
A general view of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington
Guns are seen inside a display case at the Cabela
Jack Lew, President Barack Obama
A general view of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington
A man walks past the logo of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Tokyo
Bob Woodward, former Washington Post reporter, discusses about Watergate Hotel burglary and stories for the Post at Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda
The Federal Trade Commission building is seen in Washington
Ben Bernanke speaks before the House Committee on Financial Services on Capitol Hill in Washington
Supreme Court Justice Kennedy leaves at conclusion of annual Red Mass held at Cathedral of St. Matthew Apostle in Washington D.C.
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U.S. President Obama returns to the White House while raining in Washington
U.S. House Speaker Boehner pauses during remarks at a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Employees at the Government Printing Office stack copies of the 2013 Federal Budget
U.S. troops with the International Security Assistance Force keep watch at site of a suicide attack in Kabul
Deputy National Security Adviser John Brennan testifies before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on his nomination to be the Director of the CIA, on Capitol Hill in Washington
Obama attends the unveiling ceremony of the Rosa Parks statue in the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Neil Heslin, holds a picture of himself and his 6-year-old son, Newtown victim Jesse Lewis, during Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Assault Weapons Ban of 2013 in Washington
DeFazio throws up his hands as he talks to reporters after a Democratic caucus meeting with about debt relief legislation in Washington
Rosa Parks statue is unveiled in Washington
Hagel speaks to service members and civilian employees on his first day in his new post at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia
U.S. Vice President Biden , Senate Minority Leader McConnell and Rep. Jackson Lee arrive prior to President Obama
U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) and Rev. Al Sharpton attend a voter
The main air traffic control tower at Reagan Washington National Airport is seen in Washington
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Bernanke testifies before Senate Banking Committee hearing in Washington
U.S. President Obama returns to the White House while raining in Washington
Former U.S. Senator Hagel smiles as he and his wife Lilibet arrive for his swearing-in and his first day as Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon in Arlington
French Foreign Affairs minister Fabius welcomes US Secretary of State Kerry at the Quai d
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Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. departs the U.S. District Federal Courthouse in Washington
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks to the press following his private meeting with United States U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice about the attack on U.S. diplomats in Benghazi, Libya in Washington
Butcher Brett Marley holds the freshly ground beef at Casey
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U.S. senators attend news conference at Capitol on immigration reform in Washington
A man looks at a shotgun during the East Coast Fine Arms Show in Stamford, Connecticut
House Ways and Means Committee Chair Camp questions U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Geithner in Washington
Former U.S. Senator Hagel testifies during Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination to be Defense Secretary, on Capitol Hill in Washington
Deputy National Security Adviser John Brennan testifies before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on his nomination to be the Director of the CIA, on Capitol Hill in Washington
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino addresses delegates during the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
File photo of a customer inspecting a 9mm handgun at Rink
A sign for the SEC is pictured in the foyer of the Fort Worth Regional Office in Fort Worth
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie gives his State of the State address in the assembly chamber in Trenton
Butcher Brett Marley holds the freshly ground beef at Casey
U.S. President Barack Obama in Oval Office before departing the White House in Washington
John Kerry adjusts his translation earphones while listening to Guido Westerwelle at a news conference at the Foreign Ministry in Berlin
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie looks on while giving his State of the State address in the assembly chamber in Trenton
Treasury Secretary-designate Lew faces Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan walks back into the Supreme Court building with Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts after her investiture ceremony in Washington
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino addresses delegates during the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
German Chancellor Merkel and U.S. Secretary of State Kerry arrive to address the media at the Chancellery in Berlin
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks during his final State of the City speech in New York
U.S. President Obama speaks to the National Governors Association in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen takes her seat for the Reuters Washington Summit in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama makes a toast during the 2013 Governors
A general view of the U.S. Capitol is seen from the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks to the National Governors Association in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks to National Governors Association in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington
Director Kathryn Bigelow and screenwriter Mark Boal of "Zero Dark Thirty", which is nominated for Best Picture Oscar, arrive at the 85th Academy Awards in Hollywood
U.S. President Obama gestures as he speaks to the National Governors Association in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry listens to a question during a joint news conference with Britain
U.S. President Barack Obama makes a toast during the 2013 Governors
South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford pauses as he addresses the media at a news conference at the State House in Columbia
Jack Lew, President Barack Obama
U.S. Senator McCain questions former Sen. Hagel at Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Hagel
Security guards walk the steps of the Supreme Court before Justice Elena Kagan
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry smiles following his meeting with Canada
Pence talks with reporters as he departs a meeting about debt ceiling legislation with fellow Republicans at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Deputy National Security Adviser Brennan is sworn in to testify before Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood speaks at the White House in Washington
The U.S. Capitol building is seen in Washington
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank speak at a news conference during the 23rd session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade
Boston Fed President Rosengren speaks during the Sasin Bangkok Forum
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks against automatic budget cuts at the White House in Washington
U.S. Representative Issa reads notes next to Representative Welch at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama discusses the automatic budget cuts at the White House complex in Washington
File photo shows a row of shotguns during the East Coast Fine Arms Show in Stamford, Connecticut
Republican presidential candidate and former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman speaks at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks to supporters after his election win in New York
Former U.S. Senator Hagel testifies during Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination to be Defense Secretary, on Capitol Hill in Washington
A plane flies past the Pentagon in Washington
U.S. Senator Schumer looks through prepared remarks before introducing Treasury Secretary-designate Lew before Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama talks against automatic budget cuts at the White House complex in Washington
Euro banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken in Prague
A combination photographs shows former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and former Bush administration advisor Karl Rove
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about strengthening the economy for the middle class and measures to combat gun violence during a visit to Hyde Park Academy in Chicago
Jack Lew, President Barack Obama
U.S. President Barack Obama discusses the automatic budget cuts at the White House complex in Washington
Florida Governor Scott greets an attendee in the audience before the start of the final U.S. presidential debate in Boca Raton
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Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin arrives at court in New Orleans
File photo of U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank speaking at a news conference during the 23rd session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry smiles following his meeting with Canada
Hospital beds in a file photo
Former New Orleans Mayor Nagin makes an address at a public in Sydney
U.S. President Barack Obama talks against automatic budget cuts at the White House complex in Washington
The Supreme Court in Washington
Former Chicago congressman Jackson Jr. enters the U.S. District Federal Courthouse in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks against automatic budget cuts at the White House in Washington
A police officer directs traffic at a roadblock around the Pentagon in Washington
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz holds a plastic hand grip in front of a picture of a hunting rifle during Senate hearing in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama talks against automatic budget cuts at the White House complex in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama takes questions from members of the media in the White House Briefing Room
North Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidate, former Charlotte Mayor McCrory meets supporters during U.S. presidential election in Charlotte
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Carter adjusts his glasses during his meeting with Japanese Senior Vice Defence Minister Watanabe during their meeting in Tokyo
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder holds a news conference to talk about why he signed into law, earlier in the day, right-to-work laws in Lansing, Michigan
File photo of U.S. General Allen speaking during U.S. Independence Day celebrations in Kabul
John Kerry makes remarks to the media before a bilateral meeting with Ban Ki-moon at the State Department in Washington
People line up for admission at the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington
An election judge deals with paper work prior to early voting in Silver Spring
File photo of former Illinois Governor Ryan giving a statement after being found guilty in Chicago
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about strengthening the economy for the middle class and measures to combat gun violence during a visit to Hyde Park Academy in Chicago
People stand on a hillside behind a memorial for victims behind the theater where a gunman opened fire on moviegoers in Aurora, Colorado
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Sen. Johanns speaks to reporters following a caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Demonstrators carry a replica of a pipeline during a march against the Keystone XL pipeline in Washington
Former U.S. Senator Hagel testifies during Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination to be Defense Secretary, on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks from the briefing room of the White House in Washington
Deputy National Security Adviser John Brennan testifies before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on his nomination to be the Director of the CIA, on Capitol Hill in Washington
President Barack Obama speaks about strengthening the economy for the middle class and measures to combat gun violence during a visit to Hyde Park Academy in Chicago
House Ways and Means Committee Chair Camp questions U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Geithner in Washington
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. appears on the U.S. Capitol steps in Washington
Obama hugs Davino family members, as he awards the Presidential Citizens Medal posthumously to Rachel Davino, a teacher who gave her life in the Sandy Hook school shooting in Connecticut in December, in Washington
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder holds a news conference to talk about why he signed into law right-to-work laws in Lansing, Michigan
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks on education for young children in Decatur
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Carter adjusts his glasses during his meeting with Japanese Senior Vice Defence Minister Watanabe during their meeting in Tokyo
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks on education for young children in Decatur
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper leaves House Intelligence Committee after testify in a closed hearing at Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks on education for young children in Decatur
The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi is seen in flames during a protest
John Kerry makes remarks to the media before a bilateral meeting with Ban Ki-moon at the State Department in Washington
Man walks past the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington
Governor of Illinois Quinn addresses first session of Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
U.S. Senator Frank Lautenber announces new legislation with regards to online and mail-order sale of ammunition in New York
A fishing sign in at one of the dry pools at the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in Hudson
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks on education for young children in Decatur
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks on education for young children in Decatur
Governor of Illinois Quinn addresses first session of Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Federal Reserve Board Governor Tarullo testifies before the Senate Banking Housing and Urban Affairs Committee in Washington
Nebraska state Governor Dave Heineman attends signing of a trade agreement with Pedro Alvarez, head of the Cuban food import agency Alimport, at the Palco Hotel in Havana
Retiring U.S. Defense Secretary Panetta arrives to attend a ceremony where President Obama presents the Medal of Honor to former active duty Army Staff Sergeant Romesha in the East Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. Senator Boxer waves onstage while addressing the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Michael Kidd works on a computer at ECPI University in Virginia Beach
House Speaker Boehner makes brief statement to the media at the Capitol in Washington
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announces $25 billion agreement with mortgage servicers in Washington
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks on the economy after touring Linamar Corporation that manufactures parts for the truck industry in Arden, North Carolina
US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta testifies in Washington on the Defense Department
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz holds a plastic hand grip in front of a picture of a hunting rifle during Senate hearing in Washington
File photo of U.S. Senator Rubio during Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union speech on Capitol Hill in Washington
Deputy National Security Adviser John Brennan testifies before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on his nomination to be the Director of the CIA, on Capitol Hill in Washington
Former U.S. Senator Hagel testifies during Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination to be Defense Secretary, on Capitol Hill in Washington
Gasoline drips off a nozzle during refueling at a gas station in Altadena
Boehner listens to Cantor during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
A worker places traffic cones on the road as the Mulholland bridge is closed over the 405 freeway in Los Angeles
People line up for assistance with paperwork for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program at Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles in Los Angeles
U.S. President Obama poses for a picture with workers as he tours Linamar Corporation that manufactures parts for the truck industry in Arden, North Carolina
U.S. Postal Service Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe addresses the Reuters Washington Summit in the Reuters newsroom in Washington
Treasury Secretary-designate Lew faces Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. Treasury Secretary-designate Lew testifies before Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
Boehner takes his oath during the 113th Congress in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama waves at the conclusion of his State of the Union speech on Capitol Hill in Washington
Texas Governor Rick Perry speaks during the 2011 Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans
U.S. House Speaker Boehner and Vice President Biden stand to applaud as President Obama delivers his State of the Union speech on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. House Speaker Boehner and Vice President Biden stand to applaud as President Obama delivers his State of the Union speech on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. Senator Paul questions Sen. Kerry during Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union speech on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama waves at the conclusion of his State of the Union speech on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union speech on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Obama delivers his State of the Union speech between Vice President Biden and House Speaker Boehner on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Obama delivers his State of the Union speech between Vice President Biden and House Speaker Boehner on Capitol Hill in Washington
File photo of U.S. Senator Rubio during Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama waves before delivering his State of the Union Speech on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. Vice President Biden applauds and House Speaker Boehner looks on as President Obama waves prior to delivering his State of the Union Speech on Capitol Hill in Washington
President Obama walks with Denis McDonough
U.S. Senate Minority Leader McConnell leaves the Senate Chamber for the caucus at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
File photo of former U.S. Senator Hagel testifies during Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination to be Defense Secretary, on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama walks through the colonnade of the White House in Washington
Traders work the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York
Sergeant Drew Trojanowski, a member of Security Force Advisor Team 10, provides sniper coverage during a shura - a meeting between village elders, U.S. troops and Afghan National Security Forces - near Command Outpost AJK in Maiwand District
A natural gas drilling rig operates near a farm outside Rifle
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Carter adjusts his glasses during his meeting with Japanese Senior Vice Defence Minister Watanabe during their meeting in Tokyo
US Vice President Joe Biden makes remarks next to Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsay at the conclusion of a a roundtable discussion on gun control at Girard College in Philadelphia Pennsylvania
U.S. President Obama speaks during the House Democratic Issues Conference in Lansdowne, Virginia
U.S. President Obama speaks from the briefing room of the White House in Washington
Former U.S. Senator Hagel testifies during Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination to be Defense Secretary, on Capitol Hill in Washington
Small Business Administrator Mills chairs a panel discussion at an Access to Capital Conference in the Cash Room at the Treasury Department in Washington,
U.S. President Obama speaks at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in honor of Defense Secretary Panetta at Joint Base Myer-Henderson in Washington
Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick sits in a Wayne County Circuit Court room during a bond hearing to request removal of his court ordered tether and loosening travel restrictions in Detroit
U.S. Rep. Eric Cantor appears on "Meet the Press" in Washington
White House Office of Management and Budget Director Lew answers questions during the Reuters Washington Summit in Washington
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks to the press following his private meeting with United States U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice about the attack on U.S. diplomats in Benghazi, Libya in Washington
A man places a U.S. flag on his shirt while receiving proof of U.S. citizenship during a ceremony in San Francisco
U.S. President Barack Obama hugs Defense Secretary Leon Panetta during the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute to Panetta at Joint Base Myer-Henderson in Washington
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks at the White House in Washington
Former U.S. Secretary of State Rice addresses the third session of Republican National Convention in Tampa
John Kerry delivers remarks after being sworn-in as U.S. Secretary of State during a ceremony at the State Department in Washington
Actress Ashley Judd reads off the Tennessee vote totals during the roll call vote for the Democratic presidential nomination during the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
U.S. President Obama gestures during remarks at the House Democratic Issues Conference in Lansdowne, Virginia
The White House is seen with the Washington Monument behind it and the Jefferson Memorial in Washington
U.S.Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sits down in Washington to testify on the September attack
Former U.S. President George Bush speaks at the World Leadership Summit in Abu Dhabi
Chris Van Hollen takes questions during the Reuters Washington Summit in Washington
Deputy National Security Adviser John Brennan testifies before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on his nomination to be the Director of the CIA, on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. Treasury Secretary nominee Jack Lew greets people during the presidential inauguration in Washington
U.S. President Obama gestures during remarks at the House Democratic Issues Conference in Lansdowne, Virginia
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan addresses the March on Washington for Gun Control on the National Mall in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks during the House Democratic Issues Conference in Lansdowne, Virginia
Obama arrives via Marine One at Leesburg Executive Airport to delivers remarks nearby at the House Democratic Issues Conference, in Leesburg, Virginia
A display of 7-round handguns are seen at Coliseum Gun Traders Ltd. in Uniondale, New York
Former Massachusetts Lt. Governor Healey acknowledges applause before addressing final session of the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa
Jack Lew, U.S. President Barack Obama
Jack Lew, U.S. President Barack Obama
U.S. Senator Rubio attends a news conference at Capitol on immigration reform in Washington
Former U.S. Senator Hagel testifies during Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination to be Defense Secretary, on Capitol Hill in Washington
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder holds a news conference to talk about why he signed into law right-to-work laws in Lansing, Michigan
Governor of Illinois Quinn addresses first session of Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
John Brennan, nominee for CIA Director, arrives at a meeting with Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Dianne Feinstein on Capitol Hill in Washington
Obama announces the nomination of Sally Jewell, CEO of Recreational Equipment Inc., to Interior Secretary at the White House in Washington
A worker rolls out blue fabric at the Waelkens flag company in Oostrozebeke
Outgoing Treasury Secretary Geithner arrives for the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington
U.S. House Speaker Boehner speaks to the media on a "fiscal cliff" on Capitol Hill in Washington
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie claps while giving his State of the State address in the assembly chamber in Trenton
A view shows confiscated guns on a table during a news conference on major firearms trafficking cases at a news conference in New York
Governor of Illinois Quinn addresses first session of Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
An MQ-1B Predator from the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron takes off from Balad Air Base in Iraq
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor unveils JOBS Act on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks from the briefing room of the White House in Washington
An attendee holds marijuana buds at the International Cannabis & Hemp Expo in Oakland
A man holds a U.S. flag while receiving his proof of U.S. citizenship during a ceremony in San Francisco
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Senators watch as former U.S. Senator Hagel testifies during Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination to be Defense Secretary, on Capitol Hill in Washington
Tagg Romney takes a picture from the VIP box during second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
File photograph of an Eagle Scout patch
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks at the White House in Washington
Obama waves to reporters as he walks across the South Lawn to board the Marine One helicopter for departure from the White House in Washington
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Obama waves to reporters as he walks across the South Lawn to board the Marine One helicopter for departure from the White House in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama runs toward supporters upon his arrival in Minneapolis
U.S.President Obama addresses joint news conference at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama addresses a news conference at the White House in Washington
Harry Reid speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington
Handout photo of President Barack Obama shooting clay targets on the range at Camp David
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President Barack Obama (L) and Senator John Kerry (D-MA) shake hands after the president announced Kerry
U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu reacts as he attends the 56th IAEA General Conference at the UN headquarters in Vienna September 17, 2012. REUTERS/Herwig Prammer
Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) pauses as he addresses supporters during a campaign rally in Wakefield, Massachusetts November 1, 2012. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi
Former U.S. Senator Hagel testifies during Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination to be Defense Secretary, on Capitol Hill in Washington
File of Colorado Lt. Gov. Garcia looking at notes while campaigning with Colorado Governor John W. Hickenlooper
U.S. Senator John Kerry (D-MA) testifies during his Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing to be secretary of state, on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 24, 2013. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
U.S. Representative Stephen Lynch (D-MA) meets with officials at the Iraqi Foreign Ministry during his visit to Baghdad July 26, 2009. REUTERS/Hadi Mizban/Pool
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks at the White House in Washington
Former Sen. Chuck Hagel sits down before giving testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee
Copies of the "FY2013 Budget - The Path to Prosperity" are placed on the chairs of the news conference room at Capitol Hill in Washington
The U.S. Federal Reserve building is pictured in Washington
Former Sen. Chuck Hagel testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks next to VP Biden after the House of Representatives acted on legislation intended to avoid the "fiscal cliff," at the White House in Washington
U.S.President Obama addresses joint news conference at the White House in Washington
US Senator Menendez waves at his election night headquarters in East Brunswick
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U.S. Representative Stephen Lynch (D-MA) meets with officials at the Iraqi Foreign Ministry during his visit to Baghdad
Senator Hagel speaks during news conference at US embassy in Islamabad
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick applauds as he introduces William "Mo" Cowan as his choice to serve as the interim U.S Senator, in Boston
Michael Kidd works on a computer at ECPI University in Virginia Beach
A volunteer adjusts a sign at the America Presidential Experience exhibit during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Former US Rep. Gifford sits next to husband retired Navy Captain Mark Kelly during gun control hearing in Washington
Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Justice Department
Obama announces nominations at the White House in Washington
File photo of Chuck Hagel reacting on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. Secretary of State Clinton holds Townterview in Washington
Senator Carl Levin, (D-MI), walks on Capitol Hill
Supporters of Proposition 8 ban on gay marriage protest outside the California Supreme Court in San Francisco, California before a hearing on the initiative
Harry Reid speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington
Immigrants take the oath of allegiance to the U.S. constitution during a naturalization ceremony in Los Angeles
U.S. President Barack Obama arrives on stage to deliver remarks on immigration reform at Del Sol High School in Las Vegas
U.S. President Barack Obama arrives on stage to deliver remarks on immigration reform at Del Sol High School in Las Vegas
Wayne LaPierre, executive vice president of the NRA, speaks during a news conference in Washington
U.S. President Obama addresses a news conference at the White House in Washington
U.S. Senator Kerry testifies during his Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing to be secretary of state, on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood talks about an agreement to build a new public bridge between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Canada during a news conference in Windsor Canada
Governor Edmund G. "Jerry" Brown arrives at the State of the State Address in Sacramento
Los Angeles Mayoral candidates Perry, James, Garcetti, and Greuel stand on stage during a debate of candidates in Los Angeles, California
US senators attend news conference at Capitol on immigration reform
U.S. President Barack Obama is pictured as he meets with members of the Major Cities Chiefs Association and Major County Sheriffs Association to discuss gun violence measures, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. senators attend a news conference at Capitol on immigration reform in Washington
A vehicle makes its way near homes devastated by fire and the effects of Hurricane Sandy in the Breezy Point section of the Queens borough in New York
Obama meets with police chiefs from three U.S. communities scarred by mass shootings last year to talk about the administration
U.S. Senator Rubio speaks to the media before Republican presidential nominee Romney and U.S. President Obama meet in the final U.S. presidential debate in Boca Raton
U.S. Secretary of State Clinton listens to U.S. President Obama speak during a meeting with members of his cabinet in Washington
Hillary Clinton testifies on Benghazi, Libya in Washington
Senator Robert Corker speaks to the media before voting on a bill allowing a rise in the debt ceiling on Capitol Hill
U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan arrives for the Barack Obama second presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol
Republican Vice-Presidential candidate and Wisconsin representative Paul Ryan speaks at the Values Voter Summit in Washington
U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Senator Feinstein speaks to the media on NRA/assault weapons in Washington
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks at the White House in Washington
The Justice Department building is seen in Washington
Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) speaks to reporters after a vote on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks during a meeting with members of his cabinet at the White House in Washington
A volunteer stops to photograph Biden as he helps assemble care kits for U.S. military service members and veterans at a Unite America in Service event at the National Guard Armory in Washington
Sarah Palin walks to her "One Nation Tour" bus after a visit to Fox News headquarters in New York
Romney supporters react after he was projected to lose during his election night rally in Boston
(LtoR) Mark Gaston Pearce, Sharon Block, and Richard F. Griffin Jr. of the National Labor Relations Board in an undated combination image courtesy of the NLRB
A sprinkler is in use near Dodge City Kansas
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama gestures as he delivers remarks on the economy to employees at Daimler Detroit Diesel plant in Redford
A sign for the SEC is pictured in the foyer of the Fort Worth Regional Office in Fort Worth
An aerial view of the Pentagon building in Washington, June 15, 2005. [U.S. Defense Secretary Donald..
U.S. President Obama nominates veteran foreign policy aide McDonough as next White House chief of staff in Washington
File photo of U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Senator Saxby Chambliss smiling after winning a U.S. Senate run-off, at his election night party in Atlanta
U.S. President Obama addresses a news conference at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks at the White House in Washington
U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor Mcdonough addresses the media in Tegucigalpa
U.S. President Obama speaks during a meeting with members of his cabinet at the White House in Washington
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal talks about Tropical Storm Isaac as New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu looks on during a news conference in New Orleans,
U.S. President Barack Obama stands next to outgoing U.S. Secretary of Treasury in Washington
U.S. Defense Secretary Panetta speaks about a suicide bombing near a NATO base, during a joint news conference with Afghan President Karzai at the Presidential Palace in Kabul
U.S. President Obama speaks at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks while visiting middle class family members in their home to discuss his Administration
U.S. Senate Minority Leader McConnell and Senate Majority Leader Reid make remarks in Washington
U.S. President Obama addresses a news conference at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama announces Mary Jo White for SEC chairwoman in Washington
Specialist Joanne Read, of the U.S. Army
Specialist Joanne Read, of the U.S. Army
U.S. Senator Kerry testifies during his Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing to be secretary of state, on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. Senator Kerry testifies during his Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing as Secretary of State on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Senator Feinstein speaks to the media on NRA/assault weapons in Washington
Woman holds an American flag during naturalization ceremonies for new citizens aboard the Intrepid in New York
U.S. Marine Corp handout photo of 2nd Lt. Carly E. Towers interacting with children during a patrol through Tajik Khar in Garmsir
File photo of U.S. Army soldier SSG Norma Gonzales reading a magazine in Kandahar
U.S. President Barack Obama talks with Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) at the conclusion of the Inaugural luncheon in Statuary Hall after his ceremonial swearing in at the U.S. Capitol on Capitol Hill in Washington
Boehner takes his oath during the 113th Congress in Washington
House Ways and Means Committee Chair Camp questions U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Geithner in Washington
Jack Lew, U.S. President Barack Obama
File photograph of U.S. Army convoys getting a thumb up from a female soldier after crossing into Kuwait during the last convoy out of Iraq
Jeff Nice spreads grass seed across a two acre field at his farm in Kinston
U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan arrives for the Barack Obama second presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol
U.S. President Obama and Senator Kerry shake hands after announcing Kerry
Hillary Clinton testifies on Benghazi, Libya in Washington
U.S. President Obama addresses a news conference at the White House in Washington
U.S. House Speaker Boehner and House Majority Leader Cantor arrive at a "fiscal cliff" news conference in Washington
File photo of U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Allen and U.S. President Obama at event in the East Room of the White House
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Reid walks to his office at the U.S. Capitol after returning from a meeting with President Obama in Washington
U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Senator Feinstein speaks to the media on NRA/assault weapons in Washington
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie looks on while giving his State of the State address in the assembly chamber in Trenton
U.S. President Barack Obama delivered remarks during the Inaugural luncheon in Statuary Hall after his ceremonial swearing in at the U.S. Capitol on Capitol Hill in Washington
File photograph of an undamaged battery used in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner jet provided by NTSB
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Reid walks to his office at the U.S. Capitol after returning from a meeting with President Obama in Washington
Rev. Richard Simon leads pro-life advocates during mass at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in suburban Hillside
TransCanada President and CEO Girling comments on the approval of the Keystone XL pipeline route through Nebraska during a news conference in Calgary
Police officer patrols outside US Supreme Court in Washington after Justice O
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk smiles during an event at the Singapore Management University
President Barack Obama speaks at the Commander in Chief
U.S. President Barack Obama raised a glass at the concluded his speech during the Inaugural luncheon in Statuary Hall after his ceremonial swearing in at the U.S. Capitol on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama dances with U.S. President Barack Obama at the Commander in Chief
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama dances with U.S. President Barack Obama at the Commander in Chief
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during swearing-in ceremonies on the West front of the U.S Capitol in Washington
U.S. President Obama delivers his inaugural address during inauguration ceremonies in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during swearing-in ceremonies on the West front of the U.S Capitol in Washington
Boehner bangs the gavel during the 113th Congress in Washington
The West Front of the U.S. Capitol is pictured on the eve of the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama takes the official oath of office from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts in Washington
A display of 7-round handguns are seen at Coliseum Gun Traders Ltd. in Uniondale, New York
U.S. Senator Schumer addresses the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Biden greets volunteers as he arrives to help assemble care kits for U.S. military service members and veterans at a Unite America in Service event at the National Guard Armory in Washington
Two demonstrators opposing the pro gun and second amendment protest hold signs outside the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Arizona
File picture shows a handgun, holster and cartridges on a participant at the "Restore the Constitution Rally 4-19-2010" at Gravelly Point Park
U.S. President Obama smiles as first lady Michelle speaks to volunteers at Burrville Elementary School in Washington
File photo of former Illinois Governor Ryan giving a statement after being found guilty in Chicago
Obama pauses during remarks at a news conference at the White House in Washington
Campaign manager Messina speaks with the media at President Barack Obama
U.S. Secretary of Defense Panetta and Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Levin arrive at the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington
U.S. House Speaker Boehner and House Majority Leader Cantor speak to the media on the "fiscal cliff" in Washington
File photo of Barack Obama and John Roberts during the presidential inauguration in Washington
File photo of Barack Obama and John Roberts during the presidential inauguration in Washington
A volunteer adjusts a sign at the America Presidential Experience exhibit during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Evanston police officer documents some information on a firearm that was turned in as part of an amnesty-based gun buyback program in Evanston, Illinois
Holder, flanked by Parker and Pistole, delivers remarks on gun violence to the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting in Washington
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Reid speaks to reporters in the Capitol in Washington
U.S. House Speaker John Boehner arrives to speak to the media on the "fiscal cliff" in Washington
Florida Governor Scott speaks during an interview in New York
President Barack Obama signs executive orders on gun violence flanked by Hinna Zeejah, Taejah Goode, Julia Stokes and Grant Fritz during an event at the White House in Washington
Nominee for Director of the White House Office for Health Reform DeParle speaks after being introduced by U.S. President Obama in Washington
Republican Vice-Presidential candidate and Wisconsin representative Paul Ryan speaks at the Values Voter Summit in Washington
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta speaks during a NATO defence ministers meeting at the Alliance headquarters in Brussels
FBI Director Mueller testifies before the House Judiciary committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. Marines of Police Advisory Team Now Zad, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines Regiment patrol a village near a police station in Now Zad district in Helmand province
A display of 7-round .45 caliber handguns are seen at Coliseum Gun Traders Ltd. in Uniondale, New York
U.S. President Obama and Vice President Biden announce a series of proposals to counter gun violence during event at the White House in Washington
Virginia Tech shooting survivor Goddard attends a White House event at which U.S. President Obama unveiled gun control proposals in Washington
Richard Cordray testifies before a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. Secretary of State Clinton listens to a question during a joint news conference with Irish PM Kenny in Dublin
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Reid walks to his office at the U.S. Capitol after returning from a meeting with President Obama in Washington
The 113th Congress convenes in Washington
U.S. President Obama unveils a series of proposals to counter gun violence during an event at the White House in Washington
U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor Mcdonough listens to Honduras
President Barack Obama signs executive orders on gun violence flanked by Hinna Zeejah, Taejah Goode, Julia Stokes and Grant Fritz during an event at the White House in Washington
Massachusetts Governor Patrick addresses first session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
File of former Senator Hagel standing next to counterterrorism adviser Brennan the nominee for CIA Director in Washington
White House Press Secretary Carney speaks during a media briefing at the White House in Washington
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signs the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act in Albany
Van Meter, of Rhineland, WI, inspects a revolver during the National Rifle Association
Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Narayana Kocherlakota speaks at a macro-finance conference hosted by the Boston Federal Reserve Bank and Boston University in Boston
File photo of Ken Salazar and Barack Obama in Chicago
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton checks her PDA upon her departure in a military C-17 plane from Malta bound for Tripoli, Libya
New York Senator Schumer speaks about Hurricane Sandy relief in the Capitol in Washington in this file photo
File photograph of South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford addressing the media at a news conference at the State House in Columbia
A man stands on the debris of homes devastated by fire and the effects of Hurricane Sandy in the Breezy Point section of the Queens borough in New York
U.S. Senator Mikulski stands at the podium flanked by eight other Democratic female members of the U.S. Senate during the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney speaks during the news conference at the White House in Washington
A woman walks by a home destroyed by the effects of Hurricane Sandy in the Belle Harbor section of the Queens borough in New York
U.S. President Barack Obama
Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Narayana Kocherlakota speaks at a macro-finance conference hosted by the Boston Federal Reserve Bank and Boston University in Boston
U.S. Defense Secretary Panetta answers questions during a news conference at Sao Juliao fortress
U.S. Senator Mikulski stands at the podium flanked by eight other Democratic female members of the U.S. Senate during the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Narayana Kocherlakota speaks at a macro-finance conference hosted by the Boston Federal Reserve Bank and Boston University in Boston
Rosengren, President and Chief Executive Officer of Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, listens at a U.S. House of Representative Financial Services Committee field hearing in Boston
Obama takes questions from reporters during a news conference at the White House in Washington
A row of shotguns are seen during the East Coast Fine Arms Show in Stamford, Connecticut
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivers a speech "Frontlines and Frontiers: Making Human Rights a Human Reality" at Dublin City University in Ireland
Obama stands next to John Brennan during nominee announcements at White House in Washington
Actor Don Cheadle, U.S. Representative Ed Royce and Paul Rusesabagina visit a refugee camp on the Chad-Sudan border in this handout photo
Boehner and McConnell hold a news conference about the U.S. debt ceiling crisis, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Obama takes questions from reporters during a news conference at the White House in Washington
File photo of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in Washington
Obama pauses during remarks at a news conference at the White House in Washington
Obama takes questions from reporters during a news conference at the White House in Washington
File photo of George H.W. Bush in Houston
Afghan President Karzai meets with Senate Minority Leader McConnell in Washington
CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta Dennis Lockhart listens during a presentation at the American Economic Association Conference in Atlanta
U.S.President Obama addresses joint news conference at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks at the White House in Washington
Customers view semi automatic guns on display at a gun shop in Los Angeles California
Former U.S. Senator Hagel turns to U.S. President Obama after being nominated to be Defense Secretary at the White House in Washington
U.S.President Obama addresses joint news conference at the White House in Washington
US Navy handout photo of George W. Bush and George H.W. Bush onboard the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier
U.S.President Obama addresses joint news conference at the White House in Washington
U.S.President Obama addresses joint news conference at the White House in Washington
Biden convenes a meeting with representatives from the video game industry, in a dialogue about gun violence, in his office in Washington
U.S. President Obama introduces Sebelius as Health and Human Services Secretary in Washington
Newark Mayor Cory Booker addresses delegates during the first session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Biden convenes a meeting with representatives from the video game industry, in a dialogue about gun violence, in his office in Washington
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid speaks to the media about the "fiscal cliff" in Washington
Obama and Karzai shake hands after a news conference in Washington
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President and CEO Plosser arrives at the opening reception and dinner for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Economic Policy Symposium in Jackson Hole
U.S. President Obama hosts a bipartisan meeting with Congressional leaders in the Roosevelt Room of White House
Karzai sits with Clinton in her outer office at the State Department in Washington
Rockefeller of West Virginia addresses Democratic convention in Denver
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U.S. President Barack Obama meets with Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal in Louisiana
U.S. President Obama announces his nomination of White House chief of staff and budget expert Lew as his next treasury secretary in Washington
Josten gestures during remarks to the Reuters Washington Summit in the Reuters newsroom in Washington
U.S. President Obama announces Lew as his nominee for the next U.S. Treasury Secretary in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama
United States Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas Donohue delivers his annual State of American Business address in Washington
Biden holds a meeting on curbing gun violence in Washington
U.S. Defense Secretary Panetta speaks about a suicide bombing near a NATO base, during a joint news conference with Afghan President Karzai at the Presidential Palace in Kabul
U.S. President Obama announces his nomination of White House chief of staff and budget expert Lew as his next Treasury Secretary in Washington
Demonstrators carry a poster of Osama Bin Laden during a protest condemning a U.S. produced movie insulting Islam
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks at the White House in Washington
Former New Mexico Governor Richardson and Google Executive Chairman Schmidt visit the Korean Computer Center in Pyongyang
Former congresswoman Giffords and Congressman Barber leave after casting their ballots in downtown Tucson
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announces enforcement actions against UBS Securities Japan Co. Ltd.investment bank at the Justice Department in Washington
File photo of U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis in Washington
File photo of U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu briefs the press in Washington
ATF special agents examine a confiscated weapon at the bureau
Handout photo of U.S. Secretary of State Clinton holding football jersey with her name on it , during weekly meeting of assistant Secretaries of State in Washington
A person walks outside a Wal-Mart store in Mexico City
U.S. Vice President Biden speaks to representatives of gun safety and gun violence victims
U.S. President Barack Obama points to the crowd during his election night victory rally with Biden in Chicago
White House Chief of Staff Lew and Director of the National Economic Council Sperling in Rose Garden of White House
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie looks on while giving his State of the State address in the assembly chamber in Trenton
California Governor Brown speaks during the opening ceremony of the Space Shuttle Endeavour Exhibition in Los Angeles
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie claps while giving his State of the State address in the assembly chamber in Trenton
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) speaks to the press following his private meeting with United States U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice about the attack on U.S. diplomats in Benghazi, Libya in Washington
Brown speaks at a news conference to announce the Public Employee Pension Reform Act of 2012 at Ronald Reagan State Building in Los Angeles
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia
People walk inside the Orlando Convention Center at the 132nd Annual National Rifle Association Meet..
U.S. Capitol Building stands in Washington
U.S. Senator Blumenthal, former U.S. Representative Giffords and her husband, former astronaut Kelly, leave the Newtown Municipal Building in Newtown,
The Supreme Court in Washington
U.S. President Obama greets Defense Secretary-nominee Hagel at the White House in Washington
An aerial view of the Pentagon Building in Washington.
Obama stands next to John Brennan during nominee announcements at White House in Washington
A backhoe removes chunks of limestone from the navigation channel on the Mississippi River near Thebes, Illinois in this handout photo
U.S. President Obama smiles at Defense Secretary-nominee Hagel at the White House in Washington
Former President Bush smiles as he listens to Republican presidential candidate Romney speak in Houston
Handout photo of US Secretary of State Clinton chairing weekly meeting of the Assistant Secretaries of State in Washington
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan walks back into the Supreme Court building with Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts after her investiture ceremony in Washington
President Obama announces his nominees for a new U.S. Secretary of Defense Hagel and new CIA director Brennan at the White House in Washington
Sen. Durbin speaks to reporters following a caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
File photograph of Gen. Stanley McChrystal before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington DC
Guns that were turned in by their owners are seen in a trash bin at a gun buyback held by the LAPD
US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Obama smiles next to US Senator Hagel during news conference at the Amman Citadel
Senate Minority Leader McConnell walks with reporters on the opening day of the 113th Congress on Capitol Hill
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn delivers his State of the State address in Springfield
File of Kennedy applauding at the groundbreaking ceremony for The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate in Boston
Yellen speaks at University of California Berkeley Haas School of Business in Berkeley
A combination photographs shows U.S. President Barack Obama in Chicago and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney in Boston
Obama makes a point during remarks to reporters after meeting with congressional leaders at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama pauses as he speaks to the media about the "fiscal cliff" in Washington
Senator Hagel speaks during news conference at US embassy in Islamabad
United States Postal Service clerks sort mail at the USPS Lincoln Park carriers annex in Chicago
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks after the House of Representatives acted on legislation intended to avoid the "fiscal cliff," at the White House in Washington
Biden and Boehner preside over a counting of the votes for the 2012 presidential election in Washington
Handout booking photo of Republican U.S. Senator Mike Crapo
A couple walks their dog on a beach framed by a home damaged by superstorm Sandy in the Queens borough region of Belle Harbor
A haul truck is pictured at a coal seam at a coal mine in the Powder River Basin in Wyoming in this undated handout photo
U.S. Rep. Frank waves after addressing the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
The dome of the U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington
Speaker of the House John Boehner speaks to the press after a bipartisan meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama to discuss the economy in the Roosevelt Room of the White House
File photo of U.S. President Barack Obama walking off stage with Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner after speaking in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington
U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Senator Feinstein speaks to the media on NRA/assault weapons in Washington
U.S. Senator Toomey speaks to the 38th annual Conservative Political Action Conference meeting at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington
Boehner bangs the gavel during the 113th Congress in Washington
Boehner speaks to the 113th Congress in Washington
U.S. congressional candidate Duckworth addresses delegates during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
U.S. House Speaker John Boehner arrives to speak to the media on the "fiscal cliff" in Washington
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Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) walks from a meeting with House Republicans about a solution for the "fiscal cliff" on Capitol Hill
A statue of the United States first President, George Washington, is seen under the Capitol dome in Washington
U.S. House Speaker John Boehner arrives to speak to the media on the "fiscal cliff" in Washington
McConnell departs the senate floor with an aide after a senate vote in the early morning hours at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Screenwriter Mark Boal and Director Kathryn Bigelow pose for photos for their new film
David Cote, chairman and chief executive of Honeywell, speaks during The Economist
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton leaves New York Presbyterian Hospital with husband, Bill, and daughter, Chelsea, in New York
Man walks past the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington
The facade of the New York Times building is seen in New York
U.S. Secretary of State Clinton delivers a speech at Dublin City University in Ireland
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks during a news conference at Stormont Castle in Belfast
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett speaks at a news conference in State College
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett speaks at a news conference in State College
Governor Christie tours hurricane damage in Little Ferry
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks after the House of Representatives acted on legislation intended to avoid the "fiscal cliff," at the White House in Washington
U.S. Capitol Building stands in Washington
U.S. VP Biden and President Obama depart following Obama
Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) arrives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
F-35 Lightning II releases an inert 1,000 lb. GBU-32 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) separation weapon over water in an Atlantic test range in Patuxent River Maryland
McConnell departs the senate floor with an aide after a senate vote in the early morning hours at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Man walks past the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington
File photo of U.S. Secretary of State Clinton delivering a speech at Dublin City University in Ireland
The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi is seen in flames during a protest
File photo of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton answering questions from the audience at the 2012 Saban Forum on U.S.-Israel relations gala dinner in Washington
U.S. President Obama gestures during a news conference at the White House in Washington
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Reid addresses the Senate during an unusual session on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Obama salutes as he returns via Marine One from a Christmas visit with his family in Hawaii, to the White House in Washington
US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Obama (D-IL) shares laugh with Senator Hagel (R-NE) at Amman Citadel in Amman
A family visits the U.S. Capitol in Washington
U.S. President Obama opens his notes before remarks to reporters in Washington
U.S. President Obama makes a statement to reporters in Washington
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder holds a news conference to talk about why he signed into law, earlier in the day, right-to-work laws in Lansing, Michigan
Clouds roll over destroyed homes, almost two months after superstorm Sandy caused damage in the region of Breezy Point of Queens borough
US Senate Finance Committee Chairman Baucus departs after meeting with a bipartisan group of lawmakers in Washington
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks at the White House in Washington
The skyline of Lower Manhattan in New York is seen behind the shipping docks in Newark, New Jersey
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson, speaks during a news conference in Rio de Janeiro
U.S. Representative Markey speaks during visit by him and colleagues discussing bilateral relationships of Egypt and U.S. in Cairo
The U.S. Capitol building is pictured in Washington
U.S. House Speaker Boehner and House Majority Leader Cantor leave after a news conference on the "fiscal cliff" in Washington
Two male protestors kiss next to a member of the Westboro Baptist Church outside the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder holds a news conference to talk about why he signed into law right-to-work laws in Lansing, Michigan
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson, speaks during a news conference in Rio de Janeiro
U.S. President Obama departs Honolulu
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson, speaks during a news conference in Rio de Janeiro
Senate Majority Leader Reid reacts as Sen. Schumer shows a "fiscal cliff" chart during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington
Former President Bush smiles as he listens to Republican presidential candidate Romney speak in Houston
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about the fiscal cliff at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama visit military personnel and their families at Anderson Hall base chow hall at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay
Obama speaks about the fiscal cliff in Washington
A woman shops for jeans at a J.C. Penney store in New York
Republican presidential nominee Romney answers a question during the second presidential debate in Hempstead
U.S. House Speaker John Boehner arrives to speak to the media on the "fiscal cliff" in Washington
U.S. President Obama hosts a bipartisan meeting with Congressional leaders in the Roosevelt Room of White House
Republican Florida Governor Scott speaks at a meeting of the Latin Builders Association in Miami
US President Obama waves next to first lady Michelle Obama at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington
U.S. House Speaker Boehner and House Majority Leader Cantor speak to the media on the "fiscal cliff" in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama announces the nomination of Senator Kerry as Secretary of State at the White House in Washington
Wayne LaPierre, Executive Vice President of the NRA, speaks during a news conference in Washington
U.S. House Speaker John Boehner arrives to speak to the media on the "fiscal cliff" in Washington
U.S. House Speaker Boehner speaks to the media on a "fiscal cliff" on Capitol Hill in Washington
Clothes and sewing machines are seen in the Tazreen Fashions garment factory, where 112 workers died in a fire, in Savar
Ohio Governor John Kasich speaks during CERAWEEK in Houston
File picture of U.S. Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice speaking with Reuters in Boca Raton
An honor guard carries a casket of Senator Inouye as it arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid speaks to the media about the "fiscal cliff" in Washington
Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, Booker reacts during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Cantor speaks to the media on the Spending Reduction Act in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks next to Deputy Secretary of State William Burns at the Diplomatic Corps holiday reception at the State Department in Washington
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announces enforcement actions against UBS Securities Japan Co. Ltd.investment bank at the Justice Department in Washington
U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi speaks during a news conference to discuss "banning high-capacity gun clips" on Capitol Hill
U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar speaks before an experimental high flow release from the Glen Canyon Dam in Page, Arizona
U.S. President Obama gestures as he speaks to the media about the "fiscal cliff" in Washington
Chinese Minister of Commerce Chen attends a news conference during the 23rd session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade in Washington
Volunteers gather near an aid and relief station where supplies for victims of Hurricane Sandy are available on Midland Avenue in the Midland Beach neighborhood of Staten Island, New York
File of the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi is seen in flames during a protest
U.S. President Obama gestures as he speaks to the media about the "fiscal cliff" in Washington
President Reagan meeting with Judge Robert Bork in the White House, October 9, 1987. REUTERS/White House
U.S. President Obama and Vice President Biden speak to members of the media in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks about the fiscal cliff to members of the media in the White House Briefing Room
U.S. President Barack Obama, with Vice President Joe Biden at his side, speaks to members of the media in the White House Briefing Room
U.S. House Speaker Boehner speaks at a news conference after a Republican caucus meeting in Washington
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announces enforcement actions against UBS Securities Japan Co. Ltd.investment bank at the Justice Department in Washington
Tom Vilsack speaks about the drought in Washington
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks at the White House in Washington
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden waves as he arrives at the Benito Juarez International airport in Mexico City
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks at the White House in Washington
A Libyan government militia guarding the main entrance of the U.S. consulate that was attacked last week, fixes a note written by Libyans against the attack, in Benghazi
House Majority Leader Cantor speaks at a news conference after a Republican caucus meeting on Capitol Hill
PEOPLE WALK INSIDE NRA MEETING AT ORLANDO CONVENTION CENTER.
A worker walks past wind turbines outside an assembly workshop at Baoding
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks at the White House in Washington
Paula Broadwell leaves her home in Charlotte
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks at the White House in Washington
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Reid speaks to reporters in the Capitol in Washington
U.S. House Speaker Boehner and House Majority Leader Cantor stand during a news conference after a Republican caucus meeting in Washington
U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives Boehner walks to his office in the U.S. Capitol after meeting with U.S. President Obama at the White House in Washington
U.S. House Majority Leader Cantor looks on as Speaker Boehner speaks during a news conference on the fiscal cliff in Washington
U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives Boehner walks to his office in the U.S. Capitol after meeting with U.S. President Obama at the White House in Washington
Holiday decorations are seen on the front porch of a damaged home on Bay Avenue in Mantoloking.
U.S. Capitol Building stands in Washington
U.S. President Obama looks down as he walks from the rostrum after speaking at a vigil held at Newtown High School for families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut
File photo of U.S. Senator for Hawaii Inouye speaking at a reception hosted by the U.S.-Japan Council and APEC Host Committee in Honolulu
A Glock handgun available in a raffle promotion at Adventures Outdoors in Smyrna.
A Palmetto M4 assault rifle is seen at the Rocky Mountain Guns and Ammo store in Parker, Colorado
White House Press Secretary Carney answers questions from reporters during a media briefing in Washington
U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives Boehner walks to his office in the U.S. Capitol after meeting with U.S. President Obama at the White House in Washington
U.S. Rep. Tim Scott (R-SC) addresses the crowd during the second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Obama attends a vigil in Newtown, Connecticut for Sandy Hook Elementary School
Manchin smiles after being ceremonially sworn in at the US Capitol in Washington
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. speaks at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver
U.S. House Speaker Boehner listens to a question while speaking with reporters in the Capitol in Washington
File photo of U.S. Senator John Kerry
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives John Boehner speaks to reporters in the Capitol in Washington
U.S. Senator Kerry speaks to the media before Republican presidential nominee Romney and President Obama meet in the final U.S. presidential debate in Boca Raton, Florida
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives John Boehner speaks to reporters in the Capitol in Washington
File photo of U.S. Secretary of State Clinton in Brussels
U.S. President Barack Obama pauses as he speaks about the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown during a press briefing at the White House in Washington
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder holds a news conference to talk about why he signed into law right-to-work laws in Lansing, Michigan
U.S. President Barack Obama pauses while speaking about the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown during a press briefing at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama signs into law H.R. 6156 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington
U.S. Rep Hoyer addresses convention-goers on first day of Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Marijuana plants are displayed for sale at Canna Pi medical marijuana dispensary in Seattle
Crist answers question during University of Southern California
U.S. House Speaker Boehner speaks to the media outside his office on Capitol Hill in Washington
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate from Delaware Coons celebrates his victory over Republican candidate O
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice reacts as she arrives to address delegates during the third session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Anti right-to-work protesters gather outside of Michigan
Supporters of U.S. President Obama cheer during his election night rally in Chicago
U.S. Secretary of State Clinton delivers a speech at Dublin City University in Ireland
New York City donations vouchers sit on a table at the Oasis Christian Center in Staten Island, New York
U.S. Secretary of State Clinton listens to a question during a joint news conference with Irish PM Kenny in Dublin
Warren addresses supporters during her victory rally in Boston
U.S. House Speaker Boehner speaks to the media outside his office in Washington
U.S. President Obama hosts a bipartisan meeting with Congressional leaders in the Roosevelt Room of White House
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder speaks at a news conference in New Orleans
Texas Governor Perry announces he is dropping his run for the Republican U.S. presidential nomination during a news conference in Charleston
Norquist, founder of the taxpayer advocacy group, Americans for Tax Reform, speaks during the Reuters Washington Summit in Washington
U.S. Secretary of State Clinton listens to a question during a joint news conference with Irish PM Kenny in Dublin
U.S. President Obama gestures as he delivers remarks on the economy to employees at Daimler Detroit Diesel plant in Redford
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks after his tour of the Daimler Detroit Diesel plant in Redford
U.S. House Speaker Boehner speaks to the media outside his office on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Obama and Vice President Biden walk from the stage in the East Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama is joined by his daughter Malia and first lady as they watch the show at official lighting of National Christmas Tree ceremony on Ellipse in Washington
Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, Booker reacts during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
U.S. Senator Bob Corker takes part in a panel discussion titled "Fixer-Upper: Repairing the U.S. Housing Market" at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks at the White House in Washington
Crist answers question during University of Southern California
U.S. President Barack Obama meets with Russian President Putin in Los Cabos
U.S. Capitol Police guard a door to the restricted area where former CIA Director Petraeus is testifying, at Capitol Hill in Washington
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing listens during a news conference at the Chrysler Mack I auto plant in Detroit, Michigan
Debris of a home damaged by Superstorm Sandy is seen one month after the disaster in Union Beach
South Carolina Governor Haley addresses the second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
U.S. House Speaker Boehner speaks to the media outside his office in Washington
U.S. House Speaker Boehner gestures during a news conference on the fiscal cliff in Washington
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney gestures as he gives his concession speech after losing the election to U.S. President Barack Obama in Boston Massachusetts
Handout photo of Governor Chris Christie holds a press conference at a Relief Center at the Joseph R. Bolger Middle School in the wake of Hurricane Sandy in Keansburg
Gore speaks during the panel for Current TV
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell walks to a podium to deliver remarks to the press on Capitol Hill in Washington
Michigan Republican Governor Snyder introduces Romney, U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts governor, during a rally in Lansing
Construction workers repair roads destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in Mantoloking
U.S. Senator DeMint speaks during the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans
U.S. House Speaker Boehner pauses during a news conference on the fiscal cliff in Washington
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)(R) watches as John Cornyn (R-TX) speaks to the press on Capitol Hill in Washington
US Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Levin and Ranking Republican McCain confer on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Obama hosts a bipartisan meeting with Congressional leaders in the Roosevelt Room of White House
U.S. Senator Bob Corker takes part in a panel discussion titled "Fixer-Upper: Repairing the U.S. Housing Market" at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California
U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner speaks at the Institute of International Finance
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at the Business Roundtable in Washington
U.S. President Obama gestures during a news conference at the White House in Washington
An exterior view of the U.S. consulate, which was attacked and set on fire by gunmen yesterday, in Benghazi
U.S. President Obama gestures during a news conference at the White House in Washington
Grassley answers questions during the 2009 Reuters Washington Summit in Washington
Congresswoman Maxine Waters arrives at the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League Pro-Choice America
Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat for Massachusetts Elizabeth Warren addresses supporters during her victory rally in Boston
Chairman and Chief Executive of BlackRock Fink speaks during The Economist
US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Obama smiles next to US Senator Hagel during news conference at the Amman Citadel
U.S. Senator DeMint speaks during the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans
U.S. President Obama hosts a bipartisan meeting with Congressional leaders in the Roosevelt Room of White House
US Attorney Fitzgerald talks at the Justice Department in Washington
U.S. President Obama gestures during a news conference at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama gestures during a news conference at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama gestures during a news conference at the White House in Washington
People relax on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks at the White House in Washington
Krawcheck, former head of Bank of America
U.S. House Speaker Boehner speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington
US Fish and Wildlife Service handout photo of a lesser prairie-chicken
Bush addresses the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Annual Conference in Lake Buena Vista
U.S. President Obama speaks at the Rodon Group, a manufacturer of toys in Hatfield
The logo of Hyundai Motor is seen on the wheel of a car at a Hyundai dealership in Seoul
President Obama talks while on White House complex in Washington
Everhart and Welker hold each other before exchanging wedding vows at a comic book retail shop in Manhattan, New York
The U.S. Capitol Dome and the entrance to the U.S. Senate on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner arrives before a meeting with House Minority Leader Pelosi on Capitol Hill
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks at the White House in Washington
Former U.S. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is pictured as he arrives at the White House for lunch with U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House in Washington
U.S. Secretary of State Clinton listens to U.S. President Obama speak during a meeting with members of his cabinet in Washington
Former U.S. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is pictured as he arrives at the White House for lunch with U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House in Washington
Treasury Secretary Geithner speaks at the Institute of International Finance
President Obama delivers remarks at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks during a meeting with members of his cabinet at the White House in Washington
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Rice listens to U.S. President Obama speak during a cabinet meeting in Washington
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks at the White House in Washington
U.S. House Speaker Boehner speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington
Handout photo of Governor Chris Christie holds a press conference at a Relief Center at the Joseph R. Bolger Middle School in the wake of Hurricane Sandy in Keansburg
Handout photo of Governor Chris Christie voting in Mendham
File photo of Ron Barber at a voting center at St. Cyril
Handout photo of Elisse Walter
U.S. Defense Secretary Panetta attends a joint news conference with Japan
A wooden star is left in front of a burnt house in Breezy Point, almost a month after the neighborhood was left devastated by Hurricane Sandy, in the New York borough of Queens
U.S. President Obama meets with Mexico
U.S. President Obama waves as he leaves the 21st ASEAN and East Asia summit in Phnom Penh
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-NV) speaks to reporters about an agreement on the payroll tax holiday on Capitol Hill
U.S. soldiers from the NATO-led coalition force relax beside a basketball court as night falls at the Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan
File picture of U.S. Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice speaking with Reuters in Boca Raton
U.S. President Obama holds up a signature pen as he delivers a statement on U.S. fiscal cliff in the East Room of the White House in Washington
Bush addresses the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Annual Conference in Lake Buena Vista
U.S. President Barack Obama greets troops at Bagram Air Base in Kabul
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino addresses delegates during the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Beds lie empty in emergency room of Tulane University Hospital in New Orleans
U.S. President Obama attends the 4th ASEAN-U.S. Leaders
U.S. President Obama waves as he leaves the 21st ASEAN and East Asia summit in Phnom Penh
U.S. former Rep. Jefferson walks with wife, after his sentencing at U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
McCain reacts to remark during University of Southern California
Obama pin worn at NALEO in Florida
U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice speaks with the media after Security Council consultations at U.N. headquarters in New York
U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee vice chairman Senator Chambliss leaves after former CIA Director Petraeus testified in Washington
People line up for admission at the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington
Speaker of the House John Boehner speaks to the press after a bipartisan meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama to discuss the economy in the Roosevelt Room of the White House
U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice speaks with the media after Security Council consultations at U.N. headquarters in New York
File photo of Jesse Jackson Jr. at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver
U.S. President Barack Obama laughs with his daughters Sasha and Malia as he pardons National Thanksgiving Turkey, Cobbler, in The Rose Garden of the White House in Washington
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. waves on U.S. Capitol steps in Washingto
Handout photo of Governor Chris Christie holds a press conference at a Relief Center at the Joseph R. Bolger Middle School in the wake of Hurricane Sandy in Keansburg
U.S. Senator Mark Warner speaks during an interview with Reuters in Washington
GARY HART AND WARREN RUDMAN TALK AT RIDGE HEARING BEFORE SENATE.
U.S. Senator Mark Warner speaks during an interview with Reuters in Washington
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reacts as she arrives last for a meeting between President Barack Obama and Japan
Norquist, founder of the taxpayer advocacy group, Americans for Tax Reform, speaks during the Reuters Washington Summit in Washington
Obama pin worn at NALEO in Florida
A sign for pharmaceutical compounding company NECC, a producer of the steroid methylprednisolone acetate, is seen in Framingham, Massachusetts
U.S. President Obama gives a speech at the convocation hall in the University of Yangon
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks to the media alongside Myanmar
US President Obama speaks during joint media conference with Thai Prime Minister Shinawatra at Government House in Bangkok
U.S. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wave from the steps of Air Force One in Bangkok
Republican U.S. Rep. Allen West speaks at a campaign stop with guests at SCORE South Palm Beach, a resource partner to the U.S. Small Business Administration, in Boca Raton
Republican presidential nominee Romney answers a question during the second presidential debate in Hempstead
File photo of U.S. Army Gen. Petraeus and U.S. President Obama at event in the East Room of the White House
U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee chairman Senator Feinstein talks to media after former C.I.A. Director Petraeus testified at closed hearing in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a statement on the U.S. "Fiscal Cliff" in the East Room of the White House as Vice President Joe Biden (L) looks on in Washington
Congressman Barber speaks at press conference following the sentencing of Loughner in the Federal Court House in Tucson, Arizona
U.S. President Obama waves as he walks to Marine One before departing for a trip to Thailand, Burma and Cambodia from the White House
U.S. President Barack Obama steps aboard Air Force One at Andrews Air Force base
U.S. Secretary of State Clinton gives a speech at the Singapore Management University in Singapore
U.S. President Obama hosts a bipartisan meeting with Congressional leaders in the Roosevelt Room of White House
Darkness sets in over the U.S. Capitol building hours before U.S. President Obama is set to deliver his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Obama gestures during a news conference at the White House in Washington
File photo of then U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus at event in the East Room of the White House
Tvert and Vicente pose in their offices in Denver
U.S. President Barack Obama greets residents affected by Hurricane Sandy at a Staten Island FEMA disaster recovery center in New York
U.S. President Obama gestures during a White House news conference in Washington
An exterior view of the U.S. consulate, which was attacked and set on fire by gunmen yesterday, in Benghazi
United States Postal Service trucks are seen in Manhasset, New York
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks at the Techport Australia shipbuilding facility near Adelaide
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta speaks during a NATO defence ministers meeting at the Alliance headquarters in Brussels
Tonya Snyder, a Mycology Specialist in the Vanderbilt Clinical Microbiology Lab for patient care examines samples to isolate and identify specimens for gorwth in Nashville, Tennessee
Tom Vilsack speaks about the drought in Washington
U.S. President Obama gestures during a news conference at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama gestures during a news conference at the White House in Washington
Florida Governor Rick Scott speaks during a news conference as Tropical Storm Issac approaches amid final preparations for the Republican National Convention in Tampa
House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice speaks with the media after Security Council consultations at U.N. headquarters in New York
U.S. President Obama delivers Veterans Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency General David Petraeus attends the Allen & Co Media Conference in Sun Valley
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks to delegates during the third session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Former Maine Governor Angus King is pictured in undated photograph
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney gives his concession speech after losing the election to U.S. President Barack Obama in Boston Massachusetts
U.S. President Obama walks to Air Force One at JFK Airport
Dusk sets in over the U.S. Capitol building hours before U.S. President Barack Obama
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. speaks at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks to delegates during the third session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Obama pauses during Veterans Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia
U.S. Senator Schumer addresses the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
The exterior of the U.S. Department of Justice headquarters building in Washington
A patient receives a check up from Dr. Vinci at University of Chicago Medicine Primary Care Clinic in Chicago
A portrait of Charles Darwin is displayed as part of an exhibition in Darwin
People line up for admission at the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington
Speaker of the House John Boehner pauses at news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a statement on the U.S. "Fiscal Cliff" in the East Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a statement on the U.S. "Fiscal Cliff" in the East Room of the White House in Washington
Speaker of the House Boehner addresses the second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
U.S. President Obama speaks to supporters during his victory speech during his election night rally in Chicago
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at an election campaign rally in Concord
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney gives his concession speech after losing the election to U.S. President Barack Obama in Boston Massachusetts
File photo of a same-sex wedding cake topper is seen in Los Angeles
U.S. President Barack Obama celebrates after winning the U.S. presidential election in Chicago
U.S. President Barack Obama celebrates after winning the U.S. presidential election in Chicago
Speaker of the House Boehner addresses the second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
U.S. President Obama addresses supporters at his election night victory rally in Chicago
A man with a local group "Tax-Us" holds a sign during a rally in San Francisco
U.S. President Barack Obama gestures onstage during his election night victory rally in Chicago
Voters line up to cast ballots in the U.S. Presidential election in Boca Raton, Florida
U.S. President Barack Obama and his family return after his re-election, to the White House in Washington
U.S. Attorney General Holder during meeting at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama and his family return after his re-election, to the White House in Washington
California Governor Brown speaks during the opening ceremony of the Space Shuttle Endeavour Exhibition in Los Angeles
U.S. President Barack Obama smiles while celebrating his re-election during his election night rally in Chicago
People view newspaper front pages showing Obama
Brown speaks at a news conference to announce the Public Employee Pension Reform Act of 2012 at Ronald Reagan State Building in Los Angeles
Men step on a U.S flag during an anti-American rally organized by Shabab-e-Milli, the youth wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami party, in Peshawar
U.S. President Barack Obama smiles while celebrating his re-election during his election night rally in Chicago
File of California Governor Brown announcing his revised budget proposal at a press conference in Los Angeles
Obama pin worn at NALEO in Florida
Republican political strategist Karl Rove walks the floor of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
U.S. President Barack Obama smiles while celebrating his re-election during his election night rally in Chicago
U.S. President Obama and first lady Michelle wave from Air Force One in Chicago
U.S. President Barack Obama smiles while celebrating his re-election during his election night rally in Chicago
U.S. President Obama, first lady Michelle and their daughters walk to Air Force One in Chicago
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney gives his concession speech after losing the election to U.S. President Barack Obama in Boston Massachusetts
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during his election night rally in Chicago
U.S. Vice President Biden answers question during the vice presidential debate with Republican vice presidential nominee Ryan in Danville
The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi is seen in flames during a protest
U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) attends a veterans event in Billings
North Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidate, former Charlotte Mayor McCrory meets supporters during U.S. presidential election in Charlotte
U.S. House Minority Leader Pelosi reacts as U.S. House Speaker Boehner helps hammer in her nail in Washington
U.S. President Obama acknowledges supporters at his election night victory rally in Chicago
U.S. President Barack Obama celebrates with his wife Michelle, his Vice President Biden and Biden
U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann addresses the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington
People from the pro-statehood New Progressive Party reacts to the tendency for the lead for governor of the Popular Democratic Party
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks in Albanian Parliament during her official visit in Tirana
Former Congresswoman Giffords and Congressman Barber leave after casting their ballots in downtown Tucson
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during his election night rally in Chicago
People view newspaper front pages showing Obama
Republican U.S. Rep. Allen West speaks at a campaign stop with guests at SCORE South Palm Beach, a resource partner to the U.S. Small Business Administration, in Boca Raton
House Majority Leader Reid addresses delegates during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Traders handle last minute trade orders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange just before the closing bell
A share trader looks at a TV showing news on re-elected U.S. President Obama in front of the German share price index DAX board at the German stock exchange in Frankfurt
U.S. President Obama and Vice President Biden celebrate with their wives at their election night victory rally in Chicago
Pope Benedict XVI leads his Wednesday general audience in Saint Peter
People celebrate the re-election of US President Barack Obama at the sprawling Kibera slums of Kenya
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during his election night rally in Chicago
U.S. embassy staff, Iraqi guests and ambassadors listen to a televised speech of U.S. re-elected President Barack Obama at the U.S. embassy in Baghdad
Speaker of the House Boehner addresses the second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during his election night rally in Chicago
People wave flags and listen to President Barack Obamas victory speech in Chicago
California Governor Brown speaks during the opening ceremony of the Space Shuttle Endeavour Exhibition in Los Angeles
Michele Bachmann speaks next to Mitt Romney during a rally at Crofton Industries in Portsmouth
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney leaves the podium after delivering his concession speech during his election night rally in Boston
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks to supporters following his re-election during his election night rally in Chicago
U.S. President Barack Obama points to the crowd during his election night victory rally with Biden in Chicago
U.S. President Obama celebrates with the first family at their election night victory rally in Chicago
U.S. President Barack Obama celebrates with his wife Michelle, his Vice President Biden and Biden
U.S. President Obama is hugged by first lady Michelle Obama and his daughters Sasha and Malia (R) before his victory speech at his election night rally in Chicago
Keesha Patterson proposes to girlfriend Rowan Ha at Obama election night victory party in Chicago
U.S. President Obama acknowledges supporters at his election night victory rally in Chicago
U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he addresses supporters during his election night victory rally in Chicago
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney waves after his concession speech during his election night rally in Boston
U.S. President Barack Obama and his family walk onstage during his election night victory rally in Chicago
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio speaks during the Republican Party election night event in Phoenix, Arizona
U.S. President Barack Obama, who won a second term in office by defeating Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, waves before addressing supporters during his election night victory rally in Chicago
U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he addresses supporters during his election night victory rally in Chicago
U.S. President Barack Obama applauds the crowd gathered during his election night victory rally in Chicago
U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he addresses supporters during his election night victory rally in Chicago
U.S. President Barack Obama stands with his wife Michelle and Vice President Biden and his wife Jill as they face supporters following his acceptance speed during his election night victory rally in Chicago
U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he addresses supporters during his election night victory rally in Chicago
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney stands on stage with his wife Ann during his election night rally in Boston
VP - POSSIBLE Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan listens during a campaign event in Wisconsin
Supporters of U.S. President Obama celebrate during his election night victory rally in Chicago
U.S. Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan visits a campaign office during the U.S. presidential election in Henrico County, Virginia
Republican U.S. Sen. candidate Akin speaks to supporters after his loss during his election night rally in Chesterfield, Missouri
Massachusetts Congressional candidate Kennedy III laughs as he waits for Prime Minister of Ireland Kenny to arrive at John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston
Warren addresses supporters during her victory rally in Boston
Soros Fund Management Chairman Soros speaks during panel discussion at Nicolas Berggruen Conference in Berlin
Warren addresses supporters during her victory rally in Boston
U.S. President Barack Obama appears with tears on his cheek during remarks at his final presidential campaign rally in Des Moines, Iowa
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. appears on the U.S. Capitol steps in Washington
Democratic U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown talks to workers at a campaign event in Columbus
Democratic candidate Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin takes a moment before she takes on Republican Wisconsin U.S. Senate candidate Tommy Thompson during their final debate of the campaign at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
People wait to vote at Good Shepherd Methodist Church during the U.S. presidential election in Kissimmee, Florida
Former Maine Governor Angus King is pictured in undated photograph
Three-term Democratic Representative and U.S. Senatorial candidate Chris Murphy addresses the members of the media at a polling place on election day in Cheshire Connecticut
File photo of a marijuana plant in Baja California
Democratic Senator Nelson makes a point with Republican Representative Mack IV during their U.S. Senate debate in Davie
Former Maine Governor Angus King is pictured in undated photograph
Three-term Democratic Representative and U.S. Senatorial candidate Chris Murphy addresses the members of the media at a polling place on election day in Cheshire Connecticut
North Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidate, former Charlotte Mayor McCrory meets supporters during U.S. presidential election in Charlotte
A combination file silhouettes show U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney during 2012 U.S. presidential campaign
Former Maine Governor Angus King is pictured in undated photograph
Democratic Senator Nelson makes a point with Republican Representative Mack IV during their U.S. Senate debate in Davie
Voters stand in line to cast their ballot at Hartford City Hall during the U.S. presidential election in Hartford
Voters cast ballots at a polling station at Freedom Academy in the U.S. presidential election in Provo, Utah
A voter arrives to vote at the fire house due to storm damage at the regular polling station from Hurricane Sandy during the U.S. presidential election in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey
Voter casts his ballot at Missouri School for Blind during the U.S. Presidential Election in St. Louis, Missouri
People wait to vote at St. John
An electrical generator and military vehicle are parked outside the Bay Head Fire Company providing power so that people can vote in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, during the U.S. presidential elections in Bay Head
Republican presidential nominee Romney and vice-presidential nominee Ryan walk off Romney
A voter speaks with a poll worker at a polling site for the U.S. presidential election built to service residents of the Queens borough neighborhoods of Breezy Point and the Rockaways in New York 06/11/2012
Republican presidential nominee Romney and his wife Ann finish filling out their ballots while voting during the U.S. presidential election in Belmont
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney gets into his vehicle after voting in Belmont
U.S. President Barack Obama hugs first lady Michelle Obama on last night of campaign in Iowa
A man leaves a relocated polling station after casting his ballot in the U.S. presidential election at a polling station set up for those affected by Hurricane Sandy in Hoboken, New Jersey
People vote at Holy Cross School during the U.S. presidential election in Indianapolis
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Early projections in the U.S. presidential election by CNN are projected on a screen in New York.
U.S. President Barack Obama appears with tears on his cheek during remarks at his final presidential campaign rally in Des Moines, Iowa
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign rally at the airport in Columbus
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at an election campaign rally in Columbus
Voters wait in line to file absentee ballots outside Orange County Supervisor of Elections office in Orlando
Voting machines are delivered to a make-shift polling center in the playground of a flood damaged school in the Rockaways neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York
U.S. President Obama speaks at an election campaign rally in Columbus
U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he arrives at an election campaign rally in Columbus
U.S. President Obama speaks at an election campaign rally in Columbus
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at an election campaign rally in Madison
Voters take advantage of the first day of early voting at the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
Voters walk into the Franklin County in-person absentee voting location to cast their ballot in Columbus
A combination file photos show Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and U.S. President Barack Obama speaking at the Republican National Convention and at the Democratic National Convention respectively.
Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan attends a campaign event in Reno
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and his wife Ann arrive for a campaign rally in Cleveland, Ohio
U.S. President Barack Obama is pictured with Bruce Springsteen during an election campaign rally in Madison
U.S. President Obama acknowledges supporters during an election campaign rally in Aurora
A worker adjust flags on the stage at the site of U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney
California Governor Brown speaks during the opening ceremony of the Space Shuttle Endeavour Exhibition in Los Angeles
Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan attends a campaign event in Castle Rock
File photo of a 100 yuan banknote being placed next to a $100 banknote in this picture illustration taken in Beijing
New York Mayor Bloomberg speaks to the media during a news conference about Updates to New Yorkers on Preparations for Hurricane Sandy in New York
House Minority Leader Pelosi addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
A mail-in ballot for the 2012 Presidential Election is shown in its envelope in Palm Springs, California
Republican presidential nominee Romney and U.S. President Obama answer a question at the same time during the second U.S. presidential campaign debate in Hempstead
Women point their cameras at the stage as U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign rally in Cleveland, Ohio
New Jersey Governor Christie looks on at a campaign rally for U.S. Republican Senate candidate McMahon of Connecticut in Stamford
U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands before speaking at a campaign event at Mentor High School in Mentor
U.S. President Obama attends a briefing with FEMA administrator Fugate and cabinet secretaries about operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, at FEMA headquarters in Washington
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard Berman speaks at the Reuters Washington Summit
A woman walks past the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney talks to reporters after a brief meeting with a group of veterans in Concord
People hold signs at a Tea Party Patriots rally calling for the repeal of the 2010 healthcare law on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann talks with members of the Texas delegation on the floor of the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa
Indiana Republican U.S. Senate candidate Richard Mourdock, speaks with volunteers in Jeffersonville, Indiana
Republican presidential nominee Romney delivers a speech at a campaign event in West Allis
U.S. President Obama speaks at campaign event inside very dusty building at the Franklin County fairgrounds in Hilliard
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney takes the stage to deliver a speech in West Allis
U.S. President Obama participates in a campaign rally in Hilliard
Lockett and her second cousin Smith who helped her get a voter ID are shown in Munster, Indiana
U.S. President Barack Obama holds up his plan for jobs during a campaign rally in Delray
New York Mayor Bloomberg speaks to the media during a news conference in New York
U.S. and Australian tourists join local residents in traditional dance at Barack Obama Nyang
Tim Givhan poses for a photograph in Beliot, Wisconsin
Flood water covers sand dunes beneath beach houses built on stilts, in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in South Bethany Beach
U.S. Senate candidate Akin speaks to media after rally outside Missouri Capitol with New Women
A man rides a bike past three others walking through water still sitting in the streets to survey damage from Hurricane Sandy in the New Dorp Beach neighborhood
Maricopa County Sheriff Arpaio speaks during a campaign rally in Mesa
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign rally in Doswell
U.S. President Barack Obama and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg attend the New York City Science and Engineering Fair at the American Museum of Natural History in New York
U.S. President Barack Obama waves at a campaign event at Austin Straubel Airport International Airport in Wisconsin
U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he returns to the White House in Washington
A delegate holds "Obama cares" bumper sticker during final session of Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Green Party presidential candidate Stein addresses news conference in Baltimore
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden answers a question during the vice presidential debate in Danville
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Baldwin speaks to supporters at a corn roast in West Salem
U.S. President Barack Obama hugs marina owner after it was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey
Canvassers and activists Jim Lewis and Ann Becker go door to door in Middletown
U.S. President Obama walks to Air Force One at JFK Airport
U.S. President Obama is greeted by New Jersey Governor Christie at Atlantic City International Airport in New Jersey
U.S. President Barack Obama jogs into a campaign rally in Las Vegas,
Vladimir Churov, head of Russia
A view of trees destroyed by heavy snow from Hurricane Sandy on a farm in Garrett County, western Maryland
An early voting center is seen in Columbus
U.S. President Barack Obama talks about the damage done by Hurricane Sandy and rescue efforts while in the Disaster Operations Center at the National Red Cross Headquarters in Washington
Governor Chris Christie is briefed with staff in preparation of Hurricane Sandy at the Regional Operations Intelligence Center (ROIC) in West Trenton
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney loads relief supplies for people affected by Hurricane Sandy into a truck at a storm relief campaign event in Kettering
U.S. President Obama walks after delivering a statement on the Hurricane Sandy situation from the White House in Washington
New Jersey Governor Christie applauds at a campaign rally for U.S. Republican Senate candidate McMahon of Connecticut in Stamford
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign rally in Davenport
U.S. President Obama delivers a statement on the Hurricane Sandy situation from the White House in Washington
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia
Obama urges Americans to take safety measures after a briefing about Hurricane Sandy at FEMA headquarters in Washington
A group of demonstrators hold signs during a rally in support of the state
U.S. President Obama delivers a statement on Hurricane Sandy situation from the White House in Washington
Democratic U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown talks to workers at a campaign event in Columbus
U.S. President Obama walks to the Oval Office of the White House upon his return to Washington
U.S. President Obama walks to the Oval Office of the White House upon his return to Washington
U.S. President Obama delivers a statement on the Hurricane Sandy situation in Washington
Republican presidential nominee Romney waves to the crowd at the conclusion of a campaign rally at Worthington Industries in Worthington
U.S. President Obama walks to the Oval Office of the White House upon his return to Washington
U.S. President Obama walks up the steps to Air Force One before he departs Orlando to return to Washington
Republican presidential nominee Romney waves to the crowd at the conclusion of a campaign rally at Worthington Industries in Worthington
U.S. Attorney General Holder addresses diplomats during 67th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters in New York
U.S. President Barack Obama jogs into a campaign rally in Las Vegas,
U.S. Senator Rubio stands on the side of Interstate 4, where the motorcade carrying U.S. Republican presidential nominee Romney stopped, in Lakewood Crest, Florida
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign rally in Land O
Obama mingles in the bar with diners at the Common Man restaurant in Merrimack, New Hampshire
Republican presidential nominee Romney and U.S. President Obama answer a question at the same time during the second U.S. presidential campaign debate in Hempstead
U.S. President Barack Obama waves to supporters after speaking at a campaign rally in Las Vegas
Obama holds a rally in Cleveland, Ohio
Voting sign is displayed outside the Gila County Recorders office during early voting in Globe
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at Charlottesville nTelos Wireless Pavillion in Virginia
Funeral for former U.S. Senator George McGovern in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Reid talks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
U.S. Secretary of State Clinton delivers a speech at Georgetown University in Washington
Members of the McGovern family listen during a prayer service for former U.S. Democratic Senator and three-time presidential candidate George McGovern at the First United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls,
U.S. Republican Senate candidate McMahon of Connecticut speaks to supporters at her campaign rally in Stamford
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks at the Clinton Global Initiative 2012 in New York
Sheldon Adelson, a donor to Republican presidential nominee Romney, waves at the end of the first presidential debate between Romney and President Obama in Denver
Obama holds a rally in Cleveland, Ohio
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign rally at the Henry Maier Festival in Milwaukee
U.S. President Barack Obama ponders a question as he speaks from the Briefing Room of the White House in Washington
A polling worker laughs after U.S. President Barack Obama mimicked the way she checked the photo on his driver
Attorney Robert Jones, who is representing former Massachusetts Governor and Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney, leaves Norfolk Probate and Family Court in Canton
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney greets diners at First Watch cafe in Cincinnati, Ohio
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and U.S. President Barack Obama shake hands at the conclusion of the final U.S. presidential debate in Boca Raton
U.S. President Obama listens to former Secretary of State Powell during their meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington
Sign is seen on Wall Street near the New York Stock Exchange
U.S. President Obama speaks to host Leno as he makes an appearance on the Tonight Show in Los Angeles
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney walks back to the crowd to shake more hands at the conclusion of a campaign rally in Cedar Rapids
Columbia University Professor Joseph Stiglitz speaks during The Economist
Inmates walk through San Quentin state prison
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally in Davenport
Donald Trump speaks to a dinner hosted by the Sarasota County Republican Party honoring him as Statesman of the Year in Sarasota, Florida
U.S. Republican Senate candidate McMahon of Connecticut greets supporters with New Jersey Governor Christie at her campaign rally in Stamford
U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden acknowledge supporters during a campaign rally in Dayton
Indiana Republican U.S. Senate candidate Richard Mourdock, speaks with volunteers in Jeffersonville, Indiana
A member of the crowd watches Republican presidential nominee Romney and U.S. President Obama meet in the final U.S. presidential debate in Boca Raton
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan wave at the conclusion of a campaign rally in Henderson
2008 Democratic candidate for U.S. Senator from Virginia Mark Warner delivers the keynote address at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver
U.S. President Obama and Republican presidential nominee Romney talk during the final presidential debate in Boca Raton
U.S. President Barack Obama makes a point during the final U.S. presidential debate in Boca Raton
U.S. President Barack Obama makes a point while answering a question from moderator Bob Schieffer as Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney listens during the final U.S. presidential debate in Boca Raton
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Romney makes a point while answering a question from moderator Schieffer as U.S. President Obama listens during the final U.S. presidential debate in Boca Raton
U.S. President Obama laughs as Republican presidential nominee Romney speaks during the final presidential debate in Boca Raton
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Romney makes a point while answering a question from moderator Schieffer as U.S. President Obama listens during the final U.S. presidential debate in Boca Raton
U.S. President Barack Obama makes a point during the final U.S. presidential debate in Boca Raton
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Romney makes a point as U.S. President Obama smiles during the final U.S. presidential debate in Boca Raton
U.S. President Obama greets Republican presidential nominee Romney following the final presidential debate in Boca Raton
U.S. President Obama and Republican Presidential nominee Romney shake hands at the conclusion of the final presidential debate at Lynn University in Boca Raton
U.S. President Obama and Republican Presidential nominee Romney shake hands at the conclusion of the final presidential debate at Lynn University in Boca Raton
U.S. President Barack Obama makes a point during the final U.S. presidential debate in Boca Raton
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Romney answers a question as U.S. President Obama listens during the final U.S. presidential debate in Boca Raton
U.S. Rep. Frank holds the gavel during the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Obama campaigns in Las Vegas, Nevada
A woman walks past the U.S. Capitol in Washington
U.S. Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington
File photo of former Democratic presidential nominee and Senator McGovern attending Shriver funeral in Maryland
Republican presidential nominee Romney answers a question during the second presidential debate in Hempstead
Senator McCain takes stage during University of Southern California
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Romney steps off his campaign plane in West Palm Beach, Florida
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Romney steps off his campaign plane in West Palm Beach, Florida
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. waves on U.S. Capitol steps in Washingto
U.S. President Obama and Republican presidential candidate Romney are pictured on stage at the 67th Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation dinner in New York
A copy of U.S. President Barack Obama
Republican political strategist Karl Rove walks the floor of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney arrives at a campaign rally in Daytona Beach, Florida
File photo of U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Romney speaking to Virginia Governor McDonnell at an election rally in Sterling
A volunteer adjusts a sign at the America Presidential Experience exhibit during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg listens to a question at the "The Economics and Politics of Immigration" Forum in Boston
People wait in line to meet with job counselor during a job fair at Workforce1 in New York
A Libyan government militia guarding the main entrance of the U.S. consulate that was attacked last week, fixes a note written by Libyans against the attack, in Benghazi
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney stands in his campaign plane in Sterling, Virginia
Bob McDonnell speaks next to Mitt Romney during a rally at Crofton Industries in Portsmouth
Allen West speaks at a rally for employees from Pratt & Whitney and Sikorsky in West Palm Beach
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Romney answers a question during the second presidential debate in Hempstead
The UN headquarters building in New York
U.S. President Obama and Republican presidential candidate Romney are pictured on stage at the 67th Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation dinner in New York
U.S. Vice President Biden speaks during the vice presidential debate with Republican vice presidential nominee Ryan in Danville
Rocker Bruce Springsteen gets a hug from former U.S. President Bill Clinton at a concert rally at Cuyahoga Community College to re-elect U.S. President Barack Obama in Parma
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Romney speaks at a campaign rally in Leesburg
A worker checks on coils of steel at a factory in Dalian
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. waves on U.S. Capitol steps in Washington
Kim Li watches the first 2012 U.S. presidential debate at Denver University in Denver
Workers work to put up a sign outside of Time Warner Cable arena the venue for the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally in Athens
U.S. President Obama answers a questiion as Republican presidential nominee Romney listens during the second U.S. presidential campaign debate in Hempstead
New York City Mayor Bloomberg speaks alongside New York City Health Commissioner Farley at a news conference in New York
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney boards his campaign plane in Norfolk, Virginia
U.S. President Obama listens as Republican presidential nominee Romney answers a question during the second presidential debate in Hempstead
File photo of George McGovern in Potomac
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Romney and U.S. President Obama speak directly to each other during the second U.S. presidential debate in Hempstead
U.S. President Barack Obama greets supporters during a campaign rally at Cornell College in Mt Vernon
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Romney shakes hands with President Obama at the conclusion of the second U.S. presidential campaign debate in Hempstead
U.S. President Obama looks over at Republican presidential nominee Romney during the second U.S. presidential campaign debate in Hempstead
Moderator Crowley speaks to the audience before the start of the second U.S. presidential campaign debate between Republican presidential nominee Romney and U.S. President Obama in Hempstead, New York
U.S. President Obama looks over at Republican presidential nominee Romney during the second U.S. presidential campaign debate in Hempstead
U.S. President Obama listens as Republican presidential nominee Romney answers a question during the second presidential debate in Hempstead
Republican presidential nominee Romney listens to U.S. President Barack Obama during the second U.S. presidential campaign debate in Hempstead,
U.S. President Obama gestures towards Republican presidential nominee Romney as he answers a question during the second U.S. presidential campaign debate in Hempstead
U.S. President Obama and Republican presidential nominee Romney speak directly to each other during the second U.S. presidential campaign debate in Hempstead
U.S. President Obama speaks as he debates Republican presidential nominee Romney during the second U.S. presidential debate in Hempstead
Arlen Specter walks from Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base
Voters arrive to cast their ballots at a Franklin County polling location on the first day of in-person absentee voting in Columbus
U.S. President Obama jokes about a telephone with campaign volunteers Kissinger and Stern as he makes calls from campaign office in Williamsburg
Republican presidential nominee Romney arrives in Ronkonkoma
VP - POSSIBLE Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan listens during a campaign event in Wisconsin
U.S. President Barack Obama greets residents of Beaver, Pennsylvania
Republican presidential nominee Romney speaks as U.S. President Obama listens during the first presidential debate in Denver
U.S. President Obama delivers pizza to volunteers at his campaign office in Williamsburg
Two chairs that will be used by U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney sit empty during preparations for Tuesday
Former U.S. Senator McGovern speaks at taping of the AFI Life Achievement Award in Los Angeles
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivers a keynote address on "U.S. Strategic Engagement with North Africa in an Era of Change" in Washington
Small American flags stand in a flower bed as preparations continue for Tuesday
Warren, candidate for the U.S. Senate, Massachusetts, addresses the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Two chairs that will be used by U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney sit empty during preparations for Tuesday
U.S. President Obama awards a 2012 Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Stevens during ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington
John Engler, President of the Business Roundtable, speaks at the 2011 The Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney addresses the American Legion
Obama campaigns in Las Vegas, Nevada
A voter exits a polling station after voting in Phoenix
U.S. President Barack Obama (L) sits with campaign volunteer Suzanne Stern as he makes calls from a campaign office in Williamsburg
U.S. President Obama gets kiss from woman in crowd as he arrives at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport in Williamsburg
Specter depart his campaign reception in Philadelphia
U.S. President Obama greets an onlooker after disembarking from Air Force One at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event in The Oval at Ohio State University in Columbus
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign rally at the Golden Lamb in Lebanon
Springsteen performs with the E Street Band during a concert in East Rutherford, New Jersey
U.S. Defense Secretary Panetta watches day flight operations from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, off the coast of Georgia
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign rally at Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, Ohio
Rep. Steve King speaks to R. Doc Zortman after a debate against opponent Christie Vilsack in Sioux City
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign rally at the Henry Maier Festival in Milwaukee
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a dinner with winners of a campaign contest at the Smith Commons restaurant in Washington
File photo of Sesame Street character Big Bird sitting onstage before accepting lifetime achievement award at the 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles
U.S. Vice President Biden and Republican vice presidential nominee Ryan shake hands at the conclusion of the vice presidential debate in Danville
U.S. Vice President Biden answers question during the vice presidential debate with Republican vice presidential nominee Ryan in Danville
Republican presidential nominee Romney greets vice presidential nominee Ryan after arriving in Columbus, Ohio
U.S. Vice President Biden and Republican vice presidential nominee Ryan shake hands at the conclusion of the U.S. vice presidential debate in Danville
U.S. Vice President Biden and Republican vice presidential nominee Ryan debate in front of moderator Raddatz during the vice presidential debate in Danville
U.S. Vice President Biden speaks during the vice presidential debate with Republican vice presidential nominee Ryan in Danville
U.S. Vice President Biden answers question during the vice presidential debate with Republican vice presidential nominee Ryan in Danville
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (L) makes a point in front of Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan and moderator Martha Raddatz (C) during the vice presidential debate in Danville, Kentucky, October 11, 2012. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes
Rev. Michael Pfleger delivers his sermon at St. Sabina Catholic Church during the predominantly African-American congregation
U.S. Vice President Biden gestures towards Republican vice presidential nominee Ryan as they discuss a point during the U.S. vice presidential debate in Danville
U.S. Vice President Biden and Republican vice presidential nominee Ryan depart at the conclusion of the vice presidential debate in Danville
Vice President Biden listens as Republican vice-presidential nominee Ryan speaks during the U.S. vice presidential debate in Danville
Vice President Biden and Republican vice presidential nominee Ryan discuss a point during the U.S. vice presidential debate in Danville
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Romney shakes hands with supporters during a campaign rally at the U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville
Republican presidential nominee Romney meets with Reverend Graham at his home in Montreat
The dome of the U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington
Barr from "Roseanne
Republican presidential nominee Romney speaks during a campaign stop at Bun
BUSH GETS A HUG FROM ELIZABETH DOLE UPON ARRIVAL IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney speaks during a town hall campaign stop at Ariel Corporation in Mount Vernon, Ohio
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Republican presidential nominee Romney smiles while meeting members of assembly line at Ariel Corporation in Mount Vernon, Ohio
U.S. Senate candidate Akin speaks to media after rally outside Missouri Capitol with New Women
Westgate Resorts CEO David Siegel talks at his home in Windermere
Republican presidential nominee Romney waves after speaking at campaign stop at Bun
U.S. President Barack Obama walks up steps of Air Force One at Rickenbacker Inland Port in Ohio
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event in The Oval at Ohio State University in Columbus
Republican presidential nominee Romney smiles as he arrives at a campaign rally outside the Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Republican presidential nominee Romney speaks as New Jersey Governor Christie claps at Ariel Corporation in Mount Vernon
Handout booking photograph of former House of Representative leader Tom DeLay
Brown speaks at a news conference to announce the Public Employee Pension Reform Act of 2012 at Ronald Reagan State Building in Los Angeles
A sign is seen leading to a polling place at Powdersville Middle School in Greenville
People line up for admission at the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington
Combination photo of Vice President Biden and Republican vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan.
Republican presidential nominee Romney carries a child after speaking at a campaign rally outside the Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign rally at the James Koch Farm in Van Meter
U.S. President Barack Obama gestures while speaking at an Obama Victory Fund concert at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco
Combination photo of Vice President Biden and Republican vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan.
U.S. Senator Schumer addresses the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
U.S. President Obama speaks at a campaign event at Desert Pines High School in Las Vegas
The front of the US Supreme Court which reads Equal Justice Under Law is seen in Washington.
U.S. Vice President Biden addresses the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
U.S. President Barack Obama high-fives with Max Frank, 4 years old, from Livermore after Obama arrives at San Francisco International Airport
U.S. Senate candidate Akin speaks to media after rally outside Missouri Capitol with New Women
Undated publicity photograph features U.S. President Barack Obama in a "Nick News with Linda Ellerbee" segment titled "Kids Pick The President" on the Nickelodeon cable channel
Republican presidential nominee Romney speaks during campaign rally in a downpour in Newport News
U.S. President Barack Obama walks at the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument in California
Republican presidential nominee Romney delivers his foreign policy speech at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington
Reps. Mike Rogers and Dutch Ruppersberger hold a news conference on Huawei and ZTE in Washington
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mark Kirk of Illinois speaks to supporters after beating Democratic nominee Alexi Giannoulias, at an election night rally in Wheeling
Locals enjoy a mid morning stroll in the sun through Dalton-in-Furness in northwestern England where relatives of U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney were born and bred
A Huawei logo is seen above the company
U.S. President Barack Obama waves with Vice President Joe Biden after Obama accepted the 2012 U.S Democratic presidential nomination during the final session of Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and his wife Ann shake hands with supporters after a campaign rally in Port St. Lucie, Florida
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign rally in Port St. Lucie
President Obama and his wife Michelle depart at the end of the first presidential debate in Denver
Indiana Republican U.S. Senate candidate Richard Mourdock, speaks with volunteers in Jeffersonville, Indiana
The Olympic Stadium is reflected on a temporary structure sponsored by BP at the Olympic Park in Stratford, the location of the London 2012 Olympic Games, in east London
U.S. President Barack Obama waves to an estimated crowd of 30,000 at a campaign rally at the University of Wisconsin in Madison
Moderator Lehrer speaks to the audience at the start of the first presidential debate between President Obama and Republican presidential nominee Romney in Denver
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally in Fairfax, Virginia
Mailer distributed by the Republican party attacking Democratic state senate candidate Lachowicz for playing online games
U.S. President Barack Obama walks on the South Lawn of the White House upon his return to Washington from Cleveland
Former CEO of General Electric, Jack Welch, speaks during the World Business Forum in New York
Republican presidential nominee Romney waves to the crowd at a campaign rally in Abingdon
Republican presidential nominee Romney greets audience members at a campaign rally in Abingdon
A vendor inspects Iranian rials at a currency exchange shop in Baghdad
Obama campaigns in Fairfax, Virginia
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney gets off his campaign plane in Blountville
A view shows the Federal Reserve building in Washington
File of Chris Martin marching in the Charlotte Labor Day Parade ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally in Denver
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney takes the stage with his sons Matt, Craig, Tagg and Josh to address the Colorado Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC) meeting in Denver
A voter leaves a polling station after casting his ballot in the Florida Republican presidential primary election in Sarasota
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney shakes hands with President Barack Obama at the end of the first 2012 U.S. presidential debate in Denver
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks to an estimated crowd of 30,000 at a campaign rally at the University of Wisconsin in Madison
Ann Romney smiles at the start of the first 2012 U.S. presidential debate in Denver
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally in Denver
Beds lie empty in emergency room of Tulane University Hospital in New Orleans
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney greets President Barack Obama at the end of the first 2012 U.S. presidential debate in Denver
Republican presidential nominee Romney speaks as U.S. President Obama listens during the first presidential debate in Denver
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney speaks at the Colorado Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC) meeting in Denver
Republican presidential nominee Romney speaks during the first presidential debate with President Obama in Denver
U.S. President Barack Obama walks offstage after the first U.S. presidential debate in Denver
U.S. Senate Republican candidate Linda McMahon of Connecticut delivers her concession speech in Hartford
President Barack Obama listens as Republican presidential nominee Romney speaks during the first presidential debate in Denver
President Obama and Republican presidential nominee Romney share a laugh at the end of the first presidential debate in Denver
President Barack Obama smiles during the first presidential debate with Republican presidential nominee Romney in Denver
President Obama listens as Republican presidential nominee Romney speaks during the first presidential debate in Denver
Republican presidential nominee Romney speaks during the first presidential debate with President Obama in Denver
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney shakes hands with President Barack Obama at the end of the first 2012 U.S. presidential debate in Denver
U.S. Senate candidates for Missouri Akin and Senator McCaskill debate in Columbia
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Carter adjusts his glasses during his meeting with Japanese Senior Vice Defence Minister Watanabe during their meeting in Tokyo
Former President Bill Clinton addresses delegates during the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Republican presidential candidate Romney pauses while speaking at a campaign rally in Denver
U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Hoover Dam during in Boulder City
People walk past a Wal-Mart sign in Rogers, Arkansas
Republican presidential candidate Romney greets audience members at a campaign rally in Denver
Civil rights attorney and Prop38 supporter Molly Munger poses for a portrait at The Athenaeum in Pasadena
The entrance to the headquarters of bankrupt Solyndra LLC is shown in Fremont
Palin addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama participates in an election campaign rally to re-elect her husband Barack Obama at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg
People fill the waiting area of a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation office in Philadelphia as they wait to get a voter ID card.
U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden attends campaign event at the Strawbery Banke Museum in New Hampshire
File photo of U.S. President Obama walking with Jeff and Richard Heil on the Heil Family Farm while in Haverhill
Larry Johnson stands next his mother Ethel as they wait to get a voter ID card inside a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation office.
Republican presidential candidate Romney speaks at a campaign rally in Denver
Republican presidential candidate Romney greets audience members at a campaign rally in Denver
Massachusetts U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren addresses delegates during the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
A note left at a memorial to those killed in the movie theater shootings is seen in Aurora
Gasoline drips off a nozzle during refueling at a gas station in Altadena
Arizona Attorney General Horne speaks about weapons and drugs seized from the Mexican Sinaloa cartel during "Operation Pipeline Express" at a news conference in Phoenix
A woman walks past the U.S. Capitol in Washington
People line up for admission at the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington
Republican Presidential Candidate Tommy Thompson waits to be introduced during the Iowa Straw Poll in Ames
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Romney departs his campaign headquarters in Boston
U.S. President Obama waves to supporters during a campaign rally at Desert Pines High School in Las Vegas
Brown speaks at a news conference to announce the Public Employee Pension Reform Act of 2012 at Ronald Reagan State Building in Los Angeles
Obama waves as he departs for travel to Nevada and Colorado, from the White House in Washington
Republican Vice-Presidential candidate Paul Ryan gestures as he speaks to supporters during a campaign event in Derry
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and his son Tagg watch Ann Romney kick a soccer ball as they watch a children
A farm sits in the distance near a corn field in Redkey
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney passes out snacks on campaign plane on tarmac in Philadelphia
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Romney speaks at Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign fund raiser in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama participates in an election campaign rally in Virginia Beach
A voter leaves a polling station after casting his ballot in the Florida Republican presidential primary election in Sarasota
Soros Fund Management Chairman George Soros smiles before his speech at the Central European University in Budapest
Larry Johnson stands next his mother Ethel as they wait to get a voter ID card inside a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation office.
U.S. President Barack Obama participates in an election campaign rally in Virginia Beach
U.S. President Barack Obama participates in an election campaign rally in Virginia Beach
U.S. President Barack Obama greets supporters at the end of his election campaign rally at Kent State University
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign rally in Westerville
Employees carry solar panels at a solar power plant in Aksu
U.S. President Barack Obama waves from Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington
A Jefferson County Sheriff Deputy asks a driver if he has been drinking while smelling for alcohol at a mobile Driving Under the Influence checkpoint in Golden
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Romney speaks at a campaign rally in Dayton
File photo of Cisco Chairman and CEO Chambers participating in discussion during the second day of the Clinton Global Initiative 2012 (CGI) in New York
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney and his wife Ann leave Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro
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U.S. Senate candidate Akin speaks during rally outside Missouri Capitol with the New Women
U.S. President Obama addresses the 67th United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. headquarters in New York
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney addresses the NBC Education Nation Summit in New York
U.S. President Barack Obama arrives at JFK Airport in New York
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney shakes hands with Rep. Paul Ryan during the final session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama take part in a taping of the "The View" chat show at ABC
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney greets supporters at a campaign rally in Sarasota
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign rally in Denver
Republican presidential candidate Romney shakes hands with the crowd after addressing the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Annual Conference in Lake Buena Vista
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney greets the police officers who accompanied his motorcade to the airport in Los Angele
Former U.S. President Clinton stands in front of the logo of the Clinton Global Initiative 2012 prior to a meeting with Malawi President Banda in New York
Republican presidential candidate Romney speaks at a campaign fundraiser in Del Mar
Republican presidential candidate Romney is joined by his wife Ann at a campaign fundraiser in Beverly Hills
During a brief rainstorm, U.S. President Obama speaks at a campaign rally at the Henry Maier Festival in Milwaukee
Texas Governor Perry announces he is dropping his run for the Republican U.S. presidential nomination during a news conference in Charleston
File photo of Marc Leder, co-CEO of Sun Capital Partners during the Reuters Restructuring Summit in New York
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign fundraising event in Sarasota, Florida
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign rally in Las Vegas
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign rally in Las Vegas
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney thanks a representative from the Palo Verde High School band as they played at a campaign rally in Las Vegas
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Romney listens to his wife Ann speak at a campaign fundraiser in Dallas
A job seeker yawns as he waits in front of the training offices of Local Union 46 in Queens borough New York
VP - POSSIBLE Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan listens during a campaign event in Wisconsin
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney talks to an aide on his campaign plane while en-route to Las Vegas, Nevada
Republican presidential candidate Romney and vice-presidential candidate U.S. Congressman Ryan wave goodbye at the airport
U.S. President Obama eats French fry as he holds a round table discussion with first time voters at OMG Burger in Miami
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign fundraising event in Sarasota, Florida
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Romney acknowledges the applause of the crowd at a campaign rally in Miami, Florida
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney arrives at a campaign rally in Sarasota
Australian Treasurer Swan speaks during the RMB Cross- border Trade and Investment Forum at Hong Kong government headquarters
U.S. President Obama takes part in a town hall hosted by Univision at the University of Miami in Coral Gables
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Romney speaks at a campaign rally in Sarasota, Florida
U.S. President Obama reaches for some fries as he holds a round table with first time voters at OMG Burger in Miami
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder testifies during a hearing on the "Oversight of the Justice Department" held by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill
U.S. President Obama and co-anchor Salina takes part in town hall hosted by Univision at University of Miami in Coral Gables
US senatorial candidate and former Virginia Governor Kaine addresses first session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
A boy stands at the site of suspected U.S. drone attacks in the Janikhel tribal area in Bannu district of North West Frontier Province
U.S. President Obama celebrates with first lady Michelle Obama and his daughter Malia after accepting the 2012 U.S Democratic presidential nomination in Charlotte
Former Minnesota Governor and former U.S. presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty addresses delegates during the third session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Romney speaks at a campaign rally in Miami, Florida
Sign is seen outside polling place in Brooklyn
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Romney greets supporters at a campaign rally in Miami, Florida
U.S. Attorney General Holder testifies before a House Oversight and Government Reform Hearing on Fast and Furious in Washington
The U.S. Consulate in Benghazi is seen in flames during a protest
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Romney boards his campaign plane in Salt Lake City, Utah
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk smiles during an event at the Singapore Management University
U.S. President Barack Obama enters a campaign rally at Schiller Park in Columbus
A United States Marine stands by his post in front of the Pentagon in Washington
Seated with talk show host David Letterman, U.S. President Barack Obama makes an appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman" at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Romney speaks at campaign fundraiser in Dallas
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Romney speaks at a campaign fundraiser in Salt Lake City
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Romney takes his grandson Wyatt and granddaughter Gracie on a tour of his campaign plane in Salt Lake City
File photo of Marc Leder, Co-CEO of Sun Capital Partners, speaking during the Reuters Restructuring Summit in New York
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is seen on a screen as U.S. Secret Service agents provide security at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce meeting in Los Angeles, California
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Romney speaks to reporters in Los Angeles
US Secretary of State Clinton gestures during a news conference after the meeting of the Action Group on Syria at the United Nations European headquarters in Geneva
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney addresses the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Los Angeles, California
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign rally at Eden Park in Cincinnati
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign rally at Eden Park in Cincinnati
Warren, candidate for the U.S. Senate, Massachusetts, addresses the second session of Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney steps off his campaign plane in Kansas City
U.S. President Obama waves as he returns to the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama waves as he returns to the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama delivers statement about the Supreme Court
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Romney and his wife Ann arrive for dinner in Belmont, Massachusetts
An unidentified voter casts his ballot at a local polling station in Miami
The entrance to the headquarters of bankrupt Solyndra LLC is shown in Fremont
Actor Clint Eastwood addresses an empty chair and questions it as if it were President Barack Obama as he endorses Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney during the final session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Republican Vice-Presidential candidate and Wisconsin representative Paul Ryan speaks at the Values Voter Summit in Washington
Republican Vice-Presidential candidate and Wisconsin representative Paul Ryan speaks at the Values Voter Summit in Washington
U.S. President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton deliver remarks during a transfer ceremony of the remains of U.S. Ambassador to Libya, Chris Stevens and three other Americans killed this week in Benghazi, at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington
An aerial view of the Pentagon Building in Washington.
An aerial view of the Pentagon Building in Washington.
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and his wife Ann greet the crowd at a campaign rally in Nashua
A protester shouts slogans after sustaining injuries from a confrontation with riot police who fired tear gas at them outside the U.S. embassy in Sanaa
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Romney is presented with cake from a member of the media on the campaign plane on the way to Long Island
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign rally in Las Vegas
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Sebelius addresses first session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Obama campaigns in Las Vegas, Nevada
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Romney addresses the National Guard Association
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney listens to questions on the attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya, in Jacksonville
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mark Kirk of Illinois speaks to supporters after beating Democratic nominee Alexi Giannoulias, at an election night rally in Wheeling
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a statement following the death of the U.S. Ambassador to Libya, Chris Stevens, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney listens to questions on the attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya, in Jacksonville
Handout photo of an aerial view of the Y-12 Plant in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
U.S. President Obama speaks at a campaign event in Florida
U.S. President Obama meets Israel
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Romney addresses the National Guard Association
Former President Bill Clinton gives remarks as part of his campaign for President Barack Obama at a grassroots event at Florida International University, in Miami
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Romney addresses the National Guard Association
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Romney addresses the National Guard Association
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid addresses first session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
U.S. President Obama signs healthcare legislation in the East Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama meets Israel
House Majoity Leader Cantor smiles before start of third session of Republican National Convention in Tampa
Cantor during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Speaker of the House Boehner addresses the second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Cory Beaver poses for a photograph in Lynchburg, Virginia
Chicago teachers stand behind police barricades before taking over the streets outside the headquarters of Chicago Public Schools in Chicago
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta addresses reporters after visiting the Flight 93 National Memorial ahead of the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in Shanksville
Republican presidential candidate Romney speaks at a campaign rally in Mansfield
Republican presidential candidate Romney addresses the crowd in Ohio
Rep. Gowdy speaks during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee session at Capitol Hill in Washington
Soldiers from the U.S. Marine Corps take part in a U.S.-South Korea joint landing operation drill along the shore in Pohang
U.S. President Obama waves as he walks on the South Lawn of the White House upon his return from Florida to Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks at a campaign event in Florida
U.S. President Obama shakes hands at a campaign event at the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne
U.S. President Obama shakes hands at a campaign event at the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign rally at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach
U.S. Republican presidential hopeful Gingrich speaks during the National Rifle Association
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney talks to reporters at the airport in Sergeant Bluff
The U.S. Capitol building is seen hours before U.S. President Barack Obama is set to deliver his his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington
President Barack Obama smiles at APAICS annual gala
File photo of Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. on U.S. Capitol steps in Washingto
Supporters of U.S. President Obama wear matching shirts during a campaign event in Florida
U.S. Secretary of State Clinton speaks during the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit in Vladivostok
U.S. President Barack Obama attends campaign event at the Strawbery Banke Museum in New Hampshire
A flight deck crew runs as he prepares a U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet for take-off on the U.S. Navy
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign rally at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa
Actor Clint Eastwood addresses the final session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
US President Obama watches workers through a window as he tours Celgard Inc. in Charlotte
U.S. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, and Biden
U.S. President Barack Obama attends campaign event at the Strawbery Banke Museum in New Hampshire
Vice presidential running mate Rep. Paul Ryan acknowledges the crowd at the final session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Lihn greets her family after delivering address to first session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Ohio delegate Rollison carries the Ohio sign after adjournment of the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Massachusetts Congressional candidate Kennedy III laughs as he waits for Prime Minister of Ireland Kenny to arrive at John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston
U.S. Vice President Biden accepts the U.S Democratic vice presidential nomination during the National Convention in Charlotte
U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden wave at the end of the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Former Congresswoman Giffords waves after leading Pledge of Allegiance during final session of Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
U.S. President Obama joins former U.S. President Clinton onstage after Clinton nominated Obama for re-election during the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
U.S. Rep. Frank waves after addressing the final session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-NV) speaks to reporters about an agreement on the payroll tax holiday on Capitol Hill
U.S. President Barack Obama and Florida Governor Charlie Crist look out over the water at Casino Beach in Pensacola, Florida
A delegate wears a dress bearing likeness of U.S. President Barack Obama during final session of Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Florida Governor Crist addresses supporters to concede his defeat in his campaign for U.S. Senate to Republican Rubio in St. Petersburg, Florida
Texas delegates display cardboard likeness of President Obama during final session of Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Obama waits before joining Clinton on stage during the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Former U.S. President Clinton is projected on screen as he addresses second session of Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton waves as he arrives to address the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
U.S. Vice President Biden and first lady Michelle Obama applaud as they watch from the first lady
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton drinks a cup of coffee as she tours the Timor Coffee Cooperative in Dili
A supporter of U.S. President Barack Obama wears a mask with his image while waving U.S. flags through uptown Charlotte
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton addresses the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Elizabeth Warren, candidate for the U.S. Senate in Massachusetts, addresses the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Obama waits before joining Clinton on stage during the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
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Former U.S. President Clinton and U.S. President Obama wave at fundraiser in New York
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney talks briefly with reporters after stopping to buy two pizzas at Lui-Lui restaurant in West Lebanon
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa smiles at the start of the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Villaraigosa, Chair of the 2012 Democratic National Convention Committee Mayor of Los Angeles addresses the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama speaks at the Human Rights Campaign luncheon in Charlotte
Russian President Putin listens during a meeting with Markelov, governor of the Mari El Republic, at the Presidential residence at Novo-Ogaryova outside Moscow
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney speaks during the Beallsville Coal event at the American Energy Corporation in Beallsville
Delegates react during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Former U.S. President Clinton and U.S. President Obama wave at fundraiser in New York
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie delivers the keynote address during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Republican presidential candidate Romney leaves The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Wolfeboro
Keynote speaker Castro addresses first session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Former Massachusetts Governor Romney is pictured with late Senator Kennedy in a video segment during the first session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
U.S. House Minority Leader Pelosi and other female Democratic members of the House appear on stage together during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Republican presidential candidate Romney leaves The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Wolfeboro
A delegate wearing a cap supporting President Barack Obama awaits the start of the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo and his girlfriend Sandra Lee participate in the Gay Pride Parade in New York
The Charlotte, North Carolina skyline is seen through the window of an airplane ahead of the Democratic National Convention
U.S. President Barack Obama departs to Norfolk, Virginia
The Facebook logo is shown at Facebook headquarters in Palo Alto
U.S. President Barack Obama tours Hurricane Isaac damage while in Louisiana
U.S. President Barack Obama meets with Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal in Louisiana
Vice presidential running mate Rep. Paul Ryan acknowledges the crowd at the final session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Obama is seen on a video screen during preparations at the venue for the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
Republican presidential candidate Romney leaves The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Wolfeboro
Handout of San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro giving an address at City College in San Antonio
U.S. President Barack Obama talks to crowd at a campaign event at the University of Colorado-Boulder
A man walks past an advertisement for the Democratic National Convention at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke arrives for a news conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington
Local artist named "O" shows off his lithograph featuring President Obama for sale at site of Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
A supporter holds Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Romney
U.S. President Obama and Dye hug at a Labor Day event in Detroit
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign rally in Cincinnati
U.S. President Obama speaks to military personnel at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas
Brown speaks at a news conference to announce the Public Employee Pension Reform Act of 2012 at Ronald Reagan State Building in Los Angeles
U.S. President Obama speaks during a campaign event in Columbus, Ohio
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Romney, his wife Ann and other family members wave from the steps of their new campaign plane in Lakeland
Actor Clint Eastwood addresses an empty chair while speaking during the final session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
A sign for the campaign of U.S. President Barack Obama during an open house for the public to view the venue for the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable arena in Charlotte
Actor Clint Eastwood addresses an empty chair during the final session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Brown speaks at a news conference to announce the Public Employee Pension Reform Act of 2012 at Ronald Reagan State Building in Los Angeles
File photo of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Reid pausing during his news conference in Washington
President Obama returns to the White House
Attendees of a White House Community Leaders Briefing on Seniors Issues listen to remarks by Biden at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington
Republican presidential nominee Romney takes the stage to formally accept the presidential nomination during the final session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
President Obama returns to the White House
Actor Clint Eastwood addresses an empty chair during the final session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
U.S. Senator Rubio addresses the final session of the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa
Newt and Callista Gingrich address the final session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Former Florida Governor Bush addresses the final session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is shown around the stage during a walk through before the fourth day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
A voter enters a polling station to cast his vote in the Texas Primary in Seguin
Republican vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan accepts the nomination as he addresses delegates during the third session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Republican vice presidential nominee Ryan addresses the third session of Republican National Convention in Tampa
Lisa Ritchie, from Kansas, wears a witch costume relating to the movie "The Wizard of Oz," before the second session of the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa
Republican vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan accepts the nomination as he addresses delegates during the third session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Former U.S. Secretary of Rice addresses the third session of Republican National Convention in Tampa
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney gets off his campaign plane in Tampa
U.S. President Barack Obama walks out to speak at Charlottesville nTelos Wireless Pavillion in Virginia
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event at Colorado State University in Fort Collins
A delegate from Texas waits for the start of the session during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
The Yahoo logo is seen at the CES in Las Vegas
A voter leaves a polling station after casting his ballot in the Florida Republican presidential primary election in Sarasota
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney takes the stage to address the American Legion
People stand during the invocation at the second session of the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa
Ann Romney, wife of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, addresses delegates during the second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie delivers the keynote address during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Former U.S. Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum gives a thumbs up as he leaves the stage after addressing delegates during the second session of the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker pumps his fist as he announces his state
An attendee views the main floor prior to the opening session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Ann Romney, wife of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, talks with convention officials as she tours the stage before the second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Delegates stand for a prayer and the U.S. national anthem at the start of the second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney waves after getting off his campaign plane in Tampa
A GM sign is seen outside the Medved General Motors car dealership in Arvada, Colorado
U.S. Secretary of State Clinton speaks to the media in Istanbul
Delegates stand for a prayer and the U.S. national anthem at the start of the second session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Morning commuter traffic moves slowly on the Washington Beltway in Silver Spring
Supporters await U.S. President Barack Obama to speak at a campaign event at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa
Archbishop Dolan holds up a foam finger promoting "A Fortnight for Freedom" conference sponsored by the Catholic church, following a afternoon session during the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Annual Spring Assembly in Atlanta
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn delivers his State of the State address in Springfield
Republican U.S. congressman Flake addresses media in news conference in Havana
File photo of Mia Love, mayor of Saratoga Springs and Republican candidate in Utah
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and his wife Ann arrive at Brewster Academy in Wolfboro
Delegates look an image of U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney displayed during opening session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa
VP - POSSIBLE Portman responds to reporters during the Reuters Washington Summit in Washington
General view of Bank of America stadium site where U.S. President Obama will give his acceptance speech at Democratic National Convention in Charlotte
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie gestures alongside cable television show host Joe Scarborough as he tours the floor on the first day of the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa
Actor George Clooney attends the White House Correspondents Association annual dinner in Washington
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney and his wife Ann leave Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus speaks to reporters on the floor at the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Republican U.S. congressman Flake addresses media in news conference in Havana
Supporters of U.S. Republican presidential candidate, Congressman Ron Paul, hold signs during a rally at the University of South Florida in Tampa
Workers prepare balloons to be dropped from the ceiling at the Republican National Convention in Tampa
Gold Bullion from the American Precious Metals Exchange (APMEX) is seen in this picture taken in New York
Florida Governor Scott speaks during an interview in New York
Romney departs after delivering his reaction to the Supreme Court
Mitt Romney smiles as his wife Ann Romney speaks during a campaign event at the Exhibit Edge building in Chantilly
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Romney speaks at a campaign rally at the Long Family Orchard and Farm in Commerce
Biden delivers remarks during a White House Community Leaders Briefing on Seniors Issues, at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Romney gives a thumbs-up as he departs a campaign rally at the Long Family Orchard and Farm in Commerce
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Romney speaks at a campaign rally at the Long Family Orchard and Farm in Commerce
U.S. President Obama walks from Air Force One upon his arrival at Kennedy Airport in New York
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Romney campaigns at LeClaire Manufacturing in Bettendorf
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Romney campaigns at LeClaire Manufacturing in Bettendorf
U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) speaks during an interview with Reuters in Billings
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Romney shakes hands with supporters outside a campaign stop in High Point
Handout image of U.S. Congressman Todd Akin
Republican National Committee Chairman Priebus unveils the stage for the upcoming Republican National Convention alongside convention CEO Harris in Tampa
File photo of Michelle Obama in Richmond
US Secretary of Defense Panetta speaks with Commander of ISAF General Allen and US Ambassador to Afghanistan Crocker upon his arrival at Kabul International Airport
Handout of U.S. Representative Todd Akin in this undated official portrait provided courtesy of the House of Representatives
A coal miner looks down as U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney speaks during the Beallsville Coal event at the American Energy Corporation in Beallsville
U.S. former Republican presidential hopeful Senator Santorum speaks during the National Rifle Association
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Romney campaigns at LeClaire Manufacturing in Bettendorf
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Romney campaigns at LeClaire Manufacturing in Bettendorf
U.S. Representative Denny Rehberg (R-MT) is greeted following a forum on veterans
Republican National Committee Chairman Priebus unveils the stage for the upcoming Republican National Convention alongside convention CEO Harris in Tampa
U.S. President Barack Obama meets with audience members during an event on extending the Bush-era tax cuts for middle class families at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids
U.S. Republican vice-presidential candidate, Rep. Ryan speaks during a town hall meeting campaign stop with U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney in Manchester
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Romney campaigns at LeClaire Manufacturing in Bettendorf
U.S. President Obama walks from Air Force One upon his arrival at Kennedy Airport in New York
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U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign event at Canyon Springs High School in Las Vegas
U.S. President Barack Obama smiles during a campaign event at Canyon Springs High School in Las Vegas
Professor Glenn Hubbard Dean of Columbia Business School poses for a portrait at Columbia University in New York
A picture illustration shows a 100 Dollar banknote laying one Dollar banknotes
Undated handout of a pileup of claims at the Department of Veterans Affairs facility in Roanoke, Virginia
A voter arrives at a polling location in Portland
Photographs of Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) from a composite picture is seen at the Delta Tau Delta house at Miami University in Oxford
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Romney shakes hands with supporters outside a campaign stop in High Point
U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Romney accepts a bumper sticker from a young audience member at a town hall meeting campaign stop in Manchester
U.S. President Obama is seen on a television monitor as he speaks in the press briefing room at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks from the Briefing Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks at a campaign event at Windham High School in Windham
U.S. Representative Todd Akin poses in this undated official photo provided courtesy of the House of Representatives
U.S. Air Force airman Lt. Col. Steven Vilpors walks with his wife Joanna and children Connor and Alina as he arrives in Baltimore Washington International Airport, Maryland
David Hess, president of Pratt and Whitney, speaks to his employees at a rally in West Palm Beach
Republican vice presidential candidate Ryan works the rope line during during a campaign event at The Villages in Lady Lake, Florida
Republican vice presidential candidate Ryan speaks during a campaign event at The Villages in Lady Lake, Florida
U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama talks to staff who treated victims of the Colorado movie theater shooting in Aurora
Republican vice presidential candidate Ryan introduces his mother Betty Douglas at a campaign event at The Villages in Lady Lake, Florida
U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive by bus to speak in Dubuque, Iowa
Republican vice presidential candidate Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) speaks during a campaign rally at Miami University in Oxford
Shopkeepers gather around television screens showing a speech by U.S. President Barack Obama at a market in Quetta
A woman fills out an application from a jewelry and gem company during the GIA Jewelry Career Fair in New York
U.S. President Obama speaks at a campaign event at the B.R. Miller Middle School in Marshalltown
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at the Chillicothe Victory rally in Chillicothe, Ohio
Supporters of U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney wave flags during a campaign event in Miami
Illinois Governor Quinn delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of an exhibition celebrating the city of Chicago in Brussels
U.S. President Barack Obama points after he addresses a campaign event at Rollins College in Orlando
U.S. President Barack Obama is reflected in his speech teleprompter in Dubuque, Iowa
U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden take their seats for an Olympic basketball exhibition game between the U.S. and Brazil national men
Republican vice presidential candidate Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) looks on during a campaign rally at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio
Gasoline drips off a nozzle during refueling at a gas station in Altadena
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Romney and vice president select U.S. Congressman Ryan wave to supporters in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Romney give the thumbs up to supporters at the Chillicothe Victory rally in Chillicothe
Republican vice presidential candidate Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) speaks during a campaign rally at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer listens to a question from a media member about the Supreme Court
Republican vice presidential candidate Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) speaks at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio
Republican vice presidential candidate Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) speaks at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio
Supporter of Republican presidential candidate Romney checks for news on his phone as he waits for the Romney rally to begin at his South Carolina Primary night rally in Columbia
U.S. President Barack Obama is reflected in his teleprompters as he speaks at a campaign event at the Alliant Energy Amphitheater in Dubuque
Republican vice presidential candidate Ryan speaks during a rally at Palo Verde High School in Las Vegas
A United Auto Workers union member wears a shirt during a ceremony commemorating the Battle of the OverPass in Dearborn
Stearns confers with committee counsel during a joint House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing on Solyndra on Capitol Hill in Washington
Students wait in line for assistance with paperwork for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program at Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney waves to supporters at the Chillicothe Victory rally in Chillicothe, Ohio
U.S. President Obama prepares to speak at campaign event at B.R. Miller Middle School in Marshalltown
Biden delivers remarks during a White House Community Leaders Briefing on Seniors Issues, at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama talks at the Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum in Oskaloosa, Iowa
U.S. President Barack Obama talks at the Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum in Oskaloosa, Iowa
New Jersey Governor Christie speaks at the Friedman Prize dinner in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks at a campaign event at Herman Park in Boone, Iowa
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Romney smiles as vice president select U.S. Congressman Ryan reacts at a campaign event in Waukesha
VP - POSSIBLE Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan listens during a campaign event in Wisconsin
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks at a campaign event at Bayliss Park in Council Bluffs
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign event in Miami
U.S. President Obama speaks at a campaign event at Bayliss Park in Council Bluffs
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Romney speaks with vice president running mate U.S. Congressman Ryan in Waukesha, Wisconsin
File of Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr, on U.S. Capitol steps in Washington
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Republican U.S. presidential candidate and former Pennsylvania Senator Santorum speaks with supporters in Lady Lake
File photo of U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney waving to supporters with running mate Ryan in Ashland
U.S. President Obama speaks at a campaign event at Bayliss Park in Council Bluffs
U.S. President Obama speaks at a campaign fundraising event at the Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago
United States Attorney General Eric Holder speaks during the wake and visitation service for victims of last Sunday
Palin speaks to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington
Republican presidential candidate Romney listens to his vice president elect Ryan speak at a campaign event in Mooresville
U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) waves with his daughter Liza as his wife Janna Little (2nd L) follows with their son Charlie (L) during a campaign event at the battleship USS Wisconsin in Norfolk
Republican U.S. Presidential candidate Romney introduces U.S. Congressman Ryan as his vice-presidential running mate during a campaign event at the retired battleship USS Wisconsin in Norfolk
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Romney arrives to introduce U.S. Congressman Ryan as his vice-presidential running mate during a campaign event in Norfolk
U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan introduces Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney as he attends a pancake breakfast in Wauwatosa
Republican presidential candidate Romney arrives on his way to a finance event in Newark
Hillary Clinton and Huma Abedin at the Open Government Partnership event in New York
A worker waxes a car in a Ford automobile showroom in Manila
A Goldman Sachs sign is seen over their kiosk on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
U.S. President Barack Obama steps off Air Force One at JFK Airport in New York
Undated handout photo of alleged gunman Wade Michael Page
An audience listens to U.S. President Barack Obama during an election campaign rally in Colorado Springs
House Budget Chairman Ryan introduces U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney as he addresses supporters at Lawrence University during a campaign stop in Appleton
A hand gun is seen at The Shooter Shop in West Allis, Wisconsin
U.S. Representative Markey speaks during visit by him and colleagues discussing bilateral relationships of Egypt and U.S. in Cairo
William DePorte waves a Tea Party flag outside a Republican Presidential Debate in Iowa
Sarah Formato, 31-year-old stay-at-home mom, poses with her children at her home in Aurora, Colorado
U.S. President Barack Obama wipes his brow in a hot gymnasium during an election campaign rally in Grand Junction
Tanks are seen on display during a tour of the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center, Lima Army Tank Plant, in Lima
Women walk out of an Internal Revenue Service office in New York
Sign is seen outside polling place in Brooklyn
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at an election campaign rally at the Auraria Event Center in Denver
Analysts work in a watch and warning center of a cyber security defense lab at the Idaho National Laboratory
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Romney speaks to supporters during a campaign event at Central Campus High School in Des Moines
U.S. President Barack Obama greets members of the audience after delivering remarks at an election campaign fundraiser in Stamford
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack listens to President Barack Obama as he talks to the media during a meeting with the White House Rural Council to discuss ongoing efforts in response to the drought, at the White House in Washington
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency General David Petraeus attends the Allen & Co Media Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Romney speaks to supporters during a campaign event at Acme Industries in Elk Grove Village
House Financial Services Committee ranking member Spencer Bachus speaks at the Reuters Washington Summit
Senator McCaskill talks to a reporter during a series of votes in Washington
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Reid speaks during his news conference on the payroll tax cut extension in Washington
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney shakes hands with supporters after a campaign event in Golden
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks at an election campaign fundraiser in Stamford, Connecticut,
Women walk out of an Internal Revenue Service office in New York
United States Marines attend baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Diego Padres in San Diego
File photo of former Illinois Governor Ryan giving a statement after being found guilty in Chicago
U.S. President Barack Obama talks about guns while in the White House
U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Romney delivers foreign policy remarks in Warsaw
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton poses for a photograph with Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa, at his home in Qunu
Obama looks at reporters as he returns from birthday visit at Camp David, to the White House in Washington
Former U.S. Secretary of State Rice and Britain
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney makes a point at a campaign event in Golden
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney talks to two women after a campaign event in Golden
Adelson is pictured after attending U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Romney
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney points to someone in audience as he is greeted with cheers and applause in North Las Vegas
American Federation of Teachers union member wears a "Protect Working Families" sticker on his shirt during AFT convention in Detroit
U.S. President Obama speaks about immigration from Rose Garden of the White House in Washington
Pink tents, a makeshift shower and an unmanned security checkpoint are seen at a campsite known as "Romneyville", in downtown Tampa
The dome of the Capitol is reflected in a puddle in Washington
The U.S. Treasury building is seen in Washington
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney talks to two women after a campaign event in Golden
Adelson is pictured after attending U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Romney
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney shakes hands with supporters after a campaign event in Golden
Cantor during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Republican U.S. presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks at the former Solyndra headquarters and factory in Fremont
Patrick attends a National Governors Association dinner at the White House in Washington
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is interviewed in Des Moines
Gold medallist Michael Phelps of the U.S. and silver medallist and compatriot Ryan Lochte listen to their national anthem during the men
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney makes a point at a campaign event in Golden
The U.S. Capitol building is seen as the sun begins to set under heavy cloud cover in Washington
Senator Lindsey Graham speaks to the media before voting on a bill allowing a rise in the debt ceiling on Capitol Hill
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Former California Governor Schwarzenegger attends the Road to Rio meeting ahead of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development at the CICG in Geneva
A vendor offers different types of rice in the old part of Yangon
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A computer keyboard is seen in Bucharest
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at the NAACP convention in Houston
Patrick attends a National Governors Association dinner at the White House in Washington
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U.S. President Obama stands behind AFL-CIO President Trumka before he speaks at the AFL-CIO Executive Council meeting in Washington
A view of Moscow
A United Sates Postal Service mailbox is seen in Manhasset ,New York
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Baucus speaks during a hearing on oil and gas tax incentives and rising energy prices, in Washington
A woman walks past the U.S. Capitol dome, seen through a porthole in nearby brick-work, in Washington
A woman walks past the U.S. Capitol dome, seen through a porthole in nearby brick-work, in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks at the 2012 National Urban League Conference in New Orleans
U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Romney delivers foreign policy remarks at the University of Warsaw Library
Professor Abramowitz stands in front of a slide predicting Obama as winning U.S. Presidential election at Emory University in Atlanta.
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn delivers his State of the State address in Springfield
U.S. President Obama waves during the 2012 National Urban League Conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans
A home is seen padlocked and boarded up in Brentwood, New York
U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Romney delivers foreign policy remarks in Warsaw
The White House is pictured after sunrise in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at the 113th VFW National Convention in Reno
Supporters of President Barack Obama
U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Romney meets Polish soldiers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Warsaw
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President Obama departs the White House in Washington
South Carolina Gov. Haley address the crowd as she recognizes the "Original Nine", founders of the women
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his wife Ann meet people on the street before his meeting with Poland
U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney delivers foreign policy remarks at Mishkenot Sha
U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney is pictured before delivering foreign policy remarks at Mishkenot Sha
Partners Wilson and Orlandi walk inside San Francisco City Hall
Supporters of the Affordable Healthcare Act celebrate after the court upheld the legality of the law in Washington
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney meets with Poland
U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Romney delivers foreign policy remarks at Mishkenot Sha
U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney is pictured before delivering foreign policy remarks at Mishkenot Sha
AFT union members wear "Obama, Biden 2012" shirts during convention in Detroit
U.S. President Barack Obama meets with Israel
Associate Supreme Court Justices Scalia leaves St. Matthews Cathedral after attending the Red Mass in Washington
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-NV) speaks to reporters about an agreement on the payroll tax holiday on Capitol Hill
Palin speaks to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. appears on the U.S. Capitol steps in Washington
Corn plants struggle to survive in drought-stricken farm fields in Ferdinand
U.S. President Barack Obama signs the U.S.-Israel cooperation act in Washington
Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of the State of California, attends a discussion at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York
Speaker John Boehner speaks during a news conference in Washington
New York City mayoral candidate and New York City Public Advocate Bill de Blasio participates in a panel at the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Conference in New York
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney addresses supporters during a rally in Manchester, New Hampshire
California Governor Jerry Brown attends a celebration at Tesla
A woman walks past the entrance of the headquarters of China National Offshore Oil Corp in Beijing
U.S. President Obama speaks at Cabinet Meeting at the White House in Washington
The Nexen building is seen in downtown Calgary
U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney arrives for a fundraising event in London
U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney meets with British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne at 11 Downing Street in London
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U.S. President Barack Obama talks at the 2012 National Urban League convention at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans
U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney looks out from a vehicle after meetings with British Prime Minister David Cameron and British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne at 10 Downing Street in London
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney arrives at 10 Downing Street to meet with British Prime Minister David Cameron in London
Army veteran Michael Ecker pictured with his parents Matt and Cheryl at his graduation from boot camp
U.S. President Barack Obama talks to the audience during his first ever Twitter Town Hall in the East Room at the White House in Washington
U.S. Republican presidential candidate, Congressman Ron Paul, grants press interviews after holding a rally outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia
U.S. President Barack Obama attends campaign event at the House of Blues in New Orleans
U.S. President Barack Obama talks at the 2012 National Urban League convention at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans
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File photo of Fed Chair Bernanke testifying before the House Financial Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney addresses the 113th VFW National Convention in Reno
USNS Kaiser re-fuels the USS Princeton with biofuel about 150 miles north of the island of Oahu during the RIMPAC Naval exercises off Hawaii
US President Obama waves at campaign event at Oregon Convention Center in Portland
The gun barrel of a rifle is seen at the Rocky Mountain Guns and Ammo store in Parker, Colorado
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney addresses the 113th VFW National Convention in Reno
U.S. President Obama speaks about the need for Congress to extend tax cuts for middle class families at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama addresses the 113th VFW National Convention in Reno
U.S. President Barack Obama waves before he speaks at a campaign event in Oakland
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa
United States Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner delivers his opening remarks in Washington
Members of parliament attend the opening of the Lower House session in Naypyitaw
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) shake hands with supporters who formed a receiving line at Coastal Forest Products in Bow
The National Debt Clock hangs on a wall next to an office for the Internal Revenue Service near Times Square in New York
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at the 113th VFW National Convention in Reno
Former U.S. Congresswoman Giffords stands with her husband Kelly, NASA astronaut and commander of mission STS-134, before Kelly and two other astronauts walk from L
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney delivers remarks about the shooting in Colorado during what was supposed to be a campaign event at Coastal Forest Products in Bow
Scott Brown speaks after his swearing-in at the Capitol in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks after meeting with victims of shooting in Aurora, Colorado
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at a Victory town hall in Bowling Green
Former President George W. Bush speaks during the "Celebration of Human Freedom" event in Washington
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) shake hands with supporters who formed a receiving line at Coastal Forest Products in Bow
U.S. President Obama during a moment of silence for the shootings in Colorado at an event in Fort Myers
Mitt Romney gives a statement to reporters gathered at Middlesex Truck and Coach after he toured the facility during a campaign event in Roxbury
U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta pauses during a news conference at the Pentagon in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign event at West Palm Beach Century Village in Florida
U.S. President Barack Obama rolls up his sleeves while walking from Air Force One upon his arrival in West Palm Beach
Mitt Romney gives a statement to reporters gathered at Middlesex Truck and Coach after he toured the facility during a campaign event in Roxbury
File photo of Huma Abedin pictured during a House Appropriations Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
John McCain, John Cornyn and Roger Wicker hold a news conference to discuss "The Obama Administration
Courtroom illustration shows Deputy Solicitor General Edwin Kneedler speaking to Justice Antonin Scalia and Chief Justice John Roberts of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at a Victory town hall in Bowling Green
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at a Victory town hall in Bowling Green
Ben Bernanke testifies before the House Committee on the Financial Services semi-annual monetary policy report on Capitol Hill in Washington
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at the NAACP convention in Houston
Gary Mason, a conservative candidate for Kansas’ state Senate meets with voter Vicki Dick in Wichita
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney waves as he leaves the stage after speaking at the NAACP convention in Houston
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at the NAACP convention in Houston
Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie and his wife Mary Pat Christie attend the Allen & Co Media Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during an election campaign rally in Cincinnati
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at the NAACP convention in Houston
U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) call potential voters from his campaign headquarters in Charleston, South Carolina
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at the NAACP convention in Houston
Olympic rings are illuminated while suspended from Tower Bridge
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at the NAACP convention in Houston
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally in Glen Allen
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks in the rain during a campaign event in Glen Allen
Policemen talk in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at the NAACP convention in Houston
Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) gestures as he speaks during 2012 Harvard College Class Day at Harvard University in Cambridge
Clement talks to reporters after the third and final day of legal arguments over the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act at the Supreme Court in Washington
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks outside K
First Lady Michelle Obama high-fives a child during Independence Day celebrations on the South Lawn of the White House
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at the NAACP convention in Houston
Publicity photo of musician Hank Williams Jr.
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at the NAACP convention in Houston
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at the NAACP convention in Houston
Roslyn M. Brock applauds as Joe Biden is introduced at the their convention in Houston
A farm sits in the distance near a corn field in Redkey
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at the NAACP convention in Houston
Washington Mayor Gray applauds U.S. President Barack Obama at a school in Washington
U.S. President Obama walks away after delivering a statement about the Supreme Court
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during an event on extending the Bush-era tax cuts for middle class families at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at the NAACP convention in Houston
Republican Wisconsin Governor Walker celebrates his victory in the recall election against Democratic challenger and Milwaukee Mayor Barrett in Waukesha, Wisconsin
U.S. President Barack Obama greets bystanders after buying ice cream at Deb
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney waves as he leaves the stage after speaking at the NAACP convention in Houston
U.S. President Barack Obama buys ice cream in Cedar Rapids
A firefighter talks on his remote radio as smoke from the Gladiator Fire is visible in Cleator
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during an event on extending the Bush-era tax cuts for middle class families at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids
Romney reacts to the Supreme Court
Ann Romney holds the hand of her husband, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, as he puts his arm around one of his grandchildren while walking alongside Senator Ayotte in Wolfeboro
U.S. President Barack Obama during an event on extending the Bush-era tax cuts for middle class families at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids
Republican U.S. presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks at the former Solyndra headquarters and factory in Fremont
Pelosi is flanked by Larson and Clyburn as she holds a news conference after a Democratic Caucus meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks about the need for Congress to extend tax cuts for middle class families at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks about the need for Congress to extend tax cuts for middle class families at the White House in Washington
Texas Governor Perry announces he is dropping his run for the Republican U.S. presidential nomination during a news conference in Charleston
U.S. President Obama speaks about the need for Congress to extend tax cuts for middle class families at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama greets residents of Beaver, Pennsylvania
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney smiles with his wife after addressing supporters after taking part in the Wolfeboro Fourth of July Parade in Wolfeboro
Supporter of Republican presidential candidate Romney checks for news on his phone as he waits for the Romney rally to begin at his South Carolina Primary night rally in Columbia
U.S. President Obama speaks at a campaign event at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh
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Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) gestures as he speaks during 2012 Harvard College Class Day at Harvard University in Cambridge
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney smiles with his wife after addressing supporters after taking part in the Wolfeboro Fourth of July Parade in Wolfeboro
U.S. President Obama talks to Keith Ross as he sits down for breakfast at Ann
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney greets spectators as he takes part in the Wolfeboro Fourth of July Parade in Wolfeboro
U.S. President Barack Obama places his breakfast order during a visit to Ann
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney smiles with his wife after addressing supporters after taking part in the Wolfeboro Fourth of July Parade in Wolfeboro
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event at James Day Park in Parma
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker addresses campaign event in Wisconsin
A Countrywide branch location is seen in Burlington
Republican presidential candidate Romney crosses the street as he takes part in the Wolfeboro Fourth of July Parade in Wolfeboro
Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts is pictured on the front plaza of the Supreme Court in Washington
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney greets spectators as he takes part in the Wolfeboro Fourth of July Parade in Wolfeboro
Actors Alec Baldwin and Tom Cruise pose with Cruise
U.S. President Obama speaks during a campaign event in Maumee, Ohio
U.S. President Obama walks from the Oval Office to the residence as he departs for a day trip, from the White House in Washington
Rep. Rangel attends a ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama stands under the sun breaking through clouds at a town hall-style event in Alpha, Illinois
Michigan Republican Governor Snyder introduces Romney, U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts governor, during a rally in Lansing
Justice Kagan walks down the steps of the Supreme Court with Chief Justice of the United States Roberts following her formal investiture ceremony in Washington
U.S. President Obama smiles while walking towards Marine One at the White House in Washington
Romney departs after delivering his reaction to the Supreme Court
New Jersey Governor Christie speaks at the Friedman Prize dinner in Washington
Protester holds a cross in front of Major League Baseball headquarters in New York.
A member of the U.S. Navy watches the USS Roosevelt as it passes the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor
Romney pauses during his reaction to the Supreme Court
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder testifies before a House Oversight and Government Reform Hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
Speaker John Boehner speaks during a news conference in Washington
Carney speaks at the White House in Washington
Religious leaders lay on the ground and pray over a copy of the verdict on Obama
A 2011 U.S. Individual Income Tax Return form is seen in New York
File photo of Holder testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington
Romney pauses during his reaction of the Supreme Court
Megan Edwin, 23, stands in a nature park near her parents
The National Debt Clock hangs on a wall next to an office for the Internal Revenue Service near Times Square in New York
Justice Kagan talks to Chief Justice of the United States Roberts outside the Supreme Court following her formal investiture ceremony in Washington
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. pay their respects during a ceremony at the Monument to the Heroic Defenders of Leningrad, in St. Petersburg
Religious leaders pray over a copy of the verdict on Obama
U.S. President Obama smiles while walking towards Marine One at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama delivers statement about the Supreme Court
Romney pauses during his reaction to the Supreme Court
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Sen. Patrick Leahy talk at the White House during a picnic for Members of Congress in Washington
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, speaks during a news conference in Kabul
American Crossroads communications director Jonathan Collegio participates in the Reuters Washington Summit in Washington
Norquist, founder of the taxpayer advocacy group, Americans for Tax Reform, attends the Reuters Washington Summit in Washington
Republican presidential candidate Romney addresses the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Annual Conference in Lake Buena Vista
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at an Obama Victory Fund Concert in Florida
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at an Obama Victory Fund Concert in Florida
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A drilling rig operates as a sign warns of underground natural gas pipelines outside Rifle
Republican presidential candidate Romney addresses the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Annual Conference in Lake Buena Vista
People hold signs as they gather during a protest against Senate Bill 1070 in Phoenix
U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) call potential voters from his campaign headquarters in Charleston, South Carolina
U.S. President Barack Obama talks to children inside the Varsity restaurant in Atlanta
Senator Hatch talks to reporters during a series of votes in Washington
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Reid speaks during his news conference on the payroll tax cut extension in Washington
Portman gestures as he responds to a question during the Reuters Washington Summit in Washington
Doctor Murthy stands outside the Supreme Court during legal arguments over the Affordable Care Act in Washington
U.S. Representative Charles B. Rangel and his wife Alma attend the wedding of New York City Council speaker Christine C. Quinn and her girlfriend Kim Catullo in New York
SB1070 protester Allison Culver marches around the Capitol
Republican presidential candidate Romney addresses the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Annual Conference in Lake Buena Vista
Blunt answers reporters
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at Oyster River High School in Durham, New Hampshire
U.S. President Barack Obama departs the White House in Washington
Republican presidential candidate Romney addresses the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Annual Conference in Lake Buena Vista
People depart the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington
Doctors protest against individual mandate in President Obama
Members of the media gather for a stakeout in front of U.S. Supreme Court
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, led by Chairman Darrell Issa, (R-CA) speaks at the committee at Capitol Hill in Washington
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Ron Barber is seen at a voting center at St. Cyril
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush addresses the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Annual Conference in Lake Buena Vista
Former Maine Governor Angus King is pictured in undated photograph
Obama speaks during a visit to Florida
Pastor Jim Garlow is shown in this undated handout photo courtesy of Skyline Wesleyan Church
Republican presidential candidate Romney addresses the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Annual Conference in Lake Buena Vista
Holder listens to a question as he testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama smiles while answering questions in the White House Press Briefing Room in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama attends a news conference on the second day of the G20 Summit in Los Cabos
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and wife speak during campaign event in Michigan
U.S. President Obama attends a news conference on the second day of the G20 Summit in Los Cabos
US Senate Finance Committee Chairman Baucus arrives at the Blair House in Washington
Ron Barber is seen at a voting center at St. Cyril
Florida Governor Scott speaks during an interview in New York
U.S. President Barack Obama attends a news conference on the second day of the G20 Summit in Los Cabos
U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks to the press in Michigan
U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign event in Michigan
U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney shakes hands at campaign event in Michigan
U.S. House Speaker Boehner addresses the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor unveils JOBS Act on Capitol Hill in Washington
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U.S. President Barack Obama arrives in Los Cabos for the G20 summit
U.S. President Obama and U.S. Senator John Kerry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge
Former U.S. Senator Edwards exits courthouse with daughter, Cate after jury reached a verdict at the federal courthouse in Greensboro
Holder rubs his face as he testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington
President Obama speaks speaks at a reception to observe LGBT Pride Month at White House
U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman speaks during a news conference at the government palace in Beirut
U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Romney speaks at campaign event at Cornwall Iron Furnace in Cornwall
U.S. President Barack Obama steps off Air Force One with Sasha in Chicago
U.S. Secretary of State Clinton speaks during a news conference at the "Friends of Syria" conference in Istanbul
U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Romney walks around store in Pennsylvania
U.S. President Obama responds to reporter interrupting his comments on immigration in Rose Garden of the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama responds to reporter
U.S. President Obama speaks about immigration from Rose Garden of the White House in Washington
Obama dines with contest winners in Washington
Former Secretary of Defence Donald Rumsfeld speaks during the 38th annual CPAC in Washington
U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Romney waves at event in New Hampshire
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts governor Romney addresses supporters during campaign rally at Con-Air Industries Inc., in Orlando
Republican presidential candidate and former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson walks through downtown Concord
U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive in New York
Pedestrians watch as the motorcade of U.S. President Barack Obama leaves a fundraiser with actress Sarah Jessica Parker in New York
U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Romney greets CEOs after addressing business roundtable with company leaders in Washington
U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Romney addresses business roundtable with company leaders in Washington
Obama speaks in Cleveland, Ohio
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign event at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland
George Bush takes part in an event celebrating human freedom around the world, in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama jests with U.S. Army 1st Lt. Bill Edwards as they eat at Kenny
U.S. President Obama speaks at a campaign fund raising event in Philadelphia
Las Vegas Sands Chairman and CEO Adelson attends the opening ceremony of Sands Cotai Central, Sands
U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Romney addresses business roundtable with company leaders in Washington
Doctor Murthy stands outside the Supreme Court during legal arguments over the Affordable Care Act in Washington
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts governor Romney addresses supporters during campaign rally at Con-Air Industries Inc., in Orlando
Former Virginia Governor George Allen speaks at the Faith & Freedom Conference and Strategy Briefing in Washington
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts governor Romney addresses supporters during campaign rally at Con-Air Industries Inc., in Orlando
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama attends a book signing of her first book "American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America," at a book store in Washington June 12, 2012
Obama speaks at campaign fund raising event in Baltimore
Postal worker Menda Doria processes tax returns outside U.S. Postal Service Oakland Processing and Distributing Center in Oakland
Gabrielle Giffords is seen before voting in support of Ron Barber at a voting center at St. Cyril
Obama speaks at campaign fund raising event in Baltimore
Former Florida Governor Bush testifies before a House Budget Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
Sen. Carl Levin, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, opens a nomination hearing on Capitol Hill
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama attends a book signing of her first book "American Grown" at a book store in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama smiles while answering questions in the White House Press Briefing Room in Washington
Voters in the Florida Republican presidential primary are shown at a polling place in Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton
Obama walks back to the Oval Office after making remarks about the leaked Afghan war documents at the White House in Washington
Jamie Dimon, chairman and chief executive of JP Morgan Chase and Co, speaks during the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Supporters show up in support before a truck with the boxes containing about one million signed recall petitions forms at the General Accounting Board in Madison
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign stop at Southwest Office Systems in Fort Worth
President Barack Obama greets Germany
File photo of Lindsay Lohan arriving for the annual White House Correspondents
Men and women attend a seminar at the Netroots Nation 2012 in Providence, Rhode Island
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney is pictured alongside war veterans in Hilton Head
Republican presidential candidate and former Pennsylvania Senator Santorum speaks with supporters in Lady Lake
U.S. President Barack Obama pauses while speaking in the White House Press Briefing Room in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama pauses while talking in the White House Press Briefing Room in Washington
California Governor Brown announces his revised budget proposal at a press conference in Los Angeles
Speaker of the House Boehner unveils JOBS Act on Capitol Hill in Washington
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign stop at Southwest Office Systems in Fort Worth
Supporters of President Obama hold signs in Boston
Opponents of Obama health care legislation rally during the final day of legal arguments over the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in Washington
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign stop at Southwest Office Systems in Fort Worth
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign stop at Southwest Office Systems in Fort Worth
U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he runs at San Francisco International Airport in California
Military personnel secure the area outside the courthouse at Fort Meade, Maryland
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney addresses supporters during a rally in Manchester, New Hampshire
An old style windmill is pictured at a wind farm near Milford
A plane flies in the polluted air above the airport fences in Beijing
Former U.S. President Clinton speaks at fundraiser for U.S. President Obama in New York
A passing surfer is reflected on the window as voters cast their ballots from inside a beach front polling place in the Los Angeles County lifeguard station in Hermosa Beach
Pedestrians walk past the Federal Reserve Building in Washington
U.S. Senator McCain talks to reporters after Republican presidential candidate Romney won the Arizona primary in Phoenix
U.S. President Barack Obama waves during a fund raising event at the Fox Theatre in Redwood City
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks on American manufacturing jobs during this visit to Master Lock in Milwaukee
White House senior economic adviser Gene Sperling speaks at the 2011 Fiscal Summit on Solutions for America
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about tax fairness and the economy at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton
Republican Wisconsin Governor Walker celebrates his victory in the recall election against Democratic challenger and Milwaukee Mayor Barrett in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Republican Wisconsin Governor Walker celebrates his victory in the recall election against Democratic challenger and Milwaukee Mayor Barrett in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Republican Wisconsin Governor Walker celebrates his victory in the recall election against Democratic challenger and Milwaukee Mayor Barrett in Waukesha, Wisconsin
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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign stop at Southwest Office Systems in Fort Worth
Republican Wisconsin Governor Walker speaks in Milwaukee
A voter prepares to cast her ballot in Racine, Wisconsin
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign stop at Southwest Office Systems in Fort Worth
Former U.S. President Clinton and U.S. President Obama wave at fundraiser in New York
British Prime Minister Cameron listens as President Obama speaks during the opening session of the heads of state meeting on Afghanistan at the NATO Summit in Chicago
Former U.S. President Clinton shakes hands with U.S. President Obama in New York
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Gensler testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington
Baucus talks to reporters after meeting with his fellow Democratic members of the
U.S. President Barack Obama at a fundraiser in Chicago
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Walker, who is facing a recall election, smiles before the start of a debate with Barrett, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker is pictured in the audience as she attends a National Medal of Arts and Humanities ceremony at the White House in Washington
The site of the proposed National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility lies idle in Manhattan
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U.S. Republican presidential candidate, Congressman Ron Paul, grants press interviews after holding a rally outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia
Elizabeth Warren speaks with voters as she campaigns after announcing her candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Framingham
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney attends a phone bank on behalf of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker in Fitchburg
Students and others yell at a pro-marijuana rally at the University of Colorado in Boulder
U.S. President Barack Obama walks in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago
Barrett and Walker talk during a debate held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Former U.S. Senator John Edwards exits the courthouse after the jury reached a verdict at the federal courthouse in Greensboro
U.S. President Obama arrives to deliver remarks on the economy at the Honeywell Golden Valley facility in Minneapolis
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney addresses supporters during a campaign rally in Las Vegas
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U.S. President Obama talks with former U.S. President Bill Clinton during funeral services for U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy in Boston
Republican U.S. presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks at the former Solyndra headquarters and factory in Fremont
Former U.S. Senator John Edwards makes a statement after the jury reached a verdict at the federal courthouse in Greensboro
Elizabeth Warren, testifies at a hearing about oversight of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau of the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Capitol Hill
Former U.S. President Bush unveils his official White House portrait during ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington
U.S. House Speaker Boehner commemorate Holocaust victims and survivors in Washington
Supporters of President Obama hold signs in Boston
U.S. President Obama awards a 2012 Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Stevens during ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington
Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, who is facing a recall election, faces off against democratic challenger and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett before the start of the debate in Milwaukee
A Mitt Romney campaign iPhone app is seen here, with the word "America" misspelled in New York
An internet cable is seen at a server room in this picture illustration taken in Warsaw
Romney, U.S Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts governor, shakes hands with supporters during memorial day ceremony at Veterans Museum and Memorial Center in San Diego
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney addresses supporters during his Wisconsin and Maryland primary night rally in Milwaukee
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney greets supporters during a campaign rally in Las Vegas
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Romney speaks to supporters in front of Sawyer Bridge during campaign event in Hillsborough
The birth certificate of Repbulican presidential hopefull Mitt Romney is pictured in this undated handout photo
An audience member holds a leaflet while attending an event with Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney at Paramount Printing in Jacksonville
Norquist addresses the CPAC in Washington
Obama delivers remarks during an observance of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall in Washington
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden gestures after giving a speech regarding the Obama administration
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney addresses supporters during a rally in Manchester, New Hampshire
ArcelorMittal Mill employee Kathleen Wilmink stands in front of the mill in Cleveland, Ohio.
Romney, U.S Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts governor, shakes hands with supporters during memorial day ceremony at Veterans Museum and Memorial Center in San Diego
Bowles departs after a U.S. Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
Bowles and Simpson take their seats to testify before the U.S. Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
Republican Wisconsin Gov. Walker talks to Milwaukee Mayor Barrett before the start of the debate in Milwaukee
U.S. President Barack Obama greets audience members at a gala fundraiser for the gay community in New York City
President Barack Obama greets supporters during a campaign rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines
A supporter of US Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) holds a fake bill with Obama
Obama visits a wind energy manufacturer in Iowa
Senators after meeting President Obama to discuss energy and climate legislation in Washington
Tanks on display during a tour of the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center, Lima Army Tank Plant, in Lima
Virginia Governor Tim Kaine listens to his introduction as the new Democratic National Committee chairman by President-elect Barack Obama in Washington
Former U.S. Senator Edwards and daughter Cate leave for lunch during the jury deliberations at the federal courthouse in Greensboro
U.S. Senator Alexander speaks during the Reuters Washington Summit in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign fund raising event in Denver
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney pauses while talking about children
A 2006 file photo shows Tammy Duckworth as she campaigns for congress in Elmhurst, Illinois
Senator Barbara Boxer (R-CA) speaks to the media after voting on a bill allowing a rise in the debt ceiling on Capitol Hill
Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell in Seoul in this May 13, 2010 file photo
U.S. President Barack Obama attends high school commencement ceremony in Missouri
U.S. President Barack Obama looks at audience at high school commencement ceremony in Missouri
Duckworth, an assistant secretary in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is seen at the White House before the Wounded Warrior Project bike ride in Washington
Geithner takes a tour of the Marlin Steel Wire Products factory in Baltimore, Maryland
Director of the Secret Service Mark Sullivan at the National Peace Officers Memorial Service on Capitol Hill in Washington
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Romney signs autographs for supporters during a campaign event in Hillsborough
Former U.S. senator Edwards leaves the federal courthouse in Greensboro
Obama and Biden honor national Top Cops award winners during a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama gestures upon arriving at Joplin Regional Airport aboard Air Force One in Missouri
Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks during a campaign event at the Hilton Hotel in Arlington, Virginia
Secretary General of NATO Anders Fogh Rasmussen talks with Afghan President Hamid Karzai as Jos? Manuel Barroso, president of the European Commission looks on at the 2012 NATO Summit in Chicago
Grassley answers questions during the 2009 Reuters Washington Summit in Washington
File photo of Jaczko, chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, testifying to the Senate Environment and Public Works committee on Capitol Hill
U.S. President Obama shakes hands with U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Crocker upon his arrival at Bagram Air Base in Kabul
Former U.S. Senator Edwards returns after a lunch break with his mother during the second day of jury deliberations at the federal courthouse in Greensboro
Jeffrey D. Feltman, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs, speaks during a news conference after his meeting with Lebanon
NRC chairman Jaczko attends a news conference during the Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Safety in Vienna in Vienna
U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama and Valerie Trierweiler, companion of France
Canada
Protester takes part in demonstration ahead of NATO meeting in Chicago
U.S. President Barack Obama walks to welcome guests at the G8 summit in Camp David
Boehner leads fellow Republicans, including McMorris Rodgers and McCarthy, onstage for a news conference in Washington
Republican presidential candidate Romney talks to supporters during a campaign rally in St. Petersburg, Florida
U.S. President Obama speaks about contraceptive funding at the White House in Washington
Tea Party members Potter, Proctor and Perkins discuss strategy as they wait for a committee meeting to start in Nashville, Tennessee
Paramilitary recruits march during a training session as a banner in Chinese that reads "Rigorous trainings, Strict requirements" is reflected in a puddle at a military base in Nanjing
A protestor marches through the streets as others hold a banner during a demonstration ahead of the NATO meeting in Chicago
The White House is seen from the South Lawn in Washington
A protester takes part in one of the demonstrations during the week ahead of the NATO meeting in Chicago
An Iron Dome rocket shield system launches an interceptor rocket near Ashdod
David and Charles Koch in a combination image.
Former U.S. Senator John Edwards walks to the federal courthouse in Greensboro
Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr. gives a keynote address at the 2008 NAACP Freedom Fund dinner in Detroit
The loading screen of the Facebook application on a mobile phone is seen in this photo illustration taken in Lavigny
Iranian crude oil supertanker "Delvar" is seen anchored off Singapore
House Ways and Means Committee Chair Camp questions U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Geithner in Washington
Geithner delivers remarks to members of the Greater Baltimore Committee in Baltimore, Maryland
U.S. President Obama gestures during the APAICS 18th annual gala dinner in Washington
U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner speaks during an onstage interview at the Peterson Foundation 2012 Fiscal Summit in Washington
Republican presidential candidate Romney talks to supporters during a campaign rally in St. Petersburg, Florida
Former U.S. Senator John Edwards leaves the federal courthouse in Greensboro
File photo of a journalist looking at her Blackberry communication device on Capitol Hill in Washington
Rep. Dennis Kucinich speaks during a briefing on Capitol Hill to discuss the U.S. proposal for the Keystone XL tar sands oil pipeline
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U.S. President Obama talks with small business owners to discuss income tax credits in Washington
File photo of Mary and Robert Kennedy in Boston
New Jersey Governor Christie takes the stage for delivering remarks at the Friedman Prize dinner in Washington
Resident of south Florida holds sign protesting healthcare reforms during visit by US President Barack Obama in Miami
Courtroom illustration shows attorney Clement arguing on behalf of respondents challenging th constitutionality of U.S. President Obama
U.S. President Barack Obama signs a book about him for a boy scout upon his arrival in Richmond
U.S. House Speaker Boehner addresses the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney talks to supporters during a campaign rally in St. Petersburg, Florida
Obama talks about members of the 2011 Major League Soccer champions, Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team, in the East Room at the White House in Washington
Former U.S. Senator Edwards walks to the federal courthouse in Greensboro
Protesters stand on a wall during a demonstration demanding a trial for Yemen
U.S. President Barack Obama waits to speak during the National Peace Officers Memorial Service on Capitol Hill in Washington
Ohio Governor John Kasich speaks during the CERAWEEK world petrochemical conference in Houston in this March 7, 2012 file photo
U.S. President Barack Obama walks towards supporters after he arrives in Seattle
President Barack Obama walks towards supporters after he arrives in Seattle
President Obama pauses before he delivers commencement address for 2012 graduating class at Barnard College in New York
Super committee member Senator Kyl talks to reporters after a meeting with Republican committee members on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama waits to speak during the National Peace Officers Memorial Service on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama arrives to address the Export-Import Bank
Cornyn responds to questions during the Reuters Washington Summit in the Reuters newsroom in Washington
Former U.S. Senator John Edwards walks with his oldest daughter Cate Edwards to the federal courthouse in Greensboro
A sign on the side of road reads "Thank You! Mr. President for standing up for my mommys!" as U.S. President Barack Obama
Obama pays his respects at a wreath during the National Peace Officers Memorial Service on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner speaks during an onstage interview at the Peterson Foundation 2012 Fiscal Summit in Washington
U.S. House Speaker Boehner commemorate Holocaust victims and survivors in Washington
Romney hugs evangelical advisor DeMoss after being introduced to speak at Liberty University commencement ceremony in Lynchburg
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer speaks to the press outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington
Lora Haggard leaves the federal courthouse in Greensboro, N.C.
President Obama speaks to neighbors after meeting with homeowners to discuss housing crisis in Reno
President Obama speaks during Barnard College
U.S. Republican presidential candidate, Congressman Ron Paul, grants press interviews after holding a rally outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia
New York State Senator Espada joins other legislators in a news conference on the steps of City Hall in New York
President Obama pauses before he delivers commencement address for 2012 graduating class at Barnard College in New York
A banner is seen hanging in advance of the upcoming NATO meeting in Chicago
California Governor Jerry Brown speaks in front of a California flag in Long Beach
McDowell, retired after 30 years in the US Army, sits in his study with framed battalion patches from tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, in Columbia
John Edwards exits a federal courthouse next to one of his defense lawyers, Abbe Lowell in Greensboro
Florida Governor Scott speaks during an interview in New York
U.S. President Barack Obama greets troops at Bagram Air Base in Kabul
California Governor Jerry Brown speaks in front of a California flag in Long Beach
Obama stands with Biden to honor national Top Cops award winners during a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington
Wisconsin Governor Walker presents U.S. President Obama with a Milwaukee Brewers jersey in Milwaukee
Romney speaks at the Liberty University commencement ceremony in Lynchburg
U.S. Secretary of Defense Panetta speaks during a joint news conference with China
President Obama shakes hands with residents after meeting with homeowners to discuss housing crisis in Reno
Commuters are reflected in stone as they walk past the JP Morgan headquarters in New York
U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he walks out from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington
U.S. President Obama gestures during the APAICS 18th annual gala dinner in Washington
Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu speaks during a news conference near the Superstition Mountains where rescue workers searched for victims of a plane crash in Apache Junction
John Edwards exits a federal courthouse next to one of his defense lawyers, Abbe Lowell in Greensboro
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign rally at the Ohio State University in Columbus
USPresident Obama arrives at Bob Hope Airport in Burbank
Michele Bachmann speaks next to Mitt Romney during a rally at Crofton Industries in Portsmouth
The Governor of Oklahoma, Mary Fallin rings the opening bell at New York Stock Exchange with Jeffrey Eubank, NYSE Vice President for Global Affairs, and Lawrence Leibowitz, NYSE COO
U.S. President Barack Obama hugs Colorado Governor Hicken looper as he arrives in Denver
Paramilitary police officers patrol near the U.S. embassy in Beijing
A supporter holds a sign autographed by U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney after he attended a phone bank on behalf of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker in Fitchburg
Grassley listens to a question during the 2009 Reuters Washington Summit in Washington
Former U.S. Senator John Edwards walks to the federal courthouse in Greensboro
Romney, U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts governor, addresses a crowd of supporters during a rally at Lansing Community College in Lansing
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during an interview with "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Reid speaks during his news conference on the payroll tax cut extension in Washington
An audience member holds a leaflet while attending an event with Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney at Paramount Printing in Jacksonville
U.S. President Obama gestures during the APAICS 18th annual gala dinner in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama gestures during an interview with Robin Roberts of ABC
Michele Bachmann speaks next to Mitt Romney during a rally at Crofton Industries in Portsmouth
Senator Richard Lugar speaks to the press following a UN Security Council meeting in New York
U.S. Secretary of Defense Panetta speaks during a joint news conference with China
Former U.S. Senator John Edwards walks to the federal courthouse in Greensboro
President Barack Obama walks to the Oval Office
Civil unions supporters rally in downtown Denver
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U.S. Mayors Menino, Bloomberg and Barrett gather to fight illegal guns in New York
Republican U.S. Senator Lugar of Indiana addresses supporters in a cafe in Crawfordsville, Indiana
Former U.S. Senator John Edwards walks to the federal courthouse in Greensboro
President Barack Obama gestures shaka at APAICS annual gala
The 405 freeway stands vacant during the demolition of the Mulholland Drive bridge across the 405 in Los Angeles, California.
Vice President Joe Biden gestures after giving a speech regarding the Obama administration
Speaker of the House Boehner unveils JOBS Act on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S.President Obama speaks about the economy while at the SUNY-Albany Nano-Fab Extension Building in Albany
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File photo of Wisconsin State Governor Scott Walker at the state Capitol in Madison
File photo of billionaire investor George Soros at the annual IMF-World Bank meetings in Washington September 24, 2011
File photo of U.S. former Republican presidential hopeful Senator Rick Santorum
Lugar and Kerry walk out together after a news conference after the Senate ratified the START nuclear arms reduction treaty at the US Capitol in Washington
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden gestures after giving a speech regarding the Obama administration
Mitt Romney shakes hands with supporters during a rally at Crofton Industries in Portsmouth
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, with his wife Ann at his side, applauds before Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference playoff basketball series between the Atlanta Hawks and the Boston Celtics in Boston
Former Senator John Edwards walks to the federal courthouse in Greensboro
President of the U.S. Export-Import Bank Fred Hochberg speaks during an interview with Reuters in Nigeria
U.S. Secretary of Education Duncan attends a dinner for the National Governor
Students listen to U.S. President Obama at the University of Iowa about the rising costs of education
U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands during a campaign event at Virginia Commonwealth University
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign event at Virginia Commonwealth University
House Budget Chairman Ryan speaks during a news conference with members of the House Budget Committee at Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden gestures after giving a speech regarding the Obama administration
Republican presidential candidate and former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson speaks at meeting of the Concord Rotary Club in Concord
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign rally at The Ohio State University in Columbus
U.S. Republican presidential candidate, Congressman Ron Paul, grants press interviews after holding a rally outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia
Former U.S. Senator John Edwards leaves the federal courthouse in Greensboro
U.S. President Obama addresses students at Washington-Lee High School in Virginia
A gas flare burns at a fracking site in rural Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Students enter a job fair in New York
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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks with China
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President Barack Obama greets guests
Mitt Romney shakes hands with supporters during a rally at Crofton Industries in Portsmouth
Republican Senate candidate Mark Kirk of Illinois speaks to supporters after beating Democratic nominee Alexi Giannoulias, at an election night rally in Wheeling
President Barack Obama waves as he walks on the South Lawn of the White House upon his return to Washington
U.S. former Republican presidential hopeful Senator Santorum speaks during the National Rifle Association
Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign event at the Exhibit Edge building in Chantilly
Former United States president Bill Clinton speaks at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills
U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner sits in front of Chinese and U.S. national flags during the opening ceremony of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Beijing
Wisconsin Governor Walker presents U.S. President Obama with a Milwaukee Brewers jersey in Milwaukee
U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he walks on the South Lawn of the White House upon his return to Washington
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich quits GOP presidential nomination race in Virginia
Florida Governor Scott speaks during an interview in New York
Former U.S. Senator John Edwards and his daughter Cate leave the federal courthouse in Greensboro
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney pauses during at a rally outside Pittsburgh
Former New York City Mayor Giuliani and former Massachusetts Governor and Republican presidential candidate Romney visit Engine 24 Ladder 5 in New York
Sign is seen outside polling place in Brooklyn
Florida Governor Scott speaks during an interview in New York
New York City Comptroller and 2013 Mayoral candidate Liu smiles as he stands at the podium during an event at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn
U.S. President Obama speaks during the Building and Construction Trades Department Legislative Conference in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama gestures during a news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda in Washington
Republican presidential candidate former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney waves with his wife Ann after his speech at a primary night rally in Manchester
File photo of Wisconsin State Governor Scott Walker speaking at the state Capitol in Madison, Wisconsin March 11, 2011
File photo of House Financial Services Committee ranking member Spencer Bachus (R-AL) speaking during the Reuters Washington Summit
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney walks to the podium after meeting with fishermen at a campaign stop at the fish pier in Portsmouth
Former U.S. Senator John Edwards sits in a vehicle after leaving the federal court house in Greensboro
Republican presidential candidate Romney greets audience during a campaign stop at the fish pier in Portsmouth
John Brennan, assistant to the president for homeland security and counterterrorism, speaks about the killing of Osama bin Laden in Washington
File photo of U.S. President Obama listening to former U.S. President Clinton speak about the economy during tour of energy-efficient office building renovation near White House in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event at the Washington Convention Center in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks at the White House Correspondents Association annual dinner in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event at the Washington Convention Center in Washington
A supporter holds a sign autographed by U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney after he attended a phone bank on behalf of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker in Fitchburg
President Barack Obama takes the wheel of a golf cart as he rides with former President Bill Clinton as they play golf at Andrews Air Force Base
Former Alaska Governor Palin and U.S. Senator McCain (R-AZ) attend a campaign rally at Dobson High School in Mesa
Republican presidental candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Romney speaks to supporters at Otterbein University in Westerville
Iranian crude oil supertanker "Delvar" is seen anchored off Singapore
U.S. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama talk to U.S. troops at Fort Stewart in Georgia
New York City Comptroller and 2013 Mayoral candidate John Liu stands at the podium during an event at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn
An arrow points to the back of U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Gingrich
U.S. President Obama speaks at the University of Iowa about the rising costs of education
The USS Monterey military vessel is seen docked in the Black Sea harbour of Constanta
Participants, many wearing women
U.S. President Obama attends a roundtable discussion at the University of Iowa
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner speaks at the Commonwealth Club at the Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco, California
U.S. President Obama speaks at the University of Iowa about the rising costs of education
U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan introduces Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney as he attends a pancake breakfast in Wauwatosa
Opponents of Obama health care legislation rally during the final day of legal arguments over the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in Washington
Men work in front of a billboard welcoming U.S. President Obama, near the presidential house in San Salvador
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks regarding foreign policy at New York University in New York
Republican National Committee Chairman Priebus speaks to media outside a Republican Presidential Debate in Iowa
Government officials tour meat plant where product known as pink slime is produced in South Sioux City, Nebraska
US Republican presidential candidate Romney and Florida Senator Rubio address the media before holding a rally in Aston
Former U.S. Senator John Edwards leaves the federal court house in Greensboro
Brazilian exotic dancer Romilda Aparecida Ferreira speaks to Reuters during an interview in Brasilia
U.S. President Obama speaks at the University of Iowa about the rising costs of education
U.S. special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan Marc Grossman speaks during a news conference in Kabul
Voters leave polling station after voting in Michigan primary election in Detroit
U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks at a rally in Concord
U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks at a rally in Concord
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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney addresses supporters during a rally in Manchester, New Hampshire
Prostitutes walk in front of the Hotel Caribe in Cartagena
U.S. President Barack Obama arrives in Roswell with Salazar
U.S. President Barack Obama smiles while talking about the rising costs of student loans at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Migrant labourers weed a melon field during the early morning in Somerton, Arizona, June 7, 2006. Su..
US President Obama speaks at an event for Milwaukee Mayor Barrett in Milwaukee
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney pauses during at a rally outside Pittsburgh
Arizona Attorney General Horne speaks about weapons and drugs seized from the Mexican Sinaloa cartel during "Operation Pipeline Express" at a news conference in Phoenix
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at the United States Holocaust Museum in Washington
Former U.S. Senator John Edwards arrives with his daughter Cate Edwards at the federal courthouse in Greensboro
Elderly couples view the ocean and waves along the beach in La Jolla
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks after touring the Port of Tampa in Florida
White House Senior Adviser David Axelrod talks in the East Room of the White House in Washington
File photo of former U.S. Senator John Edwards arriving at the federal court house for jury selection in Greensboro
Romney pauses during remarks to the Franklin County Lincoln Day Dinner in Greencastle, Pennsylvania
House Republican leaders walk towards House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington
Senator Hatch talks to reporters during a series of votes in Washington
U.S. Secret Service agents are pictured behind President Obama as he greets audience members after sending off the Wounded Warrior Project
U.S. Republican presidential Romney listens to a business owner during a Hispanic roundtable meeting in Tempe
NRC chairman Jaczko attends a news conference during the Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Safety in Vienna in Vienna
Prostitutes walk on the square of the old city in Cartagena
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U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a statement announcing new efforts to enforce U.S. trade rights China, from the Rose Garden of the White House
U.S. President Barack Obama is pictured on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington
File image of Ted Nugent at a concert at the House of Blues at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney speaks to supporters in Charlotte
Fans tour Fenway Park during an open house at the ballpark in Boston
Former Bush White House official Karl Rove drives by reporters after being interviewed by federal prosecutors
U.S. President Barack Obama makes a statement announcing a plan to crack down on manipulation in oil markets in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney speaks to supporters in Charlotte
U.S. President Barack Obama greets audience members at a democratic party fundraiser in Dearborn
A U.S. Marine F-35B Joint Strike Fighter Jet sits in a hangar after the roll-out Ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida
Virginia Governor McDonnell speaks at the CPAC in Washington
Dodd and Frank listen to Obama about the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in Washington
Speaker of the House Boehner unveils JOBS Act on Capitol Hill in Washington
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney delivers his pre-emptive rebuttal to U.S. President Barack Obama
Senator Conrad speaks to reporters as he walks to the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington
Rep. Peterson attends Reuters Global Financial Regulation Summit in Washington
U.S. President Obama waves as he steps aboard Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base
United States Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta holds a news conference at the Kabul airport before departing for the United Arab Emirates
Handout photograph shows the Keystone Oil Pipeline is pictured under construction in North Dakota
U.S. Rep. West speaks at the Mae Volen Senior Center in Boca Raton
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U.S. President Obama stands behind AFL-CIO President Trumka before he speaks at the AFL-CIO Executive Council meeting in Washington
A motorist pumps fuel into his vehicle at JJ
Jeff Neely of the General Services Administration leaves after he declined to testify in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama makes a statement announcing a plan to crack down on manipulation in oil markets in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington
Senators Schumer and Casey talk to the media at the Capitol in Washington
U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Governor of Massachusetts Romney speaks during the Independence Hall Tea Party Association
U.S. President Obama meets a local woman in Cannon Falls
U.S. Secret Service Director Sullivan speaks during a news conference in Sofia
Secret Service agent stands guard as U.S. President Obama departs on the Marine One helicopter for travel to Colombia for the Summit of the Americas, from Washington
Las Vegas Sands Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson smiles during an interview in Macau
Republican presidential candidate and former House Speaker Gingrich gestures during during his victory speech at his South Carolina Primary election night rally in Columbia
Republican Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney speaks at the Celebration of American Values Leadership Forum during the National Rifle Association
President Barack Obama speaks about the Buffett Rule in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney waits to address a campaign rally at Pinkerton Academy in Derry
U.S. President Obama speaks during a joint news conference with Colombia
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton dances with members of her delegation in the Cafe Havana salsa bar in Cartagena
U.S. President Barack Obama waves to supporters at a campaign fund raising event in Hollywood
U.S. President Obama talks about the "Buffett Rule" in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington
President Barack Obama speaks during a joint press conference with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos after their meeting at Casa de Huespedes during the Summit of the Americas in Cartagena
President Barack Obama participates in the CEO Summit of the Americas in Cartagena
Colombia
U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Romney greets audience members during a campaign stop in Warwick
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks after touring the Port of Tampa in Florida
Republican Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney speaks at the Celebration of American Values Leadership Forum during the National Rifle Association
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks after touring the Port of Tampa in Florida
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks after touring the Port of Tampa in Florida
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Romney holds campaign brochure during campaign stop at Alpha Graphics in Hartford
Handout photograph shows the Keystone Oil Pipeline is pictured under construction in North Dakota
Chinese 100 yuan banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken in Shanghai
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about tax fairness and the economy at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton
The Justice Department building is seen in Washington
U.S. Republican congressmen hold copies of "The FY2013 Budget - The Path to Prosperity" which was unveiled by House Budget Chairman Ryan during a news conference at Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Copper Mountain Solar Project in Boulder City
File photo of U.S. President Barack Obama during his first ever Twitter Town Hall in the East Room at the White House in Washington
US Health and Human Services Secretary Sebelius smiles before the 64th World Health Assembly at the United Nations European headquarters in Geneva
U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Gingrich speaks at Wisconsin Faith and Freedom Coalitions presidential kick-off in Waukesha
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney and his wife, Ann react while onstage during his Illinois primary night rally
Dennis Turpin smokes a cigar as he watches the U.S. Republican presidential debate in Manchester
U.S. Vice President Biden attends a discussion with U.S. and Chinese business leaders at Beijing Hotel in Beijing
U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Romney greets audience members during a campaign stop in Warwick
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Romney smiles during a campaign stop at Alpha Graphics in Hartford
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security analysts work at the National Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Center in Arlington Virginia
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shakes hands with Japan
U.S. conservative presidential candidate Santorum announces he is suspending his bid to win the Republican nomination during a news conference in Gettysburg
Pro-life supporter holds up sign during a rally in New York
A man waits in line to enter the UJA-Federation Connect to Care job fair in New York
U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney addresses supporters during his Wisconsin and Maryland primary night rally in Milwaukee
U.S. President Obama listens during his meeting with Brazil President Rousseff in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington
Obama healthcare legislation supporters rally during the third and final day of legal arguments over the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in Washington
U.S. President Obama meets with Brazil President Rousseff in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington
Tulips are seen in bloom on the first official day of Spring on Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Gingrich speaks at Wisconsin Faith and Freedom Coalitions presidential kick-off in Waukesha
President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the White House Forum on Women and the Economy in Washington
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announces $25 billion agreement with mortgage servicers in Washington
Republican presidential candidates Santorum, Romney and Gingrich are seen on a TV monitor as they participate in a candidates debate in Charleston
U.S. President Barack Obama waves after delivering remarks at the White House Forum on Women and the Economy in Washington
President Barack Obama smiles as he walks on the South Lawn of the White House
U.S. President Barack Obama signs the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington
Boooking photo of Christopher Lee Carlson of Vancouver
File photo of the U.S. Supreme Court
Spectators sit next to the eighth fairway with the seventh hole in the background during first round play in the 2012 Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta
U.S. President Barack Obama signs the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington
Revolution CEO Case attends a meeting of Obama
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Obama delivers remarks at the American Society of News Editors (ASNE) Convention in Washington
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Santorum addresses supporters at his Wisconsin and Maryland primary night rally
A voter casts a ballot at the Flushing Volunteer Fire Department in Flushing
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks during an Easter Prayer Breakfast at the East Room of the White House in Washington
A statue of Ronald Reagan, the 40th U.S. president, is seen in Tbilisi
Mitt Romney gestures during the Newspaper Association of America/American Society of Newspaper Editors annual luncheon in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama points to the audience after signing the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act in Washington
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney delivers his pre-emptive rebuttal to U.S. President Barack Obama
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney greets supporters during his Wisconsin and Maryland primary night rally in Milwaukee
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney attends a pancake breakfast in Wauwatosa
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney speaks to supporters at a town hall meeting at Moore Oil in Milwaukee
Members of the public who received tickets to watch the second day of legal arguments over the Affordable Care Act march into the Supreme Court in Washington
Former U.S. Vice President Cheney and his wife Lynne are pictured at home in family photograph
Voters take to polls for U.S. Republican presidential primary in Fredonia
U.S. President Obama, Canada
U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands after talking at the University of Vermont in Burlington
U.S. President Barack Obama is pictured during a Democratic Party fundraiser in Bellevue
U.S. President Obama addresses news conference with Canada
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney serves pancakes after speaking to supporters at a pancake breakfast in Wauwatosa
U.S. President Barack Obama pauses at the University of Vermont in Burlington
Republican U.S. presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney shakes hands with supporters at his "Super Tuesday" primary election night rally in Boston
Santorum plays shuffle board at Title Town Brewery in Green Bay, Wisconsin
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney greets supporters after speaking at a pancake breakfast in Wauwatosa
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney greets members of the crowd after addressing supporters in Muskego
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney attends a phone bank on behalf of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker in Fitchburg
File photo of House Budget Chairman Ryan speaking at a news conference with members of House Budget Committee at Capitol Hill in Washington
File photo of Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum
People debate their positions as they rally during the third day of legal arguments over the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in Washington
TV networks report live on the sidewalk during the third and final day of legal arguments over the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act at the Supreme Court in Washington
Republican presidential candidate Romney addresses supporters during "Repeal & Replace Obamacare" campaign in Metairie
U.S. President Barack Obama visits the DMZ bordering North and South Korea
House Budget Chairman Ryan shows a copy of the "FY2013 Budget - The Path to Prosperity" during a news conference at Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks in the East Room at the White House in Washington
U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks at his Illinois primary night rally in Schaumburg
Speaker of the House Boehner unveils JOBS Act outside Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks about energy while in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington
A United States Marine stands by his post in front of the Pentagon in Washington
U.S. Secretary of State Clinton speaks following Security Council meeting regarding current situation in Middle East at UN Headquarters in New York
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum addresses supporters at a rally at The Ravine in the Town of Bellevue Wisconsin
Republican presidential candidate Romney addresses supporters during "Repeal & Replace Obamacare" campaign in Metairie
Supporters show up in support before a truck with the boxes containing about one million signed recall petitions forms at the General Accounting Board in Madison
U.S. President Obama walks among oil pipes before delivering remarks on energy independence at Stillwater Pipe Yard in Cushing
Analysts work in a watch and warning center of a cyber security defense lab at the Idaho National Laboratory
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Gingrich addresses the Alabama Republicans forum in Birmingham
U.S. House Speaker Boehner addresses the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington
U.S. Representative Vitter of Louisiana speaks at the 2010 Southern Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans
People argue over healthcare legislation as they rally during legal arguments over the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act at the Supreme Court in Washington
Clement departs with a group of state attorneys general after the third and final day of legal arguments over the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act at the Supreme Court in Washington
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney reacts while addressing supporters during his Illinois primary night rally
The American Electric Power Company
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney talks with host Jay Leno during a taping of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in Burbank, California
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum speaks to supporters at the Ledgeview Center in the Ledgeview Bowling Lanes in Fond du Lac Wisconsin
Nataliya Magnitskaya (L), mother of Sergei Magnitsky, grieves over her son
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Reid speaks during his news conference on the payroll tax cut extension in Washington
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum speaks to supporters at a campaign rally in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
File photo of US Democratic presidential nominee Senator Obama speaking to Joe Wurzelbacher as he canvasses a neighbourhood in Holland
U.S. President Obama pauses during a meeting with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev before the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul
U.S. Senator McCain talks during a panel discussion on the influence of money in politics at the Newseum in Washington
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney is shown surgical equipment by NuVasive CEO Lukianov during a campaign stop at the company
U.S. Congresswoman Bachmann speaks outside the Supreme Court in Washington
U.S. President Obama speaks to Israel
Russia
U.S. President Obama pauses during a meeting with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev before the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul
U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Santorum speaks outside the Supreme Court, during the first day of legal arguments over the Affordable Care Act, in Washington
U.S. President Obama before making a statement about contraceptive care at the White House in Washington
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Newt Gingrich waves to supporters at the conclusion of his speech at his Alabama and Mississippi primary election night rally in Hoover
Former U.S. Rep. Jefferson after his sentencing at U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Citizens hold a candlelight vigil for Trayvon Martin in Sanford
A voter casts a ballot at the Flushing Volunteer Fire Department in Flushing
U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in Korea
A man smokes a cigarette as he walks past a sign for Republican U.S. Representative Ryan in Janesville
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum addresses supporters at a rally in Sheboygan
The U.S. Capitol dome and U.S. Senate in Washington
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum addresses supporters at a rally in Milwaukee
People gather at "Stand Up for Trayvon Martin" rally in Washington
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden makes remarks during a St. Patrick
U.S. President Barack Obama returns to the White House in Washington, after a two-day trip promoting his energy policy
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum holds up an "Etch-a-sketch" while addressing supporters at a rally in Mandeville, Louisiana
Speaker of House Boehner walks to House Chamber for vote on payroll tax cut in Washington
U.S Republican presidential candidate Romney reacts as he greets supporters during his Illinois primary night rally
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum signs placards as he greets supporters at a Get Out The Vote rally in Mandeville, Louisiana
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Senator Santorum receives a blessing at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church in Greenwell Springs
U.S. President Obama delivers remarks on energy independence at Stillwater Pipe Yard in Cushing
The U.S. Capitol dome and U.S. Senate in Washington
ISAF Commander in Afghanistan Gen. John Allen testifies in Washington
U.S Republican presidential candidate Romney reacts as he greets supporters during his Illinois primary night rally
The parents of Florida teen shot dead by a neighborhood watch captain join a crowd of thousands protesting in New York
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney reacts while addressing supporters during his Illinois primary night rally
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum signs placards as he greets supporters at a Get Out The Vote rally in Mandeville, Louisiana
Jury president of the 64th Cannes Film Festival de Niro arrives on the red carpet at the 64th Cannes Film Festival
U.S. President Barack Obama walks to Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington
U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks at his Illinois primary night rally in Schaumburg
U.S Republican presidential candidate Romney waves to supporters with his wife Ann during his Illinois primary night rally
U.S. Secretary of State Clinton speaks following Security Council meeting regarding current situation in Middle East at UN Headquarters in New York
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign stop at the American Legion Post in Moline, Illinois
U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Gingrich greets supporters after speaking at a Hispanic Town Hall Meeting in Elgin
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Santorum waves to supportes during his Illinois primary night rally
U.S Republican presidential candidate Romney reacts as he greets supporters during his Illinois primary night rally
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An Iranian girl carries an anti-U.S. placard during a funeral for killed Iranian nuclear scientist Mostafa Ahmadi-Roshan in Tehran
An Iranian girl carries an anti-U.S. placard during a funeral for killed Iranian nuclear scientist Mostafa Ahmadi-Roshan in Tehran
U.S. Defense Secretary Panetta holds a town hall meeting with coalition forces shortly after arriving in Afghanistan, at Camp Leatherneck
Preet Bharara, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, shakes hand with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg during a news conference announcing developments in the CityTime automated payroll project in New York
U.S. President Obama waves to the audience after delivering remarks in Chandler
A piece of corn is seen in a hay bale at a farm in Fredericksburg
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sotomayor walks out of the Supreme Court building with Chief Justice Roberts after her investiture ceremony in Washington
House Budget Chairman Ryan shows a copy of "The FY2013 Budget - The Path to Prosperity" during a news conference at Capitol Hill in Washington
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney holds a town hall meeting at Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville
Republican presidential candidate Santorum signs posters at a "Rally for Rick" campaign stop in Dixon, Illinois
Obama speaks at AIPAC
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum addresses supporters at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church in Greenwell Springs
U.S. President Obama speaks at the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta
U.S. President Obama waves to residents of a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign stop at the American Legion Post in Moline, Illinois
U.S. President Obama speaks in the East Room at the White House in Washington
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks to diners at a restaurant during a campaign stop in Rosemont, Illinois
U.S. President Obama talks to a crowd about American energy at Prince George
U.S. President Obama talks to a crowd about American energy at Prince George
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas Donohue speaks in his annual State of American Business address at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington
Speaker of the House Boehner unveils JOBS Act on Capitol Hill in Washington
Senator Olympia Snowe speaks to reporters during a news conference in Portland
Senator Hatch talks to reporters during a series of votes in Washington
U.S. Senator Ackerman embraces Hadassah organisation president June Walker in Jerusalem
Republican presidential candidate Romney pauses while delivering address at George Bush Presidential Library in College Station
U.S. President Obama and British Prime Minister Cameron hold a joint press conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney holds a grassroots events on jobs and the economy in Kirkwood Park in Kirkwood
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden uses a phone as he tours the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City
Senator Kyl departs a "super committee" meeting in the Capitol in Washington
An attendee waits in a hotel lobby while holding rosary beads at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore
U.S. President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron embrace after a toast during the State Dinner at the White House in Washington
Security guards walk the steps of the Supreme Court before Justice Elena Kagan
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a statement announcing new efforts to enforce U.S. trade rights with China, from the Rose Garden of the White House
A U.S. military
Senator Hatch talks to reporters during a series of votes in Washington
Republican U.S. presidential candidate and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum speaks to supporters at his Alabama and Mississippi primary election night rally in Lafayette, Louisiana
U.S. House Speaker Boehner addresses the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington
A Chevron tanker truck unloads gasoline into underground storage tanks in Burbank
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Newt Gingrich waves to supporters at the conclusion of his speech at his Alabama and Mississippi primary election night rally in Hoover
U.S. President Obama takes a question during news conference at the White House in Washington
A general view of the Bushehr main nuclear reactor
U.S. President Barack Obama announces new efforts to enforce U.S. trade rights with China and "level the playing field for America
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a statement announcing new efforts to enforce U.S. trade rights with China, from the Rose Garden of the White House
The logo of Ernst & Young is seen at their headquarters in New York
House Financial Services Committee ranking member Spencer Bachus (R-AL) speaks during the Reuters Washington Summit
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn delivers his State of the State address in Springfield
Republican Majority Leader Fitzgerald speaks in front of empty row of chairs as all 14 Democratic state senators still have not returned, in Madison
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks on energy and the economy at Daimler Trucks North America manufacturing plant in Mount Holly, North Carolina
U.S. President Obama addresses news conference at the White House in Washington
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks with workers and supporters at Thompson Tractor in Birmingham, Alabama
U.S. President Barack Obama addresses members of the Business Roundtable to discuss jobs and economic growth in Washington D.C.
Republican presidential candidate Santorum speaks during a rally at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama
Obama walks across the South Lawn as he returns from a day trip to North Carolina, at the White House in Washington
A man walks to a Capital One building in McLean
U.S. Army Sgt Hank Griffith from 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 32nd Infantry Regiment carries a bag as a part of humanitarian aid for the village of Tangu
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney holds the baby of a supporter during a campaign rally at the Port of Pascagoula
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney waves to supporters during a campaign rally at the Port of Pascagoula
A sign marks the entrance to a job fair in New York
A cyclist passes the Capitol in Washington
Obama walks across the South Lawn as he returns from a day trip to North Carolina, at the White House in Washington
Protestors rally as landowner Trigg Crawford is set to battle TransCanada over trenching of her property for Keystone pipeline in Paris, Texas
Netanyahu visits the Capitol in Washington
A vendor displays novelty condoms with the likeness of U.S. Republican presidential nominee McCain and U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Senator Obama during an Obama campaign rally in Las Vegas
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks on energy and the economy at Daimler Trucks North America manufacturing plant in Mount Holly, North Carolina
Speaker of the House Boehner unveils JOBS Act on Capitol Hill in Washington
Auto workers applaud as U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the United Auto Workers conference in Washington
The U.S. Federal Reserve building is seen in Washington
Virginia Governor McDonnell speaks at the CPAC in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at Daimler Trucks North America manufacturing plant in Mount Holly, North Carolina
Allen Stanford (C) leaves the Federal Courthouse where the jury found him guilty, in Houston
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney waves with his wife Ann at his "Super Tuesday" primary election night rally in Boston
Supporters of Republican U.S. presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney sing at his "Super Tuesday" primary election night rally in Boston
President Barack Obama leaves a news conference in the White House press briefing room in Washington
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich speaks at First Redeemer Church while on a campaign tour in Cumming
Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich appears on a monitor as he speaks to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) policy conference in Washington
U.S. President Obama addresses news conference at the White House in Washington
U.S. Senator John McCain speaks during a news conference in Tripoli
Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich appears on a monitor as he speaks to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) policy conference in Washington
File photo of U.S. congressman Payne arriving at the airport in Somalia
Mary Schapiro testifies before the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry hearing on Continuing Oversight of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act on Capitol Hill in Washington
Supporters of Republican presidential candidate and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum listen to his remarks a campaign rally the American Legion in Westerville, Ohio
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign stop in Youngstown
Handout images of new cigarette packaging released by US Food and Drug Administration
Radio show host Limbaugh speaks at a forum hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington
To match Special Report USA-CAMPAIGN/SANTORUM
U.S. Senator John McCain speaks during a news conference in Tripoli
U.S. President Barack Obama meets with Israel
U.S. President Obama welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to the White House in Washington
Radio show host Rush Limbaugh in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama takes to the stage to deliver remarks at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) annual policy conference in Washington
A customer uses his new iPhone 4S after making the purchase at Apple
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor speaks at Northwestern University
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Santorum speaks at Peachtree-Dekalb Airport atcampaign rally in Atlanta.
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney greets diners at Montgomery Inn Restaurant in Cincinnati
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney waves with his wife Ann as they leave a campaign rally at The Montgomery Inn Restaurant in Cincinnati
Rick Santorum speaks during a campaign rally at Peachtree-Dekalb Airport in Atlanta
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney stands in front of steel coils as he addresses supporters during a campaign stop at American Posts in Toledo
President Barack Obama holds a conference call from Camp David, Maryland
U.S. President Obama speaks at a campaign fundraiser in New York City
A the shadow of a man and of the logo of Swiss bank Credit Suisse are thrown on stairs in Zurich
Senator Olympia Snowe speaks to reporters during a news conference in Portland
President Barack Obama meets Israel
U.S. President Obama waves to supporters after speaking at a campaign fundraiser in New York City
Gas prices at a pump in California
File photo of Ann and Mitt Romney in Exeter
U.S. President Obama before making a statement about contraceptive care at the White House in Washington
Conservative journalist Andrew Breitbart speaks at a news conference prior to U.S. Congressman Anthony Weiner in New York
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at the United Auto Workers conference in Washington
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum speaks during a rally at Temple Baptist in Powell
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington
Gas prices at a pump in California
Supporters of U.S. Republican candidate Mitt Romney cheer as he addresses the crowd during a campaign stop in Royal Oak,
President Barack Obama meets with House Speaker John Boehner about the debt limit in Washington
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EU Trade Commission De Gucht and U.S. Trade Representative Kirk attend a session at the World Economic Forum in Davos
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un visits a unit under the Command of the Korean People
North Koreans pay tribute at a statue of the late North Korean founder Kim Il-sung in Pyongyang
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gestures while testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee about "The FY2013 Budget Request for the Department of State and Foreign Operations" on Capitol Hill in Washington
Rick Santorum greets patrons at the Rainbow Grill in Grandville
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney addresses supporters at his Michigan primary night rally in Novi, Michigan
File photo of U.S. Senator Snowe smiling after the Committee passed the Democratic healthcare reform bill on Capitol Hill in Washington
Workers show Republican U.S. Senator Lugar some of their products in Lafayette, Indiana
U.S. President Barack Obama is greeted as he arrives to deliver remarks at the United Auto Workers conference in Washington
Prices rise above $5 for a gallon of premium gas at a Shell station at Olympic Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles, California
Security guards walk the steps of the Supreme Court before Justice Elena Kagan
U.S. House Speaker Boehner addresses the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington
Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich speaks at First Redeemer Church while on a campaign tour in Cumming
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the National Governors Association in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington
House Speaker John Boehner attends the GOP news conference on the Keystone XL pipeline decision in Washington
Afghan policemen run towards protesters during a protest in Kunduz province
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano speaks during a joint news conference at the Interior ministry in Paris
Republican presidential candidate Gov. Romney greets race fans during his appearance at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 54th Daytona 500 race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach
Republican presidential candidate Gov. Romney greets race fans during his appearance at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 54th Daytona 500 race at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach
Customers use computers at an internet cafe in Sao Paulo
To match USA-CAMPAIGN/MANUFACTURING
Former President Bill Clinton drinks coffee before hosting a round table discussion in New York
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum (R-PA) speaks during a campaign rally in Phoenix
Republican presidential candidate Romney walks past the number 26 Ford, driven by Tony Raines, with advertising for Romney
Arizona governor Jan Brewer (R-AZ) celebrates her victory after defeating Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry Goddard in Phoenix
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks with Morocco
Senator Schumer (D-NY) speaks to the media before voting on a bill allowing a rise in the debt ceiling on Capitol Hill
Gingrich speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meets Saudi Arabia
Comedian Bill Maher speaks during ceremonies unveiling his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood
A Romney supporter hands out campaign stickers at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington
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Cuban President Raul Castro attends the plenary session of the ALBA (Boliviarian Alternative for the Americas) summit in Caracas
U.S. House Speaker Boehner addresses the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington
U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Glyn Davies is seen in a car as he leaves a hotel in Beijing
U.S. Attorney General Holder testifies before a House Oversight and Government Reform Hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington
Dusk sets in over the U.S. Capitol building hours before U.S. President Barack Obama
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about energy at the University of Miami in Miami
U.S. Secretary of State Clinton speaks at a news conference after the London Conference on Somalia in London
Susan Molinari, in her office before a television interview July 16, has been chosen as the Republic..
resident Obama speaks about energy at the University of Miami in Miami
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Paul speaks as Santorum, Romney and Gingrich listen during the Republican presidential candidates debate in Mesa
U.S. President Barack Obama is pictured during a Democratic Party fundraiser in Bellevue
U.S. President Barack Obama arrives at Los Angeles International Airport
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meets with Pakistan
Afghan protesters shout anti-U.S. slogans during a protest at a mosque in the city of Herat
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Romney listens to Gingrich during the Republican presidential candidates debate in Mesa
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Santorum listens as Romney speaks during the Republican presidential candidates debate in Mesa
The U.S. Capitol building is seen hours before U.S. President Barack Obama is set to deliver his his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington
President Barack Obama addresses the audience attending the "In Performance at the White House" event in Washington
Republican presidential candidate Santorum is pictured as he appears on "Face the Nation" from a remote location in Sterling
Republican Presidential Candidate Santorum speaks during a Tea Party Rally in Columbus
Campaign manager Messina works inside President Barack Obama
Republican Presidential Candidate Santorum speaks during a Tea Party Rally in Columbus
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign event in Mesa
U.S. President Obama and Afghan President Karzai shake hands after a joint news conference in the East Room at the White House in Washington
Egypt
U.S. President Obama meets Israel
Republican presidential candidate Santorum is pictured as he appears on "Face the Nation" from a remote location in Sterling
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign event in Mesa
Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu speaks during a news conference near the Superstition Mountains where rescue workers searched for victims of a plane crash in Apache Junction
Chinese VP Xi and his U.S. counterpart Biden address a meeting with governors and Chinese provincial officials in Los Angeles
U.S. President Barack Obama is pictured during a Democratic Party fundraiser in Bellevue
Speaker of the House John walks from the House Chamber after a vote on the payroll tax cut extension in Washington
Tom Donilon stands as U.S. President Obama announces the resignation of NSA Jones in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington
A sign at the entrance to the headquarters of bankrupt Solyndra LLC is shown in Fremont
Republican presidential candidate Santorum is greeted by supporters at a rally in Shelby Township
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a Democratic Party fundraiser in San Francisco
Voters bow their heads during the invocation at a Republican Caucus in Sanford
GOP candidates Santorum and Paul take part in the CNN Western Republican debate in Las Vegas
U.S. President Barack Obama arrives at Los Angeles International Airport
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a Democratic Party fundraiser in San Francisco
U.S. President Barack Obama arrives at Los Angeles International Airport
Handout photograph shows the Keystone Oil Pipeline is pictured under construction in North Dakota
Secretary of Defense Panetta testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington
Republican presidential candidate Santorum addresses the Detroit Economic Club during a campaign stop in Detroit
U.S. President Barack Obama sits in car at the 2012 Washington Auto Show in Washington
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Romney greets supporters during a campaign event in Mesa, Arizona
China Vice President Xi speaks during state dinner at Iowa State Capital in Des Moines
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign event in Mesa
China
Joseph Kennedy III embraces his father Congressman Joseph Kennedy after introducing him at an event to formally endorse Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley in the race for late Sen. Edward Kennedy
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker pauses for a moment in Madison
A driver uses his smart phone while in traffic in Encinitas, California
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks during a campaign event in Mesa
U.S. President Barack Obama arrives at Los Angeles International Airport
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum speaks at his primary night rally at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles
Republican presidential candidate antorum speaks as Romney listens during the Republican presidential candidates debate in Tampa
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum smiles while speaking to the crowd at a campaign rally at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta gestures as he briefs the media at the Pentagon Briefing Room in Washington, DC
US Rep. Blunt (R-MO) and House Minority Leader Boehner (R-OH) speak to reporters at the US Capitol in Washington