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Biden's attorney general wanted to return to normal order; it hasn't been easy
by Carrie Johnson
The attorney general pledged to restore the Justice Department to normal order. It hasn't been easy, and may not last.
Homeboy Sandman: A Rapper Leaves Law Behind
by Robert Christgau
Fiscal Cliff Talks May Have Hit Breakthrough Moment
President Obama met with House Speaker John Boehner again Monday to resolve the fiscal cliff deadline. As the nation's attention turned to the school shooting in Connecticut, there seemed to be some movement toward a deal. Robert Siegel talks to Tamara Keith.
Hawaii Sen. Daniel Inouye Dies At 88 Of Respiratory Complications
Hawaii Sen. Daniel Inouye died Monday at the age of 88. His cause of death was respiratory complications. Inouye had served in the U.S. Senate since 1962. Melissa Block talks to Ron Elving about his life and political career.
Some Senators Show Willingness To Take On Gun Laws
by David Welna
The combination of a powerful gun owners' lobby and a loss of public support for gun control has stymied efforts in recent years to tighten gun laws. But there are signs the Newtown massacre may prompt change on Capitol Hill.