Politics Afternoon Edition: Obama blames GOP for budget impasse; Boehner describes 'nice, polite' sequester discussion at White House

Politics moves fast. Here's a quick afternoon update on the top stories in the world of politics.

View on the Web. Friday, March 1, 2013 HEADLINES Obama blames GOP for budget impasse President and bipartisan group of congressional leaders failed to reach agreement Friday to avoid the sequester cuts, reductions that Obama denounced as "arbitrary" and "dumb." » Read full article Boehner describes 'nice, polite' sequester discussion at White House So how did things go at the White House today between President Obama and congressional leaders? Just fine, thanks, but not well enough to stave off $85 billion in budget cuts. » Read full article IN THE LOOP: Obama's 'Jedi mind meld' mixes sci-fi worlds The president conflates "Star Wars" and "Star Trek" in news conference. » Read full article THE FACT CHECKER: Obama's incorrect claim of Capitol janitors receiving 'a pay cut' The president said Capitol Hill janitors were getting a pay cut. But no furloughs are planned. » Read full article THE FIX: Gay marriage laws in 2 maps With the Obama administration entering the battle over California's same-sex marriage ban, here's a larger look at marriage laws in all 50 states. » Read full article MULTIMEDIA Video: Obama: Couldn't avoid voicing opposition to Prop 8 President Barack Obama said Friday that his administration could not avoid speaking out against California's ban on same-sex marriage, known as Proposition 8, when it came before the Supreme Court. Follow Washington Post Politics:     Unsubscribe ©2013 The Washington Post 1150 15th St NW Washington, DC 20071 Help & Contact Info Privacy Policy

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