Politics Afternoon Edition: Obama's charm offensive headed for a test; Black Caucus chair questions Cabinet diversity

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

View on the Web. Monday, March 11, 2013 HEADLINES THE FIX: Obama's charm offensive headed for a test President Obama ramped up his GOP charm offensive last week with lunch and dinner dates with congressional Republicans. But really, it was all just the appetizer. » Read full article THE FEDERAL EYE: McCaskill wants update on Energy Department's grant management The chairman of a Senate subcommittee has asked the Energy Department to show its progress toward better managing its clean-energy grants after an inspector general raised concerns about the program last month. » Read full article THE FIX: An appetite for Obamacare repeal House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan's new budget blueprint will promote repealing President Obama's health care law. That's not going to happen, even as a substantial part of the public wants it gone. » Read full article Gay GOP activist considers primary against Sen. Lindsey Graham Bruce Carroll, a founder of the top gay Republican group GOProud, announced Monday that he will resign his position at the group to consider a primary challenge to Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in 2014. » Read full article Black Caucus chair questions Cabinet diversity Rep. Marcia Fudge, who heads the Congressional Black Caucus, calls all-white slate of nominees 'disappointing.' » Read full article 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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