With its big-dollar numbers and radical program changes, the budget proposal released Tuesday by House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., is daring policy-making of the highest order, but it is as a political document that Ryan’s budget might have its most far-reaching implications. Read the Article>

Republicans considering running for president were quick to embrace House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan’s plan to shrink the U.S. budget deficit, a blueprint likely to frame the debate over federal spending heading into next year’s elections and spur Democratic attacks. Read the Article>

Mitt Romney’s religion--not his frequently parsed Massachusetts record on health care reform--is the biggest threat to his front-running status in the GOP presidential primary, a former top adviser said on Tuesday. Read the Article>

The president appears on Michael Smerconish's radio show and speaks to Democratic supporters, highlighting a communications challenge on this reform effort.

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President Obama's handling of the health care issue will shed light on his political strength and could shape his presidency.

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