A jubilant Allyson Childress of Falls Church VA stands proudly behind the American Flag with the White House in the background. The announcement of the death of Osama Bin Laden sparked a spontaneous celebration at the north gate of the White House with chants of USA USA and the singing of the National Anthem. 1:20 AM on May 2, 2011 in Washington DC.
Protestors demand "Cut Spending Now" near the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC to urge lawmakers to reduce federal spending. The Tea Party style rally was organized by Americans for Prosperity, a conservative, free-market group. Party leaders on Capitol Hill are racing to overcome an impasse in budget talks that is threatening a partial shutdown of the United States government. In photo, protest sign with caricature of the President says "Liar, liar, America on Fire". April 6, 2011. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Protestors demand "Cut Spending Now" near the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC to urge lawmakers to reduce federal spending. The Tea Party style rally was organized by Americans for Prosperity, a conservative, free-market group. Party leaders on Capitol Hill are racing to overcome an impasse in budget talks that is threatening a partial shutdown of the United States government. In photo, protest sign with caricature of the President says "Liar, liar, America on Fire". April 6, 2011. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
After his meeting with President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) said there was still no agreement with Senate Democrats on the current budget, at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, on Tuesday April 5, 2011 . Boehner said the House will not be put in a box and forced to choose between two options that are bad for the country. He also implied that cultural issues relating to abortion policy and climate change are " as important to many of our members as the spending cuts themselves."   With a stopgap government funding bill set to expire Friday at midnight, a government shutdown looms. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
After his meeting with President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) (right) said there was still no agreement with Senate Democrats on the current budget, at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, on Tuesday April 5, 2011 . Boehner said the House will not be put in a box and forced to choose between two options that are bad for the country. He also implied that cultural issues relating to abortion policy and climate change are “as important to many of our members as the spending cuts themselves.”   With a stopgap government funding bill set to expire Friday at midnight, a government shutdown looms. Also appearing with Boehner at the press conference was House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) (left) (Photo by Jeff Malet)
After his meeting with President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) said there was still no agreement with Senate Democrats on the current budget, at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, on Tuesday April 5, 2011 . Boehner said the House will not be put in a box and forced to choose between two options that are bad for the country. He also implied that cultural issues relating to abortion policy and climate change are " as important to many of our members as the spending cuts themselves."   With a stopgap government funding bill set to expire Friday at midnight, a government shutdown looms. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
After his meeting with President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) (right) said there was still no agreement with Senate Democrats on the current budget, at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, on Tuesday April 5, 2011 . Boehner said the House will not be put in a box and forced to choose between two options that are bad for the country. He also implied that cultural issues relating to abortion policy and climate change are “as important to many of our members as the spending cuts themselves.”   With a stopgap government funding bill set to expire Friday at midnight, a government shutdown looms. Also appearing with Boehner at the press conference was House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) (left) (Photo by Jeff Malet)
After his meeting with President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) (right) said there was still no agreement with Senate Democrats on the current budget, at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, on Tuesday April 5, 2011 . Boehner said the House will not be put in a box and forced to choose between two options that are bad for the country. He also implied that cultural issues relating to abortion policy and climate change are “as important to many of our members as the spending cuts themselves.”   With a stopgap government funding bill set to expire Friday at midnight, a government shutdown looms. Also appearing with Boehner at the press conference was House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) (left) (Photo by Jeff Malet)
After his meeting with President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) (right) said there was still no agreement with Senate Democrats on the current budget, at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, on Tuesday April 5, 2011 . Boehner said the House will not be put in a box and forced to choose between two options that are bad for the country. He also implied that cultural issues relating to abortion policy and climate change are “as important to many of our members as the spending cuts themselves.”   With a stopgap government funding bill set to expire Friday at midnight, a government shutdown looms. Also appearing with Boehner at the press conference was House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) (left) (Photo by Jeff Malet)
After his meeting with President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) (right) said there was still no agreement with Senate Democrats on the current budget, at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, on Tuesday April 5, 2011 . Boehner said the House will not be put in a box and forced to choose between two options that are bad for the country. He also implied that cultural issues relating to abortion policy and climate change are “as important to many of our members as the spending cuts themselves.” With a stopgap government funding bill set to expire Friday at midnight, a government shutdown looms. Also appearing with Boehner at the press conference was House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) (left) (Photo by Jeff Malet)
After his meeting with President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) (right) said there was still no agreement with Senate Democrats on the current budget, at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, on Tuesday April 5, 2011 . Boehner said the House will not be put in a box and forced to choose between two options that are bad for the country. He also implied that cultural issues relating to abortion policy and climate change are “as important to many of our members as the spending cuts themselves.”   With a stopgap government funding bill set to expire Friday at midnight, a government shutdown looms. Also appearing with Boehner at the press conference was House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) (left) (Photo by Jeff Malet)
After his meeting with President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) (right) said there was still no agreement with Senate Democrats on the current budget, at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, on Tuesday April 5, 2011 . Boehner said the House will not be put in a box and forced to choose between two options that are bad for the country. He also implied that cultural issues relating to abortion policy and climate change are “as important to many of our members as the spending cuts themselves.” With a stopgap government funding bill set to expire Friday at midnight, a government shutdown looms. Also appearing with Boehner at the press conference was House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) (left) (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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