Politics: Afternoon Edition: Cantor pulls out of White House debt talks

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Thursday, June 23, 2011 HEADLINES Cantor pulls out of White House debt talks House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) on Thursday pulled out of White House budget talks led by Vice President Joe Biden, saying the two sides had reached an impasse over tax increases. » Read full article Romney backers launch super PAC The PAC will be able to raise and spend unlimited amounts in support of Mitt Romney's bid for the White House. » Read full article Huntsman launches 'early state strategy' in Fla. Former Utah governor Jon M. Huntsman Jr. visited with Florida voters for the first time as a presidential candidate Thursday, his opening bid to become the Sunshine State's favorite son. » Read full article U.S., allies to release oil from reserves The United States and its industrial allies in the International Energy Agency announced Wednesday that they would release 60 million barrels of crude oil from reserves over the next 30 days. The news immediately sent oil prices down about 5 percent. » Read full article Restive House to vote Friday on Libya The House now appears likely to vote Friday on at least one of three resolutions relating to Libya. » Read full article BEHIND THE GOVERNMENT SHOWDOWN Sign up for daily e-mail updates on the federal budget showdown QUOTE OF THE DAY President Barack Obama regarding the troop pullout from Afghanistan: "America, it is time to focus on nation-building here at home." COMMENT OF THE DAY spectator1, on Felicia Sonmez's "Kerry, McCain to introduce bipartisan resolution on Libya" story: This rush to challenge the President over Libya is mostly political and it could lead to an even worse piece of legislation that the War Powers Act. MULTIMEDIA Video: Boehner: 'Cautiously optimistic' over withdrawal Speaker of the House John Boehner says the military's success in Afghanistan remains tenuous and is urging the president not to withdraw troops on a political deadline but rather based on conditions on the ground. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy