In the rush of paternalistic government to control more parts of our economic lives banking, energy, health care, higher education few noticed the bear hug Washington just lavished on the home building industry.

President Obama said Tuesday that he will consider any Republican health care ideas, as long as the ideas address the goals contained in the Democratic plans already passed by the House and Senate.

President Obama said Tuesday he will consider any Republican health care ideas, as long as the ideas address the goals in the Democratic bills.

Appealing for bipartisanship in a town where it's hard to find, President Barack Obama sat down with Democrats and Republicans Tuesday to spur cooperation on job creation, deficit reduction and health care overhaul. He promised to do his part — but warned he would take Republicans to task if they don't do the same.

Appealing for bipartisanship in a town where it's hard to find, President Barack Obama sat down with Democrats and Republicans Tuesday to spur cooperation on job creation, deficit reduction and health care overhaul.