Politics Afternoon Edition: Group formed by Obama campaign officials pressures GOP on gun control; THE FIX: 5 truths about the sequester.

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

View on the Web. Friday, February 22, 2013 HEADLINES Group formed by Obama campaign officials pressures GOP on gun control Organizing for Action ads target 13 Republican lawmakers on background check issue. » Read full article THE FIX: 5 truths about the sequester. The sequester will be here before you know it. » Read full article THE FED PAGE: Furloughs will not fall equally on all federal workers Some presidentially appointed employees, members of Congress and foreign national workers exempt. » Read full article Obama to meet Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at White House President Obama will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the White House on Friday afternoon to discuss a potential free trade pact, North Korea's nuclear threat and the ongoing Japan-China skirmish over the disputed Senkaku islands. » Read full article IN THE LOOP: Sequester to force Congress to fly commercial Air Force chief warns that spending cuts could ground those cushy miljet flights for globe-trotting lawmakers. » Read full article MULTIMEDIA Video: Ray LaHood: Sequester means delays in major airports Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says the sequester will have "a very serious impact" on transportation services throughout the U.S., specifically on aviation. 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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