Obama reaches out to congressional Republicans Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 6:59 am, Wednesday, March 6, 2013 WASHINGTON (AP) — Enveloped by political gridlock, President Barack Obama is reaching out to rank-and-file Republicans, hosting GOP senators for dinner at the White House Wednesday night and then visiting Capitol Hill next week for separate meetings with Senate and House Republicans. "We have numerous challenges facing the ... Read More