Congressional investigations sought over IRS ‘assault’ on tea party groups (Daily Caller)
Daily Caller – On Tuesday Jamie Radtke, a Republican U.S. Senate candidate from Virginia, asked California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa to investigate what she said was unfair treatment of tea party groups by the Internal Revenue Service. Issa chairs the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

GOP ‘super PACs’ overtaking campaigns’ fundraising (AP)

AP – An unmistakable dynamic is playing out in the money game among Republican presidential candidates: New “super” political action committees are growing more powerful than the campaigns they support.

As Republican campaigns spend millions, PACs rise in importance (Reuters)
Reuters – Republicans raised and spent money for the presidential race at a frenetic pace in January, according to new financial disclosures that also show why Democrats are concerned about the flagging “Super PAC” that supports President Barack Obama.

Romney Ariz. co-chairman steps down (AP)

AP – Mitt Romney parted ways with his Arizona campaign co-chairman after allegations of misconduct made by a man with whom the campaign official previously had a relationship.

Romney cites Olympics success, rivals are leery (AP)

AP – Mitt Romney returned to Salt Lake City on Saturday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2002 Winter Games he helped lead, but the GOP presidential candidate came under attack for urging the federal government to provide big bucks for Olympic expenses.

Obama’s slogan: looking to replace Hope and Change (Reuters)
Reuters – Winning The Future. Greater Together. We Don’t Quit.

Former ‘Friends’ star to join Hollywood Walk of Fame (Daily Caller)
Daily Caller – Former Mrs. Pitt and “Friends” star Jennifer Aniston will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Feb. 22, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Obama promoting steps to boost US trade (AP)

AP – President Barack Obama is outlining new steps to boost U.S. exports during a visit to a Boeing assembly plant in Washington state, calling on Congress to continue financing a national export credit agency crucial to a goal of doubling exports by 2014.

House speaker says payroll tax bill won’t add jobs (AP)

AP – A compromise bill extending a payroll tax cut and jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed should be enacted, but it’s not going to help the economy very much, House Speaker John Boehner said Thursday.

Obama’s proposed tax hikes at odds with GOP rivals (AP)
AP – President Barack Obama proposed tax increases on wealthy individuals and some corporations Monday, setting the stage for an ideological battle that won’t be resolved until after the November election — if then.