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State Assemblyman Vito J. Lopez, the once-powerful Brooklyn Democratic leader who has been accused of sexual harassment by several women, said on Friday that he would resign. But his offer only inflamed an uproar …New York Times · 1 hour ago
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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — As lawmakers wrap up their first week of a special legislative session, Senate majority leaders have asked that more than 30 bills be considered as part of the budget discussions. A list of 33 …San Francisco Gate · 14 hours ago
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Can President Barack Obama put out the brush fires that are sucking the air out of his second-term agenda? Can he stop the spread of mini-scandals that are consuming Washington? No, he cannot. The president could …Yahoo! News · 6 hours ago
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ATLANTA — Republicans aren't the only ones roiled by internal jostling and recruiting hiccups ahead of next year's midterm elections. Two top-tier Democratic prospects recently bypassed running for Senate seats in …Boston Herald · 20 minutes ago
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WASHINGTON—The organic food industry is gaining influence on Capitol Hill, prompted by its entry into traditional farm states and by increasing consumer demand. That's not going over well with everyone in Congress.Denver Post · 19 hours ago
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PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona Senate battle over expanding Medicaid revealed a fractured Republican majority that is likely to be exposed next in the House of Representatives as it takes up Gov. Jan Brewer's top priority.San Francisco Gate · 11 hours ago
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WASHINGTON -- To the U.S. technology industry, there's a dramatic shortfall in the number of Americans skilled in computer programming and engineering that is hampering business. To unions and some Democrats, it's …Denver Post · 20 hours ago
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May 17, 2013: Marine Sgt. Ross Gundlach, of Madison, Wisc., gets a kiss from Casey, a four-year-old yellow labrador that he worked with while deployed in Afghanistan, as the two are reunited during a surprise ceremony …FOX News · 4 hours ago
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JEFFERSON CITY — Jay Nixon is a hands-off governor. That’s the word in the statehouse. He’s out of sight, disconnected, a distant presence rather than a dominating force, Republicans and more than a few …Kansas City Star · 8 hours ago
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WASHINGTON – Congress is rethinking the broad authority it gave the president to wage a war on terror after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in light of how President Barack Obama has used the power to target …FOX News · 1 day ago
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WASHINGTON - Political scandals cause collateral damage and Republicans are hoping the furor over federal tax enforcers singling out conservative groups will snag some really big game , President Barack Obama's …Philadelphia Daily News · 14 hours ago
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WASHINGTON, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Teamsters Union applauds the vote by the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee to approve the nomination of Thomas Perez for Labor …Yahoo! News · 20 hours ago
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ATLANTA — Karen Handel, the former Susan G. Komen for the Cure executive at the center of last year’s public clash with Planned Parenthood, says she’ll be running for an open U.S. Senate seat in Georgia.Washington Post · 1 day ago
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The controversy over the government's secret subpoena of Associated Press telephone records has revived legislation that protect journalists from having to reveal their sources to federal …Businessweek · 22 hours ago
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ATLANTA - As a shrewd businesswoman with keen insight and endless aspirations, Ophelia DeVore worked for much of the 20th century to smash stereotypes and empower black women by teaching them poise …Philadelphia Daily News · 15 hours ago
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WASHINGTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved three of President Barack Obama’s judicial nominees, including one for an influential appeals court, for a full Senate vote. Senators voted 18-0 to …Washington Post · 1 day ago
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ROME — Italy’s new cross-party government has adopted its first measures to help the economy. They include suspending a tax on primary residences and allocating funds to extend a short-term layoff scheme. The …Washington Post · 17 hours ago
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RICHMOND, Virginia (Reuters) - The most nail-biting governor's race this year is centering on whether a Tea Party Republican can win Virginia, the southern state that has twice backed Democratic President Barack …Chicago Tribune · 21 hours ago
In-depth coverageWashington (CNN)-- The national battle over guns is headed to the states in a major way. Already groups supporting more gun restrictions have been active at the local level. And now for the first time in almost two decades …CNN · 9 hours ago
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Washington (CNN) – Directly mentioning the Newtown, Connecticut shootings for the first time in a campaign ad, Democratic Massachusetts Senate candidate Ed Markey criticized his Republican opponent Gabriel …CNN · 12 hours ago
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