Obama holds steady amid controversies
The president’s approval rating remains firm even as the public sees deliberate harassment by the IRS and a cover up on important details about the attack in Benghazi, Libya, that killed four Americans last year.
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Bonjour, Congress!
A report finds lovely destinations like France and Spain were among the tops for travelling lawmakers.
Group sues IRS for stricter tax-exemption rules
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed its lawsuit on Monday in the U.S. District Court for D.C.
Clinton remains teflon despite Benghazi
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Former IRS commissioner testifies on agency’s targeting
Former IRS commissioner Douglas Shulman testified before the Senate Finance Committee on the IRS’s inappropriate targeting of certain groups seeking tax-exempt status.
Ex-IRS chiefs testify before Senate panel
Finance Committee hears from the Internal Revenue Service’s two former leaders and agency watchdog.
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Low-wage contractors picket outside fed buildings
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Inhofe: Tornado 'totally different' from Hurricane Sandy
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Obama to tornado victims: Your country will travel this path with you
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TSP investment fund again used for debt ceiling relief
The government once again plans to resort to a financial maneuver involving federal employee retirement savings pending an increase in the national debt limit.
Federal aid headed to Oklahoma
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Voters in the City of Angels pick their next mayor Tuesday in an election with connections to Bill Clinton, President Obama, and organized labor.
Jimmy Kimmel compares his commencement speech to Obama's (VIDEO)
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Trash talking at the Park Service
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Obama the uniter? Not really.
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Should White House preview IG results?
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Did Republicans leak ‘doctored e-mails ... to smear the president’?
When a White House aide uses the same word — “doctored” — on three television shows, you know it is a carefully crafted talking point.
Obama holds steady amid controversies
The president’s approval rating remains firm even as the public sees deliberate harassment by the IRS and a cover up on important details about the attack in Benghazi, Libya, that killed four Americans last year.
Thousands march in New York to protest gay man’s killing
Recent bias attacks are stirring up anxiety, disbelief and outrage in a famously gay-friendly neighborhood.
Will no trash cans mean no trash?
In the Loop: The Park Service takes a novel approach to keeping America beautiful.
Antiabortion group uses Virginia as a trial run for 2014
With an eye to 2014, the Susan B. Anthony List plans a “massive investment” during governor’s race.
Is Obama too much of a scold?
Even some supporters say the president needs to stop lecturing predominantly black audiences.
Justices will review whether prayer violates separation of church, state
Town of Greece, N.Y., almost exclusively recruited Christian chaplains to deliver remarks.
Who is responsible for IRS scandal?
House hearing may reveal more information about who is to blame. Lois Lerner, director of exempt organizations for the Internal Revenue Service, is at the center of the IRS scandal about targeting conservative organizations for extra scrutiny. She’s scheduled to testify Wednesday before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
J. Everett Dutschke’s journey to ricin suspect
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Senate panel makes more changes to immigration bill
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