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Pork Is Back On the Table In Mississippi
Republican primary battles have Cochran and Taylor touting their support for now-banned earmarks.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Another Page in America's Book of Racism
Donald Sterling and Cliven Bundy offer some history of racism in the US.
Oversight
Party Paranoia Could Destroy Hopes of Immigration Reform
But Republicans need to find a way to win over Hispanic voters before it's too late.
Nextgov
Operators Rely On Memory, Not Computers, to Track Nuke Waste
Inoperable phones, outdated monitoring system and absence of video surveillance thwart investigation at New Mexico repository.
Oversight
Play of the Day: How to Appease Our New Robot Rulers
Jimmy Kimmel looks at Obama's visit to Japan.
Oversight
Congress Begins an Appropriations Process It May Not Finish
Plan is already being discussed for a continuing resolution to keep most agencies open until after the Nov. 4 election.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Putin and Obama Go to Therapy
Dr. Phil provides some much needed therapy to world leaders.
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Farming at the White House
When the Crawford family was recruited to help Michelle Obama grow her vegetable garden, they got a close look at the frustrations and thrills of politics.
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Play of the Day: The Fox News Crusade for Cliven Bundy
The Daily Show looks at the news network's support for the rancher.
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The Future of Powdered Alcohol Rests With ... the Treasury Department?
How alcohol is regulated in America.
Oversight
City and State Officials Are Getting More Skeptical of Privatization
Policymakers are starting to question what for decades has been seen as a cost-saving panacea.
Nextgov
FEC Considers Allowing Bitcoin Donations to Political Campaigns
Could virtual currency be the next form of campaign clout?
Oversight
Play of the Day: Is Clinton Coverage Sexist?
The Daily Show looks at the ways gender is covered in political coverage.
Defense
Obama Tries Once Again to Pivot Toward Asia
President Obama has begun a weeklong trip to Asia, attempting to continue an effort to step up the United States' presence in the region.
Oversight
House Republicans Are Stepping Up Efforts to Attach Special Policy Riders to Spending Bills
Last year one such provision cut EPA staffing to the lowest levels since 1989.
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A Government Fight Over Cow Food Could Make Beer More Expensive
FDA regulations undergoing a review could increase the price of beer, milk, and more, critics say.
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Play of the Day: Tank Donuts, Russia's 'Subtle' Invasion Tactic
Still think Russia isn't involved in Ukraine?
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Playing the Name Game for 2016
The key question is not who will run, but what the intrinsic value of Democratic and Republican nominations will be.
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Obama, Congress Flunk National-Service Test
President brags about 'boldest expansion' of a program that hasn't grown (thanks mostly to the GOP).
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