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IRS Scandal, Defense Policy Bill on Tap for a Tense Week on Hill
Nomination hearings for HHS secretary will also begin.
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Play of the Day: The Kings and Queens of NerdProm
Late night looks at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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Congress Is Quietly Moving Through Spending Bills
Two appropriations bills down, 10 to go—in the House, anyway.
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Play of the Day: Rehabilitating a Political Career
A new video of Toronto mayor Rob Ford emerges.
Pay & Benefits
House Once Again Targets VA Bonuses
Lawmakers clear legislative provision that would eliminate senior executives’ performance awards in fiscal 2015.
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House Approves Sixth Consecutive Congressional Pay Freeze
Retiring lawmaker notes the provision may set a precedent that’s difficult to reverse.
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How to Fix Dysfunction in Washington
American politics suffers when Congress abdicates its proper role.
Nextgov
Elizabeth Warren: Internet 'Fast Lanes' Will Help 'Rich and Powerful'
The liberal senator bashes the FCC's net-neutrality proposal.
Pay & Benefits
House Members Poised to Freeze Their Pay Again, Prompting an Uncomfortable Discussion
Upcoming vote sparks debate over whether congressional salaries are high enough.
Oversight
Here's How Newly-Released Benghazi Emails Could Actually Embarrass the White House
New documents include a set of talking points created by Obama advisor Ben Rhodes.
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Play of the Day: Stephen Colbert's Solution for Donald Sterling
The Colbert Report has a new basketball league idea.
Nextgov
Congress to Feds: You're On the Hook for Spending Transparency
The DATA Act won’t live up to its potential if the executive branch doesn't live up to its responsibilities, lawmakers say.
Oversight
Pork Is Back On the Table In Mississippi
Republican primary battles have Cochran and Taylor touting their support for now-banned earmarks.
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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.
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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.
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Play of the Day: How to Appease Our New Robot Rulers
Jimmy Kimmel looks at Obama's visit to Japan.
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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.
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Play of the Day: Putin and Obama Go to Therapy
Dr. Phil provides some much needed therapy to world leaders.
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