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Is the Latest Postal Reform Bill Too Much of a Compromise?
Legislation pitched by bipartisan duo has detractors on both sides.
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George W. Bush Has Heart Surgery
Former president in 'high spirits' after doctors place a stent in his artery.
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Slain Tsarnaev Friend's Father Will Sue FBI for Wrongful Death
ACLU is assisting in the case.
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Here’s How Republicans Can Take Over the Senate
There are many opportunities for GOP pickups in states where Democrats are weak.
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Long-Sleepy Privacy Board Gets New Life After NSA Disclosures
Agency advises the president and Congress on the balance between security and privacy.
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How Long Could Obama Stay At the White House — If He Were Renting?
Zillow estimates Obama's current residence could be rented out for $1.8 million a month.
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Senate Republicans Prepare for Coming Fiscal Showdown
Mitch McConnell's team is selling his role as GOP dealmaker.
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Play of the Day: How Not to Deal With Obamacare
Congress is all over the place on the Affordable Care Act.
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The NSA's Future: A Tale of Two Committees
In both the House and Senate, the Judiciary and Intelligence committees will fight over the survival of surveillance.
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Senators Introduce Postal Reform Bill With Bipartisan Support
Legislation would allow for end of Saturday and to-the-door delivery.
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House Backs Bill to Rein in Regulations
Legislation requiring congressional review of expensive rules is unlikely to clear Senate.
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Issa Subpoenas IRS Documents, Castigates Agency's Chief
Politics of scandal probe disrupts hearing on fraud and identity theft.
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Play of the Day: How Edward Snowden Can Get Back Into the United States
Jimmy Kimmel has ideas for the NSA leaker, including posing as a mail-order bride.
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House Republicans Fight EPA Bureaucracy With ... Bureaucracy
Bill would add congressional oversight to the agency's regulating power.
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Bill to Prevent Payments to Dead People Clears Senate Panel
Bipartisan measure would expand agency access to Death Master File.
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What Congress Will Do Over Recess
Fishing in Canada. Island-hopping in Hawaii. A few town-halls, or 'sweet teas,' as one rep calls them.
Pay & Benefits
Panel Approves 1 Percent Pay Hike for Troops and Civilians
House and Senate lawmakers disagree on pay increases for military and Defense employees.
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