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Gun control loses: No expanded background checks
Senate Republicans backed by a small band of rural-state Democrats scuttled the most far-reaching gun control legislation in two decades Wednesday, rejecting tighter background checks for buyers and a ban on assault weapons as they spurned pleas from...
Tags: U.S. Congress, Susan Collins, U.S. Senate, Barack Obama, Politics
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In wake of GOP filibuster, White House yields on drone strike question
Associated PressThe Senate is moving toward a vote on President Barack Obama's nominee for CIA director after a White House concession. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid set a test vote for later Thursday. His announcement came shortly after Attorney General Eric...Tags: U.S. Senate, Politics, Mitch McConnell, Marco Rubio, Jane Fonda
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All condemn pending budget cuts, spread blame
The Associated PressThe White House and Republicans kept up the unrelenting mudslinging Sunday over who’s to blame for roundly condemned budget cuts set to take effect at week’s end, with the administration detailing the potential fallout in each state and...Tags: U.S. Congress, Government Debt, Politics, Mitch McConnell, Head Start
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Senate panel approves Kerry's nomination as Secretary of State
The Associated PressThe Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday swiftly and unanimously approved President Barack Obama’s choice of Sen. John Kerry to succeed Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state. By voice vote, the panel approved the nomination of the...Tags: U.S. Senate, Barack Obama, Politics, Carl Levin, U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
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White House, senators starting push on immigration
The White House and a bipartisan group of senators will launch an effort next week to jump-start negotiations to overhaul the immigration system, an issue that has languished in Washington for years. President Obama will begin his second-term immigration...
Tags: U.S. Congress, U.S. Senate, Politics, Justice System, Jeff Flake
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Obama chooses Hagel for defense secretary, Brennan to head CIA
Associated PressDespite Republican misgivings, President Barack Obama announced Monday he will nominate former GOP Sen. Chuck Hagel as his next defense secretary, calling him “the leader our troops deserve.” He also chose White House counterterrorism...Tags: U.S. Military, U.S. Senate, Barack Obama, Politics, White House
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Mail Call - Jan. 4
“To the caller who recently said they were offended by the Christmas decorations at the Department of Motor Vehicles: I would like them to realize that this is a season for all beliefs to celebrate in the season, and the residents here in Washington...Tags: Politics, Barack Obama, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), National Rifle Association of America, Democratic Party
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White House, Congressional leaders continue to work on deal to avoid 'fiscal cliff'
Associated PressAgonizingly close to a New Year's Eve compromise, the White House and congressional Republicans agreed Monday to block across-the-board tax increases set for midnight, but held up a final deal as they haggled away the final hours of 2012 in a dispute over...Tags: Internal Revenue Service, Barack Obama, Politics, White House, Republican Party
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Clinton, testifying on Benghazi attack, says U.S. beefing up embassy security
Associated PressSecretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivered fiery rejoinders Wednesday to Republican critics of the Obama administration’s handling of the deadly attack on a U.S. mission in Benghazi, facing off with lawmakers who included potential 2016...Tags: U.S. Congress, Politics, Justice System, Barack Obama, U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
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Mail Call - Dec. 10
“Regarding the front-page Herald-Mail article of Wednesday, Nov. 28, ‘Panel favors county salary hike,’ I vehemently disagree. If the increases are based on recent performance, other than sheriff and county treasurer, the wages should be...Tags: U.S. Congress, Barack Obama, Elections, Politics, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Mail Call - Dec. 7
“As we celebrated Thanksgiving just a few days ago, I am very thankful that the extremely radical right of the Republican Party, and their puppet Mitt Romney, will not be appointing up to three Supreme Court justices during the next four years. This...Tags: U.S. Congress, Sarah Palin, Politics, Marriage, Barack Obama
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Mail Call - Dec. 20
“Potomac Edison: I just want to warn Hagerstown. They charged me a late fee. I have my bill taken out of my checking account automatically every month. I’m going to call them this morning and find out why they’re charging me a late fee...Tags: FEMA, Dave Brubeck, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Barack Obama, Osama bin Laden
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