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Former IRS chief 'dismayed'

Politico.com - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 9:07am

"The actions outlined in that report have justifiably led to questions," he says.

Chelsea Clinton to lead faith program

Politico.com - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 8:52am

She will lead New York University's Of Many Institute, which works to promotes multifaith education.

Court won't release bin Laden photos

Politico.com - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 8:49am

Judges say the photos were properly classified "top secret" and exempt from open-records law.

Ai Weiwei 'disappointed' in Pelosi

Politico.com - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 8:10am

The Chinese artist and political dissident says the lawmaker "used to be a human-rights defender."

McCaul: Benghazi will haunt Clinton

Politico.com - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 7:24am

The Homeland Security Committee chairman says the controversy could hurt her in a preisdential run.

Coburn wants offsets for Okla. aid

Politico.com - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 7:06am

He'll seek cuts elsewhere in the budget to offset federal disaster relief funds.

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Okla. Gov.: We need prayers

Politico.com - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 5:52am

"We're resilient, strong, courageous people," Mary Fallin says.

Playbook: Brutal day

Politico.com - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 5:42am

Crews dig through night after Oklahoma twister.

First tea party lawsuit against IRS

Politico.com - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 4:34am

The NorCal Tea Party seeks class-action status in U.S. District Court in Cincinnati.

Poll: IRS targeting was intentional

Politico.com - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 4:16am

Just 31 percent of those surveyed say they think the agency made an honest mistake.

Defending lower blood-alcohol levels

Politico.com - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 3:14am

The NTSB's Debbie Hersman says she just wants to reduce fatalities.

Alaska pushes D.C. on drilling

Politico.com - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 3:13am

"Alaska is willing to help complete the work the federal government seems unwilling to do."

Walking tall after the Boston bombing

Politico.com - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 3:11am

Simon says: Those shattered by the terrorist attack will run again.

Clyburn cracks glass ceiling at FCC

Politico.com - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 3:09am

She'll helm the agency as acting chairwoman as the confirmation process goes on.

Report: More seniors live in poverty

Politico.com - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 3:06am

A Kaiser study notes that under some Medicare proposals, the levels will continue to rise.

How not to handle a scandal

Politico.com - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 3:03am

The IRS took a highly unusual route to get the word out about their controversial targeting.

Primary colliders: Axe vs. the Clintons

Politico.com - Tue, 05/21/2013 - 3:02am

Bill Clinton and strategist David Axelrod pick Calif. candidates in direct opposition.

Immigration bill nears finish line

Politico.com - Mon, 05/20/2013 - 10:12pm

Sen. Leahy schedules more markup sessions.

Tea partiers reject immigration reform

Politico.com - Mon, 05/20/2013 - 10:00pm

With nearly 150 signatures, they make clear that conservative opposition is widespread.

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