B Media Network US News Editor's Home Page: June 2014

Monday, June 30, 2014

Maryland's eight members of Congress all nominated to serve new terms

Rep. Chris Van Hollen was one of the eight members of Congress from Maryland who nominated to serve new terms Tuesday.

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Obama taps business exec to oversee troubled VA

President Barack Obama will nominate former Procter & Gamble executive Robert McDonald to lead a Veterans Affairs department gripped by reports of treatment delays and cover-ups.

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Obama taps business exec to oversee troubled VA

China importer scraps plan to sell Clinton memoir

A book importer in China said Monday it scrapped plans to distribute Hillary Clinton's memoir "Hard Choices," which talks about Chinese censorship and a dissident who took refuge in the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, due to sensitive content.

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Radical Tory tax plan spells the end of national insurance

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Parades, festivals celebrate gay pride

After a year of numerous same-sex marriage victories, gay pride parades and celebrations attracted millions of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and their supporters.

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Letters -- Published June 30, 2014

In the debate over gun control, one thing is certain: It can't be helpful in a country awash in guns to pour inflammatory rhetoric on the situation.

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Greenhouse gas policy full of hot air

The Supreme Court last week admonished the Environmental Protection Agency for overreaching in regulating greenhouse gases.

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Editorials from around the country

In an era of increasing government intrusion into the lives of the governed, the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled unanimously that police cannot just go bounding through suspects' personal cell phones without first obtaining a search warrant.

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Obama taps business exec to oversee troubled VA

This Sept. 22, 2011 file photo shows Robert McDonald, CEO and president of Procter & Gamble, speaking at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York.

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Jeff Vrabel: Attack of the tiny robot

I cannot stress how much I enjoy - and am transfixed by - this recent development in my domestic living situation.

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Lebanese-American marine facing deserter charges

WASHINGTON: A U.S. Marine listed as a deserter for almost a decade since going missing after his return to the United States following his brief disappearance in Iraq is back in military custody, the Marine Corps said Sunday.

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Parades, festivals celebrate gay pride

After a year of numerous same-sex marriage victories, millions of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and their supporters held gay pride parades and celebrations.

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$230K grant will help homeless veterans in Vegas

A southern Nevada program that helps homeless veterans get back on their feet is getting a boost from the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Kentucky police say mom left her baby in street

Louisville police said they got a call from neighbors concerned about a 3-month-old girl lying on the hot pavement about five feet from the curb.

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Philadelphia school funding tangled up in Pa. budget battle

The down-to-the-wire battle over the 2014-15 state budget was overshadowed Sunday by a firefight that erupted over funding for the Philadelphia school district.

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News briefs from around Kentucky at 1:58 a.m. EDT

Brandon Davis has an undergraduate degree, a law degree and more than $200,000 in student loans - which is why he is living with his future in-laws.

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Obama warns of risks posed by Mideast militants with Western passports

President Barack Obama acknowledged Sunday that militants fighting in Syria and Iraq pose a direct threat to the United States because many of them have Western passports that enable them to easily enter the country without visas.

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Fill 'er' up

Thank you, come again: A gas station designed in 1927 by Frank Lloyd Wright has finally been built in Buffalo, New York.

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Coastal Community Bank gets new headquarters

Coastal Community Bank is moving its headquarters to a 47,000-square-foot building in south Everett where it is also opening a new branch.

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Two Weeks to Taxi: Teens build a plane and a future in aviation

Joshua Carlson puts rivets into a piece of metal at Glasair Aviation's facility in Arlington.

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Gay pride parades across U.S. draw large crowds

Gay pride parades held around the nation Sunday drew huge crowds of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and their supporters who celebrated after a year of numerous same-sex marriage victories.

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Right's titan hails from Terre Haute

Three-hundred other people - lawyers, visitors and journalists - filled chairs and seats behind Bopp in the iconic courtroom in Washington, D.C. Bopp, an attorney whose office sits at Sixth and Wabash streets in downtown Terre Haute, was about to argue a case before the highest court in the land for the first time in his legal career.

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Cleveland finalist for Republican convention

The world's largest chandelier hangs in the Playhouse Square district in Cleveland, one of two finalists for the Republican national convention in 2016.

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Parades show gay pride

Members of the Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Veterans Association march with a big U.S. Flag at the 45th Annual Chicago Pride Parade during the parade Sunday on Broadway Street.

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Message by Senator Robert Menendez to Huge Iranian Gathering in Paris

In the greatest gathering held in Paris by the Iranian diaspora on June 27, 2014, many political figures and dignitaries attended and sent messages.

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Workplace secrecy agreements on the rise

The DOE wanted them to sign nondisclosure agreements that prevented them from reporting wrongdoing at the nation's most contaminated nuclear facility without getting approval from an agency supervisor.

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Relying on the Beast

Even soccer has its defenders. They call them goalies. But no one ever has a good word for the federal government.

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Harpers Ferry National Park Turns 70

Seventy years ago today, June 30, 1944, Harpers Ferry National Park was approved by Congress and signed into law by President Theodore Roosevelt.

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Chelsea Clinton's wealth can't buy her class

Chelsea Clinton, the former and potential future first daughter, has stiff competition for the title of Most Tactless Human.

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China importer scraps plan to sell Clinton memoir

A book importer in China says it won't distribute Hillary Clinton's memoir "Hard Choices" due to sensitive content.

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Abandoned Americans

"One in five children under age 18, or 21.3%, are living in poverty in the United States, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau."

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John Phillips: McCarthy's ascension golden for his state

House Majority Leader Congressman Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield, arrives to speak during Faith and Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority event in Washington, June 20. Following the unexpected defeat of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the Virginia primary, House Republicans quickly selected Bakersfield's Kevin McCarthy to replace Cantor as the ... (more)

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The Belly of the Beast

The following is what circulated on email blasts around town and country to whet appetites for the late-June screening at hundreds of lib/progressive fever swamps in Manhattan and elsewhere: What: We're getting together to watch Koch Brothers Exposed: 2014 Edition.

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Lois Lerner Fights Back

Just when the media is beginning to really pressure Congress to grant Lois Learner immunity "the American people need to know, so let her talk" her lawyer plays the Sergeant Schultz card from Hogan's Heroes .

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Ravi Jahagirdar is new president of IndianAmerican doctors association

The mantle of leadership of one of the largest ethnic organisations in the US - representing about 100,000 Indian doctors settled here - passed on to Dr. Ravi Jahagirdar, the new president of American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin , at their annual convention here that was attended by India's new health minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan.

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Political suicide? Crawford's not afraid

If you are interested in this story, you might be interested in others from The Journal Gazette.

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Willard Daniels

Willard K. Daniels, 88, a resident of Beverly and more recently of Cortland Acres Nursing Home, passed away Friday, June 27, 2014.

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Election Winners Gain Wider Leads In Final Vote Count

The Los Angeles County Registrar's office has released the final vote tally for the June 3 primary election that will be certified by County Clerk Dean Logan Monday.

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Immigrant versus Citizen Employment

In Friday's American Thinker , Thomas Lifson drew three valid conclusions from the recent study disclosing that the nation's total net employment gain so far during the 21st century has gone exclusively to immigrants, "while native-born Americans have suffered a decline in the numbers employed."

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Homeland security secretary to visit border facilities in Texas today

MCALLEN, Texas- Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson is traveling to South Texas to tour Border Patrol facilities amid the ongoing crush of immigrant children and families from Central America.

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Campaign Notebook: Georgia early voting starts

Georgia voters can cast early ballots today through July 18 in the runoff between U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston and David Perdue for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination.

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Current airport expansion proposal flawed

By Rich Morrisey, CorvallisWith minimal public notice and virtually no public awareness, our Commissioners are about to foist a major airport expansion on us.

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After four-year closure, South Park Bridge reopens Monday

A neighborhood is celebrating the completion of the new South Park Bridge. The community watched as the bridge was lowered during a special ceremony Sunday afternoon.

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Corps files proposal to justify CD-5 permit

A lawsuit over a key federal permit is still in court, but ConocoPhillips isn't slowing down on its construction of CD-5, a small satellite oil deposit near the Alpine oil field on the North Slope.

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For retired OSC commander, military service is all in the family

Recently retired from the U.S. Coast Guard, Captain Janet Stevens upheld a family tradition of more than 100 years of Coast Guard service.

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Columbia Basin Veterans Coalition gets its nonprofit status back

Joetta Rupert, the executive director of the Columbia Basin Veterans Coalition, and Edgar Rivera, a former Marine Cpl.

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Sarah Palin: Nancy Pelosi Cares More About Illegals at Border than Unborn in America

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin suggested that House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi cares more about illegal immigrant children than the unborn in the United States after Pelosi went to the U.S.-Mexico border on Saturday and said America should view the border crisis as a "humanitarian opportunity."

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Sunday, June 29, 2014

Plaintiffs in historic gay marriage case lauded at...

A year after becoming among the first same-sex couples to wed legally in California, two men who were plaintiffs in the case that led to a court overturning the state's five-year ban on gay marriage held a lavish ceremony on Saturday with family and friends including Hollywood stars to celebrate their wedding.

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Durbin: Illinois GOP Hits New Low With Phony Press Release

Gov. Pat Quinn's campaign started it by sending out the information for two closed-to-the-public events for Bruce Rauner.

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Palace: No lobbying for Nobel nomination for PNoy

Malacanang denied lobbying efforts for President Benigno Aquino III to get nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in connection with the government's peace deal with the leaders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front .

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D.C. Rocked by House Majority Leader Primary Loss

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor suffered a stunning loss in his Virginia primary last night - the first time a House Majority Leader has lost a primary in U.S. history.

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Aereo: It's Over Now

After months of debate and speculation , the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled against internet TV service Aereo in a 6-3 decision.

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2 top Veterans Affairs officials leaving jobs

Two top Department of Veterans Affairs officials are stepping down, the beleaguered agency announced Wednesday as it continued reeling from complaints that thousands of veterans have endured long waits for appointments and poor medical care.

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Anthony Kennedy speaks about history, civics, flag burning and emerging issues

He answered by interspersing his talk with references to Aristotle, Socrates and a group of high school graduates in Warsaw, who were so well-versed in American history that they quizzed him about federalism, John Marshall, and checks and balances.

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Editorial: High court's slap at Obama's overreach

The U.S. Supreme Court in January heard oral arguments in National Labor Relations Board v.

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Great Conciliator and a bygone era

When Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., went to the Senate floor Thursday afternoon to announce the death of Howard Baker, his words recalled not just his revered predecessor but an earlier, worthier cohort of American politicians.

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Marketing Metro

Earlier this week, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced that the long-delayed Silver Line will begin moving passengers on July 26. News of the rail line's launch fueled a string of glowing endorsements from elected officials across the county.

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Longmont-area events for June 29: LifeTree salutes those that serve

The Lifetree Cafe, 9775 Ute Highway 66, Longmont, will salute those who serve at 9:30 a.m. The program will focus on on honoring veterans and those who serve now.

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In 3 local House races, accusations of carpetbagging

When Kevin Strouse moved to Bucks County last year to launch his campaign as a Democrat for Congress, national Republicans sent mocking welcome gifts, including a Phillies hat, tourism brochures, and a street map.

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With casinos closing, Atlantic City considers future

Vincent Moresco, 81, from Jackson, N.J. pauses on a bench on the boardwalk in Atlantic City June 26, 2014.

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In Phila., 2,000 takes steps against suicide

Dorwart, whose daughter Vanessa took her life in 2010, was joined by thousands at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Saturday evening.

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Risky food safety practices in home kitchens

While most consumers are very aware of food safety issues, including salmonella, and the risk of foodborne illness, many do not follow recommended food safety practices in preparing their own meals at home, according to new research from UC Davis.

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Area Votes in Congress

Cross-border pipeline approvals. Voting 238-173, the House on Tuesday passed a bill to weaken environmental reviews of cross-border pipeline projects between the United States and Canada or Mexico.

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Benghazi suspect pleads not guilty before judge

The Libyan militant accused of masterminding the deadly Benghazi attacks that have become a flash point in U.S. politics appeared briefly for the first time in an American courtroom, pleading not guilty Saturday to a terrorism-related charge nearly two weeks after he was captured by special forces.

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Argentina's debt fight: Why it matters

He was attending a hearing regarding Argentina's petition to postpone deadlines to repay a 1.65 billion US dollar debt to US hedge funds.

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Pelosi holds little hope for immigration reform

Texas State rep. Eddie Lucio III , walks with U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi after a news conference on Saturday, June 28, 2014, in Brownsville, Texas.

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Aereo suspends service after Supreme Court ruling

NEW YORK – Online-streaming service Aereo Inc. is temporarily closing down its operation, three days after it was dealt an unfavorable ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Benghazi suspect pleads not guilty

In a 10-minute hearing held amid tight security, Ahmed Abu Khattala spoke just two words, both in Arabic.

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Donnelly, Democrats rule diamond

The Democrats defeated the Republicans 15-6 Wednesday night in the annual Roll Call Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at Nationals Park in Washington.

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Everything We Know About Facebook's Secret Mood Manipulation...

Facebook Conducted Psychological Experiments On Unknowing Users - The latest way that Facebook has been peeking into its users' personal lives may be the most surprising yet: Facebook researches have published a scientific paper that reveals the company has been conducting psychological experiments Everything We Know About Facebook's Secret Mood ... (more)

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Political suicide? Crawford's not afraid

One option was to end collective bargaining for all city workers except police and firefighters, a second was to eliminate those unions and replace them with two city-created unions.

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A.K.Antony: This week allowing higher foreign investment in defence would be "suicidal".

Western governments are rushing to visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi, drawn by the prospect of multi-billion-dollar deals as the government prepares to open the nascent defence industry to foreign investment.

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Joel Kotkin: Growth, not redistribution the cure for income inequality

Some have even equated growing attacks on inequality with anti-Semitism , with at least one Silicon Valley venture capitalist, Tom Perkins, comparing anti-inequality campaigners to Nazis .

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College campus budgets more stable

Their budgets are 100 percent state general funds, so they're not worrying about some building having to be sold or the state winning some lawsuit, and they get to keep whatever money they produce through tuition increases.

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Landrieu asks for farmers' support

U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, facing a fierce re-election battle, told Louisiana farmers she can best help them by remaining in the Senate.

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Obama to seek US$2 billion for border control

President Barack Obama will seek more than $2 billion to respond to the flood of immigrants illegally entering the US through the Rio Grande Valley area of Texas and ask for new powers to deal with returning immigrant children apprehended while traveling without their parents, a White House official said.

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Benghazi killings suspect pleads not guilty

Ahmed Abu Khatallah, the man the U.S. accuses of being the ringleader in the deadly 2012 attack on the American diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, pleaded not guilty Saturday during a brief appearance in federal court in Washington.

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The California Supreme Court Upholds Class But Not Representative Action Waivers In Iskanian

This week, the California Supreme Court upheld the enforceability of class action waivers in the context of employment arbitration agreements in its long-awaited decision in Iskanian v.

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Aereo suspends service after Supreme Court ruling

Online-streaming service Aereo Inc. is temporarily closing down its operation, three days after it was dealt an unfavorable ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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US Supreme Court to rule on contraceptives dispute

An opinion poll has found that a majority of Americans oppose letting employers, based on their religious views, exclude certain contraceptives from workers' insurance coverage.

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Schensul: Survey says New Jersey isn't best place for road trip, unless you ...

I'm constantly in a race to keep up with the stream of email traffic whizzing through my virtual life.

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Senate confirms Mendoza as new federal judge

Seventh Circuit Judge, Carlos E. Mendoza, was confirmed for a seat on the federal bench earlier this week according to an announcement received by Historic City News from Court Administrator, Ludmilla Lelis, in Deland.

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The Record: Unconstitutional

THE PRESIDENT nominates, and when the Senate concurs, the appointment is made. That's how thousands of federal positions have been filled since the founding of the republic.

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UN to Detroit: Denial of Water to Thousands 'Violates Human Rights'

United Nations experts declared Wednesday that the city of Detroit's shut-off of water to thousands of residents who are unable to pay their bills "constitutes a violation of the human right to water" and may be discriminatory against African-Americans.

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20% of Britain's Electricity is now from Renewables Despite Tory Hostility

New figures published by the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change show that 19.4% of the UK's electricity mix for the first quarter of 2014 was generated from renewable sources - up from 12.4% for the same period a year ago.

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The Fate of Dissenters in Al-Sisi's Egypt: The New "Disappeared"

As Abdel Fattah el-Sissi assumes his new role as Egypt's president, enforced disappearances are on the rise in the Middle East's most populous country, according to a recent press release by Amnesty International.

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Barzani: Kurdish Rule To Stay In Kirkuk

Iraqi Kurdish leader Masud Barzani has said that there is no going back on autonomous Kurdish rule in the oil-rich city of Kirkuk and other northern towns that Kurdish fighters are now defending against Sunni Islamist militants.

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Author: Presidents Throughout History Have "Negotiated with Terrorists"

President Obama is taking bipartisan heat for the process that led to the release of Bowe Bergdahl, a U.S. soldier held as a P.O.W. in Afghanistan for 5 years.

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Jack Kelly: Tea Party tea leaves

Some liberals seemed thrilled to learn Jerald and Amanda Miller, the drug-addled psychopaths who killed two Las Vegas police officers in a pizza parlor June 8, had a Gadsden flag.

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Review: VA a struggling agency beset with ills

In this May 21, 2014, file photo, President Barack Obama speaks in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, about veterans health care.

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Tax money would have boosted Denver RNC bid, but officials not sorry

The scene at the Pepsi Center in Denver at the start of the presentation to the RNC site committee on June 10, 2014.

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Top House Democrat holds little hope for immigration reform

The California Democrat said following Saturday's visit to a Border Patrol facility in Brownsville where unaccompanied children are being held that she was more optimistic a few days ago.

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2 rescued after small plane crashes in New Jersey

The pilot and his passenger both survived. The Federal Aviation Administration was investigating after the Cessna 172 crashed in a marsh about five miles southeast of New Castle Airport at about 10:40 a.m. The pilot had reported engine problems before the crash, the FAA said.

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Trade for a Marine

President Barack Obama went on national television to celebrate his great accomplishment of trading five terrorist leaders for Army Sgt.

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Supreme Court justices; Clarence Thomas, Antonin Scalia, John...

The Supreme Court on Monday will rule on a politically-charged appeal involving a requirement of the Affordable Care Act that certain, for-profit businesses provide contraceptive coverage to their employees.

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Analysis: Get ready for the big 'gimmick' Pa. budget

An approximately $29 billion state government operating budget under negotiation in the Legislature is likely to be based on a fast-growing amount of one-time cash items to avoid the prospect of a tax increase that would split the House's and Senate's Republican majorities.

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3 Dead After Huntsville Plane Fire

Officials say three people were killed aboard a plane that veered from an Alabama airport runway and caught fire.

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Saturday, June 28, 2014

Matt Drudge gives rare interview on WTOP Friday

Matt Drudge gives rare interview on WTOP Friday WASHINGTON - More than the gridlock in Washington, political commentator Matt Drudge is concerned with immigration and the situation at America's border. - "I know there are big fights throughout the country," he says.

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Golden Gate Bridge to get suicide net

San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge moved a big step closer to getting an oft-debated suicide barrier after bridge officials on Friday approved a $76 million funding package for a net system that would prevent people from jumping to their deaths.

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Obama delays plans to soften deportation rules

A surge of young immigrants crossing the border is prompting President Barack Obama to delay his plans to announce more lenient deportation policies, a sign that the White House has begun to guard against political fallout from the unprecedented influx of minors.

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Experts question police use of cellphone records

The use of cellphone records to place suspects at or near crime scenes is coming under attack in courts nationwide, challenging an established practice by federal and local law enforcement that has helped lead to thousands of convictions.

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Fulop, Menedez, union leaders rally to support Highway Trust Fund

Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez and labor leaders held a rally yesterday to urge federal legislators to rescue the Federal Highway Trust Fund from impending bankruptcy.

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Commentary: The two lost generations

By Jean H Charles The past 50 years have been horrific for the entire planet earth, except for a few countries that have established the right template for nation building to help their citizens reach their full potential, enriching them and enriching their nation, the state of state of the world is cloudy.

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Should doctors have the right to refuse to treat a patient?

Canada's largest medical regulator is reviewing its policy on physicians and the human rights code, a document that wrestles with a thorny question: When can a doctor refuse to treat a patient on religious or moral grounds? The review by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is a regularly scheduled revisiting of the policy, which was ... (more)

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35-foot abortion clinic buffer zones too much, Supreme Court says

The justices were unanimous in ruling that extending a buffer zone 35 feet from clinic entrances violates the First Amendment rights of protesters.

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Glasair puts teens behind the wrench

It's not every day high school students get to brag that they built an airplane from start to finish in two weeks.

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Election Central

An Argentine judge has charged Vice President Amado Boudou with bribery and conducting business incompatible with public office in the acquisition of the company that prints the country's currency and of later... An Argentine judge has charged Vice President Amado Boudou with bribery and conducting business incompatible with public office in the ... (more)

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IRS head says no laws broken in email loss

Republicans in Congress aren't buying the contention by the head of the Internal Revenue Service that he has seen no evidence anyone committed a crime when the agency lost emails that might shed light on the targeting of tea party and other political groups before the 2010 and 2012 elections.

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Iraq's top cleric presses for fast decision on new leader

The United States, meanwhile, started flying armed drones over Baghdad to protect American civilians and newly deployed U.S. military forces in the capital.

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Tears, joy at vote to fund bridge suicide barrier

A teary-eyed Dana Barks was almost speechless after officials for the San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge approved a $76 million funding package for a suicide barrier that could prevent people from jumping to their deaths.

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7th Circuit grants stay; gay marriages on hold

The U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals stepped in Friday and put a lower court's ruling allowing gay marriage in Indiana on hold.

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Furthermore ...

If the work of any state agency needs steady and independent leadership, it is the massive Family and Social Services Administration.

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What is Wendy Davis Really Saying?

Davis spells out her highly nuanced positions on many issues from education to the death penalty to transportation to border communitites .

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Small airplane lands on Texas freeway interchange

A small airplane towing an advertising banner made an emergency landing on a Texas freeway interchange Friday, after experiencing engine trouble, federal officials said.

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Medical marijuana initiative could liven up Florida governor race

Insert your favorite marijuana-related pun here: The Florida governor's race is blazing right along, the candidates are burning up the trail, the contest is really getting in the weeds, etc.

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for Rick Perry, California Visits Offer Practice for 2016

When my Breitbart California colleague Adelle Nazarian and I met Texas Gov. Rick Perry at the magnificent La Valencia hotel in tony La Jolla, he looked more like a venture capital executive than a governor.

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Mississippi Tea Party leader dead in apparent suicide

A prominent lawyer and leader of the Mississippi Tea Party, who was arrested in connection with photos posted online of U.S. Senator Thad Cochran's bedridden wife, died on Friday of an apparent suicide, the man's attorney said.

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Poll finds that Most Liberals are Not Proud to be American

In the most recent poll from the folks at Pew Research we learn a lot about the differences between people on the right and left of the political spectrum.

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GOP Congressional Aide Becomes Jobless Revenge-Porn Victim

The U.S. Capitol is shown June 5, 2003 in Washington, DC. Both houses of the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives meet in the Capitol.

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Meet Emmet Sullivan, IRS Judge Who Once Sicced a Special Prosecutor on DOJ

Americans are appalled over the false testimony of four consecutive IRS Commissioners, Lois Lerner's countless acts of malfeasance, and the IRS's targeting of conservative groups and specific individuals, among them Senator Grassley.

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Supreme Court Invalidates Recess Appointments To NLRB: Several Labor Board Decisions Now In Doubt

In a rare 9-0 decision issued today, the United States Supreme Court invalidated the recess appointments President Obama made to the NLRB on January 4, 2012, while the Senate was in a three day recess.

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Advocates unveil suggested improvements to DMV's proposed regulations for immigrant license

Advocates unveil suggested improvements to DMV's proposed regulations for immigrant licenses SAN FRANCISCO LOS ANGELESCommunity members and members of the Drive CA Coalition released recommendations at a news conference today urging the Department of Motor Vehicles' to improve proposed regulations that will make driver licenses for undocumented ... (more)

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Tea Party official in Sen. Thad Conchran photo case dies of apparent suicide

A tea party official charged with conspiring to take photos of U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran's wife inside a nursing home apparently committed suicide Friday, police said, days after Cochran won a nasty Republican primary.

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Carbon tax we hardly knew you

OMG! PUP will axe the carbon tax, keep the RET and CEFC and build a new ETS. WTF can you understand this? A HUMBLE vegetable is causing a national disaster in a country of more than 1 billion people, with even the Prime Minister powerless to get things under control.

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Obituary: Fred Ray

Fred Ray, 87, died on summer solstice, June 21, 2014. He had been a resident of Crescent City for the last 17 years.

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Dive into history with Panhandle Shipwreck Trail

Miles off the Florida Panhandle's coast rest vessels of history. Twelve unique shipwrecks make up the Florida Panhandle Shipwreck Trail, which promotes some of the area's numerous dive spots.

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Airport to be repaved thanks to federal grant

County Commissioner Tim Weigle reported at this week's meeting the airport authority was recently awarded a $340,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to resurface taxiways and ramps.

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Hillary Clinton signs books in Arkansas, Ohio

Hillary Rodham Clinton visited a Wal-Mart in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Friday to sign copies of her new book during an event that had people lining up before sunrise.

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Death by Stupidity

Attorney Mark Mayfield was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Friday at his Ridgeland home.

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Court puts Indiana gay marriage ruling on hold

The U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago issued the order two days after U.S. District Judge Richard Young had ruled that Indiana's prohibition on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional.

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Iraqi Shiites pushing for al-Maliki's removal

Prominent Shiite leaders pushed Thursday for the removal of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki as parliament prepared to start work next week on putting together a new government, under intense U.S. pressure to rapidly form a united front against an unrelenting Sunni insurgent onslaught.

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Cornyn supports Capito

U.S. Senate Minority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, the No. 2 Republican in the Senate, was in the Eastern Panhandle on Friday campaigning for Senate candidate Shelley Moore Capito.

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Risk of new Argentinian debt default after vulture fund verdict

The United States Supreme Court has decided not to hear Argentina's appeal against a $1.3 billion award to two US-based vulture funds.

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Grand opening events at the reach June 30-July 6

The $12 million Reach center officially opens July 4. There are a number of events this week leading to the grand opening.

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Tri-Cities Airport gets $10.6 million federal grant

Moving and rebuilding the taxiway is a critical part of the $43.7 million Port of Pasco airport terminal remodel planned to start this summer.

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Sara's Column: SCOTUS cellphone ruling likely to become landmark

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

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Minority voters flexing muscle after Cochran win

Sen. Thad Cochran's GOP primary victory, thanks in part to black Mississippians who turned out to vote for him, exemplifies a new math that politicians of all persuasions may be forced to learn as this country's voting population slowly changes complexion.

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Volunteers find a few potential irregularities in Harrison County vote

Volunteers checking the books from Tuesday's Republican Senate runoff said they have found a few potential irregularities in the Harrison County vote.

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Their View | Proceed with caution in predator cases

As politicians and pundits debate the attorney general's review of the Jerry Sandusky investigation, here is a word of advice from someone who works in the field of victims' rights: Care is not the same thing as delay.

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Sound Off for June 28

One more thing: If Cochran were successful by wooing both Republican and Democratic votes, it further proves his ability to succeed by working with both parties.

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Commentary: 'Inclusive' Capitalism's Elusive Loophole

A few weeks ago, a few hundred filthy-rich people from around the world gathered in London for the inaugural Conference on Inclusive Capitalism, which billed itself as seeking to "to define concrete steps that all of modern capitalism's stakeholders can take to renew trust and deliver better social and economic outcomes for all."

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How We See It: Bentonville District Moves With Unity Toward Bright Future

Like the U.S. Supreme Court, the Bentonville School Board has had it's share of split decisions.

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Lawmaker seeks fast reply to claims about Ann Arbor VA

Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., who served in World War II and has a Veterans Affairs facility in Detroit named after him, is calling for an "expeditious" response to a whistle-blower's claims that surgical equipment at a VA center in Ann Arbor is not being properly sterilized.

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Congress Can Do Better, Cotton Says

Conservatives want assurance electing 4th District Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, to the U.S. Senate would make a difference, they told the candidate at a town hall meeting Friday in Rogers.

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Fiscal Crisis and the Fate of Liberalism

According to a recently published survey by the Pew Research Center, Americans are more politically polarized today than ever before.

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The RJC's Missing Perspective on Eric Cantor's Loss

When Eric Cantor lost his renomination bid two weeks ago, the Republican Jewish Coalition figuratively dressed in sackcloth and ash.

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Mass. teen inventor earns trip to the White House

ADVANCE FOR USE SATURDAY JUNE 28, 2014 AND THEREAFTER - Former Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray, right, rides a Segway-like scooter made by student Adrian Niles, left, of Brockton, Mass., in an electronics class at the Southeastern Regional High School in Easton, Mass.

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Friday, June 27, 2014

Ikea raises wages for American workers

Ikea announced Thursday that effective Jan. 1, it will peg its minimum wages to the cost of living in each store's area.

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Treasury Gain Pushes Yield to 3-Week Low as Aussie Bonds Rally

Treasuries rose, sending benchmark 10-year yields to the lowest level in three weeks, as a gauge showed U.S. economic data is failing to beat estimates before job data next week.

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Dollar Falls to Five-Week Low Versus Yen on Uneven U.S. Recovery

The dollar slumped to its lowest level in five weeks against the yen as U.S. Treasury yields fell amid signs of an uneven recovery in the world's biggest economy.

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Charles Krauthammer: The imperial president rules, for now

The Supreme Court this week admonished the Environmental Protection Agency for overreaching in regulating greenhouse gases.

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Letters: Only statistics favor Hillary Clinton

Email your letters to letters@ocregister.com . Please provide your name, city of residence and phone number .

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US seeks resumption of cyber talks with China

The United States next month will urge China to resume discussions on cyber security that were abruptly suspended after the Americans charged five Chinese military officers with hacking into US companies to steal trade secrets, officials said.

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More countries adding graphic warnings to smokes

Indonesia became the newest country to mandate graphic photo warnings on cigarette packs on Tuesday, joining more than 40 other nations or territories that have adopted similar regulations in recent years.

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Suspected Benghazi mastermind heading to US

The suspected mastermind of the deadly 2012 attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya, is expected to be brought to American soil as soon as this weekend, a senior law enforcement source told CNN on Thursday.

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Ranbaxy Wins U.S. Approval for Generic Diovan for Heart

Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. surged to an 18-month high in Mumbai trading after winning U.S. approval to make Novartis AG 's blood pressure drug Diovan almost two years after the $3.5 billion medicine lost patent protection.

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40-day-Old Infant Among Illegal Immigrants Detained

BUTTERWORTH, June 27 -- A 40-day-old female infant was among 27 illegal immigrants detained in a 6P operation at Kampung Bagan Lebai Tahir here early Friday.

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William M. Courson is president of Lancaster Pollard Investment Advisory Group.

Monetary policy in the United States took a dramatic turn with the introduction of quantitative easing after the financial crisis of 2008.

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More countries adding graphic warnings to smokes

In this June 24, 2014 file photo, new packs of cigarettes displaying pictorial health warnings are arranged on the counter by a shop attendant for photographers at a convenience store in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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A look at convicted politicians who try comebacks

This week, ex-Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci decided to run for mayor again, despite a corruption conviction and 4 1/2 years spent in prison.

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Childers looks for debate with Cochran

Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Travis Childers of Booneville said he tried to call incumbent U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran on Wednesday after he won the contentious Republican primary runoff, but could not get through.

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Sound Off for June 27

The palm tress planted in the median of U.S. 90 are just obstacles for people to run into, especially in the narrow parts of the median.

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Keesler will play taps nightly base-wide

Taps was first played during the Civil War era to signify lights out and is still played nightly at non-deployed military installations across the globe at the end of each day.

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McDaniel: Decision on Mississippi election challenge could be a week away

State Sen. Chris McDaniel said it could be nearly a week before he decides whether to challenge his loss to Sen. Thad Cochran in Tuesday's GOP runoff.

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Opinion: Stop ISIS terrorists now, before it's too late

Female Peshmerga, or Kurdish warriors, between 18 and 45 years old form a special unit that is called to serve in any conditions.

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Ohio official's vetting of law firms undocumented

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine's selection process for hiring outside law firms has gone essentially undocumented, an Associated Press review has found.

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North Korea tests new precision-guided missiles

A man watches a TV news program showing the missile launch conducted by North Korea, at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, June 26, 2014.

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TEA Party losses don't stop cash or curb influence

Desperate to knock off GOP incumbents in this year's Republican primaries, the nation's TEA Party groups have spent millions only to fall short in election after election.

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More countries adding graphic warnings to smokes

The warnings, which showcase gruesome close-up images ranging from rotting teeth and cancerous lungs to open tracheotomy holes and corpses, are an effort to highlight the risks of health problems related to smoking.

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ICE: 87% of Illegal Kids Stuck in Immigration Court System

A top Immigration and Customs Enforcement official testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday saying that 87 percent of illegal alien children are still in immigration court without a decision as to their final status.

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How Business-Backed Export Bank Landed on Republican Death Row

A day before U.S. House Republicans were to vote on a new majority leader, lawmakers aligned with the limited-government Tea Party movement delivered a message to the leading candidate, Kevin McCarthy of California.

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Bruce Braley and Jodi Ernst are not what Iowa needs

I was looking at the two candidates for US Senate Jodi Ernst and the Tom Harkin's clone, and was dis-satisfied with the choice.

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James M. Hemsley: Stop whining, Mr. McDaniel

I consider myself an intelligent voter, and I vote in the primary that includes the person I believe will do the best job for our state and country.

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NC criminal justice changes given initial House OK

The legislation makes several changes to criminal justice laws, particularly by raising several penalties.

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Same-sex ruling

The Rev. Peter Gregory of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne said he's not surprised by Wednesday's court ruling that overturns Indiana's ban on same-sex marriages.

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NC lawmakers further adjust litigation deadline

The General Assembly gave final legislative approval Thursday to update the new law that clarified time limits for filing personal injury lawsuits in state courts.

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IRS claim simply isn't believable

Using illegal methods to harm one's political opponents, then lying to cover it up, is serious business, as former President Richard Nixon learned.

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A look at convicted politicians who try comebacks

Not all politicians convicted of crimes leave politics for good. This week, ex-Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci decided to run for mayor again, despite a corruption conviction and 4 1/2 years spent in prison.

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Prostitution sweep

A prostitution suspect is handcuffed at a Marin County motel on Friday before being searched and interviewed.

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Wither The Republican Party?

There was an interesting and sad television shot shown to the American people last night.

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Supreme Court Again Negates Obama's Hostile Power Grab

The 9 - 0 ruling of the United States Supreme Court in National Labor Relations Board vs. Canning confirmed that President Barack Obama cannot make appointments without the consent of the Senate.

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Same-sex couples flock for licenses after IN marriage ruling

Since Wednesday, Clark County Clerk Barbara Haas has been inquiring of same sex couples, what Indiana law has always required of a man and a woman.

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Conway rolling with endorsements, fundraisers, no opponents

One week after his most likely Democratic primary opponent decided against entering the Kentucky governor's race, Attorney General Jack Conway announced three key endorsements on Thursday which could discourage any other Democrats from challenging him in 2015.

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Rangel holds off challenge to win primary in NY

U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel has won the closely contested Democratic primary in New York's 13th Congressional District as he se ...

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Sudan Christian woman takes refuge in US embassy: lawyer

A file picture taken on May 28, 2014 shows Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, a 27-year-old Christian Sudanese woman sentenced to hang for apostasy, siting in her cell a day after she gave birth to a baby girl.

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After Cantor

Idaho conservative Rep. RaAol Labrador didn't look positive when he stepped out of a June 17 meeting with Pennsylvania's 13-member Republican delegation.

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Voter-Approved Gay Marriage Ban Defeated in Utah

On Wednesday, the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit in Denver ruled that states are not allowed to deny same-sex couples their 'fundamental right' to marry, according to The New York Times.

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Scientists ask Obama to protect old growth forest

This photo provided by the U.S. Forest Service shows a section of the Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska.

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The grand compromise: The search for a public lands resolution

Imagine Rob Bishop with his head under the hood of a car and a line of people behind him telling him the best way to fix it.

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Lost IRS emails tax their patience

The head of the Internal Revenue Service refused to apologize Friday for lost emails in the scandal over the improper screening of conservative groups and denied more widespread computer failures.

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Diseases are Crossing the Border, Too

Our southern border is leaking like a sieve, with thousands of illegal immigrants, including unaccompanied children, streaming into Texas and other border states.

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Quotables

'We are not resigned to the darkness of evil. We are not people of resignation or despair.

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Historic leave-taking

The Presbyterian Church -in a move long expected but nonetheless momentous for the 1.8-million-member denomination, the nation's sixth largest-approved full endorsement of same-sex marriage with passage of two overtures on June 19. First, the commissioners voted to approve an Authoritative Interpretation of the constitution, giving PCUSA pastors ... (more)

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Human Race

Tony Gwynn, 54, one of the best hitters in Major League Baseball history, died of mouth cancer on June 16. Gwynn starred at San Diego State University in baseball and basketball and had returned to the school as head baseball coach after his 20-year, Hall of Fame career ended in 2001.

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Dispatches

JUNE 23: Netherlands' Memphis Depay looks to the ball after scoring his team's second goal during the Group B World Cup soccer match between the Netherlands and Chile in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Let's Sue The President

It was Tuesday, House Speaker was in the United States of America, no legislation had been passed that day, then again, not many bills have become law under the leadership of John Boehner.

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Death Be Not Proud For Christians

AsI write, thousands of Muslims in Iraq are doing their level best to murder one another.

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Thursday, June 26, 2014

Global Markets-Stocks, bonds gain as investors hunt for returns

Asian shares swung higher on Thursday as weak U.S. growth seemed to further delay the day when interest rates might rise, prompting investors to plough funds into riskier assets in a desperate search for returns.

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The Morning Note: Who do you think should be Mitt Romney's running mate?

Will Mitt Romney's choice be Paul Ryan, Pat Toomey, Mitch Daniels, Tom Ridge, Marco Rubio, Chris Christie or someone else? Good morning .

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Justices: 'Get a warrant' to search cellphones

In a strong defense of digital age privacy, a unanimous Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that police may not generally search the cellphones of people they arrest without first getting search warrants.

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Judge strikes down Indiana ban on gay marriage

A federal judge struck down Indiana's ban on same-sex marriage Wednesday in a ruling that immediately allows gay couples to wed.

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Iraqi PM rejects calls to form unity government

A defiant Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on Wednesday rejected calls for an interim "national salvation government" in his first public statement since President Barack Obama challenged him last week to create a more inclusive leadership or risk a sectarian civil war.

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Washington prepares for marijuana retail sales

As Washington state prepares to issue the first licenses for marijuana retail stores, Gov. Jay Inslee and other state leaders on Tuesday announced a coordinated campaign to make sure pot stays out of the hands of minors once products start hitting store shelves next month.

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30-year Portland, Maine, city councilor to resign

Former Portland, Maine, mayor Cheryl Leeman will not seek re-election to the city council she has served on for 30 years.

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Perpetual vindication?

Perhaps Mitt Romney's 2012 campaign slogan for President should have been "Romney: Right about everything."

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Letter: What are voucher schools afraid of?

EDITOR: State Sen. Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, along with other Republican lawmakers and pro-voucher lobbyists, recently attacked those who seek basic data from private voucher schools.

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A crack in legal unanimity for gay marriage

File-This photo taken July 16, 2008 shows Federal Appellate Court Judge Paul J. Kelly.

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Kazakh parliament ratifies Caspian security cooperation accord

ASTANA. June 26 - The Senate, the upper chamber of Kazakhstan's parliament, has adopted a bill ratifying an agreement on cooperation in security measures in the Caspian Sea area, an Interfax correspondent reported.

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West Hartford Republicans Lose Fight To Ban Medical Marijuana

Town council Republicans could not persuade the majority Democrats to ban medical marijuana during a marathon meeting that ran into the early morning hours Wednesday.

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Castros expecting second child

File: Erica Lira Castro, wife of Mayor Julian Castro, attends his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill June 17, 2014 in Washington, DC.

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Brown to step away after one term in office

In news first reported by The Landmark Friday afternoon at http://ift.tt/1f5Hvhy, Brown says he will not be filing for re-election.

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Legislation to improve monitoring of prescription drugs

U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., has helped introduce bipartisan legislation aimed at curbing prescription drug overdoses in the United States.

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Rangel primary victory assures him one more hurrah

Oklahoma residents whose homes and nerves have been shaken by an upsurge in earthquakes want know what's causing the temblors - and what can be done to stop them.

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A crack in legal unanimity for gay marriage

A Republican appeals judge appointed by President George H.W. Bush becomes the first federal judge to write an opinion against gay marriage in a year.

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The Record: Cellular privacy

DISPLAYING UNCOMMON unanimity, the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that if police want to search cellphones of those arrested, they must get a warrant.

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The Record: Budget poker

IF THIS were a poker game, the absence of drama would be "the tell" that something had already been decided.

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Report Questions U.S. Policy On Overseas Drone Strikes

An unmanned U.S. Predator drone flies over Kandahar Air Field, southern Afghanistan, in 2010.

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Cellphone privacy protected in milestone U.S. Supreme Court ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that in most instances, law enforcement officials need a warrant to search the contents of an arrested suspects cellphone.

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Richmond pitches Dems to victory over GOP

In last year's Congressional Baseball Game for charity, the Democrats trounced the Republicans, 22-0, behind a dominant pitching performance from Louisiana Rep. Cedric Richmond, who formerly played at Morehouse College in Georgia.

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Sales drop in second week for 'Hard Choices'

Sales for Hillary Rodham Clinton's "Hard Choices" dropped sharply in its second week of publication, but her memoir remains the country's most popular adult nonfiction book.

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Another sex abuse suit against TV exec is dropped

A former aspiring actor and model withdrew another lawsuit Wednesday claiming an entertainment industry figure sexually abused him, a move that prompted one lawyer to say the four cases were built on lies and character smears.

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Obama order offers to end exploitaton of ocean habitats

Last week, President Barack Obama said he would use his executive authority to extend the prohibition against commercial fishing and energy production to 200 miles around the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument , an unspoiled habitat for fish and migratory birds under federal oversight.

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More Than 50 Percent of Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors Remain in US

More than 50 percent of undocumented immigrant children who come into the U.S. remain in this country, an Obama administration official told ABC News Wednesday.

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Wendy Davis' tone defiant again as Democrats meet

Democrat Wendy Davis is out to rejuvenate her run for Texas governor by reviving the message that followed her nearly 13-hour filibuster a year ago: Despite what it looks like, the fight isn't over.

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Court Rejects Warrantless Cellphone Searches

A unanimous Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that police must obtain a warrant to search the vast amount of information on a suspect's cellphone, broadly protecting Americans' privacy rights in the digital age.

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Global Markets-Stocks, bonds gain as investors hunt for returns

Supreme Court Sets Powerful Limits for Cell Searches, Fails to Protect Internet Streaming

June 25, 2014 San Francisco - The U.S. Supreme Court issued two big rulings in important technology cases today.

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Environmental Protection Agency tells Congress it lost emails too

One day after focusing on lost e-mails at the IRS, the House Oversight Committee learned Wednesday that the Environmental Protection Agency is also having trouble recovering e-mails the committee wants as part of a separate investigation.

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Ruling pushes gay marriage closer to Supreme Court

The first ruling by a federal appeals court that states cannot prevent gay couples from marrying makes it more likely the Supreme Court will ultimately have to make a decision it has so far avoided - do states have the ability to prohibit same-sex marriage? The court danced around that question precisely one year ago when it issued a pair of ... (more)

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Testing U.S. crude oil export ban with swaps no simple matter

Oil producers considering swapping U.S. light crude abroad for the heavier imported oil needed by refiners to work around a decades-old ban on exporting domestic crude may find the strategy harder to execute than it looks on paper.

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"I'll Not Yield" - written in honor of Wendy Davis' filibuster

This is something I wrote last year, after witnessing the last half-hour live of that epic battle of wits, courage and stamina that was Wendy Davis' filibuster.

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MT-Sen: John Walsh (D) Vows To Stop Sale Of Public Lands

Senator John Walsh today introduced legislation to impose new rules that would prevent Congress from attempting to sell off public lands.

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TDIM - We`re Celebrating Shreya Ghoshal Day - 26th June

So join us in toasting the Chikni Chameli singer who has a day named after her, in the state of Ohio of all places! While the Indian masses are well acquainted with Shreya's brand of musical magic, the singer holds the unique distinction of having June 26 named as Shreya Ghoshal Day in Ohio according to a proclamation released by the Governor of ... (more)

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Whistling Past Marcel's at Midnight

Just to catch a whiff of some damn fine cuisine and maybe a whiff of what the Ubers* are up to.

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A Reagan Award for Anti-Reagan Leaker

President Reagan will be turning over in his grave on November 15 when the second annual " Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Award " is given to President Obama's former CIA director and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta.

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The agenda an enemy would devise

In the current overload of Obama administration scandals and strategic disasters distracting our attention, it is easy to ignore a more central truth: The Obama administration is hastening the destruction of America from within.

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Thousands of missing emails at IRS: What's it all about?

Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen is sworn in before the House Oversight Committee, which is investigating whether tea party groups were improperly targeted for increased scrutiny by the agency.

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A crack in legal unanimity for gay marriage

Wednesday's gay marriage ruling contained two historic firsts: It was the first appellate decision for gay marriage since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Law exactly one year ago, and it also marked the first time since then a federal judge has argued for keeping a state ban on same sex marriages.

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Rangel primary victory assures him one more hurrah

Boston emergency medical authorities say many people who attended an electronic dance music show featuring Swedish disc jockey Avicii at the TD Garden arena showed up intoxicated and several have... Many people who attended an electronic dance music show featuring Swedish disc jockey Avicii at the TD Garden arena on Wednesday showed up intoxicated ... (more)

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Global Markets-Asian shares up, bonds in demand amid hunt for returns

Asian shares swung higher on Thursday as weak U.S. growth seemed to further delay the day when interest rates might rise, prompting investors to plow funds into riskier assets in a desperate search for returns.

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Court ruling may affect cell tracking by Chicago police

A secret cellular tracking system used by the Chicago Police Department could run afoul of a new U.S. Supreme Court ruling prohibiting authorities from searching cellphones without a warrant, experts said Wednesday.

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'Get a warrant' to search cellphones, Justices say

In an emphatic defense of privacy in the digital age, a unanimous Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that police generally may not search the cellphones of people they arrest without first getting search warrants.

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50 For 50: Five Decades Of The Most Important Employment...

Illegal immigration is one of the biggest political issues of the 21st Century in the United States, as both political parties support the reform of immigration laws in one way or another.

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World in Brief

America's top diplomat said Monday that leaders of Iraq's factions must keep their commitments to seat a new parliament next week, before a Sunni insurgency sweeps away hopes for a lasting peace.

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SC OKs transfer of Atimonan rubout trial to Manila

The Supreme Court has granted the Department of Justice's plea for the transfer of the trial of the Atimonan rubout case against several police officers from Quezon to Manila.

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Today In History

Charley Toppino and Sons was awarded a $2.6 million contract for extensions and repair to the main runway at the Naval Air Station.

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Re: Charlie Rangel Squeaks By Challenger For NY Primary Win

After a bruising campaign fight for a primary election that was still too close to call into the wee hours of the morning, Rep. Charles Rangel emerged victorious.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Senator: More than 1,000 veterans may have died as a result of VA misconduct

Over the past decade, more than 1,000 veterans may have died as a result of misconduct by employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, according to a report released Tuesday by Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla.

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Top 10 outrageous VA behaviors

In addition to covering up appointment wait time records and handing out undeserved bonus awards, misconduct within the Department of Veterans Affairs extends to everything from sexual abuse and skipping work to identity theft and drug distribution.

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Cochran Wins, But McDaniel Camp Eying Legal Challenges

Sen. Thad Cochran survived the most intense challenge he's ever faced in his 41-year political career, winning a runoff against conservative state Sen. Chris McDaniel.

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Charges as 10 hurt in private school assault

CLIVE Palmer has a new BFF - climate campaigner and former US vice-president Al Gore as he announces his position view on carbon tax repeal.

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Google to show off smart home gadgets, wearables

U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel, the 84-year-old "Lion of Harlem," took the stage on his final primary night before a victory had been declared, saying he wanted to "sweat it out" with his supporters in a Harlem ballroom.

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China sends 1st minister-level official to Taiwan

Ferry survivors return to school amid tears, grief

Michael Gerson: An arrogant and lawless IRS

WASHINGTON – Noted management expert and IRS Commissioner John Koskinen was apparently called out of retirement – like the Ted Williams of evasive, unapologetic bureaucrats – to destroy what is left of his agency's credibility.

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Photo: U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., waves to supporte

U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., waves to supporters and volunteers at his runoff election victory party Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at the Mississippi Children's Museum in Jackson, Miss.

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Goldberg: Dubious game of 'shut up' won't fix Iraqi mess

It's a fact of human nature that it's easier to talk about who's to blame for a problem than it is to figure out what to do about the problem.

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Rep. Paul Stama s sexual orientation comments called a shamefula

RALEIGH A lawmaker's suggestion that the definition of "sexual orientation" could include everything from incest to pedophilia sparked outrage among some colleagues Tuesday.

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She's still not satisfied with Benghazi answers

Is Harry Jones' May 28 commentary on the terrorist attack against the Americans in Benghazi ["GOP questions already asked and answered"] intended to assist the president and Hillary Clinton with the cover-up of a calamitous national security failure? We cannot trust leadership in the executive branch or in Congress.

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Rangel NY congressional primary too close...

Supporters for Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., celebrate Rangel declaring his victory over opponent state Sen. Adriano Espaillat during a primary election night gathering, Tuesday, June 24, 2014, in New York.

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NATO: "No signs" Russia is respecting commitments

An 82-year-old steel truss bridge featured in the opening credits of "The Sopranos" and in Orson Welles' 1938 broadcast of "War of the Worlds" is now the second bridge for which Gov. Chris Christie's... An 82-year-old steel truss bridge featured in the opening credits of "The Sopranos" and in Orson Welles' 1938 broadcast of "War of the Worlds" is ... (more)

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This May 11, 2012 file photo, Portland Imam Mohamed Sheikh Abdirahman Kariye, who is one of 15 men who say their rights were violated because they are on the U.S. government's no-fly list, leaves the United Sates Court of Appeals following oral arguments on the ACLU No Fly List challenge, in Portland, Ore.

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The Bizarro World of Barack Obama's Birth Narrative

The search for truth in Barack Obama's sketchy 1995 autobiography Dreams from My Father continues with a look into the many discrepancies and oddities in Barack's birth narrative.

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'Amnesty' by any Other Name

Senator Rand Paul is far too willing to support amnesty for illegal aliens . Paul pointedly replied to Breitbart News after their headline " Rand Paul: Let's Compromise on Amnesty ."

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The Compromise Canard

Barack Obama and many Democrats routinely accuse Republicans of being incapable of compromise.

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Bob Beauprez wins GOP gubernatorial primary

Tom Tancredo jokes with supporters during his Republican gubernatorial primary watch party on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.

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Shots Fired from Mexico to Harass Texas-US Law Enforcement

A trusted law enforcement source is reporting that shots are currently being fired on the Mexican side of the U.S. border.

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Officials shut drilling waste operations after second Weld earthquake

Jacob Yzaguirre, left, and Brandon Green, both of H&P Drilling, work on a rig in Weld County in 2013.

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Colorado rep survives primary scare

Rep. Doug Lamborn has narrowly avoided a primary upset, holding on against perennial candidate and former Air Force Major General Bentley Rayburn .

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Homeland chief defends handling of immigrant kids

The nation's top homeland security official on Tuesday defended his department's handling of unaccompanied children crossing the U.S. border from Mexico, turning aside Republican demands for a National Guard presence there even as officials predict the surge will continue into next year.

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Tea Party candidate weighs legal options

Sen. Thad Cochran's primary challenger Chris McDaniel is looking into possible legal routes to challenge Cochran's runoff win .

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Does Clinton conference debate foreshadow possible Hillary campaign?

Clinton Global Initiative attendees participate in a workshop about infrastructure for cities and states at the Sheridan Downtown Denver on Tuesday afternoon.

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Cheney predicts 'far deadlier' attack against US

Former Vice President Dick Cheney said Tuesday he expects another terrorist attack on U.S. soil within the next 10 years.

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IRS chief beats back Republican barrage

Congressional Republicans pummeled him with questions and accusations, all but accusing him of perjury.

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Clawson wins Fla. race to replace Radel

Republican businessman Curt Clawson will win Tuesday's special general election in Florida to replace embattled former Rep. Trey Radel.

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The Supreme Court's Greenhouse Gas Permitting Decision - What Does It Mean?

The U.S. Supreme Court today partly upheld and partly rejected the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's federal Clean Air Act permitting regulations governing greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources.

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25 young killers await new prison sentences in Iowa

Twenty-five Iowa inmates continue to wait for new prison sentences two years after a U.S. Supreme Court decision threw away mandatory life-without-parole sentences for juveniles convicted of murder.

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15 medical workers indicted in $25 million scheme

Southern California doctors were bribed to prescribe a pain-relief concoction as part of a $25 million workers' compensation scam that inadvertently caused a baby's death, according to indictments.

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Bulletin From the Higher Education Bubble

'$225,000? That's obscene!' UNLV student Jordan Mason told MailOnline. 'And the money is all fungible, right? Even if some CEO is writing the check, that's money that the person probably would have given to the university in some other way.'

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State Sen. Evan Vickers fends of primary challenge

"It's gratifying to know that the people, when they have a chance to vote, disagreed with the state delegates," Vickers said late Tuesday night after beating Anderson by about 2,600 votes and winning 67 percent of the district In Utah County, former lawmaker Brad Daw also staged a comeback, defeating incumbent state Rep. Dana Layton with about 55 ... (more)

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Send in the drones

DISPATCHES FROM AMERICA Send in the drones By Tom Engelhardt Imagine the president, speaking on Iraq from the White House Press Briefing Room last Thursday, as the proverbial deer in the headlights - and it's not difficult to guess just what those headlights were.

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Christie Probe on Pulaski Skyway Spoils Fun After Dancing

Chris Christie clowned around with Jimmy Fallon on television this month. He took the field two days ago at Yankee Stadium for a charity softball game with celebrities.

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US cuts more Thailand aid

The United States said Tuesday it has suspended more assistance to Thailand in response to a military coup and was considering moving a major regional exercise out of the kingdom.

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Ferry survivors return to school amid tears, grief

ICYMI: Darrell Issa Calls For Obama To Restart Deportation Of Dreamers

Rep. Darrell Issa is asking colleagues to sign on to a letter to the president demanding he end a program that keeps young people with longstanding ties to the U.S. from being deported.

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IWV Congratulates Repeal Pledge Signer Curt Clawson

Following Curt Clawson's GOP primary victory in Florida's 19th Congressional District special election, Independent Women's Voice President and CEO Heather R. Higgins released the following statement: "On behalf of Independent Women's Voice, I want to congratulate Curt Clawson on his victory in southwest Florida to replace former Rep. Trey Radel.

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Republican Party Of Florida Congratulates Congressman-Elect Curt...

Tonight, Republican Party of Florida Chairman Leslie Dougher congratulated Curt Clawson on winning the special general election in Florida Congressional District 19. Curt Clawson is from Bonita Springs, Florida, and is a successful business leader and former college basketball star.

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In Declaring Victory, Clawson Says: "Southwest Florida is Back!"

After a grueling spring campaign, Congressman-Elect Curt Clawson spent much of the general election cycle campaigning for party and voter unity in Southwest Florida, while sharing the Republican message of growth and opportunity with non-traditional Republican communities.

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The Record: Failure to override

THE George Washington Bridge scandal may have lowered Governor Christie's poll numbers and put his once rosy political future at risk, but it's done nothing to lessen his strong grip on state Republican legislators.

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Republican Clawson wins Florida special election

In a victory for the tea party movement, Republican Curt Clawson won a special election in southwest Florida on Tuesday to replace former U.S. Rep. Trey Radel, who resigned in January after pleading guilty to cocaine possession.

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In Mississippi Senate contest, tea party comes up short

"We all have a right to be proud of our state tonight," said six-term Sen. Thad Cochran , celebrating his runoff victory.

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Takeaways from a wild primary night

Going into the latest round of primaries, top Republicans feared that Sen. Thad Cochran would fall in Mississippi, immigration hardliner Tom Tancredo could win their gubernatorial nomination in Colorado and GOP Rep. Richard Hanna would lose a primary in New York because he had endorsed gay marriage.

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Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran defeats Tea Party rival in GOP runoff

U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., greets state Rep. Deborah Butler Dixon, D-Raymond, in Madison, Miss., on Tuesday.

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Defiant McDaniel declines to concede

A defiant Chris McDaniel walked up to the podium at his election night headquarters here after the Republican runoff was called for his opponent Sen. Thad Cochran - and then he didn't concede.

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Cochran holds off tea party challenge

In Mississippi's often-bitter Republican contest, veteran Sen. Thad Cochran defeated state Sen. Chris McDaniel.

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State Impacts of the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Power Plan Rule

Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed the new Clean Power Plan Rule, which has been touted as President Obama's most significant environmental proposal to date.

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AP sources: Christie faces another bridge probe

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Kerry back in Iraq, meeting with Kurdish leader

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, June 23, 2014.

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Casey: move 2022 World Cup to U.S.

WASHINGTON With the World Cup in full swing, Sen. Bob Casey says the event should come to the United States in 2022.

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USDA: Widespread rain, normal temps in SD

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says widespread rain showers and near normal temperatures last week continued to dominate the weather pattern across most areas of South Dakota.

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Labor, Greens take aim at budget

Billions of dollars in federal budget savings are at risk after Labor and the Greens finalised which Abbott government cuts they will oppose and support.

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The Bergdahl Swap and All Its Myths

The Obama administration has caught a bit of heat for the release of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl from Taliban captivity, in exchange for transferring five senior Taliban detainees.

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A Return to Normalcy in 2016?

Without looking it up, I was unable to name the Democratic candidate for president in 1920.

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Dems End Up Believing their Own Lies

I'm trying to listen through the rhetoric of the Democrats waving aside the IRS scandal and continuing to worry about " dark money ."

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How the Left Will Repay the Catholic Church on Immigration

Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley made the news recently when he compared those of us who think our immigration laws ought to be honored with the anti-Catholic "Know-Nothings" of the nineteenth century.

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Obituaries

Margie Pollgreen, 80, of Apopka, FL, passed away peacefully in her home, her daughters at her side.

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The Record: Lesniak double-downs

THE U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear New Jersey's challenge to a federal ban on state-sponsored sports betting, which by any logical interpretation should end the matter.

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H.R.4870a "Department of Defense Appropriations ...179 views this week Introduced Jun 13, 2014

Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes.

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Rangers catch a 3.7m crocodile Queensland

Was toddler who died after father forgot him in hot car actually murdered? Police say dad's story is riddled with inconsistencies Grandmother's claim that disfigured three-year-old was thrown out of KFC is a HOAX, claims investigation after fast-food giant gave family $30,000 Las Vegas Nazi couple who shot dead two cops and a good Samaritan were ... (more)

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Barone: Dems, like GOP, fighting among themselves

That's in contrast to the relatively stable competition of the last 20 years, when Democrats have won four of six presidential elections and Republicans won House majorities in eight of 10 congressional contests, always by less than landslide margins.

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Lucky Run-In: Hero Jogger Rescues Kidnapped Texas Baby

Lucky Run-In: Hero Jogger Rescues Kidnapped Texas Baby - One of the responding officers, Albert Pizana, recounted the experience during a news conference later in the day.

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Braceras: Americans split by 'Dignity Gap'

Americans, it is often said, are divided along numerous lines: Ideological, economic, and religious - to name a few.

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Kerry back in Iraq, meeting with Kurdish leader

The top U.S. diplomat returned to Iraq on Tuesday for the second day in a row, again trying to convince one of its political leaders that overhaul of the Shiite-led government is the best way to deflate a raging Sunni insurgency that is pushing the country toward civil war.

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IRS head says no obstruction of Congress in probe

The head of the Internal Revenue Service brushed aside accusations Monday that the agency has obstructed investigations into the targeting of tea party and other political groups, even as Republican lawmakers questioned his credibility.

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Crisis at the Border, more visits to the Nogales holding facility

Several politicians and faith-based leaders have visited the holding facility in Nogales, including Congressman Raul Grijalva.

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Obama says US should have paid maternity leave

The daughter of a hiker reported missing on Mount Rainier says she was notified of her mother's death over the weekend.

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Obama backs paid leave for new moms

President Barack Obama waves to guests before speaking at the White House Summit on Working Families, Monday, June 23, 2014, in Washington.

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Two children rescued, 19 pimps arrested in Mississippi sex...

Two children were recovered and 19 pimps arrested in Mississippi last week during Operation Cross County VIII, an investigation addressing the commercial child sex trafficking trade throughout the United States and in South Mississippi, according to FBI special agent in charge Daniel McMullen.

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Report blasts Brockton VA site

The Brockton Veterans Affairs facility has been targeted in a scathing report by the U.S. Office of Special Counsel for a "troubling pattern of deficient patient care."

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Neither major party serves the taxpayer

I see that several Republican legislators voted against the minimum wage increase.

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GOP primary for congress in northern NY on Tuesday

A former Washington political staffer with strong backing from national conservative groups is taking on a self-funded businessman digging deeper into his personal fortune in the Republican primary for a northern New York congressional seat.

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Challenge faces NY prosecutor seeking House seat

A Long Island prosecutor who has attracted national attention for her crackdowns on drunken driving and cheating on college entrance exams is seeking to be the Democratic nominee to replace retiring Rep. Carolyn McCarthy.

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NY congressional primary: Rangel's close fight

Rangel's campaign to return once again to the House of Representatives is the most high-profile of the congressional primaries being voted on around the state on Tuesday.

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What is the Proper Role of Government - " To Maximize Efficiency, or to Minimize Hardship?

One of the RW memes that seems to have emerged in the Ayn Randian universe is that government money should be spent to maximize benefits for the greatest number of people, and that misuse of public money to actually help people is clearly wasteful and therefore obscene.

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Music for Acid Heads

I'm not admitting that I took acid back in the late 1960s or early 1970s at least once or twice .

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To my friends at Itzl Alert, The Grieving Room, and Gulf Watchers:

For those who are confused, since you "didn't get the memo," I'll fill you in, below the divider doodle.

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FBI in El Paso arrests 2 suspected sex traffickers, rescues 8 victims

FBI Supervisory Special Agent David Brooks, foreground, and Special Agent in Charge Douglas E. Lindquist share human trafficking statistics with the media Monday.

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House Republicans Elect McCarthy and Scalise to Leadership Posts

Earlier today, Republicans elected Rep. Kevin McCarthy over Rep. Raul Labrador - via secret ballot-to serve as their next majority leader.

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U.S. memo justifying drone killings is released

This October 2008 file photo shows Imam Anwar al-Awlaki in Yemen. A federal appeals court on Monday, June 23, 2014, released a previously secret memo that provided legal justification for using drones to kill Americans suspected of terrorism overseas.

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a Gop Senate would do Significant Damage to Obama

Sam Baker writes about the prospects for Obama's agenda should the GOP take the Senate and hold the House in the National Journal : First, expect a vote on full repeal.

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2014 is not 2001

Over the weekend, prominent lawmakers hyped the case for military action against ISIS by arguing that if the radical Sunni insurgent group establishes itself in Iraq and/or Syria it will launch new terrorist attacks on American soil like al-Qaeda did from Afghanistan.

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Did Hillary Lie to Congress?

A major bombshell in Edward Klein's book being released this week titled Blood Feud calls Hillary Clinton's account of the Benghazi events into question.

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No more Ms. Nice from Huntertown

Making the announcement during Monday's Town Council meeting, Rudolph appeared to be infuriated about an item in last Sunday's Political Notebook indicating public documents were hard to obtain in Huntertown.

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GOP pols: More logging, less acquiring of fed. land

U. S. Sen. Pat Toomey wants the Forest Service to spend its forest funds on maintenance, upkeep and control of invasive species on existing federal land, rather than in the acquisition of more land.

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Verizon Fios' Adult Movie Service Strikes Youth-Themed Titles

Up until last week you could tune into Verizon Fios and find movies like Daddy Likes Em Young, Club Teeny Bopper 10, Deep in Daughters and A Mother's Sons.

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Chelsea Clinton Buys $10.5M Apartment, Says She Can't 'Care' About $$$

Hillary Clinton is still riffing off her claim that she and Bill aren't really that rich, and now daughter Chelsea is also insisting she is so selfless that she just can't dredge up enough interest to "care" about money.

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Both US Senate seats on ballot in Oklahoma primary

Inhofe is up for re-election to a full six-year term, but fellow GOP U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn's seat will be on Tuesday's ballot too.

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Veterans Cochran, Rangel try to survive primaries

Six-term Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran needs a comeback in a Republican runoff after trailing tea party-backed challenger Chris McDaniel in a June 3 primary.

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Kerry hands dire warning to Iraqis over future

Mourners bury 15 bodies in a cemetery in the village of Taza Khormato near the northern oil-rich city of Kirkuk, Iraq, Monday, June 23, 2014.

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IRS Head Says No Obstruction Of Congress In Probe

The head of the IRS brushed aside accusations Monday that the agency has obstructed investigations into the targeting of Tea Party and other political groups, even as Republican lawmakers questioned his credibility.

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'Dead broke'

The Clintons left the White House more than a dozen years ago "dead broke" and in debt, according to Hillary Clinton, who defended the hefty speaking fees she commands since stepping down as secretary of state last year.

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Separatists agree to cease-fire

Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine agreed Monday to a four-day cease-fire and to further negotiations with the government, a move that could help quell a conflict that has paralyzed the nation and defer further E.U. and U.S. sanctions against Russia.

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New Tom Coburn report describes Veterans Affairs Department wracked...

Underworked doctors, crooked contracting officers, criminals, perverts and cheats are all part of the broken culture that rewards failure and punishes honest employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs , according to a report released Tuesday by Sen. Tom Coburn .

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Government proposes new marriage definition for Family Medical Leave Act

The public is being invited to comment on a proposed change to the definition of "spouse" under the Family Medical Leave Act.

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PHL posts highest increase in milled rice production - DA

Improved production in palay yield has catapulted the Philippines as number one in terms of percentage increase in milled rice production among all rice-producing countries for the last five years, the Department of Agriculture reported on Monday.

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Robert Bennett: Let's hope 'missing emails' will impact bureaucratic inertia

Unless someone admits to having done it, we will probably never know whether the deletion of the Lois Lerner emails was conspiratorial or coincidental.

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Kerry issues warning to Iraqis over future

Warning of the "existential threat" posed by Sunni militants, Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday the U.S. is prepared to take military action even if Baghdad delays political reforms, noting that the risks of letting the insurgency run rampant poses dangers beyond Iraq's borders.

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Monday, June 23, 2014

CPS inspector general resigning after 12 years in post

James Sullivan will resign as Chicago Public Schools' inspector general at the end of this month, after 12 years of work that put him on the trail of two school board presidents, a future Chicago Bulls star and a future candidate for governor.

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Fox's Tamara Holder Blasts Brigitte Gabriel For Spewing Anti-Muslim Hatred

Fox regular Tamara Holder with one of the very few moments where we had some push back to the network's extremely ugly week of anti-Islam vitriol and hatred.

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Greenwald And IAVA's Rieckhoff Battle It Out Over Snowden Leaks And NSA

IAVA's Paul Rieckhoff, The Intercept's Glenn Greenwald and host Bill Maher battled it out over whether or not Edward Snowden's leaks actually did damage to national security on this Friday's Real Time.

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Portugal/#USMNT Tie 2-2: 7 Thoughts

Had you told me before the tournament started that at this stage Bradley would be one of our weaker links I'd ... well, first off I wouldn't have believed you.

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I'm to the Left of The Left. Let's Reform the Inheritance System

I know, I know, advancing such a policy is not very realistic for the near future.

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Village councilman concerned building may collapse

A village councilman is concerned a building that houses two downtown businesses could collapse unless something is done to shore up the structure.

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Some in House skittish over Kevin McCarthy getting No 2 GOP post

In a Friday, June 20, 2014 file photo, incoming House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif.

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Goldberg: U.S. in growing service to bureaucrats

For understandable reasons, the IRS scandal has largely focused on the political question of whether the White House deliberately targeted opponents.

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Astrue: NBC ignores Chelsea Clinton conflict

Politico reported recently that NBC News had been paying Chelsea Clinton $600,000 in annual salary as a "special correspondent" before converting her employment arrangement to a monthly contract for an unspecified amount.

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Gangs' new threat: Coming back

But four years after the first indictment, officials have mixed views on just how much these two cases A - against the Latin Kings and the Imperial Gangsters - have actually changed crime on the streets of East Chicago and Hammond.

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Welcome To The Jungle

What happens when a plan administrator relies on information received from a third party to make a denial of benefits decision under an ERISA plan? Does the plan administrator bear the burden of weighing the relative reliability of the evidence? If it does not investigate the source of the evidence and weigh its reliability, is the administrator ... (more)

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'A fighter pilot's pilot' takes command at Vance

"A fighter pilot's fighter pilot," took command of the 71st Flying Training Wing during a recent a ceremony at Vance Air Force Base in Enid.

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BC-IL--Ballot Measure-Minimum Wage,5th Ld-Writethru

The measure is non-binding, but Quinn and other Democrats who want to raise the rate say it will give them the support they need to move the idea through the state Legislature.

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Israel PM Netanyahu urges US not to work with Iran to stabilise Iraq

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday the United States should try to weaken both Iran and the Sunni Muslim insurgents driving toward Baghdad , urging the Obama administration not to work with Tehran to help stabilize Iraq .

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Barbara Veneri - Sea Notes: Pursuit for Courage encourages competitive, weekend sailors

More than 45 boats have entered the upcoming 2nd annual Pursuit for Courage Regatta set to sail Saturday out of New Bedford Harbor beginning at noon.

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Windmills of Faith, Family, and Freedom

I took my family to Tulip Time, in Holland, Michigan, recently. There we saw endless fields of colorful spring blooms and toured the reconstructed De Zwaan , the last authentic Dutch windmill to be disassembled and shipped from the Netherlands.

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The Straw that May Break the Establishment's Back

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor's ouster in a recent primary campaign was undoubtedly a signal to politicians of both established political brands.

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The Delicious Irony of Hillary's Potential Political Demise

In what may turn out to be the most delicious irony in the history of politics, an archived tape recently resurfaced featuring Hillary Clinton chuckling about defending a lowlife rapist named Thomas Alfred Taylor.

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Militants blitz through Iraq's western desert

Sunni militants have blitzed through the vast desert of western Iraq, capturing four towns and three border crossings and deepening the predicament of the Shiite-led government of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.

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MH370 Captain Now "Chief Suspect"

AVweb's weekly review of the news in aviation revealed a weather research project looking for pilot volunteers, new sunglasses from... Our weekly review of SocialFlight found everything from a fly-in at an Intergalactic Spaceport, through a run-what-you-brung air race,... If you live near the coast, especially in Florida, to go or not to go on ... (more)

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