Congress
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Suu Kyi's US visit may ease sanctions on Myanmar
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It's the latest milestone in Suu Kyi's remarkable journey from political prisoner to globe-trotting stateswoman.
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Wendy Rosen voting information sent to prosecutors
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Florida officials say they have sent voting information about a former Maryland congressional candidate to prosecutors to investigate.
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Congress returns after holiday break
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Congress gets back to work Monday following the Labor Day holiday.
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Senate panel revives dozens of tax breaks
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The Senate's tax-writing panel voted to renew dozens of tax breaks for businesses like biodiesel and wind energy producers, even as the GOP-controlled House passed symbolic legislation to erase them and create a new tax code with lower rates and fewer special interest tax breaks.
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Government spending bill agreed upon, averting possible fall shutdown
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The top Republican and Democrat on Capitol Hill have announced an agreement to keep the government running on autopilot for six months when the current budget year ends on Sept. 30.
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NPR, Planned Parenthood, AmeriCorps tagetted in GOP House budget
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AmeriCorps, National Public Radio, public television and Planned Parenthood are all targeted in the House GOP budget.
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Jesse Jackson, Jr. being treated for 'mood disorder', office says
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US Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s office says the Chicago Democrat is being treated for a "mood disorder".
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Justice won't prosecute Holder for contempt of Congress
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The Justice Department declared Friday that Attorney General Eric Holder's decision to withhold information about a bungled gun-tracking operation from Congress does not constitute a crime and he won't be prosecuted for contempt of Congress.
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Congress poised to act on highways, student loans
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The House and Senate are poised to vote on a legislative package that would overhaul highway and transit programs, create 3 million jobs and spare millions of students from higher interest rates on college loans.
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Eric Holder held in contempt over Fast and Furious documents
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Attorney General Eric Holder was held in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over documents related to a bungled gun-tracking operation.
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Trades made by members of Congress leave many wondering
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The timing of stock trades by some members of Congress before the the public knew a financial crisis was coming has many wondering if they had an unfair advantage.
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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon questioned by Senate committee
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The CEO of JPMorgan Chase testified before the Senate Banking Committee Wednesday about why the largest bank in the U.S. failed to have more risk controls in place, leading to more than $2 billion lost on trades.
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D.C. home rule threatened by Congressional interference
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D.C. leaders say they've assembled 100 national organizations that can help the District fend off what they consider to be Congressional interference into local affairs.
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Activists to push for D.C. budget autonomy
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Supporters of budget autonomy for the District of Columbia will be making their case to members of Congress and their staffs. Activists from the D.C.
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Transportation groups lobby Congress for more funding
Amalgamated Local 689 isn't the only organization seeking more money. Scores of national leaders have sent a letter to the Hill.
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Rush Limbaugh calls Georgetown Law student a 'slut' and a 'prostitute'
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Limbaugh lambasted Sandra Fluke, who two weeks ago was blocked by Republicans from testifying before a Capitol Hill hearing on religious freedom and contraception. House Speaker John Boehner denounced Limbaugh.
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Congress honors slaves who helped build U.S. Capitol
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Congressional leaders and the chaplains of the House and Senate have dedicated a new stone marker to the slaves who helped build the U.S. Capitol building.
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Congress approves payroll tax cut, sends it to Obama's desk
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Congress on Friday approved legislation renewing a payroll tax cut for 160 million workers and jobless benefits for millions more.
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