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Debt showdown planned for summer
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Get ready for another debt showdown this summer.
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Boston Marathon explosions: Congressman wanted National Guard out of event last year
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As recently as a year ago, a Georgia Congressman was openly wondering whether it was necessary to mobilize National Guard troops at major sporting events, specifically referencing the Boston Marathon, according to Politico.
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Debt ceiling debate: House votes to raise borrowing limit
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The House of Representatives has voted to avert debt crisis and raise the debt ceiling, allowing government borrowing through May 18.
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Chris Christie speech: Pulling Hurricane Sandy bill 'disgraceful'
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Christie said Wednesday that the House is playing politics with the $60 billion aid request and it's hurting Northeasterners who are relying on aid to be able to repair their homes, reopen businesses and make decisions about how to rebuild after the October storm.
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Fiscal cliff 2013: How did your representative vote?
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Curious as to how your local U.S. representative voted Tuesday night on the fiscal cliff bill?
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Jesse Jackson Jr. resigns from Congress
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Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) will step down from Congress Wednesday in the wake of medical concerns and a federal probe into his financial situation.
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Eric Holder sued by House over Fast and Furious gun-running operation
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The House of Representatives has asked a federal court to enforce a subpoena against Attorney General Eric Holder, demanding that he produce documents relating to Operation Fast and Furious.
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Jared Lee Loughner plea: Alleged Tucson shooter has Tuesday court date
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A competency and change of plea hearing for Jared Lee Loughner, the man accused of shooting Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and killing six others in January 2011, has been scheduled for Tuesday.
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Gun control debate stirs again after Colorado shooting
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The debate over how guns are sold in the United States seems is renewed after every tragic mass shooting that happens, and the aftermath of the Colorado movie theater massacre is no different.
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House OKs controversial GOP student loan bill, ignores veto threat
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Both parties agree students' interest costs should not rise, but Republicans want to pay for it by abolishing a preventive health fund and Democrats want to end subsidies for oil and gas companies.
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Gabrielle Giffords resigns, gets standing ovation from Congress
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Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has resigned from the House with a standing ovation from her colleagues, more than a year after she was gravely wounded by a would-be assassin.
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Gabrielle Giffords' resignation letter to John Boehner and Jan Brewer
CommentRead Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' resignation letters here.
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Payroll tax cut approved by Congress
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Congress on Friday approved a two-month renewal of payroll tax cuts for 160 million workers and unemployment benefits for millions.
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House rejects balanced budget proposal
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The House has rejected a proposal to amend the Constitution to require a balanced budget. The 261-165 vote was 23 short of the two-thirds majority needed to advance a constitutional amendment.
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House approves bill to delay, scrap EPA rules
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The Republican-controlled House has taken another swipe at the government's ability to control air pollution, passing a bill that would delay or scrap rules to reduce mercury and other harmful air emissions.
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House preempts Senate, rejecting 'mirror' Reid bill before Senate votes
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The Republican-led House on Saturday afternoon rejected a Senate Democratic bill to raise the nation's debt limit before the Senate--blocked by a Republican filibuster--has even voted on the bill.
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Funding restrictions for DC? White Houses says no
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The Obama administration says it opposes efforts to restrict funding for needle exchange and abortions for poor women in the District of Columbia. A bill is headed for the House floor.
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