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Ashley Judd won't run for U.S. Senate
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Actress Ashley Judd says she will not go after the U.S. Senate seat held by Kentucky's Mitch McConnell. Judd says she gave a run serious thought but decided her responsibilities and energy need to be focused on her family
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Obama re-nominates three officials previously blocked by GOP
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President Obama has re-nominated two members of the NLRB and the director of the CFPB. All three had been recess appointments last year after Republicans prevented the Senate from taking up-or-down confirmation votes.
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Jim DeMint resigning from Senate, to take over Heritage Foundation
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Republican U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint, a favorite among tea party activists, is resigning to take the helm of a conservative think tank.
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Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE) to retire, boosting GOP chances
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Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska told his supporters Tuesday he plans to retire rather than seek a third term, a significant setback for Democratic efforts to maintain control of the chamber next year.
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Senate will work through holiday on debt ceiling debate
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The Senate will be working next week, canceling a weeklong July 4 break at a time the government is struggling to avoid a first-ever default.
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