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Sen. Max Baucus announces retirement plans
WASHINGTON -- In a surprise move that deals a serious blow to Democratic chances of holding the Senate, veteran Montana Sen. Max Baucus has decided not to seek reelection next year, Democratic officials said Tuesday. Baucus chairs the Senate Finance...
Tags: Personal Weapon Control, The Washington Post, Government, John D. Rockefeller IV, Executive Branch
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Officials: Democratic Sen. Baucus to retire
Democratic Sen. Max Baucus of Montana, the chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee who steered President Barack Obama's health care overhaul into law but recently broke with his party on gun control legislation, has decided to retire, Democratic...Tags: U.S. Congress, Environmental Politics, Carl Levin, North Fork, Government
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Does Bill Nelson have a better chance than Charlie Crist to beat Rick Scott?
It’s not exactly like choosing between Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston. Or, from a female point of view, it’s not like choosing between Brad Pit and Bradley Cooper. Should it be Charlie Crist or Bill Nelson? That may be the Florida...
Tags: Regional Authority, Alex Sink, Bill Nelson, Government, Angelina Jolie
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Republicans debate message, battle bad messengers
ATLANTA (AP) — National Republican leaders made waves recently with a dim view of the party's future if it fails to expand its core support beyond white males and social conservatives. But weeks after GOP Chairman Reince Priebus unveiled the "Growth...
Tags: Reince Priebus, U.S. Congress, Media Industry, Lindsey O. Graham, Social Issues
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UPDATED: Status report on Toomey-Manchin gun talks expected around 5 p.m.
Call Washington BureauUPDATED: Sen. Pat Toomey kept his head down as he quickly walked past a gaggle of reporters. Sen. Joe Manchin, the West Virginia Democrat who Toomey is working with on a background check compromise, sprinted past several huddled reporters, arms pumping,...Tags: The Washington Post, Personal Weapon Control, New York City, Crime, Law and Justice, Joe Manchin III
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McManus: Let's talk GOP and fantasy politics
Almost four years ago, long before the 2012 presidential campaign heated up, CNN took a poll to learn who Republicans might choose as their party's next nominee. There were two clear front-runners: former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and former Arkansas Gov....
Tags: Regional Authority, Jeb Bush, Government, Sarah Palin, Hillary Clinton
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Ryan, Gutierrez say immigration reform work not deterred by Boston bombings
Clout StreetRepublican Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, appearing today alongside Chicago Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez, said the terrorism events at the Boston Marathon last week have not and should not deter work on immigration reform. After an appearance at the City...Tags: U.S. Congress, Parties and Movements, Immigration Reform Legislation (2013), Boston Marathon Bombing (2013), Sports
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Mikulski campaign account boosted by chairmanship
In addition to having a hand on the nation's checkbook, Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski is reaping a political reward from her new assignment as chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee: a significant increase in campaign cash. The Maryland Democrat, who...Tags: Federal Election Commission, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Companies and Corporations, Andrew P Harris, Baltimore County
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Socialist senator at odds with Obama over veterans benefits
WASHINGTON — A few hours before midnight during a marathon budget session, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, the only member of Congress elected as a socialist, called for a vote on his proposal to oppose any cut in cost-of-living adjustments for...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, U.S. Congress, Barack Obama, Inflation and Deflation, John Boehner
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Immigration bill debate sidetracked by Boston terror issues
Reuters* House speaker says bill will boost national security * Rand Paul wants legislation held up * Tempers flare at Senate Judiciary hearing By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - Congressional advocates of comprehensive U.S. immigration...Tags: Chuck Grassley, U.S. Congress, John Cornyn, Government, Chuck Schumer
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In much of the U.S. West, even moderate states balk at gun control
HELENA, Mont. — Stephen Watt is no stranger to gun violence. In 1982, as a 26-year-old Wyoming state trooper, he stopped a fleeing bank robber who pumped five bullets into Watt before leaving him for dead on an empty stretch of highway. Watt...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Laws, Health and Safety at School, Michael F. Bennet, Customs and Tradition
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Politics as Usual
Bethlehem mayor hopeful highlights gay rights Calling it the "modern civil rights struggle facing our nation," Bethlehem mayoral hopeful J. William Reynolds promised Thursday to use his office to advocate for equality for people of the gay, lesbian,...Tags: Nelson Mandela, Robert P. Casey, Jr., Montgomery County (Pennsylvania), Margaret Thatcher, Judges
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