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Senate Democrats huddle on gun measures
WASHINGTON – Vice President Joe Biden met Thursday with Senate Democrats to brief the caucus about the rationale behind the administration’s recommendations on guns, arguing that, in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., shooting, the nation “...
Tags: Interior Policy, Justice System, Joe Biden, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Politics
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The challenging math of passing immigration reform
WASHINGTON – Senators from both parties are expressing enthusiasm for pushing a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s immigration system. But while immigration politics appears to have changed in the wake of sweeping Republican rejection...
Tags: John Cornyn, Elections, Barbara A. Mikulski, Mike Enzi, Lamar Alexander
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A rally cry to tame spending
"Even victors are by victories undone." — John Dryden WASHINGTON — Democrats not allergic to arithmetic must know the cost of their "fiscal cliff" victory. When they flinched from allowing all of George W. Bush’s tax rates,...Tags: Tim Johnson, Elections, Vehicles, Mark Pryor, Amtrak
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New Threat for Isaac Survivors: Dangerous Heat
CNNAs more residents in southern Louisiana return home after Hurricane Isaac, many must now contend with a new obstacle: rebuilding their lives amid blistering temperatures and no air conditioning. "Heat index values will continue to range in the 100- to...Tags: Domestic Travel, U.S. Army, Lakes and Ponds, Atlantic Ocean, Weather Warnings
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Isaac leaves flooded highways and homes in its wake
Louisiana and Mississippi officials conducted search-and-rescue missions Wednesday for residents stranded by Tropical Storm Isaac, which flooded highways and homes and pushed water over the top of a vital levee. While Isaac lost its hurricane status...
Tags: Atlantic Ocean, Dominican Republic, Weather Warnings, Natural Disasters, Floods
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Mikulski to speak on Senate women at Democratic National Convention
Sen. Barbara A. Mikulskiwill have a speaking role at the Democratic National Convention, aides said Wednesday. The Maryland Democrat, who this year became the longest-serving woman in congressional history, will lead a program highlighting the record...Tags: Elections, 2012 Democratic National Convention, Politics, Maria Cantwell, Democratic Party
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Senators challenge federal denial of aid to Marylanders hit by Sandy
U.S. Sens. Barbara A. Mikulski and Ben Cardin publicly challenged on Wednesday a federal decision not to provide aid to Maryland residents affected by Hurricane Sandy — calling on President Barack Obama and federal emergency officials to rethink the...
Tags: Garrett County, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Barbara A. Mikulski, U.S. Congress, Hurricane Sandy (2012)
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Do air travelers need new federal protections?
It's not your imagination. Congress seems to be paying closer attention to travelers' welfare.
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the International Travelers Bill of Rights, proposed bipartisan legislation that would require online travel agencies to...Tags: Consumers, Travel, International Travel, Crime, Law and Justice, Holidays
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'Banned' horse slaughter simply moved to other countries
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - More than 100,000 U.S. horses a year are still being turned into chops and steaks for Europeans and Asians since three slaughter plants in Texas and Illinois were closed in 2007. Only the work is now done by Mexicans and...Tags: Florida, Illinois, Elections, Colorado, Plant Openings
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Farm Bureau releases update on slaughter legislation
With the American Farm Bureau Federation's support, language prohibiting funding for inspection of horses at processing plants was not included in the FY2012 agriculture appropriations conference report. This eliminates a major hurdle for the resumption...Tags: Dan Burton, Interior Policy, Politics, Pension and Welfare
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Shutdown averted; disaster aid dispute surmounted
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Ending weeks of political brinkmanship, Congress finessed a dispute over disaster aid Monday night and advanced legislation to avoid a partial government shutdown only days away. The agreement ensured there would be no interruption...Tags: Laws, Justice System, Republican Party, Elections, Eric Cantor
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Thanksgiving travelers: Senator wants one checked bag to fly free
Nation NowOn one of the busiest travel days of the year, Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) is pitching legislation that would allow airline passengers to check a bag for free...
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