Politics
Politics
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POLITICS
Myanmar leader making landmark White House visit
Former general Thein Sein on Monday becomes the first Myanmar president to be welcomed to the White House in almost 47 years, crowning a dramatic diplomatic rehabilitation for his nation after years of international isolation.
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Senate committee moves toward vote on immigration
The Senate Judiciary Committee is aiming to wrap up work this week on a sweeping immigration bill and send it to the full Senate for consideration.
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AP CEO calls records seizure 'unconstitutional'
The Associated Press' president and chief executive says the government's secret seizure of two months of reporters' phone records has already had a chilling effect on newsgathering, a week after the subpoenas were revealed publicly.
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Column: Dustups have government's role in common
A big brother you can trust to keep you safe, give you a hand and do right by you? Or a big brother who snoops, lies and bullies you in all corners of your life?
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AP IMPACT: Military sex abuse victims seek VA help
More than 85,000 veterans were treated last year for injuries or illness stemming from sexual abuse in the military, and 4,000 sought disability benefits, underscoring the staggering long-term impact of a crisis that has roiled the Pentagon and been condemned by President Barack Obama as ""shameful...
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GOP ponders how to capitalize on Obama's woes
The scandals dogging President Barack Obama are a political gift to Republicans, who could use some good luck after recent election losses. It's not clear, however, how Republicans can best capitalize on Democrats' woes, legislatively or politically.
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Obama exhorts good deeds by Morehouse graduates
President Barack Obama, in a soaring commencement address on work, sacrifice and opportunity, on Sunday told graduates of historically black Morehouse College to seize the power of their example as black men graduating from college and use it to improve people's lives.
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Tea party looks to take advantage of moment
Is the tea party getting its groove back? Shouts of vindication from around the country suggest the movement's leaders certainly think so.
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POLITICS
Tea party looks to take advantage of moment
Is the tea party getting its groove back? Shouts of vindication from around the country suggest the movement's leaders certainly think so.
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POLITICS
Obama to speak on legality of drone program
President Barack Obama will discuss the legality of his administration's secret drone program and other counterterrorism practices during a speech Thursday, a White House official said.


