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Immigration senators: Boston no excuse to nix bill

Sens. Graham and Schumer say Boston bombings no excuse for critics to stall immigration bill

Monday - 04/22/2013, 11:28am EDT

Big scramble seen in open Senate seat in Georgia

Several congressmen, others angling for Senate seat in Georgia in 2014; Democrats hopeful

Monday - 04/22/2013, 09:32am EDT

Lawmaker: Enough evidence to convict bomb suspect

House Intelligence Committee chairman says there's enough evidence to convict bombing suspect

Monday - 04/22/2013, 01:43am EDT

Senator: Marathon bombing suspect shot in throat

Senator: Suspect in marathon bombing shot in throat, raising questions about ability to speak

Sunday - 04/21/2013, 07:40pm EDT

Referendum could grant DC control of budget

DC budget autonomy referendum all but certain to pass, but 'nobody knows' what happens next

Sunday - 04/21/2013, 02:20pm EDT

Gun control forces seek new path after big loss

Gun control forces look to mobilize public support, make inroads in states after Senate loss

Saturday - 04/20/2013, 07:16pm EDT

Boston bombings shadow immigration bill

Boston bombings by ethnic Chechen immigrants shadow opening of debate on immigration bill

Saturday - 04/20/2013, 06:22pm EDT

Gun votes carry big risks for Dems in rural states

Inviting risk either way, Democrats in GOP-leaning states split their tactics on gun votes

Saturday - 04/20/2013, 10:38am EDT

Congressman: Suspects had cache of explosives

The senior Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee says the two Boston Marathon bombing suspects had collected pipe bombs, grenades and improvised explosive devices before they confronted police.

Friday - 04/19/2013, 05:16pm EDT
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Senate mail service to resume on Monday

Senate mail delivery to resume on Monday following ricin scare

Friday - 04/19/2013, 05:10pm EDT
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