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USAID head says food aid changes are urgent

USAID head says changes needed urgently on US food aid programs, but Congress not on board

Wednesday - 04/17/2013, 05:20am EDT

AP: Ex-wife says former SC Gov. Sanford trespassed

APNewsBreak: Ex-wife says former SC Gov. Sanford trespassed; hearing set after his election

Wednesday - 04/17/2013, 05:00am EDT

Letter to Miss. senator tests for ricin

Letter sent to Mississippi senator tests positive for ricin, found at off-site mail facility

Wednesday - 04/17/2013, 03:18am EDT

Senate plans background check vote Wednesday

Senate plans votes Wednesday on expanding background checks, other gun control proposals

Wednesday - 04/17/2013, 03:14am EDT

Park Service chief defends handling of budget cuts

Parks chief defends handling of budget cuts as Republicans question impact of reductions

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 08:00pm EDT

GOP resists naming negotiators for budget talks

After demanding budget debate, GOP resists naming negotiators for endgame talks

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 07:19pm EDT

Obama plans Wednesday dinner with Senate Democrats

Obama and Senate Democrats to dine Wednesday, with budget, guns and immigration on the agenda

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 06:38pm EDT

Giffords meets with senators on gun buyer checks

Wounded ex-Rep. Giffords meets with 2 senators sponsoring compromise on checks for gun buyers

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 06:18pm EDT

Lawmakers say FDA fell short in policing pharmacy

Lawmakers say FDA missed key opportunities to shut down pharmacy linked to meningitis outbreak

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 06:11pm EDT

Smithsonian to close galleries due to budget cuts

Smithsonian to close galleries due to budget cuts from Congress; park police face furloughs

Tuesday - 04/16/2013, 04:38pm EDT
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