Franks pushes ban on US abortions after 20 weeks

GOP congressman wants to ban US abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy

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Ousted IRS chief: Errors not caused by politics

Ousted IRS chief tells Congress errors were made but were not caused by partisan views

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House immigration group reaches a deal

House immigration group reaches an agreement in principle on sweeping legislation

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House bill protects homeland security budget

House bill protects homeland security budget from cuts facing other agencies

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Lew tells Congress of steps to avoid debt default

Treasury Secretary Lew says administration will start procedures to avoid defaulting on debt

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Acting IRS chief says it wasn't about politics

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Congress rethinks 9/11 law on military force

Congress rethinks 9/11 law on military force; Pentagon officials say it 'serves its purpose'

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Handel jumps into crowded US Senate race in Ga.

Karen Handel, ex-Komen official at center of Planned Parenthood flap, to run for Senate in Ga.

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Subpoena of AP records revives media shield bill

Justice Department subpoena of AP records revives interest in shield law for journalists

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Senate committee approves 3 judicial nominees

Senate committee approves 3 judicial nominees for full Senate vote, including 1 for DC appeals

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