US lawmakers seek Asia missile defense safeguard

Members of Congress want to prevent reduction in US missile defense in East Asia

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Former IRS chief: Can't say how targeting happened

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Okla. Senator says tornado aid should be paid for

Okla. Senator Coburn says tornado aid should be paid for with cuts elsewhere in budget

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Penn urges US to pressure Bolivia to free US man

Sean Penn urges US to pressure Bolivia to free American businessman held nearly 2 years

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House passes bill on lying about military medals

House bill makes it a crime to lie about military medals to obtain benefits

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Lew taps government retiree pension fund

US Treasury secretary says he has begun tapping federal retiree pension fund to avoid default

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Senators require fingerprinting at 30 airports

Senators working on immigration bill would require fingerprinting at 30 busiest airports

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Judge tosses ex-BP executive's obstruction charge

Judge tosses obstruction charge against ex-BP executive accused of concealing Gulf spill data

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Rising consumer demands aids organic industry sway

Organic industry's political influence rises on Capitol Hill as demand grows for organic foods

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Schweitzer elected chairman of Stillwater board

Former Montana Gov. Schweitzer elected chairman of mining company; Senate run still possible

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