Senate rejects firearms on more federal lands

Senate rejects firearms on Army Corps of Engineers lands, boosting gun control supporters

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Navy: Hazing in Ill. involved embarrassment

A Navy report says a commanding officer in Illinois has been removed from the job after humiliating three reservists in front of other sailors.

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Obama, Netanyahu discuss regional security issues

Obama, Netanyahu discuss regional security issues

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Some cuts likely for food stamps

Cuts are coming for food stamps if farm bill is passed, though unclear how deep

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Gay marriage momentum expands to 2 Midwest states

Minnesota, Illinois poised to join coastal states that have adopted gay marriage legislation

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New congressman Sanford, ex-wife settle complaint

New congressman Mark Sanford, ex-wife, Jenny, reach settlement on trespassing complaint

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Q&A: NM lawmakers offered pension, but no salary

Q&A: New Mexico is the only state offering pensions to unsalaried legislators

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House members push bill on military sexual assault

House members push bill to essentially strip officer authority to overturn convictions

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FDA inspection triggers recall by Florida pharmacy

Florida compounding pharmacy recalls sterile drugs due to contamination concerns raised by FDA

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Ex-Coast Guard officer sentenced for fraud

Ex-Coast Guard officer sentenced to 7 years in freight shipment kickback scheme

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Gay rights plan seen as threat to immigration bill

Religious leaders: Including gay rights proposal could cost their support for immigration bill

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Dow stays above 15,000...Delta to offer dividend...FAA to keep towers open

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Republicans delay vote on Perez for Labor post

Senate Republicans use procedural move to delay committee vote on Perez for Labor secretary

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Congressmen could be called in Navy kickbacks case

Lawyers: Members of Congress listed as potential defense witnesses in $10M Navy kickbacks case

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White House: Syria's future can't include Assad

White House says Assad must leave power, despite efforts to lure rebels, regime into talks

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SKorean leader: Nuclear-armed North unacceptable

South Korean leader wants to build trust with North Korea, won't accept nuclear-armed neighbor

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Panel votes to ban bonuses at Veterans Affairs

Panel approves five-year moratorium on performance bonuses at VA

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Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials

Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the US and abroad

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Panel votes to limit submissions for gun checks

Committee seeks judge's order before names of mentally incompetent vets sent to database

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Kerry to return for a new effort on Mideast peace

Sec'y of State Kerry plans another peace-making trip to Middle East in 2 weeks

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