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Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., recently introduced the "Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2014." The measure, which was passed last year by the House of Representatives, requires disclosure of the names and exposure history of all compensation claimants. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Examiner Editorial: Judge finds pervasive fraud by trial lawyers in asbestos litigation

Washington Examiner · May 14, 2014 4:00 am

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Examiner Editorial: Congressmen shouldn’t fly first-class on taxpayers’ dime

Washington Examiner · May 13, 2014 10:28 pm

Washington Examiner: Complete coverage of trouble at the Department of Veterans Affairs

Washington Examiner · May 13, 2014 4:00 am

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Examiner Editorial: Why more homes are going up in Houston than in all of California

Washington Examiner · May 12, 2014 4:00 am

Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki listens as Defense Secretary Leon Panetta makes a statement to the media following a meeting on February 5, 2013 in Washington. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images)

Examiner Editorial: Bureaucratic incompetence and apathy must end at Veterans Affairs

Washington Examiner · May 11, 2014 4:00 am

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Examiner Editorial: Free students from failure with school choice for all

Washington Examiner · May 10, 2014 4:00 am

Mike Shields, the RNC's chief of staff, said the committee is adding permanent field staff around the country -- it is expanding its presence in Colorado, New Hampshire and Virginia -- as part of a new permanent grassroots operation called Victory 365. The program aims to recruit local volunteers and precinct captains to help increase the RNC's data file. (ThinkStock)

Republicans roll out Victory grassroots operation

Washington Examiner · May 9, 2014 4:00 am

Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla.: "Despite relentless warnings about the dire consequences of sequestration's budget cuts, it appears sequestration resulted in only one layoff.". (AP/Sue Ogrocki)

Examiner Editorial: Sequestration myths damage public faith in government

Washington Examiner · May 8, 2014 4:00 am

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks with a reporter. (AP/Cliff Owen)

Examiner Editorial: First Amendment’s worst enemies are in nation’s capital

Washington Examiner · May 7, 2014 4:00 am

Historical data clashes with the National Climate Assessment report on severe weather, such as tornadoes. (Thinkstock)

Examiner Editorial: Obama White House peddling climate fear instead of facts

Washington Examiner · May 6, 2014 4:00 am

John Holdren makes a few remarks at a Celebration Of Carl Sagan at the Library of Congress on November 12, 2013 in Washington. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images)

Energy and Environment

Examiner Editorial: Obama’s chief science adviser must explain secret emails

Washington Examiner · May 5, 2014 4:00 am

President Obama, flanked by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi unveil a statue of Rosa Parks in Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol Feb. 27, 2013 in Washington. (Olivier Douliery/Pool via CNP)

Examiner Editorial: Obama, Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi are America’s great dividers

Washington Examiner · May 4, 2014 4:00 am