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The measure would require public and private employers with 25 or more employees to provide vacation leave for those who work 20 hours or more per week. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Washington state bill would guarantee vacation time for workers

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February 1, 2014 5:00 am

Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., applauds another speaker during the party's summer meeting on Aug. 23 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

News

DNC raises almost $65M last year, spends as much

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February 1, 2014 5:00 am

Demonstrators protest against the Keystone XL pipeline and the Alberta tar sands outside of the Canadian Consulate in Chicago in May 2012. (AP Photo/ Nam Y. Huh)

Energy and Environment

Sens. Patrick Leahy, Bernie Sanders criticize oil pipeline decision

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February 1, 2014 5:00 am

On Monday, a Bluegrass poll showed Alison Lundergan Grimes with a two-point advantage over Mitch McConnell, 46 to 44 percent. (AP Photo)

Mitch McConnell, Alison Lundergan Grimes release contribution numbers

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February 1, 2014 5:00 am

Former National Rifle Association president Charlton Heston addresses gun owners during a

Politics

Michigan candidate uses voice of Charlton Heston

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February 1, 2014 5:00 am

Wind turbines are seen in Rumney, N.H., in a Jan. 28 photo. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

Energy and Environment

Ohio wind turbine project stopped near Lake Erie

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February 1, 2014 5:00 am

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks during a news conference on Jan. 9 at the Statehouse in Trenton. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Chris Christie critics seize on ex-loyalist’s claims

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February 1, 2014 5:00 am

Crews work on construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL pipeline, east of Winona, Texas, in December 2012. (AP Photo/The Tyler Morning Telegraph, Sarah A. Miller)

Energy and Environment

Obama running out of reasons to reject Keystone XL pipeline

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February 1, 2014 5:00 am

Former South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds announces his run for U.S. Senate in November 2012 in Pierre, S.D. (AP Photo/Chet Brokaw)

Campaigns

South Dakota’s Mike Rounds took in more than $516,000 during quarter

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February 1, 2014 5:00 am

A new farm bill that could become law as soon as next week would require a choice between different subsidy approaches that require producers to suffer losses before they can get payouts. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)

Economy

Farm bill plows under direct payments, but farmers aren’t complaining

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February 1, 2014 5:00 am

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Washington state bill would guarantee vacation time for workers

DNC raises almost $65M last year, spends as much

Sens. Patrick Leahy, Bernie Sanders criticize oil pipeline decision

Mitch McConnell, Alison Lundergan Grimes release contribution numbers

Michigan candidate uses voice of Charlton Heston

Ohio wind turbine project stopped near Lake Erie

Chris Christie critics seize on ex-loyalist’s claims

Obama running out of reasons to reject Keystone XL pipeline

South Dakota’s Mike Rounds took in more than $516,000 during quarter

Farm bill plows under direct payments, but farmers aren’t complaining

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