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» Executive action unlikely to derail Loretta Lynch
Republicans control 54 votes, but there is not nearly enough opposition to defeat Lynch’s confirmation.
» Obama budget to call for reversal of mandatory cuts
The president seeks to end the two-year-old budget cuts known as sequestration..
» Hagel’s tenure: A rough start and a rough finish
It’s been a bumpy and unpredictable ride, and even Hagel’s departure will have a harried quality.
» Timothy P. Carney: In praise of arguing decently: A liberal avoids fighting dirty
I just wanted to point out that it’s possible to argue with charity, even when we vehemently disagree.
» Yellen’s steady hand showing she’s not a dove
Yellen is steering the Fed toward tightening monetary policy, despite some signs of trouble with the recovery.
» Watchdog: Accredited colleges get billions in federal aid no matter how few they graduate
Accreditors often ignore factors like dropout rates or how much students earn after graduation.
» McConnell lays down the law with new super PAC
The Senate majority leader is calling in the cavalry ahead of 2016.
» Editorial: Obama chickens out on the middle-class tax hike he needs
The White House backs down on imposing a new tax on 529 college savings plans.
» Op-Ed: School choice week is freedom week
On the most basic level, school choice represents the freedom to choose.
» Congress tests Obama veto pen with natural gas export bill
Congress is moving to put legislation speeding approval of natural gas exports on President Obama’s desk.
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» Keystone XL set for Thursday Senate vote
The legislation is likely to pass the upper chamber with a handful of Democratic supporters.
