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» Lawmakers race to finish defense policy bill
Lawmakers are racing to reach agreement on a defense policy bill before the end of the 113th Congress.
» Senate kills NSA surveillance reform bill
“Obviously I’m disappointed by tonight’s vote,” said Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman, Patrick Leahy.
» Timothy P. Carney: Gruber’s Obamacare payday highlights ulterior motives behind ‘do something’ cry
Sometimes it’s best to not just do something, but instead to take a breath.
» Senate rejects Keystone XL pipeline
The Senate fell one vote short of passing the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline Tuesday.
» Watchdog: Sandia illegally used contract dollars to lobby for more federal contracts
Officials from the company reasoned that the activity was legal because they had done it before.
» Editorial: Sorry, Sen. Landrieu — Dems are committed to Obama’s war on energy
The Keystone XL has become an illustration of Obama’s backward energy policy.
» McConnell looks to create super PAC dedicated to GOP Senate
McConnell wants to accommodate donors specifically interested in helping the GOP keep the Senate.
» Watchdog: GAO says Medicare, Medicaid cost-comparison tools too influenced by providers
The tools provide limited help to consumers, a GAO report said.
» Pelosi’s choice survives fight for House energy committee top spot
The Committee voted 30 to 19 in favor of Pelosi’s choice, Anna Eshoo, over Frank Pallone Jr.
» Op-Ed: A free-market defense of net neutrality
Regulating the telecom industry’s Internet traffic is compatible with conservative free-market ideals.
» GOP warns bill combining Internet sales, access tax issues DOA in House
The access tax and the sales tax are separate issues, the House Republicans argued.
