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President Obama shakes hands with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi after a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office. (Photo by Mike Theiler -Pool/Getty Images)

Obama’s ambiguous response to Iraqi PM’s visit

Susan Crabtree · April 15, 2015 9:00 am

With Hillary, Obama forced to play co-leader

Brian Hughes · April 15, 2015 9:00 am

Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Ron Wyden said this bill leaves "workers, families and businesses wanting." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Congress reforms Medicare formula for doctors

Paige Winfield Cunningham · April 15, 2015 2:11 am

This Nov. 9, 2009, file photo, shows the coal-fired San Juan Generating Station near Farmington, New Mexico. A key driver of the rise in emissions was the increasing use of coal in 2013 in the power sector, which accounted for 31 % of emissions, after years of decline.

Energy and Environment

Electric bills expected to rise even without EPA rules

John Siciliano · April 14, 2015 11:21 pm

National Security

Support for Iran bill overwhelms Obama’s opposition

Charles Hoskinson · April 14, 2015 9:55 pm

In apparent deference to unions, Clinton said teachers should "lead the way" in further developing the program's standards. (AP)

Clinton says Iowans see value of Common Core

Sean Higgins · April 14, 2015 9:26 pm

The new outlook also shows oil production from shale replacing petroleum imports. (AP Photo)Â

Energy and Environment

U.S. to become net gas exporter

John Siciliano · April 14, 2015 9:25 pm

A participant smokes a marijuana joint while marching in the annual Hemp Parade (Hanfparade) on Aug. 9, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Here’s how much the public opinion on legalizing marijuana has changed

Kelly Cohen · April 14, 2015 8:50 pm

"At the end of the day, we will not accept language that simply hides the Hyde," Murray said. (Getty File Photo)

Dems dig in on human trafficking fight

Paige Winfield Cunningham · April 14, 2015 8:45 pm

Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen speaks at The American Bar Association Tax Section 2014 meeting, held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington on Friday, May 9th, 2014. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner File)

IRS spending includes $8,000 stair climber and Thomas the Tank Engine wristbands

Susan Ferrechio · April 14, 2015 8:29 pm

Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said the new proposed rule was made after "extensive research, study and careful analysis." (AP Photo)Â

Labor Dept. to stop kickbacks for investment advisers

Joseph Lawler · April 14, 2015 8:24 pm

Pharmacist Jeanie Kim helps a customer.

Feds to investigate high generic drug prices

Robert King · April 14, 2015 8:17 pm