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Watchdog: Senior Obama officials were told of IRS probe last year

Bernie Becker and Peter Schroeder - 05/17/13 06:35 PM ET

Inspector general Russell George stressed that Treasury officials were only notified that an investigation was underway.…
Ousted IRS chief defends targeting of Tea Party as 'obnoxious,' not illegal

Bernie Becker and Peter Schroeder - 05/17/13 12:23 PM ET

Miller pushed back on Republicans who said the IRS was targeting conservatives, calling that a “loaded” statement.…

Related: IRS head blames ‘foolish mistakes’ for targeting

Related: Camp criticizes 'culture of cover-ups'

Becerra is holdout on House immigration group's 'agreement in principle'

Russell Berman - 05/17/13 02:27 PM ET

 “I keep saying you’re not going to like my answer. We’re meeting," the California Democrat told The Hill. …
DCCC tops NRCC fundraising in April

Justin Sink and Alexandra Jaffe - 05/17/13 04:38 PM ET

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee raised $5.4 million in April, compared to $5.1 million for its GOP counterpart.…

Related: NRSC raises $3.56M in April

GOP Rep. Franks to offer late-term abortion ban following Gosnell case

Elise Viebeck - 05/17/13 03:42 PM ET

The Arizona congressman will revise his measure banning late-term procedures in the District of Columbia to apply nationwide. …
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After tough week in Washington, Obama tells Congress to focus on economy

Justin Sink - 05/17/13 02:16 PM ET

In Baltimore, Obama made repeated references to "these partisan battles and brinkmanship" in the nation's capital.…

Related: Obama to streamline permits for infrastructure projects

House Republicans: We won’t repeat Lewinsky-era missteps

Molly K. Hooper - 05/17/13 05:54 AM ET

House Republicans say they will not overreach on probing the Obama administration, having learned lessons during the Clinton administration.…
WWE wrestler 'Kane' reportedly weighs Senate challenge to Lamar Alexander

Alexandra Jaffe - 05/17/13 12:31 PM ET

The professional wrestler, whose real name is Glenn Jacobs, has been active on libertarian issues. …
Sen. Flake: Bloomberg ads wrong, 'I did vote' for background checks

Daniel Strauss - 05/17/13 01:22 PM ET

Recent advertising accuses Flake of breaking his promise to help pass expanded background checks. …

Video: Bloomberg-backed group goes after Flake on gun control Read

Rep. Issa subpoenas Benghazi auditor Thomas Pickering

Julian Pecquet

05/17/13 03:15 PM ET

The House Oversight chairman demanded that the retired ambassador submit to a formal deposition.…

Related: Security officers union endorses Benghazi select committee

GOP lawmakers liken EPA info tactics to IRS targeting of Tea Party

Julian Hattem

05/17/13 05:56 PM ET

Congressional Republicans charge the Environmental Protection Agency gives preference to environmental groups on information requests.…
CBO: Obama budget for fiscal 2014 adds $5.2 trillion in deficits

Erik Wasson

05/17/13 02:13 PM ET

The office said the Obama plan would increase the deficit this year by $27 billion, to $669 billion.…
House votes to rein in SEC regulations

Pete Kasperowicz

05/17/13 01:32 PM ET

Under the bill, the SEC would have to ensure the benefits of new rules outweigh their costs. …
Gen. Dempsey: ‘Game changers’ needed to address sexual assault

Jeremy Herb

05/17/13 03:50 PM ET

The Joint Chiefs chairman and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel declined to endorse any specific measures from Congress.…
EMILY's List raises record amount in first four months of 2013

Alexandra Jaffe

05/17/13 03:03 PM ET

The pro-abortion rights group raised $7.3 million in the first four months of 2013, a record amount in the group's…
Question that revealed IRS scandal was planted, chief admits

Bernie Becker

05/17/13 10:36 AM ET

Steven Miller said officials knew in advance about the question from a lawyer who has served on IRS advisory boards.…

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