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Democrats call for controls on tax-exempt groups at IRS hearing
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - As they joined Republicans on Tuesday in bashing the Internal Revenue Service for targeting conservative groups that sought tax-exempt status, Senate Democrats had another target: the regulations that require the tax agency to weigh...Tags: Karl Rove, Bob Menendez, Pension and Welfare, Justice System, Republican Party
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US Energy Dept's gas export review process faces scrutiny
Reuters* Senator Wyden says export process needs closer look * New Energy Secretary Moniz says committed review of exports * "All options on table" for export review, Moniz says By Ayesha Rascoe and Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - The U.S....Tags: Conservation, Petroleum Industry, Ernest J. Moniz, Cheniere Energy Incorporated, Energy Resources
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IRS officials deny misleading Congress on targeting
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Internal Revenue Service officials told Congress on Tuesday they were unaware of the agency's targeting of conservative groups for extra tax scrutiny until recently and did not deliberately mislead lawmakers last year when...Tags: Karl Rove, Internal Revenue Service, Republican Party, Denis R. McDonough, Orrin Hatch
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Alaska pushes offer to help pay for exploratory drilling in refuge
McClatchy Washington BureauWASHINGTON Alaska is trying to drum up publicity for its offer to pay some of the cost of exploratory drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, but the pitch appears to have no real chance. Gov. Sean Parnell appeared by video to make the...Tags: Sean Parnell, Don Young, White House, Wildlife, U.S. Senate
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Obama's environment, energy team nears completion with votes
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's energy and environment team took two steps forward on Thursday after the U.S. Senate confirmed Ernest Moniz as energy secretary and a committee cleared Gina McCarthy to get a full Senate vote to lead the...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Thomas Edward Perez, Barbara Boxer, U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Washington, DC
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Confused about trade
For decades, Americans have been told of the evils of importing energy. It sends our money abroad, the argument goes, makes us vulnerable to supply disruptions, strengthens our enemies and weakens the economy. Now, though, the tide is turning....
Tags: Dow Chemical Co., H.L. Mencken, Nucor Corporation, Energy, Eastman Chemical Company
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Obamacare is on the horizon, but will enough people sign up?
Reuters* Democrats worry as fall enrollment period draws near * Potential repercussions for Congress, Obama presidency * Frustration over lack of details on public outreach By David Morgan WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - Healthcare reform should be the...Tags: Health Care Reform (2009), Justice System, Consumers, Republican Party, Family
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States try to tackle 'secret money' in politics
WASHINGTON — Early last month, state lawyers and election officials around the country dialed into a conference call to talk about how to deal with the flood of secret money that played an unprecedented role in the 2012 election. The discussion,...
Tags: Lisa Murkowski, Americans for Prosperity, Republican Party, U.S. Senate, David Koch
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Signs of grown-ups in charge
WASHINGTON -- Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, chairman of the Financial Services Committee, has told Richard Cordray not to bother. This is part of the recent evidence that government is getting some adult supervision. Barack Obama used a recess...
Tags: Earth Day, Finance, Jeb Hensarling, Harry Reid, Local Government
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Tim Tebow will now have time to celebrate International Dance Day
Feliz Día Internacional de la Danza! Welcome to your post-weekend trends report for April 29, 2013. As the international Twitter scene lights up with colorful pictures of people dancing all over the world, the East Coast is more focused on the release...
Tags: Lisa Murkowski, Media Industry, Winnipeg Jets, NFL Network (tv network), Jason Terry
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Column: Signs of grown-ups in charge
Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, chairman of the Financial Services Committee, has told Richard Cordray not to bother. This is part of the recent evidence that government is getting some adult supervision. President Barack Obama used a recess...Tags: Earth Day, Finance, Jeb Hensarling, Harry Reid, Local Government
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Sen. Boxer finds herself at odds with environmentalists
WASHINGTON — Barbara Boxer has long been one of the Senate's environmental champions, racking up perfect scores for each of the last five years on the League of Conservation Voters' report card on key votes. But the Californian now finds herself...
Tags: Barbara Boxer, Natural Resources, Democratic Party, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Conservation
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