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Bill Would Require Background Checks For Sale Of Explosives
Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J) introduced a measure Tuesday that would require explosives buyers to first submit to a federal background check.
U.S. Leading Fight Against Drug-Resistant Diseases, Says Expert
The U.S. has taken the lead in the fight against drug-resistant diseases that can spread rapidly in the growing interconnected world, says Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Tom Frieden.
Democrats Plan To Use Overseas Contingency Fund To Replace Budget Cuts
House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) has previously proposed using those funds in his prior budget proposals to help reach his deficit reduction targets.
Hoyer On Budget: Republicans “Don’t Want To Go To Conference”
The House Democratic Whip blasted Congressional Republicans over the prolonged appointment on confreres to craft a budget.
Reid: Ricin May Have Been Discovered At Air Force Base
The Senate Majority Leader says another potential ricin-laced letter has been discovered at an Air Force base in Washington, D.C.
New Bill Would Keep FAA From Closing Towers
Sens. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) unveiled the Protect Our Skies Act on Tuesday.
Report: Baucus To Retire
Baucus has served since 1978. He currently chairs the Senate Finance Committee.
Republican Lawmakers Question White House’s Boston Decision
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Rep. Buck McKeon (R-Calif.), the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, both stated that the decision to not try Dzhokar Tsarnaev as an enemy combatant came too soon.
Poll: Markey Leads Democratic Field, Top GOP’er
In a hypothetical match-up, 51 percent of respondents said they would vote for Markey while just 36 percent said they would support Gomez.
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