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House Democrats: Immigration Reform Will Help The Economy

“Many industries would not exist the way they do without immigration,” said Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas).

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Pelosi: Congress Needs “Political Courage” To Address Gun Violence

The remarks came Thursday afternoon after the Senate, with families from Newtown, Connecticut in attendance, overcame a Republican filibuster attempt.

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Report: Liberal Super PAC May Be Behind McConnell Recording

On Tuesday, McConnell’s campaign said that they had contacted the FBI to investigate the recording.

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Immigration Reform Details Emerge

Sen. Marco Rubio’s (R-Fla.) chief of staff tweeted several details today of an immigration reform package being written by a ‘Gang of 8′ in the U.S. Senate.

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Senate Advances Gun Control Package

Over 60 U.S. Senators voted Thursday morning to begin debate on a comprehensive measure to tighten federal gun laws.

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Manchin, Toomey Unveil Deal On Background Checks

The proposal requires background checks for gun show and online firearm purchases.

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Gun Control Showdown Set For Thursday

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) will attempt to move gun control legislation forward when he brings a bill to the floor Thursday.

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Top Defense Official “Confident” U.S. Can Defend Against North Korean Attack

U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel Locklear told Senate lawmakers today that he is “confident” that the United States is capable of protecting its territories, allies, and the mainland as North Korea continues making threats against South Korea and the U.S.

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McConnell Camp Asks FBI To Investigate Judd Recording

The audio, posted online by Mother Jones, includes McConnell aides floating the possibility of labeling Judd as mentally unbalanced and going after her views on Christianity.

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Reid On GOP Gun Filibuster Threat: “Shame On Them”

The looming Republican filibuster threat would delay attempts in the Senate to pass gun legislation.

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Pentagon To Takeover Some Drone Operations

The official announcement could come as soon as Thursday, when the President is scheduled to address National Defense University in Washington, D.C.

Super-Storms: The New Normal

We can expect more extreme hurricanes, wildfires, droughts, floods, and even monster tornadoes. We’re living in an atmosphere that no human, in the history of our species, has ever existed in.

Former IRS Head Denies Misleading Congress

Shulman said that the was “saddened” and “dismayed” by the Inspector General report released by the agency last week.

DREAMers Meet With Obama

Several young immigrants who are seeking U.S. citizenship urged the president to throw his full weight behind immigration reform.

Nearly 250 National Guard Members In Oklahoma

The forces were activated by Gov. Mary Fallin (R-Ok.) Monday evening.

Boehner Mum On Offsets For Oklahoma Aid

“We’ll work with the administration on making sure that they have the resources they need to help the people of Oklahoma,” Boehner said.