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Congress, House, Senate July 2, 2012

RESTORE Act Designed To Spur Growth In Gulf

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The legislation gives the states impacted by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill access to about 80 percent of the fines collected from BP.

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Congress May 23, 2013

In Runup to Boston Bombing, Federal Fusion Center Melted Down

An early adopter of the intelligence-gathering program, failed to stop the two accused Boston Marathon bombers

Audio May 23, 2013

Heckler Interrupts Obama During Gitmo Remarks

The president was forced to pause for several seconds as a female anti-war activist seated in the back of the audience protested the continued detention of 166 terror suspects inside a military prison located in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

White House May 23, 2013

Full Text Of Obama’s Speech

Click inside to read the entire speech delivered by the president at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C.

Top Stories May 23, 2013

Obama Sees New, But Continued Use Of Drones

In a major speech Thursday, the president called for a shift in how and when drones are used to target enemy combatants.

Congress May 23, 2013

Bicameral, Bipartisan Bill Strives To Combat Military Sexual Assaults

The proposed legislative changes have bipartisan support from both the House and Senate and reflect the growing congressional outrage over the military actions to combat sexual assault.

White House May 23, 2013

Obama Condemns Machete Attack

“There can be absolutely no justification for such acts,” Obama said.