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Senate's Harry Reid says now is the time for gun-law reforms
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Wednesday he would have trouble living with himself if he declined to support gun-control measures on the chamber floor Wednesday, particularly if and when tragedy strikes again.
Myth Patrol: Rubio says immigration legislation is a 844 pages long, not 1,500
Lawmakers are on myth patrol now that new immigration reform has at last debuted on Capitol Hill. It's a matter of "myth Vs. fact," says Sen. Marco Rubio, who is vigorously controlling the trajectory of the new legislation through press and public.
Sen. Manchin: Even terrorists are ready to take advantage of U.S. gun laws
Sen. Joe Manchin says America's gun laws are so lax that at least one known terrorist is ready and willing to take advantage of them.
Sen. Rand Paul 'considering' presidential bid; no decision before next year
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky said Wednesday that he is "considering" running for president in the 2016 election, but he won't make a decision before next year.
Obama denies aiding Jay-Z and Beyonce Cuba jaunt
President Obama said he had "better things to do" than get involved in the now-infamous trip to Cuba of rapper Jay-Z and wife Beyonce, who were big supporters of his reelection.
North Korea is an Asian problem, not much threat to U.S.: Sen. Cardin
Sen. Ben Cardin said Wednesday that North Korea has "limited capacity" to deliver a direct threat to the United States.
Barely green: 9 percent of Republicans are 'environmentalists'
Americans love Mother Nature, and they're willing to go through certain "green" behaviors if it genuinely helps preserve the great outdoors. But the public is also attuned to marketing chicanery.
Obama says Hillary Clinton has 'earned a rest'
Mindful that Vice President Joseph R. Biden is eyeing the presidency in 2016, President Obama declined a chance Wednesday to endorse Hillary Rodham Clinton for president.
Rudy Giuliani: Lawmakers shy away from gun-control due to lack of political cover
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said Republican lawmakers are reluctant to support the gun-control bill in the Senate because it does not get to the root of the problem and provide them adequate political cover.
Surprise 'conspiracy' website tells visitors to think only of Boston Marathon victims
An instant website called BostonMarathonConspiracy.com was quickly set up with its own message by one Jaimie Muehlhausen, a Californian who appears weary of the sudden public din that erupts when there is not enough information.
Democrats see growing support for Medicare drug payout curbs
Sen. Bill Nelson said Tuesday there is growing support for a measure in President Obama's budget that would reduce the amount Medicare pays drug companies for prescriptions provided to millions of seniors who also qualify for the Medicaid program for the poor.
After delay, White House lowers flags to honor Boston victims
President Obama Tuesday morning ordered American flags at the White House, federal buildings and grounds, as well as military facilities to be lowered to half-staff late to recognize the explosions in Boston, but only after the flags flying at full staff in the nation's capital Tuesday morning set off a viral stream of commentary on Twitter.
Animal rights activists will use airborne drones to spy on hunters
Hunters should look to the skies, but not for canvasback ducks or fair weather. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals will soon acquire "impressive new weapons to combat those who gun down deer and doves." The animal-rights group plans to invest in airborne drones armed with video cameras to peek in on hunters.
Obama campaign raises another $7 million post-election
President Obama's re-election campaign infrastructure is still producing dividends, raising $7 million in the last quarter despite a a relatively dismal fundraising quarter for Organizing for Action, the nonprofit which will advocate for the president's policies after the campaign account itself is put to bed.
ACLU sees immigration bill as step forward, yet fraught with problems
The American Civil Liberties Union said Tuesday the immigration reform bill set to be unveiled in the Senate is a step forward but includes too many obstacles for those who committed minor crimes or cannot afford the hefty fines required to start the path to legal status or citizenship.
Man stopped at Reagan airport with loaded gun
Security officers at Reagan Washington National Airport stopped a Virginia man from boarding a plane Friday after authorities discovered he was carrying a loaded gun.
White House: Rubio immigration plan consistent with president's
Sen. Marco Rubio's plan for a 10- to 13-year path to citizenship for illegal immigrants is "consistent" with President Obama's principles, White House press secretary Jay Carney said Monday.
Obama following Philadelphia abortionist's trial
President Obama is following the murder trial of a Philadelphia abortionist, but the White House wouldn't say Monday whether he's drawn any conclusions from the gruesome testimony.
FDA raids N.Y. warehouse littered with rodent problems
The Food and Drug Administration said Monday that a rodent infestation inside a Ridgewood, N.Y., food warehouse left conditions that couldn't be deemed kosher under any sense of the word.
Rep. Marsha Blackburn to lead House delegation for Margaret Thatcher's funeral
Rep. Marsha Blackburn, Tennessee Republican, will lead a House delegation to London for the funeral of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, according to House Speaker John A. Boehner.
