Politics

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Thomas E. Perez, 51, has led the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division since 2009 as an assistant U.S. attorney general. Previously, he served as labor secretary in Maryland. He is seen as President Obama’s likely pick to head the Labor Department. (Associated Press)

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** FILE ** Then-Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain points toward the crowd during a rally in Henderson, Nev., in 2008. Mr. McCain agreed to take public financing of his campaign and was limited to $84 million. (Associated Press)

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An Iowa TV ad rips Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell for brokering a transportation deal that includes tax increases. Mr. McDonnell is a possible presidential candidate.

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“Rumsfeld’s Rules: Leadership Lessons in Business, Politics, War, and Life,” a book from former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, is set to be published in mid-May.

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Homeland Security Secretary Janet A. Napolitano has not answered requests for details on who gave final approval to release illegal immigrants from jails. (Associated Press)

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**FILE** A toy soldier is seen displayed on the ground by a street vendor at Hamidiyeh popular market, in the old city of Damascus, Syria, on Aug. 29, 2011. (Associated Press)

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White House spokesman Jay Carney speaks during his daily news briefing at the White House in Washington on March, 11, 2013. (Associated Press)

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Lt. Gary Rogers with the D.C. Fire Department, right, uses a fire hose to wash dried blood off the sidewalk in front of the Tyler House Apartments in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street NW where 11 people were injured in a drive-by shooting, Washington, D.C., Monday, March 11, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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The Washington Capitals sit on the bench during a game stop in the third period as the Washington Capitals lose to the the New York Rangers 4-1 at the Verizon Center, Washington, D.C., Sunday, March 10, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing Troy Brouwer (20) dives for a puck in the third period as the Washington Capitals play the New York Rangers at the Verizon Center, Washington, D.C., Sunday, March 10, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)