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Walker To Court Iowans, Stoke 2016 Talk
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is gearing up for re-election next year, his third race in four years. But the Republican’s courting of out-of-state donors and conservatives, his plans to visit Iowa this week and his refusal to say whether he would serve out another full term if elected suggest he might be seeking a much bigger prize — the presidency.
Congress Expands Its Own Budget, Moves To Cut Others
House lawmakers are moving to protect Capitol Hill’s budget even as they slash programs like education, health research, water projects and housing aid for the poor.
Senate Rejects GOP Bid To Let States Run Food Stamps
The Senate has rejected a Republican amendment to turn the federal food stamp program over to the states.
Dem Rep: ‘There Will Be Hell To Pay’ For Refusal To Cooperate In IRS Scandal
The Internal Revenue Service official at the center of the storm over the agency’s targeting of conservative groups has told Congress she did nothing wrong and has invoked her constitutional right to not answer lawmakers’ questions.
Treasury: Agency Played No Role In IRS Targeting Of Conservative Groups
The Treasury Department’s No. 2 official is telling Congress that his agency played no role in the Internal Revenue Service’s targeting of conservative groups.
Gun Shop Owner: Past 6 Months ‘Busiest The Industry Has Ever Seen’
For five months, ammunition at Nuckols Gun Works in Staunton has been flying off the shelves.
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