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IRS hearing: Best moments

POLITICO - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 6:30pm
It's so action-packed that the scandal itself is feeling no less interesting than on day one.


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Sergeant Accused of Secretly Filming Female Cadets

The New York Times - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 6:27pm
The suspect, Sgt. First Class Michael McClendon, sometimes videotaped West Point cadets when they were in the shower, officials said.    

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Feds: Didn't track Rosen's parents

POLITICO - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 6:27pm
DOJ denies wiretapping the reporter's parents' calls.


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Farm Subsidy Recipient Backs Food Stamp Cuts

The New York Times - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 6:23pm
Representative Stephen Fincher, Republican of Tennessee, collected nearly $3.5 million in subsidies from 1999 to 2012, an environment group found.    

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Tesla Pays Off $465 Million DOE Loan

CNBC - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 6:06pm
The company became the first automaker to repay money under Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing program.
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HP Earnings, Outlook Top Expectations

CNBC - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 6:01pm
The tech giant's earnings and outlook beat analysts' expectations. Shares jumped more than 10 percent after-hours.
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Wal-Mart Using Big Data to Power Mobile

CNBC - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 5:58pm
Wal-Mart is making moves to cash in on its mobile strategy and it's using big data to do it.
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Rubio calls for more IRS hearings

POLITICO - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 5:40pm
The senator wants more investigation in the proceedings.


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Despite Protests, Chicago to Close 49 Schools

The New York Times - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 5:37pm
The move singled out schools that officials said were half empty after population losses, but that opponents said targeted low-income minority communities.    

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Army: Soldier taped female cadets

POLITICO - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 5:36pm
These allegations are the latest in a rash of cases of sexual offenses in the military.


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Corbett: No Latinos working for me

POLITICO - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 5:06pm
The Pennsylvania governor said he does not have any Latinos working in his administration.


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Holder: Drone strikes have killed 4 Americans since 2009

CNN - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 4:53pm
Counterterrorism drone strikes have killed four Americans overseas since 2009, Attorney General Eric Holder acknowledged on Wednesday.
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Paid Low Wages on the Government Dime

CNBC - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 4:47pm
"I can't survive on $8.80 an hour," says a McDonald's worker.
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Morgan: Loesch banned from show

POLITICO - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 4:46pm
The two engage in a Twitter tiff.


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DOJ: 4 U.S. citizens killed by drones

POLITICO - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 4:31pm
It's acknowledged on the eve of a major speech.


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Tornado Victims Debate Shelters

The New York Times - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 4:26pm
Some Oklahoma residents say storm shelters are life-savers, but others see problems with the structures and prefer to ride out the rough winds in their homes.    
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Vitter stokes buzz about governor bid

POLITICO - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 4:26pm
Vitter will spend several days this fall raising money for an outside group set up to support him.


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JCP Gets $500 Million Credit Increase

CNBC - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 4:12pm
JC Penney said its credit line has been increased to $2.25 billion from $1.75 billion.
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New IRS chief: Regain public trust

POLITICO - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 3:57pm
He also emphasizes the IRS's "critical missions."


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The Caucus: Special Prosecutor Appointed in Investigation of Virginia Governor

The New York Times - Wed, 05/22/2013 - 3:50pm
In a widening scandal over a political donor, Virginia’s attorney general appointed an outside prosecutor to investigate Gov. Bob McDonnell’s financial disclosures.    

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