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Frederick Douglass and the D.C. Republican Party
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On June 19, the statue of Frederick Douglass, representing the ideals and aspirations of residents of the District of Columbia, will take its official place in the United States Capitol, with a welcoming ceremony before the U. S. Congress and invited guests. Comment?
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Bill to Ban "Double-Dipping" By State Officials Dies in Legislature
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In case our readers were wondering - Rep. Chris Turner's bill to ban "double dipping" got a hearing but never got out of the House Pensions Committee. Comment?
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Do American Soldiers Need Multibillion Dollar Night Lights?
Republicans and hawkish Democrats in Congress warned us all that if the military spending cuts that were part of the sequestration were allowed to go through, we would all be sorry. Comment?
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Rep. Turner among group aiming to limit civilian furloughs
U.S. Rep Mike Turner is one of nearly two dozen members of Congress putting pressure on Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to avoid forcing civilian employees furloughs in cases where it can be avoided. Comment?
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State budget deal within reach at State Capitol
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With less than two weeks to go in the legislative session, House chief budget writer Republican Rep. Comment?
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Rubio Pushes IRS Amendment to Water Bill
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For Sen. Marco Rubio, multiple congressional investigations are not enough. The Florida Republican upped the ante on the IRS this afternoon, filing an amendment to an unrelated water resources bill to provide criminal penalties for similar acts in the future. Comment?
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Rep. Turner slams Obama on missile defense
President Obama is using U.S. missile defense assets as a "bargaining chip" with world powers, putting the United States at risk for a long-range strike by North Korea or Iran, says one House lawmaker. Comment?
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Plans by students at a Jewish university in New York to give an award to former President Jimmy Carter have some alumni seeing red. Comment?
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Lawmakers rally around Rep. Lois DeBerry as she battles cancer
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Prayers are being said on Tennessee's Capitol Hill for one of its trailblazing lawmakers. Comment?
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Huffpost Hill - Watergategate?
Social media is consumed by Brad Paisley and LL Cool J's new song, "Accidental Racist," but no one cares about the Fred Durst/Ani DiFranco collaboration we produced, "Serendipitous Misogynist." Mitch McConnell denounced liberals for employing "Nixonian" tactics, a not-so-subtle reference to the minority leader's time as a diehard George McGovern ... (more) Comment?
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Gov. Mike Pence has asked the Indiana Economic Development Corp. to hold $345,000 in economic incentives to a company started by a top Republican lawmaker and his son. Comment?
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Pence holds Indiana money to lawmaker's company
Gov. Mike Pence has asked the Indiana Economic Development Corp. to hold $345,000 in economic incentives to a company started by a top Republican lawmaker and his son. Comment?
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Friday at approximately 10:52 p.m., six TFD units responded to call regarding a house fire on the 600 block of Tharpe Street by Gibbs Drive. Comment?
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Government waste findings of $67B fall on deaf ears
Federal agencies bracing for sequestration have for years ignored or failed to implement thousands of suggestions from their own internal auditors on ways to cut waste, fraud or abuse, the Dayton Daily News has found. Comment?
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Turner's Political Role Honors His Lineage
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As a 4-year-old, he recalls sitting on his father's shoulders and campaigning for former U.S. Sen. Comment?
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Voices from the Vote: Port Chester Village Elections 2013
With just about two more hours until the polls close, Port Chester voters arehitting the polls to make their voice heard in this year's village elections. Comment?
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The designation is earned by demonstrating knowledge and proficient use of core coaching skills through a comprehensive application and exam. Comment?
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Two weeks ago, fellow Washington Blade contributor Peter Rosenstein took to these pages to present his strongest case for why the District's LGBT community shouldn't vote for Patrick Mara in the April 23 special election for an At-Large D.C. Council seat: Mara, a socially moderate Republican who's a strong supporter of gay rights, attended the ... (more) Comment?
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Long-time coach, official Archer to be inducted into State Basketball Hall of Fame
Endicott resident Dave Archer will be among nine inductees who'll make up the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2013, to be recognized March 17 at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Comment?
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Sentencing delayed for some in tomato corruption case
Former tomato industry leader Scott Salyer is scheduled to be in federal prison before most of the defendants convicted in his food-industry corruption case are sentenced. Comment?
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