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Tuesday, June 18, 2013  House takes up far-reaching bill to ban almost all abortions after 20 weeks

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  UK emergency response committee meets after man butchered in daylight attack in London

Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Top Boston cop to tell Congress he's OK with more cameras, not 'police state,' after bombings

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Oklahoma congressman proposes $20 billion spending cut over 10 years in nation's food stamps program

Friday, March 29, 2013  The group needs over 250,000 signatures to get the petition on the ballot.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Senate leader Reid says Democrats' gun bill will seek expanded background checks for buyers

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  US Officials: Unpredictable North Korea with its nukes and missiles poses serious threat

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Senate panel ready to OK Dems' bill on gun background checks, fate in full Senate less sure

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Efforts to avoid government shutdown move to Senate as Obama seeks talks on bigger budget deal

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  US and Iran finally find common ground in fight to preserve Olympic wrestling

Sunday, February 17, 2013  The Back to the Bricks State committee removed the state of Louis Chevrolet from its base in the stature plaza on Saginaw Street Friday afternoon.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords spoke haltingly, a result of the wounds suffered when she was shot in the head in an attempted assassination two years ago that left six others dead.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The NRA says it thinks Congress would likely prevent a new assault weapons ban.