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National Journal How to Get Heard on the Hill
Why Hill staffers haven't finished reading that email newsletter yet.
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Jonathan Ernst/Reuters Who Broke the Department of Veterans Affairs?
Obama has failed to live up to his promises, but serious problems at the agency stretch as far back as John F. Kennedy's presidency.
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Jim Urquhart/Reuters Why Hasn't Obama Fixed the Veterans Affairs Department?
It's not enough to just throw resources at the VA's dysfunctional claims system. The problems are too deep and too complicated for an easy repair.
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Reuters Why Is Kirsten Gillibrand's Military Sexual-Assault Bill Stalled Out?
Her proposal—the stronger of two under consideration—is struggling to get the 60 votes necessary to overcome a filibuster.
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National Journal Obama's Pleas Draw Mixed Reactions From Hill
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For Military Sexual-Assault Survivors, Proposed Reforms Are Only a Start
"You can't train a rapist to not be a rapist ... But you can change the way those complaints are handled in the hopes that it resets the standard for behavior."
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Senators Say Chemical Weapons in Syria Cross Obama's 'Red Line'
John McCain, Lindsey Graham, and Bob Corker told reporters they believe the presence of the chemical weapons signals that the Assad regime has crossed the so-called "red line" the administration laid out previously that should dictate increased action by the U.S.
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National Journal Bob Corker, Unlikely Sherpa
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Ricin Letter Sent to Senator Sets Nervous Congress Further on Edge
Two days after the Boston bombing, the revelation that an envelope sent to Roger Wicker tested positive for ricin makes for nervous legislators.
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Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Hail Ashley
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Republicans Still Clamoring for Chuck Hagel Fight Over McCain's Objections
Growing unease about Chuck Hagel as Pentagon chief could lead Republicans to force the nomination to clear a 60-vote threshold on the Senate floor, lawmakers said Tuesday.
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National Journal Republicans Downplay Mourdock's Comments on Rape and Pregnancy
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National Journal Castro: Both Parties Must Do More Hispanic Outreach
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Student-Loan Relief Is Good Politics
President Obama's new debt-relief initiative may be limited in scope, but he only stands to gain popularity for having offered it
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GOP Candidates Ignore the Mortgage Crisis
Republicans have failed to offer realistic policies to help underwater homeowners and stimulate the housing market
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With Debt Deal Finished, Will Geithner Quit Soon?
With the disaster averted, it will be easier for the Treasury secretary to walk away, and many expect him to do just that
