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  1. Sen. Chuck Hagel's Defense Nomination Draws Criticism

    Mon, 7 Jan 2013

    will nominate his for the Pentagon and CIA later today already stirring up some controversy. ABC's Martha Raddatz is in Washington with the latest good morning Martha. Good morning George let's start with the Defense Secretary you might think that a

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    today already stirring up some controversy. -- ABC's Martha Raddatz is in Washington with the latest good morning Martha.

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  1. Rebels, Central African Republic Delay Peace Talks

    Mon, 7 Jan 2013

    to have zero confidence in many promises that Bozize makes," said Jennifer Cooke, director of the Africa program at the Washington -based Center for Strategic and International Studies. Still, she had a scrap of optimism. "There's a possibility of

  2. Seattle Hip-Hop Artist Dies in Apparent Suicide

    Mon, 7 Jan 2013

    Seattle hip-hop artist Freddy E dies of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

  3. Court to Hear 2 Days of Arguments on Gay Marriage

    Mon, 7 Jan 2013

    extend the amount of time given to arguments in each case, however. Nine states — Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, and Washington — and the District of Columbia allow gay marriage.

  4. RG3 Defends Himself as Redskins Await Knee Results

    Mon, 7 Jan 2013

    Robert Griffin III knows he's getting criticized for playing hurt in the Washington Redskins' playoff loss. On Monday, he offered his latest defense on Twitter. The rookie quarterback tweeted: "Many may question

  5. Report: U.S. Spends More on Immigration Than All Federal Criminal Enforcement Combined

    Mon, 7 Jan 2013

    released today by the Migration Policy Institute, a Washington , D . C .-based think tank. With this in mind, the report at the Migration Policy Institute, wrote in The Washington Post today . "Changes must also be made to better align

  6. Stocks Open Lower, Pushing S&P 500 Down From High

    Mon, 7 Jan 2013

    at a five-year high Friday after a report showed that hiring held up in December during the tense fiscal negotiations in Washington , with employers adding 155,000 jobs in the month. Stocks surged at the start of last week after lawmakers passed a bill

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  1. Stocks Open Lower, Pushing S&P 500 Down From High

    Mon, 7 Jan 2013

    at a five-year high Friday after a report showed that hiring held up in December during the tense fiscal negotiations in Washington , with employers adding 155,000 jobs in the month. Stocks surged at the start of last week after lawmakers passed a bill

  2. Court Won't Stop Embryonic Stem Cell Research

    Mon, 7 Jan 2013

    from two scientists who have been challenging the funding for the work. The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia earlier this year threw out their lawsuit challenging federal funding for the research, which is used in pursuit of cures

  3. Gov't Spent $18 Billion on Immigration Enforcement

    Mon, 7 Jan 2013

    all other federal law enforcement agencies combined, according to a report on the government's enforcement efforts from a Washington think tank. The report on Monday from the Migration Policy Institute, a non-partisan group focused on global immigration

  4. Second Time With Obama Not as Thrilling as Before

    Mon, 7 Jan 2013

    the ceremony that Washington will stage in a few people flocked to the National Mall to see Obama take office. This time, District of Columbia officials expect between Cornfield, a George Washington University political year, both at the Washington Convention Center

  5. Cabinet Shakeup: No Such Thing As A 'Slam Dunk' (The Note)

    Mon, 7 Jan 2013

    GUNG-CONTROL PROPOSALS 'WAY IN EXTREME.' After The Washington Post reported that Vice President Biden's working group but what I hear from the administration - and if the Washington Post is to be believed - that's way - way in extreme

  6. Supreme Court Returns Today With Gay Marriage, Affirmative Action, Voting Rights in View

    Mon, 7 Jan 2013

    certain states with a history of voter discrimination must clear any changes to their election laws with federal officials in Washington . Lawyers for Shelby County, Ala., are challenging the constitutionality of Section 5. The case, called Shelby County

  7. US Senator Calls for Gradual Cut in Aid to Israel

    Mon, 7 Jan 2013

    opponent of foreign aid, acknowledges he's expressing a "minority opinion" and doubts Congress will cut aid. He insists Washington should first cut aid to countries with strained ties to America, such as Pakistan and Egypt. Israel gets about $3 billion

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  1. Pilot Tests Positive for Alcohol, Arrested Before Take-Off

    Sat, 5 Jan 2013

    before takeoff when someone smelled alcohol on his breath. First up, abc's lisa stark joins us from reagan national airport outside washington , with details about that pilot. Good morning, lisa. Reporter: Good morning, bianna. It was just

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    outside washington , with details
  2. Panel: New Faces in Congress

    Sun, 6 Jan 2013

    about? You know, it's unclear. I mean you read " washington post " stories, and you listen to what the administration but what I hear from the administration and if "the washington post " is to be believed, that's way -- way in extreme

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    washington view of things.
    I mean you read " washington
    washington post" is to be
  3. Sen. Heitkamp: Reported Obama Gun Proposals 'Way in Extreme'

    Sun, 6 Jan 2013

    talking about. You know I it's unclear and you read Washington Post stories and you listen to what the administration but what I hear from the administration and if the Washington Post is to be believed that's The way an extreme up what

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    You know I it's unclear and you read Washington Post stories and you listen to what the administration -- and -- I think what we need to do is we --
    the table but what I hear from the administration and if the Washington Post is to be believed that's -- The way an extreme up what I think is necessary or even should be talked
  4. Gun Shows Draw Big Crowds in Spite of Deadly School Shooting

    Sun, 6 Jan 2013

    wrong. Why is he wrong? This is a private thing. He shouldn't be expressing his opinion on it. Reporter: The washington post reports a task force led by vice president joe biden is considering proposing universal background checks for all

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    Reporter: The washington post
  5. Christmas Storms Move in as Millions Head Out

    Sat, 22 Dec 2012

    nation's capital today, put holiday travel on hold at dulles airport . And they actually had to have planes change runways we're in store for. That's right. Places like washington , d . C ., which only has snow 1 in 12 chance on christmas

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    Places like washington , d.C.,
  6. Obama's Defense Nominee Chuck Hagel Stirs Washington Lawmakers

    Sun, 6 Jan 2013

    We turn to the showdown in washington over president obama's nominee for secretary of defense. A senior administration source confirming it will be former republican

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    washington over president
  7. Three Jets Nearly Collide at Washington's Reagan National Airport

    Thu, 2 Aug 2012

    PROCESS OF TAKING AND LANDING AT WASHINGTON 'S REAGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CONTROLLERS AT REAGAN? "THE WASHINGTON POST " REPORTS THAT INFORMATION WAS ANOTHER FLIGHT THAT WAS LANDING. WASHINGTON TOWER, UNABLE TO REACH YOU

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    WASHINGTON'S REAGAN
    "THE WASHINGTON POST" REPORTS
    WASHINGTON TOWER, UNABLE TO
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