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Sen. Bob Corner, R-Tenn., is negotiating a bipartisan amendment to beef up border security measures on the Gang of Eight immigration bill.

Bob Corker: CBO findings make the case for greater border security

David M. Drucker · June 19, 2013 4:00 am

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., defended the health care bill's creation of a new long-term care program known as the CLASS Act. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)

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GOP not fighting Harry Reid’s effort to cut short immigration debate

David M. Drucker · June 19, 2013 4:00 am

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Afghan President Hamid Karzai suspended talks with Washington aimed at setting up a prolonged U.S. presence in the country.

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Obama ‘not surprised’ by Karzai’s abrupt suspension of talks with U.S.

Susan Crabtree · June 19, 2013 4:00 am

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Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R- Alaska, says her opinion on same-sex marriage has evolved since she backed a 1998 constitutional amendment to ban it.

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Murkowski becomes third GOP senator to back same-sex marriage

Steve Contorno · June 19, 2013 4:00 am

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Obama on verge of unveiling climate plan

Brian Hughes · June 19, 2013 4:00 am

A portion of a model of a memorial honoring Dwight D. Eisenhower is seen during a public meeting of the Eisenhower Memorial Commission on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, to discuss the continued controversy over Frank Gehry's design. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Panel OKs revisions to Eisenhower memorial designs

Sean Lengell · June 19, 2013 4:00 am

Traders gather at posts on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday. Stocks edged lower in early trading on Wall Street Wednesday as investors waited for word from the Federal Reserve. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

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Fed maintains its bond purchases

Joseph Lawler · June 19, 2013 4:00 am

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Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has seen an increase in his disapproval rating in a new Quinnipac University poll.

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Marco Rubio’s approval ratings up despite immigration issues

David M. Drucker · June 19, 2013 4:00 am

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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke signaled Wednesday that he's moving closer to slowing the Fed's bond-buying program.

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Ben Bernanke recommits to the Federal Reserve’s stimulus plans

Joseph Lawler · June 19, 2013 4:00 am

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Obama calls for major cuts to nuclear arsenals

Brian Hughes · June 19, 2013 4:00 am

Obama’s nuclear plan faces major obstacles in Washington, Russia

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Obama’s nuclear plan faces major obstacles in Washington, Russia

Brian Hughes · June 19, 2013 4:00 am

Cuts to food stamps threaten farm bill

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Cuts to food stamps threaten farm bill

Sean Lengell · June 19, 2013 4:00 am