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Hearing on IRS scandal draws comparisons between Chattanooga Tea Party, Chattanooga Organized for Action
The scandal surrounding the IRS-targeting of conservative groups continued to swirl Friday, and for a moment, a local organization became the focal point of a key hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee.
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Corker calls for "public explanation" of cash payouts to Afghan president
Appearing on CNN Friday, Sen. Bob Corker continued to push for a public explanation regarding secret suitcases full of cash paid out by the U.S. to Afghan President Hamid Karzai.
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Fleischmann, DesJarlais vote to repeal Obamacare with Republicans for 37th time
With Democratic colleagues calling the move nothing more than a sideshow, Republican House members, including Reps. Chuck Fleischmann and Scott DesJarlais, voted for the 37th time to repeal, defund or amend the Affordable Care Act—President Barack Obama's signature health policy.
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TVA bonds lost $500 million after proposed sale, Alexander says
TVA bonds lost approximately $500 million worth of market value after the administration of President Barack Obama recommended considering the sale of the utility last month, Sen. Lamar Alexander said Thursday.
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Morning Brief: Tax scandal fells IRS chief
Your daily roundup of local, state and national news headlines for May 16, 2013.
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Corker introduces bipartisan bill to arm "vetted" Syrian opposition groups
Making good on recent arguments that the U.S. should arm vetted rebel units in Syria, Sen. Bob Corker introduced a bipartisan bill Wednesday that would provide "lethal weapons" to opposition groups fighting in the civil war against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
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