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Obama moves to take bigger role in addressing IRS scandal
After days of being accused of acting timidly with the IRS, President Obama will meet Wednesday with Treasury Department officials to discuss punishing those responsible for the agency targeting conservative groups.
Holder: IRS probe will be national, 'dispassionate'
Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. told Congress Wednesday his investigation into the IRS scandal will be nationwide and not limited to the agency's Cincinnati office where agents targeted tea party and other conservative groups for extra scrutiny.
House oversight panel to hold 2nd Hill hearing on IRS scandal
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee announced Wednesday it has scheduled the second of what is expected to be bevy of congressional hearings on the IRS scandal.
Reid mocks latest GOP 'Obamacare' repeal push
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid ridiculed House Republicans on Wednesday for scheduling yet another vote to repeal "Obamacare" this week, quipping that "perhaps Republicans think the 37th time is the charm."
Tea party leader: We need independent probe of IRS
Cries are growing louder for an independent investigation into the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status.
IRS employees gave more than $110,000 to Obama's campaigns
President Obama received more than $110,000 from IRS employees for his 2008 and 2012 campaigns, topping all rival candidates, according to a Center for Public Integrity analysis.
Cash-strapped Michigan city auctions off Santa and his reindeer
Looking to dig its way out of debt, a cash-strapped Michigan city sold off Santa Claus, his white sleigh and four of his reindeer at an auction.
Sen. Barbara Boxer: Sexism is driving opposition to EPA nominee Gina McCarthy
Republicans say they're opposed to Gina McCarthy's bid to lead the Environmental Protection Agency because she's withholding key information. Sen. Barbara Boxer sees a more sinister motivation.
North Miami mayoral candidate 'endorsed by Jesus Christ' comes in last
Ask and ye shall receive votes — just not very many of them.
GOP senators want answers on HHS fundraising for Obamacare
A group of Republican senators wants President Obama's top health official to justify her decision to seek private donations to promote insurance markets tied to the federal health care law.
Nevada Sen. Dean Heller: Stop Obamacare money until IRS cleans up its act
A Republican senator is citing revelations that the IRS targeted conservative political groups in a bid to block President Obama's request for funding at the agency to implement his health care law.
McConnell: Obama must stop 'stonewalling' on IRS scandal
Senate Minority Leader Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said President Obama hasn't been forthcoming regarding IRS targeting of conservative groups and called on him to make available to Congress "everyone" with knowledge of the scandal.
Sestak passes on Pa. governor's race, eyes Senate
Former Pennsylvania Rep. Joe Sestak is passing up a run for governor but is telling supporters he may again seek a U.S. Senate seat.
Mukasey: Justice Department's AP search 'reprehensible'
President George W. Bush's attorney general said Tuesday that the Obama administration has engaged in "reprehensible conduct" with its unprecedented collection of Associated Press phone logs.
Sen. Rand Paul again blasts Hillary Clinton over Benghazi
Sen. Rand Paul on Tuesday again blasted former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton for her actions — or lack of action — surrounding last year's deadly attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
