National Politics 
May 17, 2013
House chairman sees IRS errors as part of pattern
WASHINGTON | The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee says the Internal Revenue Service’s improper targeting of tea party and conservative groups seems …
May 15, 2013
House approves bill to change overtime pay law
Democrats and worker advocacy groups say it opens the door for employers to pressure workers not to take overtime pay. And they warn there is no guarantee workers would be able to take the extra time off when they want.
May 15, 2013
Trio of troubles threatening Obama’s second term
Taken together, these matters will make it harder for the administration to focus on its priorities — racking up a few more accomplishments before next year's national elections.
May 14, 2013
IRS chief: Agency lacked sensitivity in screenings
The IRS apologized Friday for what it acknowledged was "inappropriate" targeting of conservative political groups during the 2012 election to see whether they were violating their tax-exempt status.
May 14, 2013
Senators argue over immigration bill ID mandates
"Current law is a concept, and there is apparently not a whole lot of will by Republicans or Democrats to make the concept a reality," Graham said.
May 13, 2013
Rubio’s PAC airing ads defending Ayotte on guns
WASHINGTON | A political group backed by Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida is coming to the aid of New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte, airing …
May 13, 2013
IRS assured Congress Tea Party not targeted
"They really failed to disclose to us what they were up to, even though we obviously had a concern that they were targeting taxpayers for their political beliefs," Camp said.
May 13, 2013
Benghazi depositions to examine Clinton’s role
"This is a failure, it needs to be investigated. Our committee can investigate. Now, Ambassador Pickering, his people and he refused to come before our committee," Issa said Sunday.
May 9, 2013
Senators defeat border security provision
The Judiciary Committee vote to defeat the amendment was 12 to 6, with Republican Sens. Jeff Flake of Arizona and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina voting with Democrats.
May 9, 2013
Dems: GOP fails to show scandal in Benghazi deaths
History suggests it might be a tough lift. The issue is complex, the next presidential election is more than three years away, and a number of reports and officials have disputed criticisms of Clinton's role when she was secretary of state
