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» U.S. government suffers massive data hack, China implicated
The Office of Personnel Management is investigating a massive theft of federal employee data.
» Will Obama blow his last chance to close Gitmo?
McCain, one of the president’s harshest critics, has long shared Obama’s desire to close Guantanamo Bay.
» Byron York: GOP rivals see opportunity in Hillary weakness
“The press avoidance and scandals are starting to take a toll,” notes one GOP campaign adviser.
» The new environmental fight: What is fracking, exactly?
The EPA’s five-year study concluded fracking didn’t lead to “widespread, systemic” impacts on water.
» Why the House might not extend Obamacare subsidies
Millions of Americans could lose subsidies, but many GOP lawmakers don’t need their votes anyway.
» Editorial: Free trade pits Democratic Party’s past against its future
Free trade is the future of both parties, and labor leaders may be the last to catch on.
» Ex-Im Bank’s profit at question in fight for survival
Critics suggest if the bank is profitable, then its functions could be taken over by the private sector.
» EPA poised to target airlines with carbon rules
The EPA is poised to issue a key rule on regulating emissions from the airline industry.
» Watchdog: State Department preparing to probe Clinton email scandal
Only 6 of the 18 documents the inspector general thought had relevant information were ever provided.
» Teenage employment at its best point since the recession
A more robust economy and increased summer travel is promoting a higher demand for summer workers.
» Op-Ed: Will Cuba see political change?
It’s easy to understand America’s skepticism about negotiating with long-standing enemies.
» G-7 to huddle on Russia sanctions
Leaders will assess the continuing unrest in eastern Ukraine and what the West will do in response.
» Dems threaten to block defense bill over sequester
“The bill before us is designed to write an end run around sequestration,” said Sen. Harry Reid.
