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Internet gambling: Push to legalize online gambling has powerful backing

January 2, 2020 at 12:10 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- Backed by a powerful House member, the online gambling industry is waging a campaign in Congress to legalize Internet betting, saying it will continue regardless of its legal...

U.S. expanding foreclosure prevention plan

June 16, 2018 at 7:59 a.m.

The Obama administration, stepping up efforts to stem foreclosures, will offer lenders and homeowners incentives to cut payments on second mortgages, write down balances on first mortgages that are underwater,...

College Board wants to help some illegal immigrants find path to citizenship

January 2, 2020 at 12:06 p.m.

WASHINGTON--A prominent group of more than 5,000 colleges and universities is supporting legislation that would offer some undocumented youths a path to citizenship through college or the military. The College...

Justice department memos: Experts dispute claim that harsh interrogation tactics had no lasting effect

August 21, 2019 at 4:51 p.m.

WASHINGTON — The conclusion in recently released Justice Department memos that CIA interrogation techniques would not cause prolonged mental harm is disputed by some doctors and psychologists who say that...

CIA tactics caused lasting harm, experts say

August 22, 2021 at 4:57 a.m.

The conclusion in recently released Justice Department memos that CIA interrogation techniques would not cause prolonged mental harm is disputed by some doctors and psychologists who say that the mental...

CIA tactics caused lasting harm, experts say

January 2, 2020 at 12:04 p.m.

The conclusion in recently released Justice Department memos that CIA interrogation techniques would not cause prolonged mental harm is disputed by some doctors and psychologists who say that the mental...

Obama wants to get moving on high-speed rail

June 16, 2018 at 8:54 a.m.

President Obama touted his plan for developing high-speed railways Thursday, detailing how $13 billion in federal money would act as a "down payment" on creating speedier passenger train service. "High-speed...

Watchdog group says pork is still on menu in Washington

January 2, 2020 at 12:03 p.m.

WASHINGTON — Despite congressional protests to the contrary, a watchdog group charged Tuesday that pork-barrel spending is alive and well in Washington, and may even be growing. Citizens Against Government...

Guest list short for Obama Seder

August 22, 2021 at 4:36 a.m.

President Barack Obama broke new ground Thursday by personally hosting a White House Seder dinner for the Jewish holiday of Passover. However, by limiting invitees to an exclusive group of...

Guest list short for Obama Seder

January 2, 2020 at 12:01 p.m.

President Barack Obama broke new ground Thursday by personally hosting a White House Seder dinner for the Jewish holiday of Passover. However, by limiting invitees to an exclusive group of...

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