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Hundreds of criminal aliens secretly released by Obama's DHS: New data
Hundreds of criminal aliens secretly released by Obama's DHS: New data By Jim Kouri May 19, 2013 - 12:13:20 AM On the same day that Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced that she will travel to San Francisco and Los Angeles, Calif., on Friday to meet with technology and business leaders to discuss the need for commonsense ... (more)
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Apple CEO Cook to press for simplified corporate tax laws
In his first testimony before Congress, Apple CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday plans to advocate "dramatic simplification" of corporate tax laws when lawmakers consider an overhaul of the tax code.
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Ken Braun: In some ways it was better when voters didn't choose U.S. Senators
This year marks a full century for the popular election of U.S. Senators. Prior to 1913, it was state legislatures - rather than voters - that decided who could join what is often called the "world's most exclusive country club." This history came to mind this week when I learned that a friend and former co-worker - AT&T of Michigan president Jim ... (more)
IRS targeted tea party but ignored most influential political groups
In this April 9, 2013, file photo Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., left, talks with Sen.
Up to 12000 US troops may stay in Afghanistan
The United States may keep a force of 6,000 to 12,000 troops in Afghanistan after 2014, when Afghan forces will be responsible for security across the country, a top American Senator has said.
Dempsey Turns to Congress for 'Game Changer' on Sexual Assault
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, left, accompanied by Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey, discusses sexual assaults in the military at a press conference Friday.
Editorial Quick Hits: Bail out of booze business
Hopefully, Michigan has taken a small step toward getting out of the booze business with the Senate's passing of three bills that expand the list of places where residents can buy bottles of wine or jugs of beer.
Apple chief executive Tim Cook wants corporate taxes overhauled
Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks to the audience during an Apple event in San Jose, Calif.
More immigrant felons freed than initially reported
Under pressure from lawmakers, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has disclosed new details about the criminal backgrounds of some of the approximately 2,200 immigration detainees let out of custody in February.
Soldier In Fort Hood Sexual Assault Office Accused Of Abuse Identified
The coordinator of a sexual assault prevention program at Fort Hood under investigation for "abusive sexual contact" and other alleged misconduct was identified Thursday as Sgt.
Analysis: The Nine Lies of Lois Lerner
Lie No. 1: Lois Lerner's apology last Friday was a spontaneous reaction to an unexpected question from an unknown audience member.
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ICE: Hundreds of Illegal Immigrants With Criminal Records Released
Hundreds of illegal immigrants with criminal records were released earlier this year as the Obama administration prepared for budget cuts, according to newly released data that challenged claims the program involved "low-risk" individuals.
Some Lawmakers Want Big-Budget Groups Included In IRS Debate
Tea Party leaders and lawmakers in the House Republicans' Tea Party Caucus rallied Thursday on Capitol Hill, expressing alarm over the IRS's targeting of conservative groups that applied for tax-exempt status as 501 social welfare organizations.
AT&T Michigan president may run for Levin's seat
AT&T Michigan President James Murray said he is considering a run for U.S. Senate, adding another potential GOP candidate vying for the seat opened up by the retiring Sen.
U.S. Senate passes bill that could help pay for Great Lakes dredging projects
Marquette's Lower Harbor is dredged in 2010. Legislation passed today by the Senate would require $1 billion in proceeds from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund be spent in the next fiscal year.
Obama cesspool overflows, sewage ubiquitous as multiple scandals erupt
Power is a curious thing. It's abstract, so it doesn't readily evoke crystal-clear mental images , but in truth, it may be the most pervasively magnetic of all the temptations.
After 20 months of no contact, Flint native imprisoned in Iran communicates with family
That's how long a young Iranian-American man from Flint has been in police custody in Tehran.
A soldier assigned to coordinate a sexual assault prevention program in Texas is under investigation for "abusive sexual contact" and other alleged misconduct and has been suspended from his duties, the Army announced Wednesday.
Democratic Sen. Levin pressured IRS to investigate conservative nonprofits
Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., repeatedly pressed the Internal Revenue Service to investigate the tax-exempt status of specific conservative nonprofit organizations in letters to then-IRS commissioner Doug Shulman and director Lois Lerner in 2012.