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House Republicans promote 20-week abortion ban
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 9:26 AMHouse Republican who oppose abortion promoted legislation Wednesday that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
After a decade, global AIDS program looks ahead
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 12:10 AMThe decade-old law that transformed the battle against HIV and AIDS in developing countries is at a crossroads. The dream of future generations freed from epidemic is running up against an era of economic recovery and harsh budget cuts.
House passes bill on lying about military medals
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 4:14 PMPeople who falsely claim they have received a military medal in order to obtain money or government benefits could face up to a year in jail under legislation that easily passed the House Monday.
Senate votes to extend federal water projects law
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 9:17 AMThe Senate on Wednesday put aside its partisan differences to extend the federal government's main water resources law, which promotes investment in port improvements, flood protection, dam and levee projects and environmental restoration.
GOP boycotts health care advisory board
Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 9:31 AMHouse and Senate Republican leaders told President Barack Obama Thursday that they will refuse to nominate candidates to serve on an advisory board that is to play a role in holding down Medicare costs under the new health care act.
