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Robert Pear / New York Times:
Four Words That Imperil Health Care Law Were All a Mistake, Writers Now Say — WASHINGTON — They are only four words in a 900-page law: “established by the state.” — But it is in the ambiguity of those four words in the Affordable Care Act that opponents found a path to challenge the law, all the way to the Supreme Court.
Marisa Schultz / New York Post:
George Pataki to announce presidential bid Thursday — Former New York Governor George Pataki — WASHINGTON - Ignoring the polls and pundits, former New York Gov. George Pataki plans to announce Thursday that he's joining the crowded Republican field for president.
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Nick Gass / Politico:
Report: George Pataki to announce presidential bid Thursday — Defiant in the face of long odds and political pundits, former New York Gov. George Pataki will announce his bid for the Republican presidential nomination in Exeter, New Hampshire, on Thursday, according to a report.
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Matt Schiavenza / The Atlantic:
Why Iraq's Military Has No Will to Fight — Displaced Sunni people fleeing the violence in the city of Ramadi arrive at the outskirts of Baghdad, May 16, 2015 (Reuters) — The Obama Administration has run out of patience with Iraq's Army. On Sunday, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter appeared on CNN's …
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Eric Schmitt / New York Times:
With ISIS in Cross Hairs, U.S. Holds Back to Protect Civilians — WASHINGTON — American intelligence analysts have identified seven buildings in downtown Raqqa in eastern Syria as the main headquarters of the Islamic State. But the buildings have gone untouched during the 10-month allied air campaign.
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John Harwood / CNBC:
Bernie Sanders questions morality of US economy — Democratic Presidential Candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders talks with CNBC's John Harwood about his views on income inequality, Hillary Clinton and whether he stands a chance of winning. — Every candidate in the 2016 presidential race talks …
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Nick Gass / Politico:
Rand Paul: I'm not being unreasonable — Sen. Rand Paul says he does not think he is being unreasonable in his stand against government surveillance practices. — “I'm just asking for two amendments and a simple majority vote” on ending the National Security Agency's bulk data collection …
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Paul Waldman / Washington Post:
The Koch brothers try to rein in the GOP presidential clown show — If you're a Republican primary voter, you're probably feeling pretty good about the presidential primaries. Even if you haven't yet found the candidate who will make you swoon, one thing you've got is choices.
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Sam R. Hall / The Clarion Ledger:
Cochran marries longtime aide Kay Webber — U.S. Senator Thad Cochran married his longtime aide Kay Webber in a private family ceremony in Gulfport on Saturday, according to a one-sentence statement released by his office Monday. — Cochran's relationship with Webber became the topic …
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Donna St. George / Washington Post:
Maryland's ‘free range’ parents cleared of neglect in one case — A Maryland couple investigated for neglect after they let their two young children walk home alone from local parks have been cleared in one of two such cases, according to the family's attorneys and documents.
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Bloomberg Business:
Charter Agrees to Acquire Time Warner Cable for $55 Billion — Charter Communications Inc. agreed to buy Time Warner Cable Inc. for about $55 billion in cash and stock, scooping up the cable provider after getting last-minute competition from French billionaire Patrick Drahi.
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OpposingViews.com:
Evangelist Claims Josh Duggar Wasn't Christian At Time Of Molestation Allegations — Former Republican governor of Arkansas and current presidential candidate Mike Huckabee expressed his support ... Founded in 2007, OpposingViews.com is an independent media site that publishes original journalism …
Frances Perraudin / Guardian:
David Cameron takes hit as France and Germany agree closer EU ties — Proposals to be presented at EU summit in June will come as a blow to David Cameron who will table British pre-referendum demands at same meeting — Germany and France have forged a pact to integrate the eurozone without reopening …
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Ben Brumfield / CNN:
4 dead after record storms in Texas, Oklahoma; 12 missing in one county — Story highlights … (CNN)Record-setting rains left officials in Texas and Oklahoma scrambling to assess the scope of the damage and destruction Monday as an emergency coordinator told reporters that a dozen people were missing in one county.
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Politico:
Republicans grope for Obamacare replacement — An upcoming Supreme Court verdict complicates matters. — iStock — Preparing for a Supreme Court decision that could strike down Obamacare's subsidies for nearly 7.5 million people this summer, Senate Republicans are coalescing around …
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Tim Devaney / The Hill:
Security lapses draw heat on Capitol Police — The Capitol Police are taking heavy fire from members of Congress over major security breaches that placed the lawmakers and their staffs at risk. — The law enforcement agency charged with securing the U.S. Capitol building is embroiled …
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