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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.
John Harwood / CNBC:
10 questions with Bernie Sanders — 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.
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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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David Sirota / International Business Times:
Clinton Foundation Donors Got Weapons Deals From Hillary Clinton's State Department — Even by the standards of arms deals between the United States and Saudi Arabia, this one was enormous. A consortium of American defense contractors led by Boeing would deliver $29 billion worth …
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Tim Devaney / The Hill:
Hillary scrutinized for arms sales at State — The State Department under Hillary Clinton authorized arms sales to countries that had donated millions of dollars to the Clinton Foundation, according to a new report. — State approved $165 billion worth of weapons sales …
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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
Report: George Pataki to announce presidential bid Thursday
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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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Bruce Alpert / NOLA River:
Mary Landrieu takes job at Washington lobbying firm — WASHINGTON — Former Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., is joining the Washington lobbying firm Van Ness Feldman, the firm will announce later Tuesday (May 26). — Landrieu said she will join Van Ness Feldman as a senior policy advisor …
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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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Matt Schiavenza / The Atlantic:
Why Iraq's Military Has No Will to Fight
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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Scott Walker / Medium:
Reflections on My Recent Trip to Israel … But I never expected to have the opportunity to stand at the top of the Mount of Olives myself or to walk where Jesus walked in Jerusalem. — Earlier this month, I was blessed to have such an opportunity, to visit Israel and to marvel at the sites …
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Politico:
Senate GOP prepared to replace Obamacare subsidies — If the Supreme Court strikes down current subsidies, some Republicans are wary of booting millions off healthcare rolls. — iStock — Preparing for a Supreme Court decision that could strike down Obamacare's subsidies …
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Mark Scott / New York Times:
Charter Communications Agrees to Acquire Time Warner Cable — LONDON — Charter Communications agreed on Tuesday to buy its much larger rival Time Warner Cable for $56.7 billion in a deal that would transform the company into one of America's largest cable and broadband operators.
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Reuters:
Troubled Malaysia Airlines to be completely revamped: new CEO — Loss-making Malaysia Airlines is set to undergo a complete overhaul as it is restructured into a new company, with a rebranding that will be unveiled next week and changes planned to its fleet and network strategies.
Nick Gass / Politico:
U.S. travel to Cuba booming after Obama switch — U.S. travel to Cuba is booming, despite an official ban on tourist travel. — The number of Americans visiting Cuba has risen dramatically — 36 percent — in the first few months of 2015, including a big jump among those flying …
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Claire Cain Miller / New York Times:
When Family-Friendly Policies Backfire — In Chile, a law requires employers to provide working mothers with child care. One result? Women are paid less. — In Spain, a policy to give parents of young children the right to work part-time has led to a decline in full-time …
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Emily Cahn / Roll Call:
Kirkpatrick to Challenge McCain in Arizona — Kirkpatrick is running for Senate in Arizona. (Jason Dick/CQ Roll Call File Photo) — Updated, 2:05 p.m. | Arizona Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick will challenge Republican Sen. John McCain for Senate, according to a source with knowledge of Kirkpatrick's plans …
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Lydia Wheeler / The Hill:
House bill would make vodka, whiskey and rum cheaper — House Republican Todd Young (Ind.) has introduced legislation to reduce the excise tax on vodka, rum, gin and whiskey. — Excise taxes are paid when purchases are made on a specific good and often included in the price of the product.
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John Lehman / Wall Street Journal:
Obama Torpedoes the Nuclear Navy — The president disregards a policy that for decades has ensured effective leadership of the nuclear fleet. — President Obama, possibly unaware of the implications, has made a mistake by nominating Adm. John Richardson as the new chief of naval operations.
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Cbssonia / CBS Baltimore:
29 Shootings, 9 Fatal, Over Memorial Day Weekend In Baltimore — BALTIMORE (WJZ)-It's been a violent weekend in Baltimore after a surge of shootings-some deadly across the city. — Amy Yensi has more. — Police say 29 people were shot, 9 of them killed over this weekend, adding to the record-breaking violence.
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Arlette Saenz / ABC News:
US Capitol Building Evacuated After Audible Alarm … The U.S. Capitol Building, including the Capitol Visitor Center, was evacuated this afternoon because of an audible alarm, a spokeswoman for Capitol Hill Police said. — U.S. Capitol Police & D.C. Fire were investigating what caused the audible alarm, Lt. Kimberly Schneider said.
Mark Gurman / 9to5Mac:
iOS 9 supports ‘iPhone 6S’ Force Touch, may enhance iMessage, Keyboard & Apple Pay — Some of iOS 9's more important planned enhancements include split-screen apps on iPads, a new Home app for controlling HomeKit accessories, a new system-wide UI font, a mass transit directions service for the Maps app …
Associated Press:
Media CEOs dominate ranks of top-paid executives — 7 photos — NEW YORK (AP) — They're not Hollywood stars, they're not TV personalities and they don't play in a rock band, but their pay packages are in the same league. — Six of the 10 highest-paid CEOs last year worked in the media industry …
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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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