USA TODAY — President Obama has named a new acting IRS commissioner.
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Gina McCarthy, Obama’s EPA pick, advances on party-line vote
WASHINGTON TIMES — On a party-line vote, a key Senate committee on Thursday approved the nomination of Gina McCarthy to head the Environmental Protection Agency, a significant step forward for the controversial nominee and one that ends, at least temporarily, a bitter fight between Republicans and Democrats.
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By Editorial Staff /// May 16, 2013
Ernest Moniz Unanimously Confirmed to Be Next U.S. Energy Secretary
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL — Ernest Moniz, a nuclear physicist who has lauded the U.S. natural gas boom, will be the next U.S. Energy Secretary after winning unanimous confirmation from the U.S. Senate Thursday.
By Editorial Staff /// May 16, 2013
IRS team cancels softball game with Republican congressman
THE WASHINGTON FREE BEACON — The IRS softball team canceled its previously scheduled game against Senate Minority Whip John Cornyn’s (R., Texas) office on Friday, as tensions between the IRS and conservatives mount in the face of widening scandal.
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By Editorial Staff /// May 16, 2013
Obama to name new acting IRS commissioner
POLITICO — President Barack Obama plans to appoint a new acting IRS commissioner this week, a senior administration official told POLITICO on Thursday.
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By Editorial Staff /// May 16, 2013
Liberty still pushing its challenge to Obamacare
POLITICO — Liberty University’s challenge to the health reform law will go back before the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va., on Thursday, with the school focused on getting Obamacare back before the Supreme Court.
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By Editorial Staff /// May 16, 2013
Google reveals Play Music All Access subscription service
BBC NEWS — Google has unveiled a streaming music subscription service.
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By Editorial Staff /// May 16, 2013
D.C. Considers Mandatory $250K Insurance Policy for Gun Buyers
CBS — The D.C. Council is considering requiring people to purchase liability insurance before they can get a license to own a gun.
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By Editorial Staff /// May 16, 2013
