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Janet Yellen defends Federal Reserve policies before Senate banking panel

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During her confirmation hearing, Janet Yellen tells banking panel the economy is “significantly stronger.”

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Speaker says House won’t hold formal talks on Senate immigration bill, issue dead for year

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Army seems ready to scrap its efforts for new camouflage as Congress looks for uniformity

(The Washington Post)

Lawmakers want to save money, and the Army can’t hide the $2.9 million it has spent on new uniforms.

Obama’s approaching an Iran deal. Here’s why Congress might stop it.

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Congress is facing a real dilemma over Iran talks.

 

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