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Clashes Between Rebels and Government Forces Continue in Syria Ahead of Talks on UN Security Council Resolution
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights is reporting that there is violence in nearly every province
Bernanke Expected To Announce End of Fed Stimulus Today
Following end of the Federal Reserve's two-day meeting
Man Suspected of Killing 12 People at Washington Navy Yard Bought Shotgun Day Before Shooting
Aaron Alexis' name was put through Virginia and FBI background check systems
Federal Audit Reveals DOJ Office Overstated Number of Terrorism Convictions
Not very good at keeping records in order
Cop in Toledo, Ohio Caught on Camera Threatening Family With His Gun
Spokesperson for police department says the officer's actions were appropriate
Minnesota Sheriff Not Happy DOJ Won't Challenge Marijuana Laws in Colorado and Washington
Says keeping communities safe will be more difficult as a result
Cedar Rapids To Receive FEMA Money For Hydroelectric Plant Damaged in Flood
$13.8 million worth of damage done
Bo Xilai Verdict To Be Announced Sunday
Former Communist Party official is expected to be found guilty of corruption charges
Egypt Partially Reopens Gaza Crossing
Was closed last week after attack on military headquarters
Starbucks CEO Writes Open Letter Asking Customers Not To Bring Guns Into Stores
Says pro-gun activists have used stores as platforms for media events
Judge in Massachusetts Town Dismisses Complaint Against Landscaper
Marvin Astillo, who refused to identify himself to police, allegedly violated the law by using a leaf blower before 9am
Some Republicans Look to Delaying, Not Defunding, Obamacare
Don't want to be blamed for government shutdown if GOP pushes to defund the legislation
Obama Asking For Help From First-Term Staffers Who Have Left the White House
Second term not going so well
Democrats Pushing Veterans To Run in 2014
Believe Republicans will have a harder time criticizing opponents who served in the military
Federal Government To Seize NYC Skyscraper Because of Iranian Connection
Justice Department says it will be the largest-ever terrorism-related forfeiture
Supporters of Medical Marijuana Protest Removal of 6-Month-Old Girl in Lansing, Michigan
Brielle "Bree" Green was taken from her parents by Children's Protective Services caseworkers because her mother, a medical marijuna caregiver, had marijuana in her home
Pirate Party Flies Drone in Front of Merkel Days Before German Elections
Protesting European Union's surveillance drones
Russia Says Syrian Government Has 'Material Evidence' Rebels Used Chemical Weapons
United Nations report on August 21 attacks says chemical weapons were used, but does not say who used them
Young NYC Man Spent Five Years in Jail Waiting for Murder Trial and Was Acquitted
Thanks to court delays
Judge Encourages Detroit Creditors to Look for Deals
Says years of litigation would be "horrendous"
Dem. Senate Candidate in West Virginia Opposes Obama on Coal
Knows where her votes are, and they aren't in Washington
Reid: Not Enough Votes for Gun Control Legislation
No plan to bring any bills to Senate floor
White House Criticizes Opponents of Gun Control Efforts
Claims they aren't serving constituents (You know, like they are with ObamaCare and possible Syrian strikes)
Former NSA Chief Continues Potshots at Snowden
Calls him a "defector" and speculates he'll end up as an alcholic
CBO Predicts Unsustainable Debt
Government making the wrong kinds of spending cuts (as in, not cutting entitlements)
New Book Questions Whether Matthew Shepard Was Hate Crime Victim
Really likely more about drugs
Labor Dept. Extends Minimum Wage, Overtime Rules to Home Health Workers
Regulations will take effect in 2015
What the Syria Crisis Tells Us About the Obama Doctrine, or Lack Thereof
Obama's foreign policy is disengaged, interventionist, and aimless at the same time
