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- Senate sends Duffy expense audit for 2nd internal review May 22, 2013The Senate decided to send Senator Mike Duffy's audit report back to its internal committee for a second review, despite objections from the Liberal Senate leader, who argued the RCMP should be tasked with the job.
- Harper in Peru for trade talks amid Senate expense scandal May 22, 2013Prime Minister Stephen Harper will meet with business leaders and Peruvian politicians this morning as part of a four-day trip to South America that will focus on trade and bilateral relations, but is expected to be asked about the growing Senate expense scandal.
- Tom Mulcair contacted by police about suspected bribe by ex-Laval mayor May 22, 2013Federal NDP Leader Tom Mulcair says he was contacted by the provincial police anti-corruption squad in Quebec to discuss a suspected 17-year-old bribe offered to him.
- 'Very upset' Harper wants fast Senate spending reform May 22, 2013Prime Minister Stephen Harper told the Conservative caucus this morning that he's "very upset" about the recent conduct of some senators and his own office, and he wants Senate spending rules tightened quickly.
- Maine city wants U.S. review before oilsands oil flows May 21, 2013The city of Portland, Maine, passed a resolution Monday night calling on the U.S. government to conduct an environmental review of Portland-to-Montreal pipeline before it is allowed to reverse its flow and potentially bring oilsands oil to a terminal on the Atlantic coast.
- Eritreans in Canada say consul still demands cash from them May 22, 2013Evidence obtained by CBC News suggests Eritrea's top diplomat in Canada is again soliciting taxes from the Eritrean community despite a threat by Canada eight months ago not to renew his credentials if he kept at it.
- B.C. mine's temporary foreign workers case dismissed May 22, 2013The Federal Court of Canada has dismissed a challenge launched by two unions against a company that hired more than 200 temporary workers from China for its coal mine in northeastern B.C.
- Deal to protect boreal forest caribou fails May 22, 2013Three years of negotiations between Resolute Forest Products and environmental groups aimed at protecting parts of Canada's boreal forest have ended in failure, with talks breaking down over how much land to set aside for conservation.
- Canadian killed in Iraq violence, Baird says May 22, 2013Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird says a Canadian is among the dead in a spate of sectarian violence in Iraq that has killed more than 270 people in just the past week.
- PM's South America trip turns focus from turmoil to trade May 21, 2013Prime Minister Stephen Harper left today for South America for four days of bilateral talks and trade meetings, after addressing his caucus over the growing Senate expense controversy.
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- Disgraced ex-congressman Weiner announces candidacy for NYC mayor May 22, 2013NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two years after resigning from Congress in a lewd photo scandal, former U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner announced in a video message early on Wednesday he is running for New York City mayor.
- Los Angeles city councilman opens lead in race for mayor May 22, 2013LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles City Councilman Eric Garcetti opened a convincing election-night lead in his bid to become mayor of America's second-largest city as it faces an increasingly gloomy financial outlook, returns showed late on Tuesday.
- Kerry hails tentative Raytheon arms sale to Oman May 22, 2013MUSCAT (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry hailed on Wednesday what U.S. officials said was an estimated $2.1 billion deal for Oman to buy a ground-based air defense system from U.S. defense contractor Raytheon Co..
- Voters oust mayor of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in primary May 22, 2013(Reuters) - The embattled mayor of Pennsylvania's financially crippled capital of Harrisburg was ousted on Tuesday when she lost the Democratic primary to the owner of an independent bookstore.
- Senate panel backs arming Syria rebels May 22, 2013WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Senate panel voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to send weapons to rebels fighting Syria's government, but it was not clear who would get the arms even if the bill succeeds, as Washington struggles to deal with its response to the conflict.
- Senate panel passes immigration bill; Obama praises move May 22, 2013WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Senate panel on Tuesday approved legislation to give millions of illegal immigrants a path to citizenship, setting up a spirited debate next month in the full Senate over the biggest changes in immigration policy in a generation.
- House panel approves spending cuts, assumes more to come May 22, 2013WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives made clear on Tuesday that automatic spending cuts will be a recurring nightmare for Washington as it passed a measure to sharply reduce funding for government agencies and programs next year.
- Tax official at center of scandal won't testify: lawyer May 22, 2013WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lois Lerner, the Internal Revenue Service official at the center of a scandal about the targeting of conservative groups for extra tax scrutiny, plans to assert her constitutional right not to answer questions from a congressional committee on Wednesday.
- Arkansas state treasurer resigns in face of federal charges May 21, 2013LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (Reuters) - Arkansas' state treasurer resigned on Tuesday, a day after federal authorities charged her with extortion stemming from accusations that she gave a broker state bond business in exchange for repeated cash payments.
- Lawmakers move to address U.S. military sex assault problem May 21, 2013WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lawmakers frustrated by a spate of high-profile military sexual assault cases unveiled draft proposals in the House of Representatives on Tuesday to crack down on the crime, but they stopped short the kind of overhaul sought by some officials.
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- Report says prosecutor behind 'Fast and Furious' leak May 21, 2013A former top Justice Department official in Arizona leaked an internal memo from a federal agent who had criticized the politically charged "Fast and Furious" gun trafficking operation, a government report found.
- Obama to grads: 'No time for excuses' May 20, 2013Speaking at a prominent historically black college, the president said African-Americans have "no time for excuses" if they want success.
- Benghazi: GOP digs in for long haul May 20, 2013Five separate House committees are investigating facets of the attack and its aftermath, and the five chairmen compared notes on Thursday at a meeting organized by House Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Eric Cantor.
- Lawmakers grill ousted IRS boss May 20, 2013An outgoing IRS official said the agency made "foolish mistakes" but not out of political bias. CNN's Dana Bash reports.
- Immigration reform bill clears key Senate hurdle May 22, 2013The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the bipartisan "Gang of Eight" immigration reform bill on Tuesday, sending the measure to the Senate floor for further consideration and giving the bill's backers their first major legislative victory.
- IRS official to plead 5th May 21, 2013Lois Lerner, who heads the division involved in the political targeting, is scheduled to appear Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee. A committee spokesman said Lerner's lawyer informed the panel she would invoke her constitutional right against self-incrimination and refuse to answer questions.
- Immigration bill clears hurdle May 22, 2013The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the bipartisan "Gang of Eight" immigration reform bill on Tuesday, sending the measure to the Senate floor for further consideration and giving the bill's backers their first major legislative victory.
- Disgraced Weiner running for mayor May 22, 2013Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner is running for New York City mayor, he announced Wednesday morning in a video posted on his campaign website.
- IRS official to plead the Fifth at congressional hearing May 21, 2013Lois Lerner, who heads the division involved in the political targeting, is scheduled to appear Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee. A committee spokesman said Lerner's lawyer informed the panel she would invoke her constitutional right against self-incrimination and refuse to answer questions.
- Obama: Our prayers are with Oklahoma May 21, 2013President Obama talks about the devastation and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.
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- Egyptian security men abducted in Sinai freed May 22, 2013Spokesman says that policemen and border guard abducted in Sinai peninsula last week have been released.
- Tornado rescue efforts wind down in Oklahoma May 22, 2013Scientists conclude tornado was an EF5 on Fujita scale, the most powerful type, capable of hurling cars like missiles.
- Ahmadinejad to appeal Iran poll-ban on ally May 22, 2013President to take Mashaei case to Supreme Leader but Rafsanjani will not appeal his own presidential election ban.
- Sweden riots continue after police shooting May 22, 2013Windows smashed, cars and several containers set on fire, and seven police officers injured in a Stockholm suburb.
- UK moves closer to legalising gay marriage May 22, 2013Bill passes to House of Lords despite opposition in lower house from majority of ruling Conservative party members.
- World Bank announces $1bn for Great Lakes May 22, 2013Funds for health, education, hydro-electric projects and cross-border trade come amid fresh fighting in the region.
- German firm to hire more people with autism May 22, 2013Computer software company announces plans to employ hundreds of people with autism in bid to drive innovative thinking.
- New Zealand police 'terrorism raids unlawful' May 22, 2013Maoris call for apology after report finds police intimidated people during anti-terrorism operation in Ruatoki Valley.
- Britain to offer visas to Afghan interpreters May 22, 2013Cameron to allow interpreters who served with UK forces fighting Taliban to live in Britain, reversing earlier decision.
- Chinese premier begins Pakistan visit May 22, 2013Li Keqiang to discuss trade ties with incoming government, including talks with prime minister-elect Nawaz Sharif.
