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- Senate debates expense audits amid greater scrutiny May 21, 2013The Senate is debating its own committee's reports into living expenses claimed by three senators in a Tuesday night session that could see Senator Mike Duffy's claims sent back for a second audit. Follow our live blog.
- 'Very upset' Harper wants fast Senate spending reform May 21, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Carney's parting advice: play to Canada's strengths May 21, 2013Outgoing Bank of Canada governor said Canada's economy is poised for growth as long as all stakeholders keep pulling in the same direction.
- NDP wants double question period under extended House hours May 21, 2013In response to the government's pitch to have the House sit 'til midnight from now until the summer break, the NDP proposes doubling the daily question period to 90 minutes a day.
- EI board appointees made banned donations to Conservatives May 21, 2013Dozens of people appointed to plum patronage jobs have been donating to the Conservative party, despite government rules that forbid it.
- Canadian on EI shut out amid foreign worker influx May 20, 2013A jobless Canadian IT professional who is collecting employment insurance is upset because he now suspects several recent jobs he applied for went to temporary foreign workers.
- Departing U.S. ambassador to Canada hired as BMO vice-chair May 21, 2013U.S. Ambassador David Jacobson will become vice-chairman of BMO Financial Group, based out of Chicago, after he leaves his job in Canada later this year, the bank says.
- Horwath says NDP will support Ontario Liberal budget May 21, 2013Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says her party will support the Liberal budget, avoiding a spring election, after the premier agreed to the NDP's call for an independent financial accountability officer.
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- Tax official at center of scandal won't testify: lawyer May 21, 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.
- Democrats call for controls on tax-exempt groups at IRS hearing May 21, 2013WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As they joined Republicans on Tuesday in bashing the Internal Revenue Service for targeting conservative groups that sought tax-exempt status, Senate Democrats had another target: the regulations that require the tax agency to weigh the political activity of such groups.
- IRS official will refuse to answer questions at U.S. House hearing May 21, 2013WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lois Lerner, an Internal Revenue Service official who revealed that the agency was giving extra scrutiny to conservative groups, will assert her constitutional right not to answer questions from a congressional committee on Wednesday, her lawyer said in a letter obtained by Reuters.
- As U.S. struggles with Syria policy, Senate panel backs arming rebels May 21, 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.
- Los Angeles voters to choose from two Democrats for mayor May 21, 2013LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Voters in Los Angeles went to the polls on Tuesday to choose a new mayor from two Democratic contenders and former city council allies as the long race, characterized by negative campaign ads, came to an end.
- Oklahoma senators embrace disaster aid after opposing Sandy relief bill May 21, 2013WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Amid expressions of horror, grief and resolve over the devastating tornado that smashed into suburban Oklahoma City, many lawmakers expressed relief on Tuesday that they took action in January to bulk up the FEMA disaster relief fund.
- Senate panel OKs changes sought by tech firms in immigration bill May 21, 2013WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Senate panel voted on Tuesday to make it easier for U.S. companies to hire foreign workers as part of a broad immigration bill being debated in Congress.
- Obama against prosecuting reporters for doing their jobs: White House May 21, 2013WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama believes firmly in freedom of the press and does not want journalists to be prosecuted for doing their jobs, the White House said on Tuesday, responding to criticism about his administration's investigations of leaks to reporters.
- Senators reach deal to ease high tech rules in U.S. immigration bill May 21, 2013WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senators reached a tentative deal with tech companies to ease restrictions on hiring foreigners for high-skilled jobs in the Senate's sweeping immigration bill, sources familiar with the talks said on Tuesday.
- Former IRS chief tells lawmakers "dismayed" by targeting May 21, 2013WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The former head of the Internal Revenue Service told U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday he was "dismayed" to learn that the tax agency had subjected conservative groups to extra scrutiny under his watch.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Fate of immigration bill gay rights measures in doubt May 21, 2013As the Senate Judiciary Committee neared completion of its consideration of comprehensive immigration reform legislation on Tuesday, a top Democrat refused to indicate whether he would move forward with a pair of controversial gay rights amendments vehemently opposed by congressional Republicans.
- Sessions takes on Senate immigration gang May 21, 2013What's wrong with the "Gang of Eight" comprehensive immigration reform bill?
- From history to Hollywood, Los Angeles mayoral race offers it all May 18, 2013Voters in the nation's second-largest city will elect a new mayor Tuesday in a race that will make history and offer a possible indicator on public sentiment toward unions representing municipal employees during a budget crisis.
- 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.
- Military joins search May 21, 2013Military forces used thermal imaging technology and other specialized equipment to help search for victims buried in rubble from Monday's devastating tornado outside Oklahoma City.
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- US rescuers search for tornado survivors May 21, 2013Barack Obama promises help as emergency teams sift through rubble in Oklahoma suburbs where dozens feared dead.
- Syria parties 'preparing for peace talks' May 21, 2013Opposition and government to take part in internationally-sponsored peace conference, Syria peace envoy says.
- Two key candidates barred from Iran election May 21, 2013Ex-president Hashemi Rafsanjani and an ally of President Ahmadinejad disqualified from running in presidential polls.
- Deadly bombings continue across Iraq May 21, 2013At least 20 people killed and scores injured in blasts in capital and beyond amid escalating sectarian violence.
- UK wants Belhadj case in secret court May 21, 2013Government lawyers seek to keep lawsuit over secret Libya rendition of prominent Gaddafi opponent out of public domain.
- Apple CEO rejects 'tax evasion' charges May 21, 2013Tim Cook tells US Senate hearing that Apple does not use 'tax gimmicks' to avoid paying more taxes.
- Nigeria to free Boko Haram members May 21, 2013Military says it will release a number of Boko Haram members, including all women, in what it calls a peace bid.
- India offers more aid for Afghanistan May 21, 2013India announces more training and reconstruction aid, as Afghan president seeks help ahead of withdrawal of NATO troops.
- Afghan forces in deadly battle with Taliban May 21, 2013Taliban launches one of the largest attacks of spring offensive in Helmand province as bomb kills seven police in Herat.
- Guatemala court overturns genocide conviction May 21, 2013Top court rules that the trial of former military ruler Efrain Rios Montt restart to solve several appeal issues.
