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- Harper 'not consulted' about Duffy Senate expense repayment May 23, 2013Prime Minister Stephen Harper says that not only did he not know about his chief of staff's "gift" to repay Senator Mike Duffy's expenses before the story broke in the media, he was not consulted and did not sign off on Nigel Wright's decision to write a personal cheque.
- Mike Duffy's primary home not P.E.I., unedited Senate report says May 23, 2013A copy of the original report by an internal Senate committee on Senator Mike Duffy's expense claims, obtained by CBC News, makes it clear the committee believes Duffy's primary residence is in Ottawa, and not in P.E.I.
- Nanos Number: Few see positives in current political climate May 23, 2013Nik Nanos digs beneath the numbers with CBC New Network's Power & Politics to get to the political, economic and social forces that shape our lives. This week: Few Canadians believe the current political environment will result in positive results.
- Internet bill would unlock personal details, says watchdog May 22, 2013The Harper government's recent bid to give police more information about Internet users would have unlocked numerous revealing personal details — from web-surfing habits to names of friends, says a new study by the federal privacy watchdog.
- Wallin refuses to answer questions about repaying expenses May 22, 2013Speaking as an independent Saskatchewan senator for the first time, Pamela Wallin is not answering any questions about whether or not she has repaid expense money.
- Wednesdays with @Kady: Senate expenses questions continue May 22, 2013As Ottawa waited to see whether Prime Minister Stephen Harper takes questions on the Senate expenses scandal in Peru this afternoon, CBC Politics blogger Kady O'Malley took readers questions on the latest controversial developments.
- Marshall asks Senate committee to review her pay May 22, 2013Conservative Senator Elizabeth Marshall says she has asked the Senate Rules Committee to look at whether some of the additional pay she receives for additional work is appropriate.
- Harper's $100K+ Club: Tories lift veil on staffer salaries May 22, 2013Documents tabled in the House reveal few aides could afford to cut a $90 K personal cheque to help out an embattled senator.
- Stockwell Day: Abolish the Senate? Build it up instead May 22, 2013Not only is abolishing the Senate next to impossible, it's also a bad idea. An Upper Chamber filled with provincially-elected representatives would be far better and address a major flaw in Canada's parliamentary system.
- 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.
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- Nebraska attorney general wants abortion clinic nurse's license revoked May 23, 2013OMAHA, Nebraska (Reuters) - Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning on Wednesday filed a petition to revoke the license of the only nurse at a controversial abortion clinic in the state for allegedly providing substandard care and improperly administering drugs.
- U.S. military lawyers put more pressure on Guantanamo May 23, 2013MIAMI (Reuters) - Military and civilian lawyers for prisoners at the Guantanamo naval base urged U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to improve conditions for detainees, putting more pressure on the Obama administration to make good its promise to close the camp.
- U.S. industry touts 'drone' promise as public debate flares May 23, 2013WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Public backlash against deadly overseas drone strikes may undermine promising uses of such technology for anything from disaster response to mail delivery, a top U.S. industry group said as it launched a lobbying effort to "demystify" unmanned planes.
- New Hampshire lawmakers reject casino bill backed by governor May 23, 2013NEW YORK (Reuters) - New Hampshire's House of Representatives rejected a bill on Wednesday that would have authorized the construction of the state's first casino, bucking a regional trend toward easing restrictions on gaming in New England.
- Texas lawmakers OK drug tests for some unemployment applicants May 23, 2013AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Texas came a step closer to requiring some applicants for unemployment benefits to first undergo drug testing, when lawmakers gave final approval to a Republican-backed bill mandating such checks on Wednesday.
- Obama to lay out rationale for drone strikes in speech May 23, 2013WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will lay out the rationale for U.S. drone strikes in a speech on Thursday in an effort to be more transparent about his counterterrorism policy, a White House official said.
- Obama to lay out rationale for drone strikes in speech May 22, 2013WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will lay out the rationale for U.S. drone strikes in a speech on Thursday, a White House official said.
- Los Angeles mayor-elect vows to put recession in rear-view mirror May 22, 2013LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles Councilman Eric Garcetti declared victory Wednesday in his bid to become the next mayor and vowed to put the city's economic slump "in the rear-view mirror," capping a race shaped by dire fiscal forecasts and questions about the political clout of organized labor.
- Obama threatens to veto Republican student loan plan May 22, 2013WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House threatened on Wednesday to veto a Republican bill to switch federal student loan interest rates to a market-based system, arguing the plan would create more uncertainty for students and families.
- Obama nominee vows to work with Congress to fund transportation May 22, 2013WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's choice to be transportation secretary promised on Wednesday to work with Congress to figure out how to fund U.S. transportation needs during a time of tight budgets and faced lingering Republican anger over recent air traffic controller furloughs.
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- Garcetti makes history as next LA mayor May 23, 2013Eric Garcetti has declared victory in the Los Angeles mayoral race. He will be the first Jewish mayor of the nation's second-largest city.
- 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.
- Holder: Drone strikes have killed 4 Americans since 2009 May 23, 2013Counterterrorism drone strikes have killed four Americans overseas since 2009, Attorney General Eric Holder acknowledged on Wednesday.
- Drones: Holder opens up May 23, 2013Counterterrorism drone strikes have killed four Americans overseas since 2009, Attorney General Eric Holder acknowledged on Wednesday.
- IRS's Lerner takes the 5th May 23, 2013For the third time in less than a week, a congressional committee on Wednesday will seek answers from the Internal Revenue Service about the targeting of conservative groups detailed by the agency watchdog.
- Issa sounds alarm on the Hill May 23, 2013He is best known as the Viper car alarm voice that instructs would-be thieves to "Please step away from the vehicle."
- Immigration: 5 things to know May 23, 2013Advocates for comprehensive immigration reform won their first major legislative victory this week when the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 13-5 to approve the bipartisan "Gang of Eight" plan.
- Politics and second chances May 23, 2013First Mark Sanford. And now Anthony Weiner. The media loves a comeback story.
- 5 things you should know about immigration reform May 22, 2013Advocates for comprehensive immigration reform won their first major legislative victory this week when the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 13-5 to approve the bipartisan "Gang of Eight" plan.
- Sessions takes on Senate immigration gang May 21, 2013What's wrong with the "Gang of Eight" comprehensive immigration reform bill?
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- 'Soldier' hacked to death in London May 23, 2013Prime Minister Cameron says there are "strong indications" killing near army training barracks was terror-related.
- Kerry urges Assad to commit to peace May 23, 2013US secretary of state calls on Syrian president to commit to ending war that has claimed tens of thousands of lives.
- US tornado damage could cost $2bn May 23, 2013Oklahoma City mayor says up to 13,000 homes were destroyed or damaged and 33,000 people were affected.
- US admits drones killed four Americans May 22, 2013Letter from US attorney general confirms President Barack Obama administration killed US nationals abroad.
- Amnesty condemns abuse of refugee rights May 23, 2013Rights group says state authorities and employers are responsible for suffering of millions of refugees and migrants.
- 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.
- Man 'linked to Boston suspect' killed by FBI May 22, 2013Florida man shot dead after he got violent during questioning about his possible links to blast suspects, FBI says.
- Zimbabwe's Mugabe signs new constitution May 22, 2013New constitution, which clips powers of president and sets term-limits, paves way for crucial elections this year.
- Kenya probe links president to rights abuses May 22, 2013Special commission says Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy helped plan and fund post-election violence in 2007.
- 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.
