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  1. AP CEO calls records seizure unconstitutional

    Washington — The president and chief executive officer of The Associated Press on Sunday called the government's secret seizure of two months of reporters' phone records "unconstitutional" and said the news cooperative had not ruled out legal action against the Justice Department.

  2. Michigan disabled vets could see property tax relief

    Lansing — Some disabled veterans living in Michigan could get some relief next tax season under legislation being debated in the state Senate.

  3. White House insists Obama was not involved in IRS

    Washington — A top White House adviser insisted President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had targeted tea party groups only "when it came out in the news" while Republicans continued to press the administration for answers on Sunday.

  4. Tea party looks to take advantage of moment

    Des Moines, Iowa — Is the tea party getting its groove back? Shouts of vindication from around the country suggest the movement's leaders certainly think so.

  5. Obama to speak on legality of drone program

    Washington — President Barack Obama will discuss the legality of his administration's secret drone program and other counterterrorism practices during a speech Thursday, a White House official said.

    • May. 18, 2013
    • POLITICS-STATE

    Emails show Snyder aides aware of ‘skunk works’ group

    Lansing — Gov. Rick Snyder’s administration has claimed the once-secret “skunk works” education reform project was not a government-sanctioned work group, but newly obtained administration correspondence suggests otherwise.

  6. Mich. Rep. Camp: IRS lied, must clean house

    Washington — A top House Republican blasted the Internal Revenue Service for “lying” to the American people at the first congressional hearing since the agency a week ago admitted stonewalling the tax-exempt applications of tea party groups.

    • May. 18, 2013
    • NATION-WORLD

    Military to re-train leaders on sexual assault prevention

    Washington — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Friday ordered the military to recertify all 25,000 people involved in programs designed to prevent and respond to sexual assault, an acknowledgement assaults have escalated beyond the Pentagon's control.

    • May. 18, 2013
    • BUSINESS

    Organic food companies gain Washington clout

    Washington — The organic food industry is gaining influence on Capitol Hill, prompted by its entry into traditional farm states and by increasing consumer demand.

  7. Obama talks jobs, says politics misplace focus

    Washington — President Barack Obama is calling attention to his economic proposals and efforts to expand the middle class.

    • May. 18, 2013
    • UPDATE

    GOP hopes IRS scandal will snag health care law

    Washington — Political scandals have strange ways of causing collateral damage, and Republicans are hoping the furor over federal tax enforcers singling out conservative groups will ensnare their biggest target: President Barack Obama's health care law.

  8. Audit questions use of Mich. petroleum tax revenues

    Lansing — Millions of dollars from a petroleum tax have been diverted to plug holes in the state budget and pay interest on debt, Michigan's auditor general said Friday.

  9. Class-action lawsuit OK'd over Michigan's asset seizures

    Detroit — A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit challenging how the state of Michigan seized assets without court approval to cover overdue taxes.

    • May. 17, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Michigan rep proposes ban on late-night fireworks

    Michigan’s year-old law allowing the sale and use of airborne fireworks could be changed after it enflamed public complaints last summer because of late-night backyard blasting.

  10. Obama: ‘Our focus cannot drift’ from jobs, economy

    Baltimore — Trying to reset the agenda amid scandal in Washington, President Barack Obama turned his attention Friday to the economy and said lawmakers ...

  11. House group in accord on immigration

    Washington — A bipartisan band of House members working on a comprehensive immigration bill has reached an agreement in principle, lawmakers said Thursday, ...

  12. Tea party tax returns show activism on a budget

    Washington — Dozens of tea party groups and other conservative organizations of the kind subjected to improper scrutiny by the Internal Revenue Service ...

    • May. 17, 2013
    • BUSINESS

    Nominee impasse poses problems for labor board

    Washington — Senate Republicans said Thursday they would not support five nominees to the National Labor Relations Board, raising the possibility the troubled ...

  13. House advances student loan rules

    Washington — The days of fixed-rate student loans could be coming to a close, with House Republicans on Thursday advancing a proposal that would link ...

  14. Obama out to quell IRS, Libya troubles

    Washington — President Barack Obama, seeking to regain his footing amid controversies hammering the White House, named a temporary chief for the scandal-marred ...

  15. Obama: Sexual assaults weaken trust in military

    Washington — President Barack Obama said sexual assaults and harassment are undermining trust among members of the U.S. armed forces and pose a threat to ...

  16. CBO: Obama budget would cut deficits $1.1T by 2023

    Washington — President Barack Obama's budget would trim projected federal deficits by $1.1 trillion over the coming decade, using nearly $6 in higher ...

    • May. 16, 2013
    • POLITICS-STATE

    AT&T Michigan president may run for Levin’s seat

    AT&T Michigan President James Murray said he is considering a run for U.S. Senate, adding another potential GOP candidate vying for the seat opened up by the ...

    • May. 16, 2013
    • POLITICS-STATE

    Michigan’s job, tax revenue futures brighten, economists say

    Lansing — Michigan is forecast to reach a pre-recession jobless rate of 6.9 percent in three years, while the state is reaping a multimillion-dollar tax ...

    • May. 16, 2013
    • POLITICS-NATIONAL

    Obama calls on Congress to fund embassy security

    Washington — President Barack Obama on Thursday tried to turn the tables on Republicans who have criticized his administration's response to last year's ...

    • May. 16, 2013
    • POLITICS-STATE

    Airport tax cut proposal draws criticism

    Lansing — A proposal to reduce Detroit Metropolitan Airport’s parking tax by 62 percent would rob Wayne County of two-thirds of the annual revenue it needs for ...

    • May. 16, 2013
    • POLITICS-NATIONAL

    Tea party groups call IRS process 'nightmare'

    Washington — Anger over President Barack Obama's policies drove businessman Tom Zawistowski to file paperwork with the Internal Revenue Service nearly ...

  17. Obama promises action on a trio of controversies

    Washington — President Barack Obama confronted a trio of controversies Thursday, pledging to work with Congress to ensure the IRS doesn't abuse its power, ...

  18. Feds to propose beefed-up standards for child care centers

    Federal health officials say they will propose Thursday to overhaul federally funded child care centers across the country, beefing up safety standards ...

  19. House committee OKs student loan bill, links rates to financial markets

    Washington — The days of fixed-rate student loans could be coming to a close, with House Republicans on Thursday advancing a proposal that would link ...

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