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Navy names ship for former congresswoman Giffords

Giffords Seat

Gabrielle Giffords, the recently retired congresswoman from Arizona who was shot in an assassination attempt 13 months ago, returned to Washington Friday for double honors. The Navy named a ship after her and she saw President Barack Obama sign the last piece of legislation she authored into law.
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US bishops voice objections to birth control rule

The nation's Roman Catholic bishops are expressing grave doubts about President Barack Obama's revamped health care rule on birth control. They say it raises serious moral concerns and lacks clear protections for certain employers, insurers and individuals.
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Report: Non-Solyndra energy loans could cost $3B

Energy Loans

The government could lose nearly $3 billion on Energy Department loans for green energy programs - far less than the $10 billion Congress set aside for the high-risk program, according to an independent review.
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First lady: Girls can choose to have campaign role

Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama says her daughters' main concern about the coming presidential election is all about them.
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Lawmaker's stock trades draw ethics investigation

Bachus Ethics

A new ethics investigation of the House Financial Services Committee chairman's investment activities during the events leading up to and surrounding Congress' $700 billion bailout of Wall Street sets back lawmakers' election-year efforts to rebound from their record low standing with the public.
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