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Changes coming to D.C.'s heights?

Efforts that could literally change the landscape of the nation's capital are under way.

Tags: Height of Buildings Act, Darrell Issa, congress, thomas warren

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Franks pushes ban on US abortions after 20 weeks

Tags: Trent Franks, Kermit Gosnell, abortion, congress

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Sequester may hit housing rental vouchers

Some families could lose the roof over their heads because of government cutbacks.

Tags: vouchers, sequester, congress, Dick Uliano

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In soccer match, Congress competes for charity

Members of Congress traded suits and ties for T-shirts and shorts at the inaugural Capital Soccer Classic, a charity event held Wednesday at Gallaudet University's Hotchkiss Field.

Tags: Gallaudet University, soccer for success, congress, michelle basch

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Area congressmen weigh in on search for bombing suspect

Congressmen on both sides of the Potomac discuss what weapons the suspects had, what their motives were and why door-to-door searching makes sense.

Tags: Ruppersberger, Gerry Connolly, congress, house of representatives, Boston Marathon bombing

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Congress approves DC interim CFO bill

Tags: Natwar Gandhi, D.C. budget, Eleanor Holmes Norton, congress

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Spending plan continues 6-day mail delivery

The new spending bill passed by Congress on Thursday continues the requirement for six-day mail delivery. But that hasn't ended debate over whether the Postal Service should and can end Saturday delivery.

Tags: USPS, Saturday delivery, congress, budget

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Amid horse meat concerns, lawmakers introduce legislation to stop horse slaughter

Members of Congress and national animal welfare groups introduced the Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2013, which would prohibit horse slaughter operations in the United States.

Tags: horse meat, congress, veterinarian, Dr. Pawz, Katy Nelson

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How exactly do members of Congress spend their time?

With all of the frustration about how unproductive Congress can be, a new report sheds light on the work process and work ethic of members of Congress.

Tags: Congressional Management Foundation, congress, Brad Fitch, colleen kelleher

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Md. congress members hold Twitter Townhall on sequestration

Maryland's Democrat congressional delegation wants to answer your questions about the pending sequester, which is expected to furlough area federal workers.

Tags: town hall meeting, Twitter, congress

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