Obama urges swift congressional debate on immigration reform
President Obama challenged Congress to finish the immigration overhaul quickly. He spoke during a White House citizenship ceremony noting the system is broken and urging lawmakers to wrap up talks and sign a bill into law soon. Thirteen new citizens include active duty service members. Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano administered the oath.
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Obama designates five new national monuments
President Obama used executive authority to create five new national monuments. In a private Oval Office ceremony with Vice President Biden and Interior Secretary Salazar, the proclamations protect Rio Grande del Norte in New Mexico, First State in Delaware, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad in Maryland, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers in Ohio, and San Juan Islands in Washington.
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Okla panel approves food stamp work mandate bill
Oklahoma Senate panel backs a bill requiring able bodied adults 18 to 50 without children to work at least 20 hours per week. The measure passed 6 to 2 and moves to the full Senate as part of GOP efforts targeting aid programs.
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Ethics office probes Bachmann campaign
Rep Michele Bachmann and her brief GOP presidential bid face an Office of Congressional Ethics inquiry. A lawyer for Bachmann says she is cooperating and no wrongdoing is alleged, with the OCE deciding next steps.
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