Obama taps San Antonio Mayor for Cabinet
President Obama nominated San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro as housing secretary in a Cabinet reshuffle. Shaun Donovan would run the Budget Office, with Castro poised for a national stage and potential 2016 VP consideration.
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Gay rights emerge as campaign wedge in 2014 elections
Democrats seize on shifting public opinion as courts strike down bans, while Republicans face pressure over gay rights. In Pennsylvania and Colorado governors and lawmakers move against discrimination, and Arizona politics hinge on a vetoed anti gay service law. The 2016 horizon colors the 2014 race as both parties recalibrate strategy.
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RNC Sues FEC to Raise Unlimited donor Cash
The Republican National Committee, joined by chairman Reince Priebus and Louisiana Republicans, sues the Federal Election Commission seeking permission to create an independent account that could raise and spend unlimited sums for federal candidates. The suit argues current limits violate the First Amendment and equity with Super PACs.
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Kerry agrees to testify on Benghazi attack
Secretary of State John Kerry will testify before Congress on the Benghazi attack in June. The State Department said June 12 or June 20 would suit and could avoid a second subpoena by the new select committee.
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Obama eyes Gitmo closure despite GOP resistance
Senate Armed Services Committee approved a defense bill authorizing transferring terror suspects to U S soil for detention and trial once Obama submits a closure plan and Congress votes. The move is opposed by top Republicans who aim to keep Guantanamo open. Senator Levin called it a path to close Guantanamo.
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