Boehner and McConnell Sidestep Gop Rift as 2016 Looms
Senate leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker John Boehner, chosen to lead the new GOP majorities, are seen as pragmatic allies ready to steer Congress through Obama era politics. Their alliance faces test from conservatives pressing immigration and future 2016 strategy amid past shutdown pressures.
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Congress Proposes Terminating Nazi Social Security Benefits
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the Nazi Social Security Benefits Termination Act to end benefits for Nazi suspects who lost their U.S. citizenship. The bill targets individuals linked to the Third Reich and follows an Associated Press finding of millions in benefits paid to former Nazis living in Europe. A Senate companion bill seeks to close the deportation threshold loophole.
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Washington extends No Child Left Behind waivers
The Obama administration invites states with existing waivers to seek three year extensions to 2017 18 and possibly another year beyond that term. Education Secretary Arne Duncan says eligible states may apply to keep waivers in place as the Bush era law awaits update. More than 40 states currently hold waivers tied to new standards and evaluation plans.
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Landrieu seeks pipeline vote amid runoff bid in Louisiana
Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu pushes a Keystone XL bill to win support before the December 6 runoff against Rep. Bill Cassidy. The White House viewed the bill but did not threaten a veto, while Senate leaders weighed moving the measure after assurances Obama would not sign.
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