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Congress votes to end second bag checks on some international flights
WASHINGTON — Passengers arriving in the U.S. from international airports who miss connecting flights because their checked bags have to be rescreened could get some relief under legislation passed Wednesday by the House and sent to the president for his signature.
Retiring Sen. Lieberman urges Congress to put partisanship aside in final Senate floor speech
WASHINGTON — Retiring Sen. Joe Lieberman on Wednesday used his final Senate floor speech to urge Congress to put partisan rancor aside to break Washington’s gridlock.
Congress votes to end second bag checks on some international flights
WASHINGTON — Passengers arriving in the U.S. from international airports who miss connecting flights because their checked bags have to be rescreened could get some relief under legislation passed Wednesday by the House and sent to the president for his signature.
Senate retirement speeches, in 3 minutes (Video)
Six departing senators say their final formal goodbyes to the chamber -- and bemoan the lack of bipartisanship.
Decorating the House of the Commandants
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Every year, dozens of Marine Corps spouses gather at the House of the Commandants, which is home to the Corps’ highest-ranking officer, to decorate the house for Christmas.
Retiring senators’ bid farewell, urge bipartisanship
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Six retiring senators gave farewell speeches on the Senate floor Wednesday, recalling their years on Capitol Hill and outlining their vision for the 113th Congress.
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