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NBC Reports on Terror Israelis Face from Hamas Tunnels

31 July 2014, 8:52 pm by: Washington Free Beacon Staff
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Thune Proposes Heightened Disclosure Requirements for Unions

31 July 2014, 5:32 pm by: Bill McMorris
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Sen. John Thune (R., S.D.) has proposed legislation that will tighten disclosure requirements for labor unions.
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Defense Panel: Obama Administration Defense Strategy ‘Dangerously’ Underfunded

31 July 2014, 5:30 pm by: Bill Gertz
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The Obama administration’s four-year defense strategy lacks funding needed for fulfilling global military missions and the U.S. military faces “high risk” in the world unless changes are made, according to a bipartisan report by a congressionally backed…
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Congressman Tells Kerry: Stop Partnering with Hamas’ Top Ally

31 July 2014, 4:00 pm by: Adam Kredo
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House lawmakers are petitioning the State Department to reassess its close relationship with Qatar, which has served as Hamas’ chief financial lifeline while also enjoying close ties to the United States, which recently inked an $11 billion arms deal with…
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Report: ‘Tax Cronyism’ Costs States Billions

31 July 2014, 3:45 pm by: CJ Ciaramella
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Special tax carve-outs to companies and individuals cost states across the country hundreds of billions of dollars last year, according to a new report by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).
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Former Employees Allege Widespread Illegality at Taxpayer-Backed Solar Company

31 July 2014, 2:30 pm by: Lachlan Markay
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A solar company backed by billions in stimulus funds routinely violated U.S. immigration law, workplace safety codes, and environmental regulations, replaced American workers with foreigners, and may be on the verge of bankruptcy, former employees tell the…
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House Committee Investigating FCC Waiver to Obama Donor

31 July 2014, 1:45 pm by: Elizabeth Harrington
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A House committee will investigate the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision to allow a waiver granting favorable status in wireless auctions to an Obama donor, the committee announced Thursday.
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Sonny Bunch Breaks Down Sharknado 2

31 July 2014, 1:16 pm by: Washington Free Beacon Staff
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Cantor Gives His Last Speech on the House Floor as Majority Leader

31 July 2014, 1:02 pm by: Washington Free Beacon Staff
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Hamas Rockets Exploding in Gaza Strip

31 July 2014, 12:10 pm by: Abraham Rabinovich
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JERUSALEM—More than a third of the 140 rockets fired by Hamas at Israel yesterday fell short and exploded inside the Gaza Strip, according to the Israeli Army spokesman’s office.
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