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    May 21, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  1. Apple CEO makes no apology for company's tax strategy

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook made no apology on Tuesday for the iPad maker saving billions of dollars in U.S. taxes through Irish subsidiaries and told lawmakers that his company backs corporate tax reform, even though it may end up paying more.
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    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook made no apology on Tuesday for the iPad maker saving billions of dollars in U.S. taxes through Irish subsidiaries and told lawmakers that his company backs corporate tax reform, even though it...

    Tags: White House, Barack Obama, Laws, John McCain, Carl Levin

    2. May 21, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Rep. Issa tested by the spotlight

    WASHINGTON — During the 2010 campaign, Rep. Brad Sherman, a Democrat from Sherman Oaks, joked, "Every time I try to encourage the White House to do more to help us elect Democrats to the House of Representatives, I send them a picture of Darrell Issa with the word 'subpoena' underneath."
    WASHINGTON — During the 2010 campaign, Rep. Brad Sherman, a Democrat from Sherman Oaks, joked, "Every time I try to encourage the White House to do more to help us elect Democrats to the House of Representatives, I send them a picture of Darrell...

    Tags: Government, Religion and Belief, Democratic Party, Culture, Social Sciences

    3. May 21, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Immigration reform: Closer to reality or destined for failure?

    Oh, how much things have changed in just a few months. Last May, Republicans and Democrats couldn't agree on any aspect of immigration reform. But on Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed a far-reaching immigration bill, clearing the way for a debate in the full Senate.
    Oh, how much things have changed in just a few months. Last May, Republicans and Democrats couldn't agree on any aspect of immigration reform. But on Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed a far-reaching immigration bill, clearing the way for a...

    Tags: Elections, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Immigration, U.S. Congress, Migration

    4. May 21, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  4. Senators reach deal to ease high tech rules in U.S. immigration bill

    Reuters
    WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - U.S. senators reached a tentative deal with tech companies to ease restrictions on hiring foreigners for high-skilled jobs in the Senate's sweeping immigration bill, sources familiar with the talks said on Tuesday. For...

    Tags: Immigration, Orrin Hatch, AFL-CIO, U.S. Senate, Chuck Schumer

    5. May 21, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  5. Best Buy sees investments squeezing near-term profits

    Reuters
    (Reuters) - Best Buy Co Inc reported lackluster sales in the first quarter and warned that efforts to entice shoppers could squeeze profits in the near term. The news overshadowed its better-than-expected, first-quarter profit and sent shares of the...

    Tags: Finance, Thomson Corporation, Amazon.com Inc., Science and Technology, Economy, Business and Finance

    6. May 21, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  6. IRS official to assert Fifth Amendment right at U.S. House hearing

    Reuters
    WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - Lois Lerner, the Internal Revenue Service official who revealed the agency was giving extra scrutiny to conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status, will assert her constitutional right not to answer questions to a...

    Tags: U.S. Congress, Internal Revenue Service, Darrell E Issa

    7. May 21, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Palatine High senior honored for artwork

    Palatine High School senior Alyssa Froehling has won the 8th District title in the Congressional Art Competition, and her artwork will soon hang on Capitol Hill.
    Palatine High School senior Alyssa Froehling has won the 8th District title in the Congressional Art Competition, and her artwork will soon hang on Capitol Hill. U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates announced Froehling's "Symbiosis" photo...

    Tags: Teaching and Learning, Justice System, Students, Crime, Law and Justice, Judges

    8. May 21, 2013 |Story| AP Broadcast

  8. Nigeria military: Authorities to release prisoners taken in fight against Islamic extremists

    Associated Press
    ENUGU, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's military said Tuesday that the West African nation would release some of the prisoners it has taken in the country's fight against Islamic extremists — including all the women now held in custody. The...

    Tags: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, Government, The Associated Press, Police Arrests, Religion and Belief

    9. May 21, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  9. As U.S. struggles with Syria policy, Senate panel backs arming rebels

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    * First vote by lawmakers in favor of arming rebels * Obama administration reluctant to send weapons * Syria sees some of year's worst fighting By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate panel voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday...

    Tags: Barack Obama, Ron Paul, John McCain, U.S. Congress, Chris Murphy

    10. May 21, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  10. IRS official will refuse to answer questions at U.S. House hearing

    Reuters
    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lois Lerner, an Internal Revenue Service official who revealed that the agency was giving extra scrutiny to conservative groups, will assert her constitutional right not to answer questions from a congressional committee on...

    Tags: Zuckerman Spaeder LLP, Barack Obama, Laws, U.S. Congress, Tea Party Movement

    11. May 21, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  11. Lawmakers move to address U.S. military sex assault problem

    Reuters
    * House panel proposes tougher penalties for attackers * Measures also aim to improve victim treatment and support * Proposals follow string of military sexual assault cases By David Alexander WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers frustrated...

    Tags: Assault, Sexual Assault, Defense, Kirsten Gillibrand, Abusive Behavior

    12. May 21, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  12. U.S. Senate panel approves immigration bill

    Reuters
    WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate panel on Tuesday passed a sweeping immigration bill that would give millions of illegal immigrants a path to citizenship. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 13-5 in favor of the legislation that, if enacted,...

    Tags: U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Immigration, Migration, Illegal Immigrants, Justice and Rights

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