Who will replicate the verbal barbs between Harry Reid and David Vitter?

In this March 3, 2015 file photo, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., left, accompanied by Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Reid is backing Schumer to succeed him as Democratic leader.

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Jury decides Silicon Valley firm did not discriminate against female worker who filed lawsuit

Ellen Pao, left, leaves the California Superior Court Civic Center Courthouse in San Francisco during a lunch break from her trial on March 10. Ellen Pao, left, leaves the California Superior Court Civic Center Courthouse in San Francisco during a lunch break from her trial on March 10. A jury decided Friday that a prestigious venture capital firm did not discriminate or retaliate against a female employee in a case that shined a light on gender imbalance and working conditions for women in Silicon Valley. The jury in San Francisco reached the verdict in a lawsuit filed by Ellen Pao against Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.

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Harry Reid Muscled Obama's Democratic Agenda Through Congress

The journey of a man who grew up poor near Nevada's rural southern tip to the master of the Senate, and presidential partner. Reid, the Senate Democratic leader who announced his retirement Friday, cut the back-room deals and shoved Obama's legislation through the chamber's parliamentary thicket.

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Elizabeth Warren Launches Counteroffensive Against Citigroup

Just hours after Reuters reported that Citigroup and other banks are debating whether to halt some of their own donations, Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling on her followers to make up the difference. Citing "concerns that Senate Democrats could give Warren and lawmakers who share her views more power," Citigroup has already decided to withhold donations to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, sources inside the bank told Reuters.

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Senate approves Shaheen-Portman bill to boost energy efficiency in commercial buildings, homes

The Senate approved a long-delayed bill to boost energy efficiency Friday that includes incentives to cut energy use in commercial buildings, manufacturing plants and homes. Senators approved the bill by voice vote shortly before beginning a two-week recess.

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12 Reasons Not to #BoycottIndiana

Indiana has elicited some serious hate thanks to the so-called religious freedom bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Mike Pence that allows businesses to deny service to same-sex couples. The hashtag #boycottindiana has been making the rounds on Twitter and been promoted by the likes of Star Trek's George Takei , who asked his 1.6 million followers to boycott the heart of the Midwest.

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Jury finds no discrimination against Ellen Pao in case that captivated Silicon Valley

A San Francisco jury found Friday that a prestigious venture capital firm did not discriminate against a former junior partner because she was a woman, concluding a month-long trial that despite its verdict launched a broad discussion about how women are treated in Silicon Valley. Ellen Pao had accused Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers of treating her "despicably, maliciously, fraudulently, and oppressively" because she was a woman and later retaliating by denying her a promotion and firing her when she complained.

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Tim Cook 'Deeply Disappointed' in Indiana Law Called Discriminatory

Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks at the White House Summit on Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection in Stanford, Calif. on Feb. 13, 2015.

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Indiana's new 'freedom' law could hit visitors to Final Four basketball

An Indiana law enacted Thursday that could let businesses discriminate against gay couples has the U.S. national college basketball tournament organizers concerned ahead of next week's "Final Four" in Indianapolis. Indiana governor Mike Pence signed a religious freedom bill that would banish any laws that prevent people, clubs and businesses in the state from following their religious beliefs.

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Woman charged under new Colorado law in mom attack

Prosecutors say a Colorado woman accused of removing a baby from an expectant mother's belly will not face murder charges, but they have not explained the decision or disclosed what charges she will face. A Colorado woman accused of cutting an unborn baby from a pregnant woman has been charged with attempted murder, assault and unlawful termination of a pregnancy.

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The Latest: Lufthansa offers quick aid to victims' families

Lubitz was the copilot on flight Germanwings 9525 that crashed wit... . The German flag and the Lufthansa flag fly at half staff at The Airline Training Center Arizona, Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the Goodyear Airport in Goodyear, Ariz.

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Emerging details of Iranian nuclear deal draw bipartisan ire

Emerging details of a possible nuclear deal with Iran have drawn sharp criticism from congressional lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, who say the U.S. and its international partners may be ceding too much as a key deadline nears. If reports are true, "then we are not inching closer to Iran's negotiating position, but leaping toward it with both feet," charged Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a vocal critic of the direction of the talks.

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Ramsey: Five myths about Sen. Ted Cruz

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz delivers remarks announcing his candidacy for the Republican nomination to run for president on March 23 inside the Vine Center at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. A political nobody just three years ago, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is the first official candidate vying for the Republican Party's 2016 presidential nomination.

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Republicans celebrate successes in Congress with budget, Medicare deal; more challenges loom

The GOP's first months in control of both chambers of Congress were marked by high-profile stumbles and a near-shutdown of the Homeland Security Department. But this week, the party celebrated important successes.

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The Fix: 19 states that have 'religious freedom' laws like Indiana's that no one is boycotting

Indiana has come under fire for a bill signed Thursday by Gov. Mike Pence that would allow businesses to refuse service for religious reasons. The NCAA has voiced its concern ahead of Final Four in Indianapolis next week, there are calls to boycott the state, and Miley Cyrus has even weighed in, calling Pence a name that we can't reprint on this family Web site in an Instagram post .

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'Smell the tourists': With Reid retirement, Capitol Hill loses master gaffe-ster

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid is no Joe Biden, but the Nevada Democrat has certainly offered his share of gaffes, insults and wacky comments over the years. Indeed, in Reid -- who on Friday announced his retirement after more than three decades in Washington -- Capitol Hill stands to lose not only a battle-hardened, partisan warrior, but a reliable source of candor.

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Vote-a-rama mania hits the Senate

Senators are slogging through a grueling and exhausting day as they cast scores of back-to-back votes on amendments during the annual budget vote-a-rama, which could last until the wee hours of Friday morning before there is a final vote on the bill. "Don't go out and have a beer before late-night votes.

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Pence Signs Indiana Religious Freedom Act

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed SB101 March 26, which was authored with the intent of ensuring that the government cannot force a citizen to violate their religious beliefs. In spite of overwhelming opposition from corporations, civil rights advocates and major convention organizers, Pence signed in to law a sweeping bill that will allow individuals to use religion as an excuse to discriminate against the LGBT community and minorities.

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Book Review: 'Don't Make the Black Kids Angry': More ...

BOOK REVIEW: 'Don't Make the Black Kids Angry': More Accounts of Violence in the Wake of 'White Girl Bleed a Lot' If you've read Colin Flaherty's Amazon best-selling "White Girl Bleed a Lot" you might have thought he had exhausted the subject of black on white, black on Asian, black on elderly, etc. crime.

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NCAA 'concerned' about Indiana's religious objection bill

NCAA President Mark Emmert said Thursday that the governing body for college sports is concerned about an Indiana law that could allow businesses to discriminate against gay people. "We are especially concerned about how this legislation could affect our student-athletes and employees," Emmert said in a statement released not long after the bill was signed into law by Indiana Gov. Mike Pence.

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Senate passes Vitter's "Opt Out of Common Core" budget amendment

The Senate has passed Senator David Vitter's amendment prohibiting the federal government from mandating, incentivizing, or coercing states to adopt specific academic standards, including the Common Core standards, curriculum or assessments, as part of the budget. Vitter's legislation, the Local Control of Education Act, would also allow states that choose to opt out of Common Core after adoption to remain eligible for Race to the Top funding and waivers from No Child Left Behind.

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US: Thailand must end slavery in its fishing fleets

The U.S. government and major business leaders are renewing their call on the Thai government to crack down on slavery in its fishing fleets, and to punish people who force migrant workers to catch seafood that can end up in the United States. The State Department, the U.S. seafood and retail industries and a member of Congress reacted swiftly to an Associated Press investigation published this week that found slave-caught fish clouds the supply networks of major supermarkets, restaurants and even pet stores in the United States.

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Conservatives step up efforts to close U.S. Export-Import Bank

U.S. conservatives are increasing efforts to convince lawmakers to close the Export-Import Bank with a letter to Congress and targeted digital advertisements. Freedom Partners, a conservative advocacy group backed by billionaires Charles and David Koch, wrote to members of Congress on Thursday urging them to let the export credit agency's mandate expire on June 30. "The Export-Import Bank ... uses taxpayer dollars to boost profits for some of the world's largest and most well-connected corporations," president Marc Short said in the letter.

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Georgia governor to sign bill allowing limited medical marijuana use

Georgia Republican Governor Nathan Deal will sign legislation legalizing a non-smoking form of medical marijuana for patients with seizure disorders and seven other medical conditions, the governor's spokesman said on Thursday. But he expects to issue on Friday an executive order directing state agencies to begin preparing to enact the legislation, Robinson added.

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Congressman asks pro sports leagues about their tax-exempt status

Utah Republican Congressman Jason Chaffetz has sent a letter to the NFL and nine other professional sports organizations seeking information about their tax-exempt status, his office said on Thursday. Chaffetz, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, recently introduced legislation to eliminate tax-exempt status for professional leagues with revenues exceeding $10 million.

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Pence held a news conference after meeting with local officials in Scott County about an HIV outbreak. . Indiana Gov. Mike Pence responds to a question during a news conference Wednesday, March 25, 2015, in Scottsburg, Ind.

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Walorski Applauds House Passage of Balanced Federal Budget

Representative Jackie Walorski , Wednesday applauded passage of the House Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2016, H. Con. Res. 27 which balances in 10 years, cuts spending and spurs job creation passed the House by a vote of 228-199.

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Filed Under "You Go, Girl!"

Fed up with stupid, destructive grandstanding from wet-behind-the-ears, hog fucker-state colleagues, Senator Debbie Stabenow introduced an amendment: [Stabenow] introduced an amendment on Wednesday that would defund "the purchase of stationary or electronic devices for the purpose of members of Congress or congressional staff communicating with foreign governments and undermining the role of the President as Head of State in international nuclear negotiations on behalf of the United States.

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NCAA says it will monitor impacts of Indiana religious bill

NCAA President Mark Emmert said Thursday that the governing body for college sports is concerned about an Indiana law that could allow businesses to discriminate against gay people. "We are especially concerned about how this legislation could affect our student-athletes and employees," Emmert said in a statement released not long after the bill was signed into law by Indiana Gov. Mike Pence.

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Bergdhal charges stoke fresh criticism of prisoner swap

Daniel King addresses the news media about charges against Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl at Fort Bragg, N.C., on Wednesday, March 25, 2015.

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