Acting IRS Commissioner Steve Miller testifies on Capitol Hill- DC

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Acting IRS Commissioner Steve Miller testifies on Capitol Hill at a hearing on Internal Revenue Service targeting conservative groups, May 17, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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Congress, fired IRS chief clash

By Kevin G. Hall and William Douglas | McClatchy Newspapers

The embattled and departing head of the IRS on Friday defended as proper the actions taken by IRS employees who selected for close scrutiny tea party groups and other conservative organizations. » read more

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Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx looks on after President Barack Obama announces his nomination to be the new Secretary of Transportation

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Transportation nominee Anthony Foxx prepares for DC debut at confirmation hearing

By Curtis Tate | McClatchy Washington Bureau

Anthony Foxx appears to have a clear path to confirmation as U.S. transportation secretary next week, as virtually all of his 16 predecessors have. » read more

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