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Gov't dysfunction may be baked into the system

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:30:53 -0400

WASHINGTON - The works do seem to be "gummed up" on Capitol Hill. And President Barack Obama isn't the only one to say so.

Senate confirms physicist Moniz as energy chief

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:18:20 -0400

WASHINGTON - Physicist Ernest Moniz won unanimous Senate confirmation Thursday to be the nation's new energy secretary.

Holder defends Perez's tenure at Justice Dept.

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:23:55 -0400

WASHINGTON - Attorney General Eric Holder and a leading House Republican clashed Wednesday over the Justice Department's refusal to turn over the private emails of Thomas Perez, a top department official nominated to be labor secretary.

Republicans delay vote on Perez for Labor post

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:25:58 -0400

WASHINGTON - Senate Republicans have used a procedural move to delay a panel from considering the confirmation of Thomas Perez to head the Labor Department.

Labor official blamed for Job Corps problems quits

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:24:11 -0400

WASHINGTON - A top Labor Department official who took the blame for budgeting mistakes and cost overruns at the federal Job Corps program has resigned.