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The Department Of Justice, National Security And Freedom Of The Press

Attorney General Eric Holder defends the seizure of journalists' phone records to safeguard national security. Government power, freedom of the press and national security.

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White House Denies Any 'Substantive' Edits To Benghazi Memo

White House press secretary Jay Carney says the only changes to the talking points used by U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice were to wording describing the Benghazi mission.
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Tax Exempt Status: Which Organizations Qualify And Why

The Internal Revenue Service is accused of unfairly scrutinizing some conservative organizations. Understanding which groups qualify for tax-exempt status and why.

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Your Turn

Share your view on the week's headlines.

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IRS Apologizes For Singling Out Conservative Groups

During the 2012 campaign, some organizations complained they were being unfairly scrutinized. A top IRS official said groups that included the words "tea party" or "patriot" in applications for tax-exempt status were subjected to additional reviews.
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Thomas Perez's Nomination For Labor Secretary Faces Republican Opposition

David Hawkings, at Hawkings Here for Roll Call, talks the latest in Obama's nomination for Thomas Perez as labor secretary.

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Like 'Lazarus,' Mark Sanford Returns To Office

Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford can soon add the title 'United States Representative' to his name. And an announcement that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie made regarding his weight has people talking. Host Michel Martin catches up on the some of this week's political news with commentators Keli Goff and Mary Kate Cary.

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