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Chambliss: Obama Looking for Scapegoats for IRS 'Misdeeds'

10:45 AM, May 16, 2013

U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss calls President Obama's response to the IRS targeting scandal "insufficient".

Senators Protect Visa Program in Immigration Bill

4:05 PM, May 14, 2013

The Senate authors of a far-reaching immigration bill have turned back GOP efforts to rewrite provisions allowing more high-tech workers into the country.

Obama: 'I Don't Have a Lot of Time'

11:03 AM, May 14, 2013

"I want to get some stuff done -- I don't have a lot of time," Obama told donors Monday night in New York City. "I've got three and a half years left -- and it goes by like that."

Legal Immigration Focus of Senate Panel

10:47 AM, May 14, 2013

Legal immigration is the focus as the Senate Judiciary Committee resumes the work of amending legislation overhauling the U.S. immigration system.

Congressman Sanford Bishop Visits Macon

8:09 PM, May 13, 2013

Congressman Sanford Bishop stopped in Macon this morning, to announce the opening of a new second congressional district office in Macon.

High-Tech Pushes for More in Immigration Bill

4:18 PM, May 13, 2013

High-tech companies looking to bring more highly skilled workers to the U.S. are pushing for more concessions in an immigration bill pending in the Senate.

Economists See Late-Year Upswing for U.S. Economy

1:00 PM, May 12, 2013

Political paralysis in Washington won't stall an economic recovery that's revving up across the rest of the country.

IRS Targeted Conservative Political Groups

1:58 PM, May 10, 2013

The Internal Revenue Service apologized for subjecting Tea Party groups to additional scrutiny during the 2012 election, but denied any political motive.

GOP Boycotts Health Care Advisory Board

4:19 PM, May 9, 2013

The battle over President Barack Obama's health care law continues to play out today -- with congressional Republicans saying they won't nominate candidates for an advisory board that's supposed to play a role in holding down Medicare costs.

Minn. House Approves Gay Marriage; Would Be 12th

4:10 PM, May 9, 2013

Minnesota is positioned to become the 12th state to approve gay marriages following a historic vote in the state House.

Senate Committee Takes Up Immigration Bill

10:31 AM, May 9, 2013

Both sides are squaring off over a sweeping immigration bill on the opening day of a Senate committee hearing.

Christie's Surgeon Sued, Clinic Investigated

10:18 AM, May 9, 2013

NJ Gov. Chris Christie at a news conference Tuesday said he was content with Fielding's work and that he didn't see any need to turn over the power of his office to Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno when he had the surgery Feb. 16.

Mark Sanford: The Comeback Kid

6:22 AM, May 8, 2013

Former Gov. Mark Sanford on Tuesday defeated Democratic candidate Elizabeth Colbert Busch in the special election for South Carolina's 1st congressional district.

John Barrow Says He Won't Run for Open US Senate Seat

3:45 PM, May 7, 2013

Democratic Rep. John Barrow says he won't be running for the U.S. Senate next year.

Gun Control Forces Struggle to Keep Issue Alive

10:39 AM, May 7, 2013

Congress' return from a weeklong recess leaves gun control forces facing the same bottom line: They still haven't found five senators willing to switch their votes and revive the rejected effort to expand background checks for firearms buyers.

President Obama Watches Chambliss Get Hole-In-One

7:25 AM, May 7, 2013

 President Obama practiced some congressional relations on the golf course Monday, hitting the links with a pair of Republican senators. And Georgia's Saxby Chambliss got a hole in one.

NBA's Jason Collins to Headline Democratic Fundraiser

4:32 PM, May 6, 2013

The Democratic National Committee says NBA veteran Jason Collins will headline its annual lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender gala.

Heritage Foundation: Immigration Bill Costs $6.3 Trillion

4:28 PM, May 6, 2013

The conservative Heritage Foundation is claiming in a new report that bipartisan immigration legislation pending in the Senate would cost taxpayers $6.3 trillion.

Gov. Deal Signs Law Limiting Ga. Lobbyist Spending

2:28 PM, May 6, 2013

Gov. Nathan Deal has signed into law new limits on how much money lobbyists can spend while trying to influence public officials in Georgia.

Could Immigration Bill Set Off Another Backlash?

10:38 AM, May 6, 2013

The last time Congress tried to pass sweeping immigration legislation a fierce public backlash shut it down.

GOP Seeks Alternative to Overtime Pay

10:33 AM, May 6, 2013

It seems like a simple proposition: give employees who work more than 40 hours a week the option of taking paid time off instead of overtime pay.

New NRA Leader: 'Outrage' Fuels Gun Ownership

10:05 AM, May 6, 2013

"Revenge is what's motivating the president's unrelenting attacks on gun owners today," James Porter told the group's meeting amid news that the NRA's membership had grown to a record 5 million.

Driver in Critical Condition After Being Shot by Houston Deputy

This shooting happened this afternoon on Moody Road, just south of Lake Placid Road.

6:44 PM, May 17, 2013

Missing Macon Infant Found

Wilson Bryant, IV, who went missing early Saturday morning was found and safe.

11:11 AM, May 18, 2013

Abducted 4-Year-Old Airlifted After Eastman Accident

Mi-Kurhea Mumford, 4, was air-lifted to a Macon hospital after a three-car wreck in Eastman in which she suffered a skull fracture.

3:39 PM, May 17, 2013

Craft Beer Store Opens in Warner Robins Monday

The Kressin family has owned many businesses, but they call their latest venture "the coolest."

11:41 AM, May 18, 2013

DNA Results Confirm Remains Are Missing MGSC Student

Human remains found at a Hawkinsville site last week have been confirmed by DNA tests as Jmaal Keyes, the Middle Georgia State College student that went missing April 25.

6:30 PM, May 17, 2013

Missing 2-year-old Located in Arkansas

Sandy Springs police issued an Amber Alert for a 2-year-old Friday morning. She was located in Arkansas Friday evening.

4:08 PM, May 17, 2013

Powerball at $600M; Mega Millions Jackpot Won

Last-minute ticket purchases Saturday could push the Powerball jackpot - already at a record $600 million - even higher.

11:47 AM, May 18, 2013

Lizella Couple in Hospital After Domestic Shooting

55-year-old Kenneth Burnam and his wife 48-year-old Diane Burnam of Lizella were involved in an argument.

3:39 PM, May 17, 2013

Fourth Monroe Homicide Suspect Arrested in Decatur

The Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force says 17-year-old Dave'von Sapp was arrested without incident at a relative's apartment in Decatur.

 

7:03 AM, May 17, 2013

'Click It or Ticket' Campaign to Begin Monday

State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.

9:09 AM, May 18, 2013

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