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Treasury Secretary Tells Congress Steps to Avoid Debt Default

1:59 PM, May 17, 2013

Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew is telling Congress that the administration will begin taking steps next week to avoid a default on the nation's debt until Congress votes to raise the government's borrowing limit.

Obama Gets the Nixon Question

12:19 PM, May 17, 2013

Now President Obama has gotten the Richard Nixon question -- and he didn't sound too happy about it.

Handel to Run For Open U.S. Senate Seat in Georgia

7:45 AM, May 17, 2013

Karen Handel, the former Susan G. Komen for the Cure executive at the center of last year's public clash with Planned Parenthood, says she'll be running for an open U.S. Senate seat in Georgia.

State Rep. Brooks Indicted on Fraud Charges

4:15 AM, May 17, 2013

The Atlanta Democrat is accused of misappropriating more than $1 million in charitable funds.

House Immigration Group Gropes for Deal

4:13 PM, May 16, 2013

A bipartisan group of House members that has been trying for months to finalize a comprehensive immigration bill is encountering difficulties and trying to decide whether to split up or keep trying.

Obama Calls on Congress to Bolster Embassy Security

1:46 PM, May 16, 2013

President Obama took questions from reporters following a meeting with Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

House Advances Student Loan Fix

12:43 PM, May 16, 2013

A House committee has approved a bill to link interest rates on college loans to financial markets.

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.

Returning Airman Surprises His Children at Macon Graduation

Maj. Jason Moll missed some major family milestones while serving in Afghanistan.  So with the help of a friend, he hatched a plan to make sure he didn't miss his son's and daughter's graduation.

11:08 AM, May 25, 2013

Centerville PD: No Charges Against 2 of 3 Women

Chief Sidney Andrews says Rykena Albury and Keoisha Duncan were not involved in the shoplifting that led to a 4-year-old being run over.

6:06 PM, May 24, 2013

Macon 3-Year-Old's Death Ruled Homicide

Jameshia Reid told officers the boy may have collapsed because he drank some of the chemicals she left around after doing her nails.

3:52 PM, May 24, 2013

Hawkinsville Family Wins Big on 'Ellen' Show, Plans Okla. Donation

Holly and Jeremy Goss, of Hawkinsville, were not just guests on the Ellen Degeneres show, but they were surprised with a home makeover and a suitcase filled with $20,000 in cash.

2:49 PM, May 24, 2013

School Bus Driver Fired over Facebook Post about Student Lunch

A metro Atlanta school district is being accused of not providing free lunches to its students in need. When one employee spoke up about it on social media, he lost his job.

9:47 AM, May 25, 2013

Police: 4-Year-Old Run Over at Mall by Mother in Shoplifting Attempt

Centerville chief of police Sidney Andrews says the child was with three women who were thought to be shoplifting inside the Belk store.  When store loss prevention tried to follow the women, they ran outside and tried to leave in a car, running over the child in the process.

8:33 AM, May 24, 2013

Appling Principal's Brother Charged With Killing Family Members

The suspect is the brother of Steve Jones, principal of Macon's Appling Middle School. The victims are Steve Jones' parents and another brother.

10:33 AM, May 24, 2013

Cancer-Stricken Teacher Charged in 'Breaking Bad' Style Meth Scheme

Stephen Doran, a middle school math tutor who has cancer, is under arrest for allegedly trafficking methamphetamine.

11:55 AM, May 24, 2013

Five Things to Know Before Cutting Cable

Netflix has been a major player on the entertainment landscape for the last few years, streaming TV shows and movies you want on computers, mobile gadgets or TV.

1:04 PM, May 24, 2013

Perry Opens Little Free Library in Honor of Librarian

Ashley Moore passed away unexpectedly last November at the age of 34. She was the library director in Dougherty County, Georgia.

5:23 PM, May 24, 2013

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