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Obama takes action against colleges preying on military, veterans

Politico Top 10 Blogs

President Obama will sign an executive order Friday aimed at rooting out fraud and abuse of federal programs aimed at helping members of the military, veterans and their families go to college. Obama will travel to Fort Stewart in Hinesville, Ga., to t... »

Market Failure: Wall Street Speculators and Gas Prices

Compass

On April 17, Michael Greenberger and Tyson Slocum addressed congressional staff on oil speculation and gave it to them straight: excessive speculation in oil futures is significantly increasing prices at the pump right now. Greenberger, a professor at ... »

What Did the Israeli Army Chief Actually Say About Iran?

Jeffrey Goldberg

A Washington Post headline this morning states: "Israeli Military Chief: Iran Will Not Build… »

The 5 Best Lists of Things to Watch in Tonight's Primaries

The Atlantic Politics Channel

You might think that since Romney has all but wrapped up the nomination, there's nothing left to say. That's mostly true, but here are 25 things to watch anyway. »

More pressure on Obama to sign nondiscrimination order

Politico Top 10 Blogs

The Washington Post editorial board calls on President Obama to sign a proposed executive order that would ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, in the wake of a White House announcement last week that no order woul... »

Secret Service Agents Had 'Ample Downtime' to Explore Colombia's Nightlife

DCist

The Secret Service announced that it has let go three of the 11 agents suspended for alleged misconduct while in Cartagena, Colombia last week ahead of a visit there by President Obama, The Washington Post reports. [ more › ] »

Freedom Plaza Unoccupied

DCist

As of this week the occupation of Freedom Plaza is no more—protesters merged their encampment with a related one at McPherson Square. [ more › ] »

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AM Read: Latest On 6 D.C. Wal-Marts

NBC Washington Local News

Beyond D.C. has the latest on the plans to construct six Wal-Marts in the District. Three of the six stores will be urban, one will be a hybrid and two will be almost completely suburban, according to the blog. Check out all the renderings for the six ... »

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