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Learn more about our <a href="http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/privacy">Privacy Policy</a> and <a href="http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/terms">Terms of Use</a>. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_IMMIGRATION_BOEHNERS_DANCE?SITE=NJMOR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT WASHINGTON (AP) -- The immigration protesters advanced on the news conference, poking signs that read "Do Not Reward Criminals" and "No Amnesty!" over the heads of Republicans who had just finished speaking about finding a civilized tone in the year's most difficult debate.... Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:18:16 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_IMMIGRATION_BOEHNERS_DANCE?SITE=NJMOR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT By LAURIE KELLMAN 2013-06-20T07:18:16Z http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_IMMIGRATION?SITE=NJMOR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT WASHINGTON (AP) -- White House-backed immigration legislation is gaining momentum in the Senate, where key lawmakers say they are closing in on a bipartisan compromise to spend tens of billions of dollars stiffening the bill's border security requirements without delaying legalization for millions living in the country unlawfully.... Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:23:21 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_IMMIGRATION?SITE=NJMOR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT By ERICA WERNER and DAVID ESPO 2013-06-20T07:23:21Z http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBAMA_ANALYSIS?SITE=NJMOR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT WASHINGTON (AP) -- Over the past two weeks, President Barack Obama has argued with Chinese President Xi Jinping over cybersecurity, consulted with world leaders over Syria and trade, declared his desire to reduce U.S. and Russian nuclear weapons, and embraced the uncertain steps toward reconciliation in Afghanistan.... Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:34:40 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBAMA_ANALYSIS?SITE=NJMOR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT By JIM KUHNHENN 2013-06-20T07:34:40Z http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_IRS_CONSERVATIVE_CONFERENCE?SITE=NJMOR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT WASHINGTON (AP) -- It was called the "Road to Majority" conference, a not-so-subtle reference to winning control of Capitol Hill in the 2014 midterm elections. Some of the biggest names in the Republican Party - several potential presidential candidates among them - offered plans to strengthen the GOP. Breakout sessions included tips on "winning the hearts and minds of young people" and harnessing new technology to win elections.... Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:24:53 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_IRS_CONSERVATIVE_CONFERENCE?SITE=NJMOR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT By STEVE PEOPLES 2013-06-20T07:24:53Z http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_FARM_BILL?SITE=NJMOR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House will vote Thursday on whether to cut federally-subsidized crop insurance that helps farmers when they lose crops or revenue.... Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:21:24 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_FARM_BILL?SITE=NJMOR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT By MARY CLARE JALONICK 2013-06-20T07:21:24Z http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBAMA_GLOBAL_WARMING?SITE=NJMOR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is planning a major push using executive powers to tackle the pollution blamed for global warming in an effort to make good on promises he made at the start of his second term. "We know we have to do more - and we will do more," Obama said Wednesday in Berlin.... Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:10:52 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBAMA_GLOBAL_WARMING?SITE=NJMOR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT By DINA CAPPIELLO and JOSH LEDERMAN 2013-06-20T12:10:52Z http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_GUANTANAMO_FEINSTEIN?SITE=NJMOR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT WASHINGTON (AP) -- The force-feeding of terror suspects at the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, runs counter to international standards, medical ethics and the practices at American prisons, the head of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Wednesday in pressing the Pentagon to establish a more humane treatment.... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:05:21 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_GUANTANAMO_FEINSTEIN?SITE=NJMOR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT By DONNA CASSATA 2013-06-19T22:05:21Z http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBAMA_NUCLEAR_CUTS?SITE=NJMOR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT WASHINGTON (AP) -- By saying he intends to bargain with Russia over new reductions in nuclear weapons, rather than make cuts on his own, President Barack Obama is asking for cooperation from a former Cold War foe in no mood to agree.... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:28:02 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBAMA_NUCLEAR_CUTS?SITE=NJMOR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT By ROBERT BURNS 2013-06-19T22:28:02Z http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_FBI_MUELLER_DRONES?SITE=NJMOR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT WASHINGTON (AP) -- The FBI uses drones for surveillance of stationary subjects, and the privacy implications of such operations are "worthy of debate," FBI Director Robert Mueller said Wednesday.... Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:25:02 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_FBI_MUELLER_DRONES?SITE=NJMOR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT 2013-06-20T02:25:02Z http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_IRS_BONUSES?SITE=NJMOR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT WASHINGTON (AP) -- Already reeling from a pair of scandals, the Internal Revenue Service is drawing new criticism over plans to hand out millions of dollars in employee bonuses.... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:39:11 GMT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_IRS_BONUSES?SITE=NJMOR&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER 2013-06-19T21:39:11Z