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Tuesday, June 18, 2013 | 9:20 p.m.

Politics and Government

House committee takes up tough immigration bill

CBO: Senate Immigration bill would help economy

Sweeping immigration legislation moving toward a vote in the Senate would boost the economy and reduce federal deficits, the Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday, at the same time it would bestow legal status on an estimated 8 million immigrants living in the United States unlawfully.

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2012 Elections

Gomez, Markey Class in Mass. Senate Debate

The candidates for the open US Senate seat from Massachusetts clashed over tax policy. Democratic Congressman Ed Markey and Republican Gabriel Gomez are competing for the seat that Secretary of State John Kerry vacated.

AP Top Stories June 4 P

Here's the latest news for Tuesday, June 4th: Conservative groups testify in IRS hearing; Colorado shooting hearing; Military leaders describe sexual assault as like a cancer; New Jersey Governor announces special election for vacant Senate.

 
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