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Judge, Justice Department Weigh In On Who Can Vote In Florida

A federal judge has blocked state elections officials from enforcing tough restrictions on groups that conduct voter registration drives. And the Justice Department has sent a letter to Florida telling it to immediately halt efforts to purge from the voting rolls people suspected of being noncitizens.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/06/01/154135685/judge-justice-department-weigh-in-on-who-can-vote-in-florida?ft=1&f=1003

Hirono, Mazie K. Hodes, Paul W. Hoekstra, Peter Holden, Tim Holt, Rush D.

The Oliver problem (Offthekuff)

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Hensarling, Jeb Herger, Wally Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie Higgins, Brian Hill, Baron P.

Should Humans Explore The Stars?

Should we send humans or robots into outer space? With private interests taking over the space race, it's hard to see us out of the game.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2012/05/30/153928879/should-people-explore-the-stars?ft=1&f=1057

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Pelosi predicts 6-3 Supreme Court ruling to uphold health care law (Washington Bureau)

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Cassidy, Bill Castle, Michael N. Castor, Kathy Chaffetz, Jason Chandler, Ben

Mistrial Declared In John Edwards Corruption Case

The jury has reached a not guilty verdict on one of the counts in the John Edwards corruption case. It was deadlocked on the other five counts and the judge declared a mistrial. Melissa Block talks to Jeff Tiberii of North Carolina Public Radio.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2012/05/31/154102328/mistrial-declared-in-john-edwards-corruption-case?ft=1&f=1014

Harper, Gregg Hastings, Alcee L. Hastings, Doc Heinrich, Martin Heller, Dean

Right Fears Entitlements Are Killing American Dream

In the conservative view, reinvigorating the American dream means lowering the floor below which government won't let people fall. It also means raising the ceiling on successful people.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2012/05/31/154005722/right-fears-entitlements-are-killing-american-dream?ft=1&f=1014

Hinojosa, Rubén Hirono, Mazie K. Hodes, Paul W. Hoekstra, Peter Holden, Tim

Tick Talk: Lyme Disease Under The Microscope

Banking giant JPMorgan's multibillion-dollar trading loss is blamed on an executive's absence due to Lyme disease. And a mild winter has some scientists predicting a busy tick season ahead. A panel of experts discuss how the infection is contracted, why it's often misdiagnosed and the most effective treatment options.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2012/05/25/153709186/tick-talk-lyme-disease-under-the-microscope?ft=1&f=1007

DeGette, Diana Delahunt, Bill DeLauro, Rosa L. Dent, Charles W. Deutch, Theodore E.

Clean Your Grill, And Other Hot Holiday Tips From Food Network's Alton Brown

If there's one grilling tip to remember this Memorial Day weekend, it should be this: Flame is bad. Whether you're barbecuing OR grilling, a meat-eater or a vegetarian, here's how to keep your flavor from going up in smoke.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/05/26/153718482/clean-your-grill-and-other-hot-holiday-tips-from-food-networks-alton-brown?ft=1&f=1007

Frank, Barney Franks, Trent Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. Fudge, Marcia L.

President Obama's Negative Feedback Loop

Glenn Thrush, Politico
A lot of politicians can go negative without losing too much altitude, but President Barack Obama doesn’t seem to be that guy. The comfy 6-point lead Obama enjoyed over Mitt Romney during the brutal GOP primary season has all but evaporated as the mercury rises, dropping to a 1.6 percent lead in the latest Real Clear Politics average of national polls.

Source: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/2012/05/30/president_obama039s_negative_feedback_loop_281131.html

Hirono, Mazie K. Hodes, Paul W. Hoekstra, Peter Holden, Tim Holt, Rush D.

The Nation: On Recall, Scott Walker's Hypocrisy

On June 5 Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett will face Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker in a recall election. John Nichols of The Nation argues that while Walker has criticized the recall, he has a history of supporting the maneuver.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2012/05/30/153979828/the-nation-on-recall-scott-walkers-hypocrisy?ft=1&f=1057

Berry, Marion Biggert, Judy Bilbray, Brian P. Bilirakis, Gus M. Bishop, Rob