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Illinois State State Sen. Donne Trotter leaves the Cook County Jail complex after posting bond Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 in Chicago. Trotter was charged Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2012 with a felony count for allegedly trying to board a flight at O'Hare International Airport with a weapon and ammunition in a carry-on bag. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

Illinois lawmaker released on weapons charge

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CHICAGO (AP) - A veteran Illinois state senator charged with trying to board a flight with a gun and ammunition in a carry-on bag was released on bail Thursday...
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Ariz. lawmaker seeks to strip illegal immigrants' children of citizenship

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PHOENIX (AP) - "This is a battle of epic proportions," Sen. Russell Pearce said during a news conference at the Arizona Capitol. "We've allowed the hijacking of the 14th Amendment."...
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Mayor set to sign DC's gay marriage bill

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Same-sex marriages in the nation's capital will come one step closer when Washington's mayor signs the bill at a public ceremony...
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Obama signs bill regulating tobacco

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama cited his own long struggle to quit the cigar…

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AG Holder: New hate crimes law needed

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Citing recent killings in Arkansas, Kansas and the nation…

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Minority lawmakers look to close health gaps

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BEN EVANS
Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — Black, Latino and Asian lawmakers warned Democratic leaders that any U.S. health care overhau…

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