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The federal government has issued warnings about revenge attacks, but state and local officials say that doesn't give them much guidance.
Violence complicates ICE recruitment
High-profile incidents of drug cartels attacking U.S. law enforcement officials in Mexico have hurt the Department of Homeland Security’s ability to recruit agents.
Roundup: Wisconsin protests spread
Union workers are organizing in other states, including Ohio and Indiana, as tea partyers put together counter protests there and in Florida.
The president sent Congress a $3.7 trillion budget this morning, kicking off a fresh round of debates about the deficit and federal spending.
Roundup: Activism in the Super Bowl
An influence group tied to the beverage industry paid for a political advocacy ad during Sunday's football game.
Lawmakers approve threat alert changes
The Department of Homeland Security will end its color-coded terrorist threat alert system, replacing it with a new system that gives travelers more detail.
Action alerts from advocacy organizations
Don't bend to radical Islamic pressure - keep NY safe
Radical Islamic activists shouldn’t influence NYPD training
Help Expand the Visa Waiver Program and Create Jobs- SENATE VERSION
Urge Your Senators to Cosponsor the Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act
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The Beat: How Government Works
In this episode of "The Beat," we talk with Roll Call Associate Editor Paul Singer about a new project exploring the behind-the-scenes work that makes government function.
The Beat: Defense
Congress.org editor Ryan Teague Beckwith and CQ defense reporter John Donnelly discuss the latest in defense news.
Alerts from Groups and Organizations
Urge Congress to Extend the Lautenberg Amendment
by Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society on August 3
Help Eliminate the Disparity in Coverage for Chemotherapy
by International Myeloma Foundation on August 3
Faces of the Famine
by International Rescue Committee on August 2
Great News! National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week 2011
by National Coalition for Literacy on August 3
Bizarre Government Spending at NIH
by Traditional Values Coalition on August 2
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