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Five House controversies from Week 1: Did Republicans break promises?

Republicans returned to control of the House with grand promises of changing how the institution works. But Democrats are already crying foul. Here's a look at an eventful first week.
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US Postal Service to close 140 mail processing centers

The US Postal Service will close 48 mail sorting facilities in August, and the rest will close next January and February, the Postmaster General announced Thursday.
Social Security tax break in jeopardy. Again.

Social Security tax deal overwhelmingly passed by Senate is opposed by House GOP. House Speaker Boehner says two-month extension of Social Security payroll tax cut is too short.
Hurricane Irene by the numbers: state by state damage reports

Federal officials began to survey the damage caused by hurricane Irene – from continued power outages to communities still stranded by floodwaters.
Afghanistan troop drawdown: why Congress doesn't like it

In a break with prevailing patterns on Capitol Hill, the response to President Obama’s announcement about a troop drawdown in Afghanistan is not playing out strictly along party lines.
Five House controversies from Week 1: Did Republicans break promises?

Republicans returned to control of the House with grand promises of changing how the institution works. But Democrats are already crying foul. Here's a look at an eventful first week.
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Dems fight over 3 percent of the tax deal

Congressional Democrats are making noise over the estate tax cuts, though they're only 3 percent of the total cuts. These cuts are deep and deficit-funded, but so is the rest of the agreement.
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Maple syrup producer says it will make changes in 'all natural' variety, following complaints

Maple syrup: The maker of 'Log Cabin All Natural Syrup' will take out artificial coloring from its product. Producers of authentic maple syrup in Vermont have been critical of Log Cabin's marketing.
'Cash for Caulkers' aims to make Americans greener at home

The White House and business leaders team up to craft a program to encourage energy efficient home improvements.
Cash for (lawn) clunkers

The Greener Gardens Act would give credits for replacing old lawn equipment with environmentally friendly models.