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What about Obama's promise?
The president has not delivered on promises to change Washington, says Julian Zelizer.
Three controversies at the White House
CNN's John King talks about the White House's current reaction to the IRS, Benghazi and hacking controversies.
White House chief of staff knew of IRS report before its release
New details emerged of what the White House knew about the Internal Revenue Service targeting of conservative groups, with spokesman Jay Carney disclosing Chief of Staff Denis McDonough was among the top officials made aware of the matter late last month.
Report says prosecutor behind 'Fast and Furious' leak
A former top Justice Department official in Arizona leaked an internal memo from a federal agent who had criticized the politically charged "Fast and Furious" gun trafficking operation, a government report found.
Zelizer: What about Obama's promise?
The president has not delivered on promises to change Washington, says Julian Zelizer.

Three hours to go: Senate has dozens of bills left, including campaign finance revisions
The Senate also has more than 40 local bills left on its agenda.
Alabaster City Council providing office space to school board for $3,800 a month
ALABASTER, Alabama -- The Alabaster Board of Education officially has a new home office location after the City Council tonight approved a rental agreement for the new municipal administration building. The Alabaster Board of Education will lease office space...
Lawmakers reject Bentley's request to delay private school tax credits
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley answers questions concerning his first two years in office Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in Montgomery, Ala. (Julie Bennett / jbennett@al.com) MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Two chambers. The same result. Republicans in the Alabama Legislature have rebuffed a...
Bill to eliminate 'mini-trials' for some capital defendants approved by Legislature
State law requires prosecutors to still prove to a jury the guilt of a defendant who pleads guilty in capital cases.
No filibusters for now: Senate passing state and local bills at fast clip
Senators are passing both state and local bills with little or no discussion.

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