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Jeb Bush's Wealth Skyrocketed After He Left Governor's Office

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Jeb Bush's Wealth Skyrocketed After He Left Governor's Office

June 30, 2015 • Thirty-three years of tax returns — the most ever released by a presidential candidate — show he earned $29 million since leaving office. He also paid an average tax rate of 36 percent over that time.

Chris Christie Becomes 14th Republican Presidential Candidate

June 30, 2015 • With New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in the race, there are now 14 Republican candidates for president. Two more are expected to join by the end of July.

Chris Christie Becomes 14th Republican Presidential Candidate

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Debate Begins: New OT Rules Will Raise Wages — Or Kill Jobs

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Debate Begins: New OT Rules Will Raise Wages — Or Kill Jobs

June 30, 2015 • The Labor Department plans to change a rule so that 5 million more Americans will be able to collect overtime pay. Business groups say the change will hurt hiring, but labor groups are applauding.

Does The Drip, Drip, Drip Of Clinton's Email Controversy Matter?

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Does The Drip, Drip, Drip Of Clinton's Email Controversy Matter?

June 30, 2015 • The State Department will release another set of emails from Hillary Clinton's time as secretary of state on Tuesday. The email issue may dog the Democratic candidate for her entire campaign.

Does The Drip, Drip, Drip Of Clinton's Email Controversy Matter?

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Brazilian President Mends Ties With President Obama On White House Visit

June 30, 2015 • President Obama sought to downplay any major impact the Greek debt crisis could have on the U.S. economy. He spoke at a news conference with the president of Brazil and also addressed the ongoing talks on Iran's nuclear program and his administration's recent wins on the domestic policy front.

Brazilian President Mends Ties With President Obama On White House Visit

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Business

Obama Proposes Expanding Overtime Pay To Nearly 5 Million Workers

June 30, 2015 • The White House is proposing new rules that will boost the number of people eligible to receive overtime pay. The rules are facing opposition from the retail and restaurant industries.

Obama Proposes Expanding Overtime Pay To Nearly 5 Million Workers

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Economy

Export-Import Bank Set To Expire At Midnight After Congress Fails To Act

June 30, 2015 • The bank, which helps finance trade deals for U.S. companies, needed reapproval by June 30. Now it is living on borrowed time, after an anti-crony capitalism campaign driven by conservative groups.

Export-Import Bank Set To Expire At Midnight After Congress Fails To Act

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Launches Presidential Campaign

June 30, 2015 • Christie announced his bid for the White House on Tuesday becoming the 14th Republican to enter the race. He hopes his brash style can help him come back in a place like New Hampshire.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Launches Presidential Campaign

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California Governor Signs School Vaccination Law

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California Governor Signs School Vaccination Law

June 30, 2015 • Starting July 1, 2016, all children enrolled in public or private schools or day cares in the state must be vaccinated, regardless of parents' religious and other personal beliefs.

Chris Christie Declares His Candidacy For President

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Chris Christie Declares His Candidacy For President

June 30, 2015 • New Jersey's Republican governor says he is ready "to fight for the people of the United States of America."

'Jiggery-Pokery': The Justices Have A Punny Way With Words

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'Jiggery-Pokery': The Justices Have A Punny Way With Words

June 30, 2015 • This term it was "ask the nearest hippie" and "what chumps!" Here are some other times phrases like that have added color to Supreme Court opinions.

Jeb Bush To Release 33 Years Of Tax Returns

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Jeb Bush To Release 33 Years Of Tax Returns

June 30, 2015 • Former Gov. Jeb Bush, R-Fla., will release decades of tax returns Tuesday on the same day Hillary Clinton's emails are set to be released and when Chris Christie announces his bid for president.

5 Things You Should Know About Chris Christie

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June 30, 2015 • Gov. Chris Christie has battled recent bad publicity and sinking poll numbers. While he's been essentially campaigning for months, Christie is expected to officially join the crowded field on Tuesday.

New Jersey's Chris Christie To Join GOP Presidential Field

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National

As Budget Deadline Approaches, Illinois Faces A Government Shutdown

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June 30, 2015 • The budget expires on Tuesday and there's no sign of agreement on a new one. It's the first time in a dozen years that the solidly Democratic legislature has had to deal with a Republican governor.

As Budget Deadline Approaches, Illinois Faces A Government Shutdown

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