Congress

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Illustration on Congress' renewed efforts to tax Internet transactions by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Congress had said the VA's ability to send out the cards on time was a key test for the Obama administration and Secretary Bob McDonald (above), whom the president tapped to replace Secretary Eric K. Shinseki. (Associated Press)

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Rep. Eleanor Holmes-Norton (D-D.D.) speaks along with other Native American leaders, Members of Congress, religious and civil rights leaders speak at a Change the Mascot campaign press conference on Capitol Hill to speak out on changing the name of the Washington Redskins, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, September 16, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Change the Mascot campaign supporters, including Native American leaders, Members of Congress, religious and civil rights leaders speak at a press conference on Capitol Hill on changing the name of the Washington Redskins, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, September 16, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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A poster of an old posting calling for people to kill Native Americans for $200 is displayed as Change the Mascot campaign supporters, including Native American leaders, Members of Congress, religious and civil rights leaders speak at a press conference on Capitol Hill on changing the name of the Washington Redskins, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, September 16, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Rep. Eleanor Holmes-Norton (D-D.D.) speaks along with other Native American leaders, Members of Congress, religious and civil rights leaders speak at a Change the Mascot campaign press conference on Capitol Hill to speak out on changing the name of the Washington Redskins, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, September 16, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Change the Mascot campaign supporters, including Native American leaders, Members of Congress, religious and civil rights leaders speak at a press conference on Capitol Hill on changing the name of the Washington Redskins, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, September 16, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Change the Mascot campaign supporters, including Native American leaders, Members of Congress, religious and civil rights leaders speak at a press conference on Capitol Hill on changing the name of the Washington Redskins, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, September 16, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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National Congress of American Indians President Brian Cladoosby, second from left, wears a traditional cedar hat as he speaks along with other Native American leaders, Members of Congress, religious and civil rights leaders speak at a Change the Mascot campaign press conference on Capitol Hill to speak out on changing the name of the Washington Redskins, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, September 16, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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National Congress of American Indians President Brian Cladoosby wears a traditional cedar hat as he stands with other Native American leaders, Members of Congress, religious and civil rights leaders speak at a Change the Mascot campaign press conference on Capitol Hill to speak out on changing the name of the Washington Redskins, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, September 16, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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National Congress of American Indians President Brian Cladoosby wears a traditional cedar hat as he speaks along with other Native American leaders, Members of Congress, religious and civil rights leaders speak at a Change the Mascot campaign press conference on Capitol Hill to speak out on changing the name of the Washington Redskins, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, September 16, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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National Congress of American Indians President Brian Cladoosby wears a traditional cedar hat as he joins the Change the Mascot campaign supporters, including Native American leaders, Members of Congress, religious and civil rights leaders speak at a press conference on Capitol Hill on changing the name of the Washington Redskins, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, September 16, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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National Congress of American Indians President Brian Cladoosby, left, wears a traditional cedar hat as he speaks along with other Native American leaders, Members of Congress, religious and civil rights leaders speak at a Change the Mascot campaign press conference on Capitol Hill to speak out on changing the name of the Washington Redskins, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, September 16, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Change the Mascot campaign supporters, including Native American leaders, Members of Congress, religious and civil rights leaders speak at a press conference on Capitol Hill on changing the name of the Washington Redskins, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, September 16, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Illustration on Congress' authority to make war The Washington Times

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Illustration on Congress' authority to make war The Washington Times

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National Edition News cover for September 9, 2014 - Do-something Congress keeps on going: The Capitol is seen from the Russell Senate Office Building. While crises mount abroad and at home, some candidates this year are betting that a big issue for voters will be free gym use and subsidized haircuts on Capitol Hill. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Supporters stand behind Democratic members of Congress during a rally in support of a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)