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Pro-wrestling executive Linda McMahon greets former Rep. Christopher Shays before a campaign debate in April. Both are seeking the Republican nomination to succeed retiring Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman, Connecticut independent. The primary vote is in August. (Associated Press)

McMahon wrestles establishment for GOP Senate nomination prize

By Paige Winfield Cunningham - The Washington Times

"[Republicans] don't want to be drawn into a conversation on this issue and they're hoping the vote gets drowned out." Sen. Charles E. Schumer, New York Democrat.

Women wooed with Hill vote on pay bias

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

The bill that would end direct payments to farmers strengthens the subsidized crop insurance program and creates a program to compensate farmers for smaller, or "shallow," revenue losses, based on a five-year average, for acres actually planted. The Senate is expected to take up the bill this week. (Associated Press)

Bill calls for ending direct payments to farmers

By Jim Abrams - Associated Press

Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Virginia, followed by Rep. Jeb Hensarling, Texas Republican, right, leaves a GOP strategy session on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, May 31, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Highway bill talks sluggish on Capitol Hill

By Sean Lengell - The Washington Times

Maryland Senate President Thomas V. "Mike" Miller (Associated Press)

Md. pit bull task force formed

By David Hill - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks May 29, 2012, during a campaign event at the Somers Furniture warehouse in Las Vegas. (Associated Press)

Equal pay bill puts Romney on the line on women

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Abortion funding fight could complicate defense spending legislation

By Paige Winfield Cunningham - The Washington Times

Sen. Orrin Hatch (Associated Press)

After Lugar’s loss, Hatch not taking Senate race for granted

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Greg Sowards

Democrats refuse to sling mud in New Mexico primary

By Jeri Clausing and Barry Massey - Associated Press

**FILE** Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republican (Associated Press)

Senate wants patients to buy American meds

By Paige Winfield Cunningham - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Kentucky Republican (Associated Press)

Senate defeats bills to reduce student loan rates

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

**FILE** President Obama walks offstage May 23, 2012, to greet supporters after speaking at a campaign fundraiser in Denver. (Associated Press)

Obama’s pick for nuke chief is Yucca Mountain opponent

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

**FILE** North Dakota Democratic Senate candidate Heidi Heitkamp speaks May 3, 2012, in Minot, N.D. (Associated Press)

North Dakota Democrat hopeful distancing self from Obama

By Henry C. Jackson and Dale Wetzel - Associated Press

**FILE** Newly constructed roadways are seen May 16, 2011, in Fairfax County, Va. (Associated Press)

States looking to new tolls to pay for highways

By Joan Lowy - Associated Press

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is at odds with advocacy groups for vetoing a bill to allow a neglected or abused child to go to school where a caregiving relative lives. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

McDonnell criticized for veto of Virginia abused-child schooling bill

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

**FILE** U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testifies Feb. 14, 2012, on Capitol Hill in Washington before the Senate Armed Services Committee to outline the Pentagon's budget. (Associated Press)

Military leaders, Clinton push for sea treaty

By Donna Cassata - Associated Press

Philippine Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona sits in a wheelchair after being forced back to court after abruptly leaving the witness stand without the permission of the Senate judges during his impeachment trial at the Senate in Manila on Tuesday. Mr. Corona denied that he stole from the country's coffers and said he would open his bank accounts for inspection if the 188 lawmakers who voted to impeach him do the same. (Associated Press)

Philippine justice denies graft charges

By Teresa Cerojano - Associated Press

Inside Politics: Panel votes to cut aid for Pakistan, Egypt

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Tea party candidate Ted Cruz (left) responds in January to Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst during a Republican primary debate in Austin. The former Texas solicitor general has repeatedly challenged Mr. Dewhurst's conservative credentials in the primary race for the U.S. Senate seat left open with the retirement of Kay Bailey Hutchison. (Associated Press)

GOP race in Texas has echoes of Indiana

By Sean Lengell - The Washington Times

Senate panel votes to cut aid for Egypt and Pakistan

By Donna Cassata - Associated Press