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Sen. Rand Paul: Israel Trip Was to 'Cement Relationships'

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:48:47 +0000

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul says his recent trip to Israel mission was meant to prove he is an ally of the Middle Eastern nation. Many pro-Israel groups are wary of the senator, because of his calls to reduce foreign aid.

Yarmuth Calls Republican Healthcare Repeal Vote "Politics"

Matt Laslo — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:52:36 +0000

Hours after the Supreme Court upheld the health law Republicans were preparing for the repeal vote. By some counts it’s the thirty first time the House has voted to repeal all or part of the law.

Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge Gets Permission to Expand

Shelly Baskin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:55:13 +0000

Congress has authorized West Kentucky’s Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge to expand by more than 34,000 acres. The expansion would leave the refuge about four times larger than its current size. Refuge Manager Michael Johnson says the new land would give the refuge a chance for major improvements. He says,