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Edward Lee Pitts | Bypassing confirmation, a platoon of bureaucrats sets federal policy
Despite facing a $2.8 billion gap, Michigan state government continues to operate with an interim budget
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Edward Lee Pitts | A new law triples the size of government "volunteerism" and perhaps the restrictions that go with it
Emily Belz | Obama drops Bush appointee Mark Dybul after saying he'll keep the AIDS chief
Lynn Vincent | Obama lifts ban on abortion advocacy overseas, a "revelation of priorities"