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May 15, 2013

Allen Henry , May 15, 2013

Click on photo to enlarge or download: House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, delivers a ceremonial oath of office to Rep. Mark Sanford R-S.C. in the Capitol Wednesday afternoon before the formal swearing in on the House floor. Sanford's mother, Peggy, held the Bible while two of Sanford's sons, his sister, Sarah Sanford Rauch, and two of her sons look on. SHFWire photo by Allen HenryWASHINGTON - The man picking up crumbs from the floor is Mark Sanford.

You wouldn't have known it at first glance, after all he was just hours away from being sworn into Congress to represent South Carolina's 1st Congressional District.

Obama offers solace at Police Week memorial service

Ja'Kari Taylor , May 15, 2013

Click on photo to enlarge or download: President Barack Obama addresses those attending the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service at the Capitol on Wednesday. He encouraged the surviving families and law enforcement officers to always remember those who have fallen in the line of duty. SHFWire photo by Ja’Kari TaylorWASHINGTON – Law enforcement officials and surviving families of fallen officers from across the nation gathered Wednesday to pay their respects at the 32^nd Annual National Peace Officers’ memorial service.

Members of Congress show competitive side outside of the Capitol in 5k race

Silvia Rodriguez , May 15, 2013

Click on photo to enlarge or download: Runners Patrick Fernandez, Brandon Cherry and David Burnham approach the finish line Wednesday just before the 15-minute mark. They finished first, second and third in the American Council of Life Insurers Capital Challenge race that pits the branches of government and the media against each other. SHFWire photo by Silvia Rodriguez

WASHINGTON – Members of Congress took the debate to a different type of floor – an asphalt path, to be specific – Wednesday morning. Trading in their suits for running gear, they raced to put an end to the question of which is the fastest branch of government.

Apr 23, 2013

High court hears Texas-Oklahoma Red River dispute

Amy Slanchik - Spring 2013 , Apr 23, 2013

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court dived in to the water dispute between Texas and Oklahoma Tuesday in an attempt to decide what 25 percent means and which state is telling the truth about how how much water it has.

Apr 12, 2013

Elite runner rebounds after a tough year Matt Nelson , Apr 12, 2013 Click on photo to enlarge or download: Jennifer and Michael Wardian are the parents of Pierce, 6, and Grant, 4. SHFWire photo by Matt NelsonWASHINGTON - Michael Wardian doesn't run as much as he used to.	Despite culture change, gay members of Congress still rare Ian Kullgren - Spring 2013 , Apr 12, 2013 WASHINGTON – As a Rhode Island state representative, Rep. David Cicilline never tried to hide that he was gay. So when a newspaper columnist asked him about it during his first run for Congress in 2002, he answered honestly.
Online registration may ease state voter disenfranchisement Jess Miller , Apr 12, 2013 WASHINGTON – In 2012, 30 states introduced laws that restricted access to voting. But some states are using online registration – or thinking about it – as a way to at least make registering to vote easier.	Budget cuts could give ammunition to foreign spies, officials warn Ian Kullgren - Spring 2013 , Apr 12, 2013 WASHINGTON – The main discussion about sequestration weakening national security has centered on cuts to the military, but government and industry officials are warning that the cuts could have another unforeseen threat: foreign spying.
Drought-stricken Texas and Oklahoma battle for Red River water rights Amy Slanchik - Spring 2013 , Apr 12, 2013 Click on image to enlarge or download: This map shows the northern edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth water district and Subbasin 5 of the Red River, the area in dispute in the Supreme Court Case. The Kiamichi River starts in Subbasin 1 and flows into Subbasin 5 near the Red River, which is the state line. Map courtesy of the Tarrant Regional Water DistrictWASHINGTON – Two states facing serious drought conditions will fight over water rights to the Red River at the Supreme Court on April 23.	Anti-Islamic hate-crime rate differs greatly among states Amer Taleb - Spring 2013 , Apr 12, 2013 Click on image to enlarge or download: Data source: FBIWASHINGTON – Anti-Islamic hate crimes have increased significantly nationwide since 2009, but the trend is complicated to decipher at the state level.

Apr 11, 2013

Korean War chaplain awarded Medal of Honor 60 years after war ends

Eddie Ameh - Spring 2013 , Apr 11, 2013

Click on photo to enlarge or download: President Barack Obama on Thursday presents the Medal of Honor to honor Father Emil Kapaun. Obama presented the medal to Ray Kapaun, a nephew of the Catholic Priest. SHWire photo by Eddie Ameh

WASHINGTON - Sixty years after the end of the Korea War, Father Emil J. Kapaun, a chaplain with the U.S. Army’s 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry was honored with a posthumous Medal of Honor at the White House on Thursday.

Apr 10, 2013

Thousands gather on Capitol grounds to rally for immigration reform

Jasmine Aguilera - Spring 2013 , Apr 10, 2013

Click on photo to enlarge or download: Thousands of people gather Wednesday on the West Lawn of the Capitol in 90 degree heat to rally for immigration reform. Several organizations participated in the rally to push for a pathway to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants. SHFWire photo by Jasmine Aguilera

WASHINGTON – Rosa Murguia couldn’t help but cry Wednesday as she recounted how she missed her last chance to see her brother alive because she didn’t have the proper documentation to return to the United States if she visited her native Dominican Republic.

Senators unveil bipartisan agreement on background checks for gun buyers

Jess Miller , Apr 10, 2013

Click on photo to enlarge or download: Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., explains the details of the bipartisan agreement that he is co-sponsoring with Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa. The deal requires background checks for all guns purchased in stores, at gun shows and online, but exempts private transfers. SHFWire photo by Jess MillerWASHINGTON – A deal to expand background checks for commercial gun purchases has been unveiled by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Pat Toomey, R-Pa., giving the bill the bipartisan consent that it needs to make it to the floor of the Senate.

Chinese activist urges Kerry action on human rights violations

Jasmine Aguilera - Spring 2013 , Apr 10, 2013

Click on photo to enlarge or download: Chinese activist Chen Guangchen, center, testifies through is translator, right, at a House subcommittee hearing Tuesday on human rights violations in China. Pastor Bob Fu, founder and president of the ChinaAid Association, left, also testified. SHFWire photo by Jasmine AguileraWASHINGTON – Chinese civil rights activist Chen Guangchen told U.S. House members Tuesday that Secretary of State John Kerry should acknowledge human rights violations when he visits China this weekend.

Apr 9, 2013

Biden, Holder make emotional appeal for background checks

Jess Miller , Apr 9, 2013

Click on photo to enlarge or download: Vice President Joe Biden addresses the threat of a filibuster by 13 senators who don't support background checks. He is backed by Attorney General Eric Holder, left, and Sheriff Melvin High of Prince George's County, Md. SHFWire photo by Jess MillerWASHINGTON – Attorney General Eric Holder joined Vice President Joe Biden at the White House on Tuesday to call for stricter gun laws, including universal background checks.

Apr 5, 2013

Student occupiers seek audience with Department of Education

Jess Miller , Apr 5, 2013

Click on photo to enlarge or download: Kim Runyon, left, Alexia Garcia and Alex Kacsh speak with a Department of Education official outside the building Friday. The group was finally allowed in for a scheduled meeting after waiting as officials debated whether to let them in. SHFWire photo by Jess MillerWASHINGTON – Fake tombstones lined the sidewalk in front of the Department of Education on Friday, reading, “R.I.P Imagination” and “Here lies meaningful instruction. We will miss you.”

Apr 1, 2013

Egg Roll draws stars, thousands of kids to White House

Jess Miller , Apr 1, 2013

Click on photo to enlarge or download: The Easter Bunny, President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and Malia Obama watch Monday as Robbie Novak, better known as Kid President, blows the whistle to jumpstart the White House Easter Egg Roll. The White House said more than 35,000 children and their families attended the event, which is held annually on the White House lawn. SHFWire photo by Jess MillerWASHINGTON – President Barack Obama thanked the audience at the White House for “sending a message to the man upstairs” for the beautiful weather in his remarks to the thousands of children and their parents gathered on the sunny South Lawn for the annual Easter Egg Roll.

Four African leaders say democracy is bedrock for development

Eddie Ameh - Spring 2013 , Apr 1, 2013

Click on photo to enlarge or download: Jose Pereira Neves, prime minister of Cape Verde, left; Ernest Bai Koromah, president of Sierra Leone; U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson; Joyce Banda, president of Malawi; and Macky Sal, president of Senegal, say the future of Africa is building strong institutions of democracy. SHFWire photo by Eddie AmehWASHINGTON - Four African leaders said last week that the only way Africa can attain development is through strengthening of democracy.

Mar 29, 2013

Visitors watch as elephants enjoy new home at National Zoo

Eddie Ameh - Spring 2013 , Mar 29, 2013

Click on photo to enlarge or download: Debbie Flinkman, elephant keeper at the National Zoo, says Wednesday says she loves her job, but it can be stressful working with animals. She is feeding Shanti and explaining her work to zoo visitors. SHFWire photo by Eddie Ameh

WASHINGTON - The three elephants at the National Zoo on Wednesday gave visitors a lot to watch and the impression that they are very happy with their new home.

House, Senate budgets differ in ways to help poor

Jess Miller , Mar 29, 2013

Click on photo to enlarge or download: Emily Townsend, left, speaks with Rep. Donna Edwards, D-Md., her congressional representative, about her concerns with the budget of Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., which would cut Medicaid by $810 billion over the next 10 years. SHFWire photo by Jess MillerWASHINGTON – House Republicans and Senate Democrats have approved budget plans with radically different plans for next year’s spending. Both say their plans would would not hurt the working poor, minorities or women.

Correction

Scripps Howard Foundation Wire , Mar 29, 2013

A March 29 story, “Does the penny make ‘cents’ anymore?” incorrectly referred to the Canadian “loonie” as one-cent coin. The loonie is Canada’s dollar coin. The story has been updated on our website.

Mar 28, 2013

Republicans seek to chip away health-care overhaul

Ian Kullgren - Spring 2013 , Mar 28, 2013

WASHINGTON – Their sights might be lowered, but they haven’t surrendered.

Mar 27, 2013

Future of DOMA in doubt after Supreme Court arguments

Amer Taleb - Spring 2013 , Mar 27, 2013

Click on photo to enlarge or download: Edith Windsor, who sued to have Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act repealed, waves to a crowd of supporters after leaving the Supreme Court Wednesday. Most of the justices seemed in favor of striking down the law, which prohibits same-sex couples from receiving an array of federal benefits. SHFWire photo by Jess MillerWASHINGTON – Most of the Supreme Court justices signaled strong skepticism Wednesday toward a section of the Defense of Marriage Act that excludes same-sex couples from receiving a range of federal benefits.

Citizens recognized for heroic deeds by Medal of Honor recipients

Jasmine Aguilera - Spring 2013 , Mar 27, 2013

Click on photo to enlarge or download: Marcos Urgate, 15, center, receives the Citizen Service Before Self Honor for climbing into a burning house to rescue a boy trapped inside. He was presented the award by Robert Maxwell, left, Medal of Honor recipient, and Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation President Thomas Wilkerson. SHFWire photo by Jasmine AguileraARLINGTON, Va. – Monsignor Joe Carroll didn’t want to accept any more awards for his work building shelters for homeless people in San Diego until he heard Medal of Honor recipients wanted to present him with one.

Mar 26, 2013

Obama honors Galaxy and the Kings for championship seasons

Eddie Ameh - Spring 2013 , Mar 26, 2013

Click on photo to enlarge or download: President Barack Obama receives a soccer ball and jersey from L.A. Galaxy star player Landon Donovan while Coach Bruce Arena looks on. The president honored the Galaxy for winning the MLS championship and the L.A. Kings for winning NHL championship. SHFWire photo by Eddie AmehWASHINGTON - President Barack Obama on Tuesday honored Major League Soccer winners the L.A. Galaxy and Stanley Cup winners the L.A. Kings at the White House.

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