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Feds halt data cull for State Dept terror report

The federal government has given the job of compiling statistics used by the State Department to analyze trends in global terrorism to an academic group, a move that may complicate accurate unclassified assessments of patterns of terrorist activity for years to come. Full story

After a decade, global AIDS program looks ahead

The decade-old law that transformed the battle against HIV and AIDS in developing countries is at a crossroads. The dream of future generations freed from epidemic is running up against an era of economic recovery and harsh budget cuts. Full story

NY 'frisk' judge calls criticism 'below-the-belt'

The federal judge presiding over civil rights challenges to the stop-and-frisk practices of the New York Police Department has no doubt where she stands with the government. Full story

David talks with Donald Rumsfeld

   The former defense secretary visits Meet the Press to discuss recent developments in the Defense Department and his new book.

Senate votes to extend federal water projects law

The Senate on Wednesday put aside its partisan differences to extend the federal government's main water resources law, which promotes investment in port improvements, flood protection, dam and levee projects and environmental restoration. Full story

Bush’s Attorney General: You can investigate leaks without subpoenaing reporters

Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said he investigated a very serious government leak while serving under Bush, but chose not to subpoena the involved reporters. Full story

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George W. Bush library opens to public

Obama renews vow to close Guantanamo detention camp

Retired Justice O'Connor casts doubt on Bush v. Gore ruling

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US loans from China at issue in debt-ceiling fight

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  When the IRS targeted liberals

Julian Bond, former head of the NAACP, joins Rev. Sharpton to describe his experiences with the IRS when his organization was subject to unfair targeting during the Bush administration.

  Donald Rumsfeld: I listed pros and cons before Iraq

The former secretary of defense talks about his new book, “Rumsfeld’s Rules,” and the Benghazi attacks, saying he does believe there was a cover-up by the Obama administration. He also reflects on some of his controversial decisions during his tenure in the Bush administration.

  IRS admits improperly targeting tea party groups

Rachel Maddow reports on new revelations that there was indeed targeting of tea party groups by the IRS during the 2012 election, contrary to assurances by IRS officials at the time.

  Bending the truth about Hurricane Katrina at the Bush Library

Melissa Harris-Perry discusses the interactive game at the new Bush Library where the former president’s legacy on Hurricane Katrina is shown in a not-so-truthful light.

  George W. Bush presidential library opens to public

Texas students were the first official guests to explore the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.

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