Politics Afternoon Edition: THE FIX: A reset in the Nebraska Senate race; THE FEDERAL EYE: Closer scrutiny of official time sought

Politics Afternoon Edition from The Washington Post

Politics moves fast. Here's a quick afternoon update on the top stories in the world of politics.

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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

HEADLINES

THE FIX: A reset in the Nebraska Senate race

The popular governor's decision means more competition for the GOP nod. But Democrats don't look any closer to springing a general election upset.
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THE FEDERAL EYE: Closer scrutiny of official time sought

A House panel wants annual reports on the time federal employees spend on the clock for union duties.
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Official: Justice told News Corp. about phone record subpoena

News Corp. spokesman says company has no record of notification in Fox reporter leak investigation
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THE FIX: Democrats still aren't being ruthless about guns

Democrats say Republicans will pay a price in the 2014 election for their opposition to popular gun-control measures. But even for many in the Democratic caucus, gun control still isn't a litmus-test issue.
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THE FEDERAL EYE: Sequester's toll on summer tourism

A Post graphic focuses on cuts at large national parks, as well as D.C. monuments and museums.
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MULTIMEDIA

Video: Obama to New Jerseyans: 'You are stronger than the storm'

Seven months after Hurricane Sandy swept a devastating path through the Jersey shore President Obama told Americans the shore "is back, and it is open for business."