Politics Afternoon Edition: Senate poised to approve immigration bill; U.S. approached Snowden as a legal case, but politics held sway

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

View on the Web. Thursday, June 27, 2013 HEADLINES Senate poised to approve immigration bill Senators are on the verge of approving sweeping legislation to remake the nation's immigration system for the first time in a generation by spending tens of billions of dollars to bolster security along the U.S. southern border and offering a path to citizenship for millions of illegal immigrants. » Read full article U.S. approached Snowden as a legal case, but politics held sway Obama defends handling of chase for fugitive "hacker," saying "wheeling and dealing" not necessary. » Read full article THE FIX: Nelson Mandela's history with U.S. presidents -- in 10 images and videos There's the lasting image of Nelson Mandela and Bill Clinton looking out of the jail cell where Mandela spent 17 years. Or the ceremony where he received the Liberty Medal in Philadelphia. And many more. » Read full article On health care law, small tweaks to help small businesses Measures to make the law more manageable for small firms are gaining momentum on both sides of the aisle in Congress. » Read full article THE FEDERAL EYE: Hearing will examine IRS's internal review President Obama ordered the review after an IG report faulted the IRS for inappropriate behavior toward tax-exemption applicants. » Read full article MULTIMEDIA Video: Stephen Colbert on the Supreme Court's DOMA ruling (VIDEO) "It was passed in 1996 ... for the sacred purpose of getting Bill Clinton elected." Follow Washington Post Politics:     Unsubscribe ©2013 The Washington Post 1150 15th St NW Washington, DC 20071 Help & Contact Info Privacy Policy

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