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Washington Post report finds that members of Congress steer earmarks close to home

Over $300 million was directed to projects near lawmakers' properties.

House repeals Obama's health care reform law for 33rd time

Election-year move stands no chance in Democrat-controlled Senate

Senate extends Bush-era tax cuts pushed by Democrats

Sweeping Bush-era tax cuts will expire in January without congressional action

The US Congress building seen during a sunny November afternoon in Washington, DC, November 06, 2011. AFP PHOTO/Mladen ANTONOV (Photo credit should read MLADEN ANTONOV/AFP/Getty Images)

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