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Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann says she won't run for re-election in 2014

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Groups with tax-exempt status must have educational, charitable, religious or other charitable purposes and cannot be involved in elections or engage in substantial lobbying activity.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Tensions between libertarian-leaning and more mainstream Republicans were on vivid display Tuesday.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Dozens of people met at the Bridge View Center Monday night for a sneak preview of their upcoming theater series.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Acting IRS commissioner repeatedly failed to tell Congress that tea party groups were targeted

Thursday, May 09, 2013  The block party and pitch tournament will be Saturday, May 18

Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

Friday, January 18, 2013  GOP officials want Electoral College votes to be divided proportionally, a move that could transform the way the country elects its president.

Saturday, January 05, 2013  Missouri Republicans have selected a new party leader, casting out chairman David Cole.

Sunday, December 30, 2012  The Hotel Ottumwa expect to sell-out hotel rooms on New Years Eve.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Some are calling it a purge of tea party influence within the GOP

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  A group of Republicans, both inside and outside Iowa, are looking to get rid of or amend a political tradition in the Hawkeye State.

Saturday, November 10, 2012  State Representative Mary Gaskill was elected an assistant leader of the House Democrats Saturday.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Both parties are getting in last-minute campaigning before the election.