Senate Budget Chairwoman Patty Murray (D-WA) released her 2014 budget resolution for mark up Wednesday. It included significant tax increases on top of the $620 billion tax hike from the fiscal cliff deal.

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Army Major General Robert B. Abrams spoke to reporters via video conferencing from Kabul, Afghanistan.

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Pentagon Spokesman George Little discussed a number of topics with the press during Tuesday's briefing. They include Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s recent trip to Afghanistan, North Korea’s threats to the U.S. & South Korea, sequestration and reviews concerning sexual assaults in the military and the Distinguished Warfare Medal. 

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House Budget Cmte. Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) and other GOP members on the budget committee release their proposal for a FY2014 budget. Rep. Ryan says his proposal will balance the budget in ten years and his calculations are based on repealing the Obama health care act.

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State Department spokesman Victoria Nuland briefs the press.

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State Department Spokesman, Victoria Nuland conducts a daily briefing at the State Department.

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Former Czech President Václav Klaus addressed the Cato Institute on the structural problems in the European system, and how they contribute to the economic crisis that is continuing to affect that continent.

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High ranking Transportation Department officials joined the American Public Transportation Association's annual legislative conference.  The day-long event addressed the need for funding and policies that support U.S. public transportation and rail systems.

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Secretary of State John Kerry and First Lady Michelle Obama handed out 10 Women of Courage Awards. The annual award recognizes women from around the world who have shown courage and leadership in advocating for women's rights.

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The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a fourth round of sanctions against North Korea aimed at slowing down its nuclear programs.  The resolution was drafted by the United States and China, North Korea's closest ally. The council's agreement to put the resolution to a vote just 48 hours later signaled that it would almost certainly have the support of all 15 council members.

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