Politics Afternoon Edition: THE FIX: Bachmann's exit is bad news for Democrats; THE FEDERAL EYE: Donovan: 'Bumpy road' remains for eliminating veteran homelessness

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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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

HEADLINES

THE FIX: Bachmann's exit is bad news for Democrats

The outspoken conservative congresswoman's decision not to run for reelection in 2014 increases the likelihood that Republicans will hold onto Minnesota's 6th district, for several reasons.
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THE FEDERAL EYE: Donovan: 'Bumpy road' remains for eliminating veteran homelessness

Despite a continued decline in the numbers of homeless veterans and new funding to house those still on the streets, officials said Wednesday the decrease is not yet occurring at a fast enough pace to meet the Obama administration's goal of eliminating the problem by the end of 2015.
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Eric Holder asked to clarify congressional testimony about prosecuting journalists

The House Judiciary Committee is seeking to determine whether Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. lied under oath during recent testimony before the panel when he discussed a Justice Department investigation into the newsgathering efforts of a Fox News reporter.
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IN THE LOOP: Still sharing an address

Former Reps. Connie Mack and Mary Bono Mack are divorcing - but their D.C. firms share a K St. address.
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THE FACT CHECKER: Michele Bachmann: A Fact Checker's dream

The announcement that Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) is not seeking reelection will leave the Capitol a much less interesting place to fact check. As one of our colleagues put it, "The entire fact checking industry may have to hold a national day of mourning."
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MULTIMEDIA

Video: Michele Bachmann's most memorable moments

Rep. Michele Bachmann announced Wednesday that she will not seek reelection to Congress in 2014, but her most infamous moments as a presidential candidate and member of Congress will live on.