New York Democratic Rep. Eric Massa, facing a harassment complaint by a male staffer, said Friday that he is stepping down from his seat with “a profound sense of failure.”

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The FDA announced a recall a flavor enhancer that could be in thousands of processed foods.

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FDA recalls widely used flavor enhancer
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A measure awarding a tax break to companies that hire unemployed workers passed in the House Thursday by a 217 to 201 margin, despite widespread sentiment that it won’t create many jobs.

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House passes tax breaks for new hires
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Food-borne illnesses, such as E.

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Food-borne illnesses cost U.S. $152 billion
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Facing potential midterm election losses and a stuck-in-the-mud legislative program, Democrats can now add to their worries the ethics problems of chief House tax writer Rep. Charles Rangel.

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Top lawmaker’s ethics woes add to Dem worries
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