Former Rep. Cass Ballenger Dies at 88

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Former Rep. Cass Ballenger Dies at 88  By Hannah Hess Former North Carolina Rep. Cass Ballenger, a pro-business conservative and Republican ally of Hugo Chavez known for his off-the-cuff comments, died Wednesday after a prolonged illness.  Full story Despite Court Injunction, DHS Shutdown Continues to Approach  By Matt Fuller Two days after a Texas judge halted President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration, nothing seems to have changed in the congressional showdown over funding the Department of Homeland Security. Full story White House Makes Economic Pitch Staffers Get to Know ‘the Real Washington’ Generation Opportunity Wants to Hang Fate of D.C. Budget Autonomy Case Uncertain Janice Hahn Endorses Successor in Congress Vote for Your Favorite DHS Funding Capitol Quip!