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Here’s your weekly quick look at few developing stories in the political arena:

• President Obama appointed the first female director  of the Secret Service this week. Julia Pierson was sworn in, becoming the first female director in the 148-year history of the Secret Service. Since 2008, she  has been the chief of staff to the director of the Secret Service. She previously served as a special agent in the Miami field office and then a special agent in charge of protective operations. (CNN)

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Here’s your weekly quick look at few developing stories in the political arena:

• There will be no government shutdown, at least not for another six months. On Thursday, lawmakers in the House of Representatives approved funding of the government through September, which avoids a partial government shutdown. The legislation is also to meant to soften the blow a bit in regards to the recent $85 billion in forced spending cuts. It now goes to President Obama’s desk to be signed. (CNN)

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What happens when you get an R&B songstress and a DJ to remix news regarding hip-hop and politics on a weekly basis? Total Recall Live is the result. Check out the latest installment where Shakes and Aliesa address issues of being gay in the entertainment industry, beef with Barack, as well as a musical contribution from Jasiri X!

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