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5 important stories that have nothing to do with the Russia investigations

BY LAURA SANTHANAM, ERICA R. HENDRY, JOSHUA BARAJAS, IMAN SMITH AND ANDREW WAGNER
June 14, 2017 at 7:02 PM EDT

Lordy! All eyes were on James Comey last week

The fired FBI director testified before a Senate Intelligence Committee as part of the ongoing investigation into possible collusion between Russia and Donald Trump’s campaign during the presidential election. Comey’s hours long testimony captured the nation’s attention, all on the same day the United Kingdom was having its high-profile snap election.

And with the Russia probe continuing with Jeff Sessions’ testimony, the rumblings of a possible Robert Mueller ouster and breaking news, it’s been difficult for the White House to stay track on its agenda.

Read on for five important stories that were overlooked in the media frenzy….

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