B Media Network Political News Editor’s Home Page: January 2014

Friday, January 31, 2014

Whoa s retiring from Congress?

California Rep. Henry Waxman this week became the latest long-serving legislator to announce his retirement from Congress this election cycle.

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President to Nominate Several to Key DOD Positions

President Barack Obama has announced his intent to nominate four people to key Defense Department positions, all of which require Senate confirmation.

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President Obama talks about pope, Super Bowl

Approval ratings -- and the events that led to the most difficult political year of his presidency -- mean very little to President Barack Obama's daughters.

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A New Debt Ceiling Strategy Is 'Gaining Steam' With Republicans

House Republicans are rallying around a new plan on their approach to raising the debt ceiling, according to The Washington Post's Robert Costa - a one-year increase tied to a request on the Affordable Care Act: House members tell me this is the GOP debt-limit plan: 1-year increase tied to "no bailout for insurance companies" under ACA Costa ... (more)

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Obama says his agenda is on track

Once, Barack Obama spoke of what he wanted for his presidency in terms of healing a nation divided.

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Clinton to join Obama at Senate Democratic retreat

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Ohio gov holds almost $8 million in campaign cash

Campaign finance reports filed Friday show the Republican governor raised nearly $4.4 million in the second half of last year, while getting about $630,000 of in-kind donations.

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Senate passes bill to delay flood insurance hikes

Hundreds of thousands of homeowners in coastal and flood-prone areas would win protection from sharply higher federal flood insurance premiums under legislation muscled through the Senate on Thursday after angry constituents inundated Capitol Hill with complaints.

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CNN exclusive: Obama says jobless help coming

The White House has secured commitments from some of the nation's largest companies for a plan to boost hiring of the long-term unemployed.

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2014 historical anniversaries

The new year marks a number of anniversaries in American history. The more recent events are no longer recent, even if they feel that way.

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Amanda Knox's murder conviction reinstated

By COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press FLORENCE, Italy - More than two years after Amanda Knox returned to the U.S. apparently home free, an Italian court Thursday reinstated her murder conviction in the stabbing of her roommate and increased her sentence to 28A1 2 years in prison, raising the specter of a long extradition fight.

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Obama's dis to art historians stirs debate

Art historians everywhere are looking up from their color plates of Hieroynmous Bosch and Tintoretto, setting aside their rareified discourses on postmodernism and the "poetics of place," long enough to notice that they've just been insulted by the president of the United States.

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Shell will stay out of the Arctic this year

The Arctic will be safe from drilling efforts by accident-prone Shell this year, and the oil company says it is reconsidering its very future in the region.

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Pa. gubernatorial hopefuls begin showing finances

The first reports showing who's giving money - and how much - to prospective candidates for governor in Pennsylvania are trickling in ahead of the state's first deadline.

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Ryan Zinke, GOP House Candidate, Calls Hillary Clinton The 'Anti-Christ'

Ryan Zinke, a former Navy SEAL and state senator who is now running for Congress in Montana, said during a campaign stop this week that he is worried the country is losing sight of the real threat to the nation: Hillary Clinton.

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Mass. awards first medical marijuana dispensary licenses

After much anticipation, state health officials Friday revealed the names of the companies that will receive the first 20 licenses to open medical marijuana dispensaries in Massachusetts, although it will likely be summertime before any open their doors for business.

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'Run, Sandra, run!' Democratic lawmaker welcomes Sandra Fluke congressional campaign

New York Democratic Rep. Carolyn Maloney wholeheartedly endorsed a rumored congressional campaign by birth control advocate Sandra Fluke, saying she'd make a "terrific" candidate and urging her to "run, Sandra, run!" Maloney made the comments during an appearance on MSNBC Friday, after the anchor asked her thoughts on the announced retirement of ... (more)

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Virginia Legislators, Businessmen Oppose Proposed EPA Regulations

Some Virginia legislators publicly announced their opposition to proposed EPA regulations that would limit carbon emissions at newly-built coal-fired power plants.

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LLCs Donate To Pro-Tillis Super PAC

A small North Carolina-based super PAC with ties to a Republican Senate candidate reported two donations from LLC shell corporations today.

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'Something is not Right' Lawmakers seek probe of soaring propane prices

As more than half the nation has spent weeks in a deep freeze, the price of propane -- used for everything from heating homes to powering farms -- has skyrocketed, leading Washington lawmakers to question whether producers are manipulating the market.

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Casey launches web resource to aid seniors

While U.S. Sen. Bob Casey was conducting a teleconference on the increase in elder abuse and scams targeting older people, Diane Scigala was listening to state Sen. John Yudichak talk about concerns over privatizing the state lottery and other fiscal issues.

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Exclusive: Chinese-backed Blu LNG slows down U.S. growth plans

Blu LNG, one of the biggest names in the move to wean U.S. trucks off diesel onto natural gas, has laid off 20 percent of its staff, ousted several senior executives and slowed down development of fueling stations as it waits for more truckers to embrace the switch to the cheap and cleaner-burning fuel.

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Good Morning, News

Clearly the most important news item in the multiverse this morning: Pope Francis, making his rounds in the PopeMobile, blessed a male porn star's parrot.

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Bill Seeks to Increase Penalties for Boating Fatalities

The Alabama Legislature is trying to increase the penalties for alcohol-related boating deaths to the same as deaths caused by drunken car drivers.

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Re: MSNBC Apologies For Tweet That Drew GOP Ire

MSNBC's president apologized for an offensive tweet and fired the person responsible Thursday after a top Republican suggested that GOP officials should boycott the news network.

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Witness' testimony resumes in trial of ex-mayor

The lead witness in former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin's corruption trial said Friday that he bribed Nagin to get lucrative post-Hurricane Katrina city contracts, sticking to his testimony while a defense lawyer questioned him about his past lies to the FBI and a plea deal with prosecutors that could reduce his potential prison sentence.

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Gentrification a 'Malignant Tumor' in Poor Communities, Congressman Says

U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries promised Thursday to tackle gentrification and gun violence at the federal level in Speaking to a standing-room-only crowd at Boys and Girls High School , Jeffries recapped his first year in the House of Representatives while looking ahead at his next year in office.

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Imperial President's Newest Lawbreaking: Violating Trademark Laws

With his introduction of his new MyRA investment program, we discover that President Obama is so dismissive of following the law, he doesn't even think that he has to abide by trademark and copyright laws.

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Minimum wage remains on Minnesota's legislative agenda

President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech promise to "give Americans a raise" raised the hopes of Minnesotans who want the state minimum wage increased.

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Bad outweighs good in farm bill, environmental group warns

The Environmental Working Group said Friday that it is opposed to the $956 billion farm bill heading for a vote in the Senate on Monday.

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Barack Obama was in Wisconsin and Tennessee Thursday happy talking about "opportunity."

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Tories stand to benefit from 2015's new electoral map, Elections Canada data shows

Prime Minister Stephen Harper gives the thumbs up as he arrives on stage following his majority win in Calgary, Alta, Monday, May 2, 2011.

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On Immigration, What's the Hurry?

In his State of the Union speech, President Obama called on Congress to "get immigration reform done this year."

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Biden to lead job-training effort

Vice President Biden's latest marching orders are to help Americans get the skills they need for good, in-demand jobs.

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On immigration, Obama doesn't rule out legal path

Signaling a possible opening in the tense immigration debate, President Barack Obama indicated he may consider legislation that does not include a special pathway to citizenship for the 11 million people already in the U.S. illegally.

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Ex-Congressman Mark Green nearly became finalist f...

Former congressman and governor's candidate Mark Green almost became a finalist for the next University of Wisconsin System president.

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Bill Maher refers to Obama as 'Blackula,' 'Brownie,' on national TV

Bill Maher , a darling of the liberal talk show land, referred to Barack Obama in a derogatory manner on a national television appearance earlier this week - but he couched it in terms of how he thought Republicans viewed the president during the Superstorm Sandy days.

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Fran: 'It meant a lot' president tried to watch game

President Barack Obama addresses a crowd of 8,000 during a campaign event in front of Jessup Hall on the University of Iowa campus on Friday, Sept.

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Senate hopeful Mark Jacobs leans on wealth to boost receipts

Republican Senate hopeful Mark Jacobs is using his wealth to boost his campaign coffers, giving him a lead in receipts over the rest of the GOP field.

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Democratic Women Want Equal Pay for Valentine's Day

Forget those flowers, keep the chocolate box and don't bother with the romantic restaurant reservation for two.

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New $1 Trillion Farm Bill 50% Bigger Than Last Farm Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives in late January passed a nearly $1 trillion farm bill that raises spending nearly 50 percent above the last farm bill in 2008.

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Pence wants 2014 vote on gay marriage ban

Republican Gov. Mike Pence is asking Indiana lawmakers to send a proposed state constitutional ban on gay marriage to voters this year.

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The Poison of Postmodern Lying

Victor Davis Hanson is the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow in Residence in Classics and Military History at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, a professor of Classics Emeritus at California State University, Fresno, and a nationally syndicated columnist for Tribune Media Services.

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Fla. poll: Clinton leads Bush, Rubio in matchups

A new poll shows Hillary Clinton is a favorite among Florida voters in a hypothetical 2016 presidential matchup against either of the state's two best-known Republicans.

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Fla. soldier, his hometown star in Super Bowl ad

Lt. Chuck Nadd knew something was up when Anheuser-Busch's private jet flew him from Fort Drum in New York to his hometown in central Florida within hours of his return from a tour in Afghanistan in early January.

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UPDATE 1-Help wanted: Obama calls on CEOs to take on long-term jobless

President Barack Obama on Friday took steps to get businesses and the federal government to hire more of the long-term unemployed, part of his initiatives to get the jobless back to work.

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Candidates file fundraising reports

COLUMBIA-- South Carolina's incumbent U.S. congressmen have nearly $3 million combined in their campaign accounts heading into this fall's elections.

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Paul Ryan to speak at Carroll University

On Friday, Feb. 7, Carroll University will host Congressman Paul Ryan for a presentation on how he believes the federal government and its leaders can work to expand economic opportunity for the Millennial generation.

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Waukesha School District closed Monday and Tuesday due to cold

While the Waukesha School District said on Sunday that schools could be open on Monday, it decided early Monday morning that its schools would be closed today.

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Capitol View Commentary: Friday, November 30, 2012

It may have been true even before Tennessee Speaker of the House and Nashville Representative Beth Harwell was unanimously nominated this week for another two year term by her 70-member strong caucus .

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Thursday, January 30, 2014

Wasington D. C.- U.S. Congressman Storms Out of Obama Speech; to File ...

Tuesday night was a disgusting diplay by President Obama of arrogant pride and willful lies to the American people.

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Philomena Lee, US lawmaker push adoption rights

Missouri Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill said Lee's experience was an argument for adoption rights and an incentive for Ireland to open its records.

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Big Moves: Will Motorola Still Move To The Merchandise Mart?

Google and Motorola are breaking up. Yesterday Google announced the sale of Motorola Mobility to Chinese computer maker Lenovo for a whopping $3 billion.

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Stephen Colbert on GOP's SOTU responses: Like Sleep Number beds - for rage

Stephen Colbert was "riveted" while watching Tuesday's State of the Union address.

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MSNBC apologizes for Cheerios tweet hitting 'right wing'

MSNBC regrets making what it called an "offensive" tweet suggesting that conservatives would be outraged over a Cheerios commercial featuring a racially mixed family.

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Poll: Clinton trounces others in hypothetical 2016 Dem primary

Hillary Clinton has a huge lead over other Democrats while the Republican field is muddled in hypothetical U.S. presidential primary races, a poll indicates.

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Sen. Jeff Sessions cites Lady Gaga during marijuana debate with Eric Holder

During an argument with Attorney General Eric Holder about the president's recent remark that marijuana is no more dangerous than alcohol, Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., cited comments Lady Gaga made about being addicted to pot .

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Joseph Giulietti , the Florida rail executive and Connecticut native hired to take over leadership of the beleaguered Metro-North Railroad is expected to begin work Feb. 10, railroad officials said.

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Waxman retiring after 40 years in U.S. House

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Rep. Henry Waxman, D-CA, hosted a climate change forum at UCLA in 2009 focusing on California's role as a national leader on climate policies and the interplay between the California Global Warming Solutions Act and the U.S. House of.Representatives' American Clean Energy and Security Act.

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Congressional Village Idiot Looses Huge Amounts of Methane, Blows Up Barn

CNSNews.com) - Despite criticism of President Barack Obama's pledge that he will use his executive authority and executive orders to advance his agenda regardless of Congress, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said the president "should use his executive authority."

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US criticizes China as journalist forced to leave

The new mayor on Thursday delivered on his promise to reform stop-and-frisk police tactics, agreeing to the appointment of a monitor and seeking to end a 14-year court fight that culminated in a judge's ruling that New... WASHINGTON - The White House criticized China's restrictions on press freedom on Thursday after a New York Times journalist was ... (more)

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Senate expected to hold off flood insurance boost

In this July 30, 2013 file photo, Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa. speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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Justice Dept dramatically expanding clemency use

The Justice Department on Thursday asked lawyers around the country to help some drug prisoners prepare petitions for clemency, a dramatic expansion of President Barack Obama's action last month commuting the sentences of eight people he said were serving unduly harsh drug sentences.

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As EPA Prepares Carbon Pollution Rules, Industry Groups Mount Response Against Regulation

Forty industry groups launched a new partnership on Thursday to form a "unified strategy" to respond to forthcoming federal regulations targeting carbon emissions from the country's fleet of power plants and other carbon-intensive facilities.

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Watch out Joe, Hillary's got the edge for 2016

She still hasn't announced whether she's running for president in 2016, but Hillary Clinton is already the biggest front-runner ever for the Democratic presidential nomination ever, the Washington Post reports .

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Early-voting measure advances in Maine House

A vote held Thursday in the House of Representatives approved a proposed constitutional amendment to allow an enhanced early-voting system in Maine.

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Angus King video chats with Skowhegan students

U.S. Sen. Angus King held a video conference Wednesday with more than 200 students from Somerset Career & Technical Center in Skowhegan as part of his ongoing "Capitol Class with Angus" series.

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Shell gives up on Arctic drilling for 2014

The company cited a federal appeals court decision that found the environmental analysis developed by the Interior Department for Arctic lease sales is seriously flawed.

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Philomena Lee, US lawmaker push adoption rights

Philomena Lee, an Irish woman whose search for the son that she gave up for adoption in the 1950's, and is now a Hollywood film, meets with Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo.

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Dingell could be interested in top Energy and Commerce slot

Rep. John Dingell might be interested in a return as the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee following Rep. Henry Waxman's decision to retire.

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'Darwin Day' bill rips creationism

Three House Democrats have proposed a resolution that criticizes the teaching of creationism and the denial of man-made global warming as anti-science.

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Landrieu, Murkowski open to bill lifting crude export ban

Sens. Mary Landrieu and Lisa Murkowski have expressed that they are are at the ready to propose legislation that would lift a decades-old ban on crude exports.

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New Hampshire Poll: Shaheen, Brown Tied

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Democrats Need a History Lesson on the Emancipation Proclamation

Speaking to Fox News's Greta Van Susteren after the president's State of the Union address Tuesday night, House minority leader Nancy Pelosi attempted to justify his unilateral action raising the minimum wage of federal contractors; she acknowledged that it would be "much better for Congress to act and for it to be the law of the land more ... (more)

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'City Parks' explores value of public places from personal perspective

In generations past, public parks were a bit like Facebook. They were places to see and be seen, to share status updates, to be present in society.

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Bringing Missing Children Home Act introduced

U.S. Senators Rob Portman and Charles E. Schumer introduced bipartisan legislation to better protect missing and exploited children in the United States.

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'Father of fish restoration' retires

More than 100 people from all walks of life bid a fond farewell and happy retirement to California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Scott Downie last week, at a luncheon at the Scotia Inn.

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Pence requests disaster loans for tornado damages

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is requesting federal low-interest disaster loans for three counties following the tornadoes that moved through the state on Nov. 17. Pence has requested the U.S. Small Business Administration's disaster loan program for Daviess, Fountain and Howard counties, a release from the Department of Homeland Security said.

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2 injured when military plane crashes

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is requesting federal low-interest disaster loans for three counties following the tornadoes that moved through the state a More A INDIANAPOLIS - Church and home day cares in Indiana that accept taxpayer funding would have to meet new safety regulations under a proposal a More A TORONTO - Police say Justin Bieber has been ... (more)

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Rep. Waxman to retire at end of term

Rep. Henry Waxman, a longtime Democrat from California, announced Thursday that he won't seek re-election to a 21st term this November.

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Volunteers Look for Homeless Overnight

Volunteers trek through the snow overnight near railroad tracks on the lookout for people who have no place to go.

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Interview: Jeffrey Berry | Berry and Sobieraj examine conservative, liberal 'outrage' in new book

The book, which explores how partisan cable and radio shows grab audience attention with emotional appeals, combines Tufts' professors academic interests in politics and media.

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Senate expected to hold off flood insurance boost

Hundreds of thousands of homeowners facing big flood insurance premium increases would see those rate hikes delayed for years under legislation that's set to pass the Senate.

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Philomena Lee, US lawmaker push adoption rights

Philomena Lee wistfully described her search for her son 50 years after his adoption, a quest captured in an Oscar-nominated film.

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US criticizes China as journalist forced to leave

The White House criticized China's restrictions on press freedom on Thursday after a New York Times journalist was forced to leave the country.

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Obama's Executive Omissions Leav...

For some White House allies, the long list of executive actions President Barack Obama announced in his State of the Union address was marred by a few glaring omissions.

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Inside Washington: Greens hit Obama on energy plan

President Barack Obama is sticking to a fossil-fuel dependent energy policy, delivering a blow to a monthslong, behind-the-scenes effort by nearly every major environmental group to convince the White House that the policy is at odds with his goals on global warming.

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Waxman's Retirement Is a Blow to House Democrats

The California Democrat announced he wouldn't seek re-election this fall. He is the last of the huge Watergate class of 1974 and has served 40 years in the House.

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RI Senate to vote on 38 Studios settlement bill

The Rhode Island Senate will soon vote on legislation designed to encourage out-of-court settlements in the litigation surrounding the collapse of Curt Schilling's failed video game company.

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Ted Cruz Plans on Doubling Down

Senator Ted Cruz is doubling down. He's becoming more confrontational with the White House and probably even his fellow Republicans.

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Mark Udall, Among Other Incumbent Democrats, Wants To Distance...

I must admit, Udall was masterful in his ability to not answer a simple yes or no question.

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Q: If the 2016 Republican presidential primary or caucus in your state were being held today, and the candidates were: For whom would you vote? Q: If the 2016 Democratic presidential primary or caucus in your state were being held today, and the candidates were: For whom would you vote? Q: If the 2016 presidential election were being held today and ... (more)

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Crossing Borders: NAB's Jason Stookey

The NAB Show had more than 25,000 international attendees - more than a quarter of its total audience - at its 2013 event, but organizers are now striking partnerships in other countries to expand their reach even further.

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Analysis: What Obama Should Have Said About Cory Remsburg

Army Ranger Sgt.1st Class Cory Remsburg acknowledges applause from first lady Michelle Obama and others during President Barack Obama's State of the Union address.

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Boehner Says Now Is Time for Republican Immigration Bill

U.S. House Speaker John Boehner said his fellow Republicans must deal with U.S. immigration policy, pushing lawmakers into an issue that has damaged his party's standing among a growing Hispanic electorate.

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FMCSA says 34-hour restart study shows provision will improve safety

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration today released its long-awaited field study on the new 34-hour restart rule, saying the study proved that the provision would reduce fatigue and improve safety in the trucking industry.

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Parade Of Partners Starts In Minn. Governor's Race

Republican Dave Thompson's selection of a running mate starts a parade of political pairings in Minnesota's race for governor.

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MSNBC apologizes for Cheerios tweet hitting 'right wing'

Angus King video chats with Skowhegan students

U.S. senator is asked about the State of the Union address, Maine's outdoor industry and poverty.

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Not Enough Hate Crimes? Make Them Up

You can see a video of Senator Ted Cruz on the abuse of power from Obama by clicking on the "Enza Ferreri Blog" link above.

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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Wage hike for federal contract workers limited

President Barack Obama 's plan to raise the minimum wage for federally contracted workers is winning praise from unions and labor activists, but it could take a year or more before any hikes take place and the impact may not be as widespread as some advocates had hoped.

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President Obama Nods to Trucking Industry

U.S. President Barack Obama gave a nod to the trucking industry in Tuesday night's State of the Union address, when he talked about supporting a new highway bill, building natural gas fueling infrastructure, improving truck fuel efficiency and addressing labor shortages.

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Chipper Jones rescues Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman from snowstorm on his ATV

Lots of people yesterday were stranded in Atlanta . So many that it forced Gov. Nathan Deal to declare a state of emergency across all of Georgia.

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At Costco Obama touts his plan to boost wages

President Barack Obama promoted his State of the Union proposals to boost personal finances of low-income Americans in a morning-after trip Wednesday to push Congress to pass a minimum wage hike for more than the small number of workers he can help on his own.

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House passes farm bill, crop subsidies preserved

After more than two years of partisan squabbles over food and farm policy, the House passed and sent to the Senate Wednesday an almost $100 billion-a-year, compromise farm bill containing a small cut in food stamps and preserving most crop subsidies.

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First Slice 1/29/14: Obama calls for 'a year of action' with State of the Union address

During his fifth State of the Union address, President Barack Obama urged Congress to raise the federal minimum wage, pass immigration reform, and continue moving forward with the Affordable Care Act's implementation.

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Southern-style snowstorm: Gridlock, kind neighbors

ATLANTA -- Students camped out with teachers in school gyms or on buses and commuters abandoned cars along the highway to seek shelter in churches, fire stations -- even grocery stores -- after a rare snowstorm left thousands of unaccustomed Southerners frozen in their tracks.

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Louisiana issues controversial new abortion regulations

BATON ROUGE -- Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration has enacted new rules for Louisiana's abortion clinics that abortion rights supporters say will make it nearly impossible for the state's five clinics to stay open.

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Fact Check: Obama and Medicare premiums

It seems to be something of an occupational hazard for President Barack Obama: When he talks about his health care law, he's bound to hit a fact bump sooner or later.

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Obama underscores minimum wage message at Costco

ROUGH CUT President Barack Obama vowed again on Wednesday to bypass a divided Congress and take action on his own to bolster America's middle class.

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President Obama vows to assert power

President Obama used broad strokes to outline the administration's agenda during his annual State of the Union address last night, and while Democratic pundits saw it as "forward-looking," those on the other side of the aisle thought it was more of the "same old."

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As Obama backs wage hike, a look at state efforts

First Alert Weather Alert: Winter Storm Watch expires at 6:00 PM on 1/29, issued at 1:21 PM Blackshear, GA U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks at a Costco store January 29, 2014 in Lanham, Maryland.

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Both of Mississippi's Republican U.S. senators and three Republican House members say President Barack Obama preached a message of big government in his State of the Union address. The state's lone Democratic congressman says the president presents plans that will help Americans.

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Peterson to decide on re-election by March

Rep. Collin Peterson , fresh from a farm bill victory, told reporters Wednesday that he would decide on his political future next month.

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Huckabee leads GOP contenders in new national poll

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is the GOP's new front-runner for the Republican nomination, according to a poll from Democratic firm Public Policy Polling.

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Japanese automaker Honda is now a major American exporter

When Honda Motor Co. opened the first Japanese auto plant in the United States in 1982, it was dipping a toe into a very chilly ocean, coming as the country reeled from stagflation, the impact of twin oil shocks and a fear that the industrial giants of Tokyo were seizing world leadership.

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Storm threatens status of games in Deep South

A man stands on the frozen roadway as he waits for traffic to clear along Interstate 75 Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, in Macon, Ga.

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U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan awards $300,000 grant for Maysville center

U.S. Senator Kay Hagan today announced a $300,000 grant awarded to Jones-Onslow Electric Membership Corporation from the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program.

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Bill de Blasio Tells Michael Grimm to Apologize

Mayor Bill de Blasio today called on Congressman Michael Grimm to apologize after the Staten Island lawmaker threatened to physically assault NY1 reporter Michael Scotto during an interview following the president's State of the Union speech, according to an NY1 transcript of the exchange.

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Democrats Pile on Michael Grimm Controversy

Democrats have quickly seized on GOP Congressman Michael Grimm's latest controversy after he physically threatened a NY 1 reporter during an interview last night.

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House passes farm bill, crop subsidies preserved

In this July 9, 2009 file photo three combines harvest the winter wheat on the Cooksey farm near Roggen, Colo.

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Smoke in plane diverts DC to Boston flight to Del.

The Federal Aviation Administration says a United Airlines flight from Washington to Boston was diverted to Delaware after the pilot reported smoke in the aircraft.

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Cantor's chief of staff won't run for reelection on city council

Steve Stombres, chief of staff for House Majority Leader Eric Cantor , won't run a fourth term on the Fairfax, Va.

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Intelligence chiefs vow further explanations on spying

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., during a Senate hearing pressed leaders of the Intelligence community to release additional information about tactics used to spy on Americans.

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Intel chiefs promise to release more info on spying on Americans

Under intense pressure from privacy advocates in Congress, the Director of National Intelligence, the head of the CIA and the FBI director on Wednesday all promised to respond within weeks to unanswered questions about the extent of the intelligence community's surveillance of Americans.

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Obama hits the road to tout his call for action on income inequality after speech to Congress

President Barack Obama set off Wednesday on a four-city tour to pound home his annual State of the Union message, a major pep talk to a pessimistic nation, a call to action by a divided Congress to reduce income inequality and a promise to sidestep legislative gridlock by using his executive powers wherever he can.

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House passes $956B farm bill on bipartisan vote

The U.S. House of Representatives, on a bipartisan 251-166 vote, passed a sweeping $956 billion farm bill Wednesday.

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Biden 'undecided' about 2016 White House run

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday he still hasn't decided whether to make another run for the White House in 2014.

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Late Night Hosts Roast SOTU Address

Leno played a doctored clip of the president's speech, with Vice President Joe Biden wearing Pharrell Williams' much-discussed hat at the Grammys and Speaker of the House John Boehner wearing a helmet reminiscent of Daft Punk.

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Mary Barra proud of father's inclusion in President's shout-out

After a shout-out from President Barack Obama in Tuesday night's State of the Union address, General Motors CEO Mary Barra said what made it special was the way Obama did it.

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Trump prominently considers run for NY governor

This time, the billionaire real estate mogul, reality TV star and perennial self-promoter is toying with the idea of challenging New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo , saying the state's high taxes and tight gun-control laws make the Democratic incumbent vulnerable.

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House passes farm bill, crop subsidies preserved

Congressional Black Caucus Leader Reacts To Obama's Speech

Democratic Rep. Marcia Fudge of Ohio joins Steve Inskeep with reaction to President Obama's State of the Union address. She's the chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus.

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Why Red-State Kentucky Got A Shout-Out From Obama

Steve Beshear couldn't help but chuckle during the State of the Union speech when President Obama said, "Kentucky's not the most liberal part of the country."

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Gabby Giffords Makes Case For Washington Gun Checks

Former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, Capt. Mark Kelly, a retired astronaut and combat veteran, are leading a national campaign for expanded background checks for gun sales.

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More of the same? Two House members weigh in on SOTU

President Barack Obama wants 2014 to be a "year of action." Despite economic improvements in the United States over the past four years, President Obama said income inequality has deepened and upward mobility has stalled.

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Rubio: Congress may wait out Obama on immigration bill

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, a leading Republican voice on immigration, suggested Wednesday that major legislation on the issue probably can't be passed while President Obama is in the White House because of questions about his willingness to enforce all the provisions of a new law.

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Louisiana issues controversial new abortion regulations

Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration has enacted new rules for Louisiana's abortion clinics that abortion rights supporters say will make it nearly impossible for the state's five clinics to stay open.

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Lawmaker threatens to throw reporter off of Capitol balcony after State of the Union

A United States lawmaker confronted a reporter and threatened to throw him off of a balcony during an interview following President Barack Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday evening.

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Why Obamaa s MyRA program makes sense

In a speech full of not a whole lot, one of the most interesting ideas to emerge from last night's State of the Union address had to do with old age: A new kind of savings vehicle that President Obama calls "MyRA," short for "retirement account."

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Obama hits the road to tout his call for action on income inequality after speech to Congress

President Barack Obama, in what served as the opening salvo in a fight for control of Congress ahead of the November election, used his biggest speech of the year to push for programs to narrow economic disparities between rich and poor.

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Obama Taps Executive Powers for Savings Program

Following up on a State of the Union pledge to use executive powers to push through priorities, President Barack Obama will issue an order Wednesday afternoon to create a program that gives workers another option for retirement savings.

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Obama vows to flex his executive powers

Seeking to energize his sluggish second term, President Barack Obama vowed Tuesday night in his State of the Union address to sidestep Congress "whenever and wherever" necessary to narrow economic disparities between America's rich and poor.

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NJ lawmakers ask feds to probe state's handling of Sandy funds

U.S. Reps. Frank Pallone, left, and Bill Pascrell today called on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to investigate New Jersey's handling of federal Hurricane Sandy recovery funding.

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Obama's High School Pot Dealer Bludgeoned to Death by Gay Lover

Barack Obama's high school pot dealer was bludgeoned to death by his gay lover in 1991.

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Atlanta mayor: People still stranded on highway 1 day after storm; unsure of exact number.

Traffic is at a standstill on the southbound lanes as the northbound side is a empty sheet of ice in Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014.

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Republicans unimpressed with Obama's speech

At the dawn of an election year, congressional Republicans responded swiftly and sharply to President Barack Obama's State of the Union vow to act on his own if lawmakers won't cooperate on "creating new jobs, not creating new crises" in a nation with a yawning income gap.

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Digging in on Drones and other Flawed Foreign Policy Strategies

Obama's declaration that "America must move off a permanent war footing" wasn't the Wow! moment it should have been during his State of the Union address.

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The Book of Antopol

In December, 2000, I was living in Israel after graduating from college and wound up at a friend of a friend's holiday party, in Haifa.

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House Passes Farm Bill, Crop Subsidies Preserved

The House has passed an almost $100 billion-a-year, compromise farm bill that would make small cuts to food stamps and continue generous subsidies for the nation's farmers.

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

SOTU Rewind: Comparing Obama's Speeches Through The Years

What tone will President Barack Obama set for his sixth year in office when he addresses a joint session of Congress Tuesday in his annual State of the Union address? Did last month's relatively drama-free deal to avoid another government shutdown inspire an approach that mirrors the big-vision optimism of his early addresses, or will the looming ... (more)

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Controversial Obama as Stalin graphic removed from Americans for Prosperity Facebook page

A graphic depicting President Barack Obama as a communist leader before his State of the Union address Tuesday has conservative group Americans for Prosperity distancing itself from the image.

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Obama raises minimum wage for federal workers, embraces go-it-alone approach

Going it alone ... US President Barack Obama is expected to outline his plan to issue executive orders to bypass a Republican roadblock in Congress in his State of the Union address.

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Obama's State Of The Union, Playing On A Second Screen Near You

A screen grab from last year's "enhanced State of the Union," which is also available Tuesday on WhiteHouse.gov.

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Baucus switches roles for hearing on China post

Sen. Max Baucus told his Senate colleagues Tuesday that he would work to build a more equitable economic relationship with China if he is confirmed to become U.S. ambassador.

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Midway Reaches Passenger Record

Jan. 27--Midway International Airport recorded its highest passenger total in the airport's 86-year history in 2013, with more than 20 million passengers.

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Obama ambassador pick embraces criticism of China

Retiring Montana Sen. Max Baucus testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on his nomination to become US ambassador to China.

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Obama to raise minimum wage for some federal workers

President Obama plans to tell Congress Tuesday night he is taking executive action to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour for some federal contract workers, administration officials said ahead of his State of the Union Address.

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Reaction to changes in HJR-3

Here's how some key players and analysts responded to the Indiana House vote to remove the second sentence of a proposed constitu tional ban on gay marriage.

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Dave Barry's Year in Review: 2013 was a zombie of a year

Not in the sense of most of humanity dying from a horrible plague and then reanimating as mindless flesh-eating ghouls.

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Farm bill deal would cut food stamps by 1 percent

Farm-state lawmakers are lobbying colleagues member by member, vote by vote as they push for House passage of a massive, five year farm bill that would make cuts to food stamps and continue generous subsidies for farmers.

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Billionaire To Air Ad Bashing Keystone XL Pipeline During State Of The Union

Thomas 'Tom' Steyer, founder of Farallon Capital Management LLC, speaks during a Bloomberg Television interview in Pescadero, California, U.S., on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013.

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Answers sought on families' Medicaid problems

A congresswoman from New Hampshire is asking the U.S. government to clarify how families can obtain coverage under the federal health insurance law when children are eligible for Medicaid.

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US envoy nominee plans to press China to follow rules on trade and maritime disputes

Senator Max Baucus, nominated to be US ambassador to China, said on Tuesday that he planned to press the Asian power to follow "international rules" on trade and maritime disputes.

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Obama's MacGyver moment

US President Barack Obama works in the Oval Office of the White House on January 27, 2014 in Washington.

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Boehner Warns Minimum Wage Hike Will Hurt Minorities

House Speaker John Boehner today said that President Obama's expected executive order to increase the minimum wage for federal contractors will hurt low-income African-Americans and Hispanics because employers would not be able to afford as many employees.

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Rand Paul "50-50" on presidential run

DECEMBER 6: U.S. Sen. Rand Paul delivers a speech titled, "Renewing the Opportunity for Prosperity: Economic Freedom Zones" at the Detroit Economic Club December 6, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan.

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Michelle Kwan's Husband To Run For RI Governor

Pell is scheduled to deliver the first speech of his campaign Tuesday morning at an event at the Rhode Island Convention Center.

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Boehner warns Obama on minimum wage, executive actions

President Obama isn't set to deliver the 2014 State of the Union address for hours but his power tug-of-war with House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, has already begun.

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In the gallery: Bae family, Health care strugglers

This Aug. 7, 2013 file photo shows Myunghee Bae, the mother of Kenneth Bae, at her computer in her home in Lynnwood, Wash.

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18 People The Obamas Should Have Invited To The State Of The Union

President Barack Obama will deliver his sixth State of the Union address on Tuesday, in which he will talk for an extended period about the priorities he'd like Congress to act upon over the next year.

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Giffords: 'Too dangerous to wait' on gun control

Two Colorado cantaloupe farmers who pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a deadly listeria outbreak in 2011 are set to be sentenced.

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Intelligence Agencies Won't Release Reports On Excessive Secrecy

A little more than three years ago, Congress passed a law ordering the nation's top intelligence agencies to review their classification procedures.

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Political heir Pell, Kwan spouse, runs for RI gov

Two Colorado cantaloupe farmers who pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a deadly listeria outbreak in 2011 are set to be sentenced.

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Obama's Choice and How It Impacts Congressional Democrats

A majority of voters disapprove of his job performance , barely more than one-third trust him to do what is right for the country , and he has about as much chance of moving major legislation through Congress as I do.

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Boehner warns Obama headed for 'brick wall'

House Speaker John Boehner warned President Barack Obama that he will "run into a brick wall" by using his executive power and bypassing Congress, as the White House has signaled the president intends to do.

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Obama to Sign Executive Order to Raise Minimum Wage to $10.10 for Workers Under Federal Contractors

The nation awaits Barack Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday, when he is meant to discuss income inequality, but the president has already made a powerful statement.

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Lawmakers revisit COLA cut for military retirees

Sen. Carl Levin, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, says it was wrong to single out military retirees in the effort to reduce the deficit.

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Max Baucus Faces Senate Colleagues In Confirmation Hearing For China Post

Sen. Max Baucus told his Senate colleagues Tuesday that he would work to build a more equitable economic relationship with China if he is confirmed to become U.S. ambassador.

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Pete Seeger, musician and folk revivalist, dies at 94

Musician and political activist Pete Seeger, left, then 81, sings for peace and international solidarity with his grandson Tao Rodriguez-Seeger during the School of the Americas protest outside the Fort Benning main gate Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000.

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Obama speech to challenge Congress on minimum wage

Challenging lawmakers, President Barack Obama will announce Tuesday night in his State of the Union address that he's raising the minimum wage for new federal contract workers to $10.10 an hour, underscoring a go-it-alone strategy in an election year critical to both parties and the balance of power in Congress.

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U.S. seeks to rescue Iraq's Maliki with $6.2B Apache deal

The United States wants to sell Iraq 24 state-of-the-art AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and 500 AGM-114 Hellfire missiles in a $6.2 billion deal to help Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki crush a swelling insurgency led by al-Qaida that threatens his embattled government.

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A woman's place is in the conversation

A friend of mine once defined herself as "Modern Orthodox - heavy on the modern."

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Giffords: 'Too dangerous to wait' on gun control

On the eve of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords is challenging Washington leaders not to ignore gun violence.

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A tired tradition? Defining the union in a word

Graphic shows word count of State of the Union speeches; 6c x 4 inches; 295.2 mm x 101 mm; .

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Obamacare mandate jeopardizes hours, pay for millions of part-timers: Study

A new study says 2.6 million part-time workers with relatively low incomes could have their hours or pay cut because an Obamacare mandate defines a full-time work week as 30 hours of labor.

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With Senate at Stake, Two Ex-GOP Senators Endorse Democrats

With control of the U.S. Senate up for grabs this November, a single seat may determine who has the majority.

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President, U.S. need action plan

Tonight, Jan. 28, at 9, President Barack Obama will deliver his State of the Union address to Congress and the nation.

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Herman: An Arsenal of Democracy for Obama

He overcame initial opposition by ramrodding his legislation through Congress, where members did not even read it, and then pressured the Supreme Court to defend the law against serious charges of unconstitutionality.

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Palin has McCain's back

Under attack by the Republican Party in his home state, Sen. John McCain is getting some support from someone beloved by conservatives - his former running mate, Sarah Palin.

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Boehner warns Obama headed for 'brick wall'

Mayor Rahm Emanuel Announces Start of the 2014 Chicago EITC Campaign

Targeting the 100,000 Eligible Chicagoans Who Don't File for the EITC and Leave $200 Million on the Table; Program Will Offer Free Tax Preparation to 23,000 Working Families at 20 Sites Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today the start of the 2014 Chicago Earned Income Tax Credit Campaign to promote participation in the City's free Tax Preparation ... (more)

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Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Police Department, Department of Family and...

Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy, and Department of Family and Support Services Commissioner Evelyn Diaz announced today a 40 percent decrease in youth violence through a coordinated effort across City departments, sister agencies and community partners.

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Political heir Pell, Kwan spouse, runs for RI gov

Rhode Island's already contentious race for governor is about to get a lot more complicated with the entry of Clay Pell, the grandson of the late U.S. Sen. Claiborne Pell and the husband of Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan.

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Farm bill deal would cut food stamps by 1 percent

Farm-state lawmakers are pushing for final passage of the massive, five-year farm bill as it heads to the House floor Wednesday - member by member, vote by vote.

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Answers sought on families' Medicaid problems

D'Souza Indictment Echoes Prosecution of Kevorkian Lawyer

The indictment of conservative filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza on two counts of campaign violations recalls a 2008 case involving famed attorney Geoffrey Fieger, who was ultimately acquitted of all charges.

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Klobuchar calls farm bill deal 'critical step' toward providing certainty for Minn. farmers

Sen. Amy Klobuchar says the crafting of a compromise five-year farm bill is a critical step toward providing support and certainty for Minnesota farmers.

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Obama Plans Victory Lap on Auto Industry, With GM's Mary Barra Carrying The Flag

President Obama will no doubt highlight the revitalization of the American auto industry tonight during his State of the Union speech, following the U.S. Treasury's sale last month of its remaining stake in General Motors .

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US Rep. Collin Peterson says he's pleased colleagues put partisanship aside on farm bill

U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson says he's pleased his colleagues were able to put aside partisanship and assemble a five-year farm bill that's expected to get a vote on the House floor Wednesday.

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Monday, January 27, 2014

State Of The Union Guests To Include Boston Bombing Hero, Jason Collins

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden applauds as U.S. President Barack Obama gives his State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol February 12, 2013 in Washington, DC.

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Silencing the political opposition

Chuck Schumer, the Senate's No. 3 Democrat, thinks the Internal Revenue Service hasn't done enough to silence the Tea Party.

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Cairo - Islamist militants shot down an Egyptian military helicopter in the Sinai Peninsula with a surface-to-air missile over the weekend, raising new alarms about the terrorist insurgency that developed there in response to the military takeover last summer.

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Obama address an opening salvo for 2014 elections

In this Feb. 12, 2013, file photo, President Barack Obama gestures as he gives his State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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"Pro-Homosexual Judge Needs a Lesson in Plumbing"

I recently trolled around the internet looking for some hot gay gossip. I admit it.

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Paul invokes Bill Clinton's intern scandal

Sen. Rand Paul is defending his fellow Republicans against criticism that the party is out-of-touch on women's issues by reminding voters that the Democrats' last president had an affair with a White House intern.

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Questions and answers on Hagel's nuke force probe

The Pentagon's decision to look into what ails the Air Force group responsible for nuclear missiles was hardly a bolt from the blue.

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Why Bother?

I did not watch the Golden Globes this year. I did not watch the Grammys. I am not sure if I will watch the State of the Union address.

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Economy, immigration top Obama's State of the Union agenda

President Obama is expected in his annual address Tuesday to detail what he calls "practical" proposals to advance the country in 2014, including ones to improve economic opportunities for every American and to fix the nation's immigration system.

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Schumer seeks fed support to battle heroin in NY

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer wants the federal government to designate a Hudson Valley county as a high-intensity drug-trafficking area so it can attain more resources to battle what law enforcement officials say is a major increase in heroin use.

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News briefs from around Tennessee at 1:58 a.m. EST

Authorities say a brush fire on the outskirts of Pigeon Forge has forced the evacuation of at least 20 cabins and homes.

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Good Morning: Your need to know

Frigid temperatures continue today with a high of 21 degrees expected. It will be breezy with mostly cloudy skies.

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Early vote site issue stalls move by coroner

Tregre 3 0 8, Banks 2 0 5, Teague 7 8 27, Myaka 2 0 5, Grengbondai 2 0 4,... When you leave a city after 15 days, and the first thing that comes to your mind is to say thank... Resolutions aside, it's still the New Year and, in more ways than one, it's the season for Northern... On Thursday, Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley offered the county free use ... (more)

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Union leaders reject Boeing 777X counteroffer

Boeing on Thursday presented what it called a final counterproposal to the Machinists union in negotiations to keep much of the work on a new 777X jet in the Puget Sound region.

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Republicans struggle in Georgia's Senate primary

In this Oct. 30, 2013, file photo, Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Ga., questions Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius as she testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee about the difficulties plaguing the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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Schauer looks for running mate

While Howell native Mark Schauer is busy raising money, developing policy plans and putting his campaign plan into high gear for the upcoming race for governor, he's also quietly beginning the delicate task of choosing a running mate.

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Panel recommends fixes for long lines at ballot box

States could make life easier for voters by adopting online registration, expanding early voting and simplifying ballots, a presidentially appointed panel said.

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The new face of food stamps: working-age Americans

Some of the change is due to demographics, such as the trend toward having fewer children.

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Wealth gap: A guide to what it is, why it matters

It's "the defining challenge of our time," says President Barack Obama, who will spotlight the issue in his State of the Union address Tuesday night.

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RNC showcased update, while losing image remains

Joanne Vivero, left, owner of R & J Baby in Doral, has recently turned to Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest: 40 percent of mothers buy baby furniture online.

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Republicans struggle in Georgia's Senate primary

Joanne Vivero, left, owner of R & J Baby in Doral, has recently turned to Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest: 40 percent of mothers buy baby furniture online.

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Chuck Schumer: Tea Party Opposes Immigration for Making America 'Less White'

Sen. Chuck Schumer , once part of the "Gang of Eight" in the Senate that wrote the immigration bill that the Congressional Budget Office determined would lower the wages of American workers, believes that conservatives are opposed to amnesty because they don't want America to become "less white."

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Ryan supports Christie, disagrees with Cruz’s approach on budget

Rep. Paul Ryan, a Republican from Wisconsin and former Republican vice presidential candidate, distanced himself from one of the most conservative leaders of his party and expressed reluctant support for one of its most embattled figures.

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Schauer looks for running mate

Panel recommends fixes for long lines at ballot box

States could make life easier for voters by adopting online registration, expanding early voting and simplifying ballots, a presidentially appointed panel said.

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Wage hike looms over 2014 Michigan campaigns

Raising Michigan's $7.40-an-hour minimum wage is becoming a key rallying point in the upcoming elections -- with many Democrats and organized labor in favor, while many Republicans and the state Chamber of Commerce oppose the effort.

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Focus on jobs, education

But one crucial discussion, which took place this past week in the nation's capital, deserves the full attention of state leaders and ordinary Hoosiers.

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Unemployed aren't lazy

This winter, Katherine Hackett is wearing a hat and coat around her house. In order to save on heating costs, she keeps her thermostat set at 58 degrees.

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Paul: Dems should recall Clinton's intern scandal

Democrats should remember President Bill Clinton's sexual affair with a White House intern before turning their criticism to Republicans' attitudes toward women, Sen. Rand Paul said Sunday.

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GOP activists defend Christie at national meeting

Chris Christie may have been nearly 200 miles away, but his struggles in New Jersey buzzed through the hallways of a Washington hotel this week as hundreds of Republican officials gathered to debate the GOP's future.

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Matthew T. Mangino: Lethal injection - one state's 'tortured' history

Last week's much-maligned execution of Dennis McGuire in Ohio is just the latest in a series of high-profile events that have defined the state's 'tortured' history of lethal injection.

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Insuring volunteer firefighters may lead to staff cuts

Many of them do it on their own time, free of charge. But right now, volunteer fire companies across the country are trying to figure out if they will have to provide medical insurance to their workers under the Affordable Care Act's employer mandate.

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Hands off our private data

So, where are the Fourth Amendment protections for the individual in the president's newly proposed National Security Agency mass surveillance plan? I listened to President Barack Obama's speech on mass NSA surveillance Jan. 17. I was absolutely appalled at his tone deafness to what the American people are vehemently demanding from the NSA's ... (more)

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07-2012 From the Editor

The answer to our nation's economic prayers is right beneath our feet in the shale fields and oilfields of North America, according to John Surma, chairman and CEO of U.S. Steel.

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Republicans struggle in Georgia's Senate primary

Israeli interference

Regarding the letter writers and the Jan. 7 In Rebuttal piece "The Blame-Israel Game" criticizing former ambassador Dan Simpson for his column "Foreign Affairs in 2014" : That's right! How dare Mr. Simpson accuse the Israelis of fomenting fighting between Sunni and Shiite Muslims.

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Car Games

Has been said here on this blog about the different types of car games that exist.

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Republicans struggle in Georgia's Senate primary

GfK Poll: Negative view of health rollout eases

Memo to the White House: The website may be fixed, but President Barack Obama's new health insurance markets have yet to win over most consumers.

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Obama address an opening salvo for 2014 elections

There's only so much that President Barack Obama can do to help his party this year.

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EDITORIAL: Silencing the political opposition

Chuck Schumer, the Senate's No. 3 Democrat, thinks the Internal Revenue Service hasn't done enough to silence the Tea Party.

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Minimum Wage Bills Pushed in at Least 30 States

Minimum-wage increase proposals are getting the maximum push from Democrats in statehouses in more than half of U.S. states, highlighting the politically potent income inequality issue this year.

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George Will: Political exhibitionism

As undignified as it is unedifying and unnecessary, the vulgar State of the Union circus is again at our throats.

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Delaware County requests $813,000 in FEMA reimbursement

Delaware County on Friday officially requested the federal government foot the bill for more than $800,000 in debris removal, protective measures and equipment used during a recent winter storm.

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Don't expect for politicians to be heroes

We don't need a hero. This is an important message for both political candidates and the voters whose approval they seek.

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Guest Editorials:

In numerous forums, I have argued that there is a Cold Civil War underway in the United States between the power of a one-party state represented by the entrenched Democrat-Republican political establishment and the rights of the American people.

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Lorna L. McHaffie, 81

Lorna L. McHaffie, 81, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 with family at her side.

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A Talk With Lois Capps

Congresswoman Lois Capps, pictured, received an M.A. in Education from UC Santa Barbara in 1990 and now campaigns for higher-education funding and environmental issues, among other causes.

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Speaker Peter Roskam? Mark Kirk Thinks So

A former whip team member and current senator has a No. 1 draft pick on the short list of names to ascend to the top of the House Republican Conference: Peter Roskam of Illinois.

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Fifth Democrat to Enter Race to Replace Jim Moran

State Del. Mark Sickles, state House minority caucus chairman, will announce his candidacy in Virginia's 8th District on Monday, according to a news release shared first with CQ Roll Call.

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Sunday, January 26, 2014

President fighting back against sexual assault with task force

President Barack Obama speaks about ending sexual assault on college campuses, in our military and in all corners of America.

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Peace talks 1st goal: Aid to besieged Syrian city

A powerful firecracker detonated inside a moving vehicle in a Spokane neighborhood and blew off the driver's hand, with residents rushing to aid the bleeding man, police and neighbors said.

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November/December by the Numbers

According to a radio-frequency identification sector survey by IDTechEx Research, the RFID market will increase from $6.98 billion in 2012 to $7.88 billion in 2013.

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Rick Guy, touting conservative record, joins GOP race for Congress

Syracuse lawyer Rick Guy, saying he is the only candidate with proven conservative credentials, has joined a crowded race for the GOP nomination in the 24th Congressional District.

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McManus: Harry Reid earns an assist on Iran

The most important person in the U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations right now may be Harry Reid , the Senate Democratic leader from Searchlight, Nev.

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Schauer ponders running mate

While Democrat Mark Schauer is busy raising money, developing policy plans and putting his campaign plan into high gear for the upcoming race for governor, he's also quietly beginning the delicate task of choosing a running mate.

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Hasten: Budget numbers puzzling for some people

Some lawmakers are trying to do the math after Friday's budget presentation. Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols laid out a proposed $25 billion budget that's $623 million smaller than the current budget.

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Success Story: Reduction of expenses helped Fort Myers company survive

Service Painting of Florida does more than its name suggests. "We are so much more than just a painter," said Liz A. Perez-Lavin, president of the Fort Myers-based company.

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Lawmaker: Let's legalize marijuana

If one state lawmaker has his way, New Jersey will join Colorado and Washington in legalizing marijuana.

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Rep. Sherman statement on killing of 2nd Armenian soldier in unprovoked attack

States News Service January 24, 2014 Friday SHERMAN STATEMENT ON KILLING OF SECOND ARMENIAN SOLDIER IN UNPROVOKED ATTACK BYLINE: States News Service WASHINGTON The following information was released by the office of California Rep. Brad Sherman: Representative Brad Sherman released the following statement on the unprovoked killing of an Armenian ... (more)

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RNC showcased update, while losing image remains

In this Jan. 24, 2014, photo, Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus is seen at the RNC winter meeting in Washington.

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Rockefeller pushes Obama administration to finalize black lung rule

Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., on Thursday gathered black lung victims and miners' health advocates to continue a push for the Obama administration to finalize a rule aimed at ending the deadly diseases.

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NY Sen. Gillibrand pushes student loan refinance

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is urging President Barack Obama to allow students to refinance their federal student loans.

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Republicans struggle in Georgia's Senate primary

Georgia's U.S. Senate Republican primary is shaping up as a struggle between arch-conservatives and business interests who believe a tea party-backed candidate could lose a general election.

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Crocodile suspected to have taken Australian boy

Police: 3 dead in Mall shooting; devices disabled

Derek Selznick | Bills would prove costly to Kentucky

Twenty-five years ago, the Supreme Court decided in Webster v. Reproductive Health Services that states could begin to implement restrictions on a woman's access to abortion.

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Legislative Briefs: Jan. 26

"Although this is a state issue, I am deeply concerned over the impact it might have on our community," he wrote.

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President Obama visiting Nashville to talk jobs

President Barack Obama plans to visit Nashville on Thursday as he tours the nation after his State of the Union address, the White House announced Saturday.

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Metro Insider: Mayor Karl Dean's next step is anyone's guess

When 150 or so of Nashville's left-leaning politicos gathered Wednesday to relive their victory over an English-only ballot measure exactly five years earlier, it felt a bit like a campaign event.

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Lawmakers: Address health care law issues

Republican congressmen from Mississippi probably are wishing for the impossible when they say they want President Barack Obama to use his State of the Union speech on Tuesday to acknowledge that the Affordable Care Act is a failure and should be abandoned.

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Gail Kerr: Sen. Mae Beavers' health bill is 'utter nonsense'

Poor Mae Beavers. The Mt. Juliet Republican state senator woke up in time for the legislative session under the delusion that she is president of the United States.

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Republican National Committee fights primary line jumping

The Republican National Committee has compressed the party's nomination process for a presidential candidate in 2016, although Iowa and New Hampshire will still be the first states to cast votes in the process.

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INGLE: Inquiries should not be used to settle old scores

How's this for "only in New Jersey" irony: The U.S. Attorney who said he didn't think the state was all that corrupt has issued subpoenas to groups associated with the governor who made his reputation as a crime-buster while U.S. Attorney? As part of their inquiry into allegations Gov. Chris Christie's aides shut down lanes to the George ... (more)

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Poll: Negative views of Obama outweigh positive ones before State of Union

Obama's approval stands at 46 percent, up from a low of 42 percent in November when the botched rollout of the Affordable Care Act took his ratings to the lowest point of his presidency.

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Teen to hear Obama speech

WASHINGTON - A Beebe student is scheduled to attend the State of the Union speech Tuesday as the guest of U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Ark.

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Fear and Loathing

In a deep dark pearl clutching moment the right wing always seems to fall back on one thing these days.

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Republicans struggle in Georgia's Senate primary

GOP weekly address criticizes Obama prior to State of the Union Address

Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri delivered the GOP weekly address prior to the State of the Union Address attacking President's Obama's economic policies, Jan. 25, 2014 President Barack Obama with Director of Speechwriting Cody Keenan consulting on a draft of the 2014 State of the Union Address, White House Oval Office, Jan. 24, 2014 President Barack ... (more)

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Lawmakers call for action on hig...

Minnesota lawmakers are calling for the federal government to take action to address the high cost and critical shortage of propane in Minnesota.

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Richie, Fogerty, Cyrus perform at Clive Davis gala

Israeli military whistleblower freed

Obama focus on 'opportunity,' less on 'inequality'

Eager to dispel claims that President Barack Obama is engaging in "class warfare" as he heads into his State of the Union address next week, the White House is de-emphasizing phrases focusing on economic disparity and turning instead to messages about creating paths of opportunity for the poor and middle class.

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Negotiating Our Way Out of Catastrophe

Sometimes it's the smaller milestones that teach the bigger lessons. Take this past January 22. It was the 70th anniversary of Executive Order 9417, issued in 1944 by Franklin D. Roosevelt to create the War Refugee Board, tasked with rescuing European Jews from the Nazi death machine.

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Arizona GOP censures McCain for 'liberal' record

The Arizona Republican Party formally censured Sen. John McCain on Saturday, citing a voting record they say is insufficiently conservative.

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In the news

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., was formally censured by the Arizona Republican Party, which cited a voting record that members called insufficiently conservative and his support on issues "associated with liberal Democrats," such as funding for President Barack Obama's health-care law.

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The political exhibitionism of the State of the Union

As undignified as it is unedifying and unnecessary, the vulgar State of the Union circus is again at our throats.

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Israeli military whistleblower freed

Editorial: On the issue of marriage equality, Sandoval's on wrong side of history

Gov. Brian Sandoval and the Nevada Attorney General's Office are well within their rights and authority to try to justify Nevada's ban on same-sex marriage before the federal appeals court.

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Siobhan McAndrew: No attitude or investigations -- Sandoval waits like everyone else at Walgreens

The most powerful person in Nevada waits his turn at the drugstore. There I was among the many frantic shoppers on Christmas Eve, trying to maintain some holiday spirit while cursing Amazon.com for the last-minute email explaining that my guaranteed delivery would arrive after Santa Claus.

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OPINION: What Obama's 6th year will bring

W It was a bittersweet briefing that told us exactly where the Barack Obama administration finds itself at the dawn of its sixth year.

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Super Bowl exposes culture's dark side

It's part of our culture like turkey at Thanksgiving and lights at Christmas, and like those holidays beyond their meaning, a factor in our economy," CBS Newscaster Bob Schieffer once remarked.

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Ray Hagar: Heller says relationship with Reid warming

Much has been made of the hot-and-cold relationship between Nevada's two U.S. senators, Majority Leader Harry Reid and Republican Dean Heller.

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Don't burden businesses

The timing appears odd because even after four years the economic recovery remains disturbingly weak.

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Economic impact of Super Bowl may not be so super

The approaching Super Bowl brings the annual battle between the NFL and economists over whether the game is a boon to host cities.

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Conflicted Republicans show two sides of party

The dueling faces of a conflicted political party were on display for all to see at the just-concluded Republican National Committee meeting.

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Kiev protesters attack building with police inside

Ukrainian anti-government protesters walk past burning tires during clashes with riot police in central Kiev early on Jan. 25. Demonstrators take cover as they battle riot police.

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In address, Obama to focus on economic opportunity

President Barack Obama gives his State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington last year.

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Liberty along the Front Range

Liberty minded people now have a plethora of ways to become involved in today's political climate.

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How Congressional RetirementsWill Affect Election 2014

And the retirements keep rolling in. Sen. Tom Coburn this month became the most recent lawmaker to announce he would not seek another term in Congress.

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Saturday, January 25, 2014

Secretary of State Kerry reaches out to Venezuela after elections

Extending an apparent olive branch to Venezuela, Secretary of State John Kerry suggested Monday that Sunday's much-awaited local elections there failed to rattle the country's populist authoritarian government, and said the United States is "ready and willing" to improve bilateral ties.

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Terry touts funding of poison control centers

Nebraska Republican Congressman Lee Terry says his legislation to fund the country's poison control centers has been signed into law by President Barack Obama.

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Terry's Poison Control Legislation Signed Into Law

Nebraska Republican Congressman Lee Terry says his legislation to fund the country's poison control centers has been signed into law by President Barack Obama.

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German military sexual abuse

BERLIN: One in two female soldiers in the German military says she has encountered some kind of sexual abuse at least once while in the armed forces, an internal study published on Friday found.

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Midvalley scrum could help Haggerty score

The contest for Democratic nominee for the state's 112th House District seat is shaping up as a four-way race, and that potentially benefits its incumbent Democrat, state Rep. Kevin Haggerty.

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Still Adjusting | Near-nose still a major blemish for PM

The CPH PostA's news editor, Justin Cremer, is an American who has lived full-time in Copenhagen since 2010.

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Katy Perry Wants to Ask Obama about Existence of Alien Life

With scandals and controversies engulfing President Barack Obama's administration in the past year, it's probably fair to assume that most Americans would enjoy the opportunity to sit down with the Commander-in-Chief to discuss the possibility of any government cover-ups.

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Questions and answers about the State of the Union

President Barack Obama reports to Congress and the nation Tuesday on the State of the Union, an annual rite in official Washington that for one night squeezes the three branches of government underneath the same roof for the speech.

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"Bon mots" and LOLs

It's no secret that I've been hung up on power and the seven deadly sins for some time.

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Rep. Slaughter Hosts 2014 House STEM Challenge for New York's 25 Congressional District

The House STEM App Challenge calls on high school students within to submit ideas for a software an application, or "app," idea related to STEM fields.

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Mortgage fee, other bills lie ahead for session

Jan. 25 -- Kansas counties are poised to square off against associations for bankers and Realtors.

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Federal Aid Available for Pfeiffer Fire Victims

SALINAS, Calif. , Jan. 24 -- Rep. Sam Farr , D- Calif. , issued the following news release: Rep. Sam Farr , D- Carmel , announced that low-interest federal disaster loans are available to California residents and business owners affected by last month's Pfeiffer fire.

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AG manager earns White House social media honor

Millions of Americans tune in to the annual State of the Union address. But this year a select few will watch President Barack Obama's speech, starting 8 p.m. Tuesday, from a live feed to the White House and share the experience through various social media outlets.

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Christie: 'I am not a bully'

Gov. Chris Christie saying, "I am not a bully" -- and he actually did speak those very words -- is as credible as former President Richard Nixon saying, "I'm not a crook."

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Questions and answers about the State of the Union

Thai protest leader says rallies are 'pro-democracy'

The leader of Thailand's opposition protests, who has vowed to disrupt upcoming elections, has written to US President Barack Obama telling him that the demonstrators' efforts to topple the government are "pro-democracy".

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Health care's impact on hiring decisions in 2014 and beyond

For almost six years, health care has been one of the most highly debated topics among politicians, the news media and the general public.

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Jewish Federations Applaud White House Appointment of Envoy to...

WASHINGTON , Jan. 24 -- The Jewish Federations of North America issued the following news release: The Jewish Federations applauded the White House appointment of Aviva Sufian as the Department of Health and Human Services' Special Envoy for U.S. Holocaust Survivor Services, while also unveiling a new national Federation effort to boost community ... (more)

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NASA Administrator surveys agency's work in advanced propulsion technologies

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden visited NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland Jan. 17 to view progress on the advanced space propulsion technologies the center is developing to carry cargo and American astronauts further into space than ever before.

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Questions and answers about the State of the Union

In this Feb. 12, 2013, file photo, President Barack Obama gives his State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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Last Week at the General Assembly, Jan. 20-24

Senate unveils 'Rhode to Work' action plan to address skills gap crisis The Rhode Island Senate unveiled a major legislative action plan called "Rhode to Work," which is intended to tackle Rhode Island 's jobs crisis.

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Barack Obama's Constant State of Cognitive Dissonance

Contradicting the faultless, albeit far-fetched image he has of himself, Barack Obama is a man harassed by truth.

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Authorities: Ex-aide for Alexander killed self

A former aide to U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander hanged himself in his parents' basement in Maryland as he awaited trial on child pornography charges, officials said Friday.

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'Inappropriate' Iowa GOP post draws apology

The Republican Party of Iowa apologized Friday night on its Facebook page for an "inappropriate" post published earlier in the day about race.

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Eugene Robinson: Virginia ethics case shows bravado, stupidity

It strikes me as illogical, sexist and just plain wrong to blame former Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell's ruinous legal woes on his wife, Maureen.

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Buzz intensifies that Vander Plaats may make U.S. Senate bid

Speculation is heating up that Republican Bob Vander Plaats is ready to join the U.S. Senate race.

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Peters Township High School Senior Achieves One of Civil Air Patrol's Highest Awards

Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Adam Parker, a senior at Peters Township High School and Cadet Commander of Civil Air Patrol's Washington County Squadron 601, was presented CAP's prestigious Eaker Award by State Representative Brandon Neuman during the unit's banquet on January 11, 2014 at the Washington Elks Lodge.

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Former aide facing child porn charges committed suicide

Our eNewspaper network was founded in 2002 to provide stand-alone digital news sites tailored for the most searched-for locations for news.

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Top Ten Ways GOP Could Avoid 'War on Women' Label

Mike Huckabee objects to the charge that the Republican Party is waging a war on women .

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Foes of Obama trade pacts mostly fellow Democrats

Debates on lowering trade barriers can turn Congress upside down for Democratic presidents promoting such legislation.

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The Go-to Senator

Duncan, S.C. The pungent scent of sauerkraut permeates the room, but Lindsey Graham doesn't have time to try it, or the pretzels, bratwurst, and schnitzel at the buffet.

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Opinion: More natural gas pipelines in U.S. would result in lower energy costs

The recent so-called polar vortex sent temperatures in some areas to dangerous lows.

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Over the course of my three years in the military, IA ve met men and women with stories that have shocked, humbled and enlightened me.

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Area lawmakers want bipartisan pitch on economy

No matter where they fall on the political spectrum, Ohio lawmakers agree on what they'd like to hear from President Barack Obama in Tuesday's State of the Union speech.

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Kudos to Carney for his Social Security loyalty

Bravo and kudos to Congressman John Carney for his Delaware Voice article on Social Security.

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Make it harder for thieves to steal credit cards

In those days it was piles of cash. Today the money is digital. And guess what? The modern-day Willie Suttons are going there, too.

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Days later, Obama's spy speech has people scratching their heads

President Barack Obama's response to the international uproar over the nation's surveillance programs is leaving Americans with more questions than answers.

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Get Fact: is marijuana no more dangerous than alcohol?

US President Barack Obama has said marijuana is no more dangerous than alcohol. Crikey intern David Ross takes a look at the figures in Australia to see if that's true.

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Franken on PolyMet

On yesterday's Opinion page, a Republican challenger to U.S. Sen. Al Franken wrote that the Minnesota Democrat "should tell us where he stands" on copper-nickel mining in Northeastern Minnesota and on the proposed PolyMet mining project.

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Agema Refusing To Quit After Head Of GOP Calls For Resignation

As the calls for his resignation grow louder, Michigan Republican National Committeeman Dave Agema is digging in and refusing to quit.

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Senate confirms Yellen to chair Federal Reserve

The Senate confirmed Janet Yellen on Monday as the first woman to lead the Federal Reserve, elevating an advocate of fighting unemployment and a backer of the central bank's efforts to spur the economy with low interest rates and massive bond purchases.

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News briefs from around Kentucky at 1:58 a.m. EST

Kentucky lawmakers are preparing for another debate on whether to shake up the state's medical malpractice system, with some influential outside voices joining on both sides of the discussion.

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News briefs from around Tennessee at 1:58 a.m. EST

A former aide to U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander hanged himself in his parents' basement in Maryland as he awaited trial on child pornography charges, officials said Friday.

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Dayton listens to students at Duluth education forum

That's the message Gov. Mark Dayton gave Friday at a student-oriented forum at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

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Commentary: GOP should look just right of center

With New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie enmeshed in scandal, the race for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination suddenly looks wide open.

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Another View: Congress whips IRS, and taxpayers feel the pain

Instead, ask your senator or representative why Congress cut the budget of an agency that already can answer only three of every five calls from taxpayers.

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Letter: Stop S.D. water contamination by halting uranium mining

As I read the article about the GOP change to the superfund law in the U.S. House of Representatives, I thought of the uranium issue here at home.

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More.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence held close to a carefully scripted message for 2014 during his second State of the State address, prodding lawmakers for a business tax cut and education items while asking them to take action on a controversial marriage amendment this year.

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Indiana lawmakers returning for busy session

Indiana lawmakers began their 2014 legislative session Tuesday with a jam-packed schedule and just 10 weeks to complete their work.

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House panel approves proposed adoption tax credit

An effort to increase adoptions and make the process more affordable advanced in a House committee Wednesday, a day after Gov. Mike Pence called for making Indiana the nation's "most pro-adoption state."

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Friday, January 24, 2014

Officials: Growth slow and steady

The U.S. economy appears more comfortable as the tortoise than the hare these days, with experts predicting slow and steady growth Thursday at the University of Southern Mississippi.

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NJ mayor: Sandy aid ultimatum came from Christie

The Democratic mayor of a town severely flooded by Superstorm Sandy said Sunday that she was told an ultimatum tying recovery funds to her support for a prime real estate project came directly from Republican Gov. Chris Christie, a claim a Christie spokesman called "categorically false."

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UD professor's work wins green chemistry award

U.S. Sen. Tom Carper is joining University of Delaware officials in celebrating the achievements of a UD professor who recently won a presidential "green chemistry" award.

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Eight Republicans And A Nunn Battle For Georgia's Open Senate Seat

The race for Georgia's U.S. Senate seat started to take shape Monday as Michelle Nunn, a Democrat, announced plans to run for her father's old seat, joining a crowded field of Republican contenders.

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Interior Secretary Jewell visits New Mexico

Jewell is also here to discuss federal legislation that aims to protect the Organ Mountains along with other scenic areas near the U.S.- Mexico border, an effort that has been more than a decade in the making.

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Center For Women Serving Fairfield Changes Name, Gets $1.2 Million Grant

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Jim Himes support Center Board Member Judy Stevens and Executive Director Deb Greenwood at The Center For Family Justice.

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South Sudan: Government and rebels agree to ceasefire

President Salva Kiir's government and the rebels backing Riek Machar have signed a ceasefire deal, a "critical first step" in peace negotiations.

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John Boehner Talks Tan, Childhood, Presidency On "Tonight Show"

Jay Leno says he tried for years to get House Speaker John Boehner on "The Tonight Show."

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Why Republicans Fear Conventions

Virginia state Sen. Dick Black is no stranger to controversy. He said polygamy was "more natural" than homosexuality and questioned a movement to allow prosecution of spousal rape.

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Talks with Iran over nuclear program face dilemma

Vast differences between Iran and the six-nation coalition seeking to dismantle the Islamic republic's nuclear program may lead to another short-term deal - and that could renew criticism that Iran is stalling and energize the push in Congress for tougher sanctions even if they endanger negotiations.

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Poll: Uninsured rate drops as health law rolls out

It may just be the start of a new trend. The uninsured rate dropped modestly this month as expanded coverage rolled out under President Barack Obama's health care law, a major survey released Thursday has found.

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Dinesh Da Souza Indicted on Campaign Fraud ChargesHe's trying the George Costanza defense again.

Dinesh D'Souza, the conservative commentator and director of the fear-mongering hit film 2016: Obama's America , was indicted on Thursday for violating campaign finance laws.

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