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

Sunday, August 31, 2014

Ryan's hope is that his 'Way Forward' will resonate

To take the measure of this uncommonly interesting public man, begin with two related facts about him.

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Democrats Work to Increase Black Turnout

Heading into the final two months of an election season where Republicans have a not-unreasonable chance of controlling the Senate, Democrats are trying to motivate African-Americans in the hope they will vote in numbers more typically seen in a presidential year, rather than in a midterm.

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Sen. Menendez: US, NATO Should Arm Ukraine

The United States "should provide the Ukrainians with the type of defensive weapons that will impose a cost" upon Russian President Vladimir Putin, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Robert Menendez, speaking from a fact-finding mission in Ukraine, said Sunday.

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Rep. Peter King calls on Obama to take strong action against Islamic State group

Rep. Peter King called on President Barack Obama Sunday morning to take stronger action against the terrorist group ISIS, including ordering airstrikes in Syria.

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Lawmakers urge stepped-up support for Ukraine

Several top congressional leaders on national security issues in both parties on Sunday urged the Obama administration to step up its support for Ukraine.

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Rubio's new tune on immigration

Rubio's new tune on immigration - Sen. Marco Rubio is singing a new tune on immigration as he eyes a possible 2016 presidential run, but it may not be enough to win over disaffected conservatives just yet.

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Cruz Invites Obama to Border, Calls for Bombing ISIS 'Back to the Stone Age'

Sen. Ted Cruz Saturday invited President Obama to accompany him to a golf course on the Texas-Mexico border, telling conservatives at an Americans for Prosperity summit in Dallas he thought that was "the only way there is a chance in heaven that he might come" to the region.

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The Morning Note: Who do you think should be Mitt Romney's running mate?

Will Mitt Romney's choice be Paul Ryan, Pat Toomey, Mitch Daniels, Tom Ridge, Marco Rubio, Chris Christie or someone else? Good morning .

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Feinstein: Obama 'too cautious' about ISIS

President Obama has been "too cautious" in his response to the ISIS threat, Senate Intelligence Committee chair Dianne Feinstein suggested Sunday morning.

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NYC Politicians Slam Ted Cruz For Bashing The Bronx

Local officials in New York City did not take kindly to comments Sen. Ted Cruz made about the Bronx on Saturday.

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Feinstein: Obama 'Too Cautious' On ISIS [VIDEO]

Senate Intelligence Committee chair Diane Feinstein called President Barack Obama "too cautious" in his response to the ultra-violent jihadists in ISIS, adding he was "wrong" to call them a jayvee team back in January.

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Where Is Hillary In This Crucial Midterm Election?

We have an election where Democrats are in trouble and could lose the Senate, and we have a "pre-candidate" with the supposedly highest polling numbers for any pre-candidate in history.

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Take a Gander at America's Most Heavily Armed Counties. The...

A map, posted Saturday by Reddit user Ramesses_Deux , purports to show the 30 U.S. counties with the highest rates of gun-owning residents.

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Dogs Struggle to Outsmart a Puppet

In a video posted to YouTube Saturday, the Canadian comedy group "Just for Laughs Gags" took aim at man's best friend with an ingeniously simple prank involving a puppet and a tantalizing bone.

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Israel Just Set Aside Land Near Bethlehem for Jewish Homes. The Left...

Israel Just Set Aside Land Near Bethlehem for Jewish Homes. The Left Is Calling It 'Land Confiscation' - But that's Not the Whole Story A senior Palestinian official and an Israeli left-wing group dedicated to preventing Jews from living in Judea and Samaria are blasting an Israeli announcement Sunday to set aside land near Bethlehem for the future ... (more)

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Islamist Fighters Just 'Secured' an American Compound in Libya

An Islamist-allied militia group "secured" a U.S. Embassy residential compound in Libya's capital, more than a month after American personnel evacuated from the country over ongoing fighting, one of its commanders said Sunday.

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The ugly truth about Catholics, Christians and the heresy of progressivism

The prophet Jeremiah speaks of the 'violence and outrage' of his message, and the 'derision and reproach' he receives in return.

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American lawmaker: US, foreign fighters in Syria pose 'very serious threat' to United States

Hundreds of US, British and Canadian citizens who have trained with Islamic State fighters trying to carve out their own state in Iraq and Syria pose a "very serious threat" to the United States, a top Republican lawmaker said Sunday.

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Militia says it 'secured' US compound in Libya

College students from West Africa may be subject to extra health checks when they arrive to study in the United States as administrators try to insulate their campuses from the worst Ebola outbreak in history.

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Obama seeking allies for fight against ISIS

President Barack Obama's acknowledgement the U.S. still lacks a strategy for defeating the growing extremist threat emanating from Syria reflects a still unformed international coalition.

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From 'Obama'... to Irish farmers! RT's crazy Ice Bucket Challenge Top 10

It's raised tens of millions of dollars around the world for the ALS cause while taking social media by storm over the last month.

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Gun-Range Killing by Girl Sparks New Debate

The death of a shooting instructor at an Arizona gun range when a 9-year-old girl lost control of a powerful automatic weapon has raised the issue of age limits at such operations.

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Former Gop VP candidate: Detroit 'warning' to U.S.

Washington - Former Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan says Detroit's Chapter 9 bankruptcy is a warning to the United States and compares the Motor City to the NBC post-apocalyptic drama 'Revolution.'

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Feinstein: Obama maybe 'too cautious' on ISIS, but plans are underway

The chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Sunday that President Obama is notably cautious - "maybe, in this instance, too cautious" - but insisted the U.S. and its allies will coalesce behind a plan to beat back the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria before their well-funded sources take Baghdad.

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Omg- Obamacare is Trying to Kill the Olds

Five years after it exploded into a political conflagration over "death panels," the issue of paying doctors to talk to patients about end-of-life care is making a comeback, and such sessions may be covered for the 50 million Americans on Medicare as early as next year.

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Sanders to be special guest at Labor Day breakfast

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont is a special guest at this year's New Hampshire AFL-CIO Labor Day breakfast.

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Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Robert Menendez: It's Time To Arm Ukraine

Committee chairman Sen. Bob Menendez questions U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing concerning the 2015 international affairs budget on Capitol Hill April 8, 2014 in Washington, D.C. Senate Foreign Relations Chair Robert Menendez said it's time for President Barack Obama's administration to arm ... (more)

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Obamas Attend Longtime Chef Sam Kass' Wedding To MSNBC Host Alex Wagner

US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama with daughters Sasha and Malia step off Air Force One upon arrival at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, New York on August 30, 2014.

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Re: Obama's Tan Suit Sets Off Twitter | News One

When President Barack Obama wore a tan suit on Thursday while at a press conference to discuss the Ukraine and Islamic State, Twitter nation went nuts! The tweets were not about Obama's speech, but instead they were over his attire, which was not his typical more conservative navy or charcoal gray suits.

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MSNBC's Alex Wagner Marries White House Chef Sam Kass

Sam Kass and Alex Wagner attend the Bloomberg & Vanity Fair cocktail reception following the 2014 WHCA Dinner at Villa Firenze on May 3, 2014 in Washington, D.C. The wedding took place at Blue Hill at Stone Barns outside of New York City, according to Reuters.

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John McCain Calls For 'Strong Measures' Against ISIS

Sen. John McCain takes questions during a press conference held jointly with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse in Hanoi on Aug. 8, 2014.

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Rep. Mike Rogers: Obama Foreign Policy Is In 'Free Fall'

Rep. Mike Rogers speaks with the media before a meeting of the House Republican caucus in the Capitol on Aug. 1, 2014.

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Militia says it 'secured' US compound in Libya

Krauthammer: Corporate tax reform's doable

The Obama administration is highly exercised about "inversion," the practice by which an American corporation acquires a foreign company and moves its headquarters out of the U.S. to benefit from lower tax rates abroad.

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Heads of House, Senate intelligence panels warn of threat from Islamic State fighters in US

Leaders of the House and Senate intelligence committees on Sunday prodded President Barack Obama to take decisive action against what they say are growing threats from Islamic State militants on U.S. soil.

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Why are terrorists able to marke...

Islamic State terrorists are a greater threat than al-Qaida ever was. That is because they possess several advantages al-Qaida never enjoyed.

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Delegates congress not useless - " Akufo-Addo

The 2012 presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party , Nana Akufo-Addo has said the party's Super Delegates Congress is not useless as some claim.

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Ted Cruz smears The Bronx; Pisses off NYers

Apparently, Ted Cruz hasn't been paying attention, and doesn't realize the Bronx has made great improvements in the last few years.

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House, Senate intel chiefs flag Islamic State risk

This photo taken Dec. 21, 2012 photo Sen. Diane Feinstein, D-Cal., chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, speaking at a Capitol Hill news conference in Washington.

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Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein says President Barack Obama may be "too cautious" in his approach to dealing with Islamic State militants.

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McCain: 'For God's Sake,' Can't the U.S. Help the Ukrainians Defend Themselves?

White House sources have indicated that the introduction of American arms into the conflict between the Ukraine and Russia could exacerbate tensions, but Arizona senator John McCain thinks differently: "For God's sake," he said on CBS's Face the Nation , "can't we help these people defend themselves? This is not an incursion, it's an invasion."

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Poll: Entrepreneurs Plan To Ditch Incumbents In Next Election

I'm a former senior editor at Fortune Small Business magazine, and I have written about entrepreneurship for publications such as Crain's New York Business, Fortune, Money, Working Mother, CBS MoneyWatch, and Good Housekeeping.

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Peter King Wishes Obama Would Lead Like UK's David Cameron

Representative Peter King achieved full Peter King-ness on Face the Nation Sunday morning, wishing that President Barack Obama would show the leadership he said UK Prime Minister David Cameron has in addressing the ISIS threat.

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Brad Ashford

On this edition of KETV NewsWatch 7's Chronicle, we focus on the November election.

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One arrested as Ferguson protests revive

"We want it to look good, but we want it remain looking that way once we fix it," hair salon owner Dellena Jones said.

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US Senate race takes curious turn

Iowa is a state with a relatively small number of veterans and no military bases, yet the hotly contested Senate race here is h ... ADVANCE FOR SATURDAY, AUG.

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Is President Obama Being Too Cautious With Militants?

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein says President Obama may be too cautious in his approach to dealing with Islamic State militants.

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House, Senate intel chiefs flag Islamic State risk

Mike Rogers: US Can't 'Humanitarian-Aid' Itself Out of Iraq, Syria

President Barack Obama's inaction so far against ISIS is a strategic decision in itself, and portends trouble in other areas of foreign policy, says Rep. Mike Rogers, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.

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Saturday, August 30, 2014

Mississippi goes to the polls on Nov. 4: 5 things you need to know about the elections

JACKSON, Mississippi -- Here are five things to know about Mississippi's Nov. 4 ballot, which includes all four U.S. House seats and a hard-fought race for one U.S. Senate seat: Six-term Republican Sen. Thad Cochran is seeking another six-year term.

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Unabashed, uphill run for Hemingway campaign

FILE In this Thursday June 12, 2014 file photo family and friends stand behind Andrew Hemingway as he fills out his papers to seek the Republican nomination for governor in Concord, N.H. With little money in his contest against the well-funded Walt Havenstein, Hemingway is using every resource he can and that means every sign is out working.

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Judge tosses Tea Party candidatea s Senate challenge to Sen. Thad Cochran

A Mississippi judge has delivered a blow to a Tea Party-backed candidate, dismissing an election challenge to Sen. Thad Cochran on grounds that he encouraged voter fraud.

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Tax forms could pose challenge for HealthCare.gov

If you got health coverage through President Barack Obama's law this year, you'll need a new form from your insurance exchange before you can file your tax return next spring.

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Campaign manager for Kentucky's McConnell resigns, denies wrongdoing

The campaign manager for U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican locked in a tough re-election battle, resigned late Friday in fallout from a scandal stemming from his time with the 2012 Ron Paul presidential campaign.

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66 days to midterms - Siren: Josh Holmes Takes Helm of McCONNELL...

TOP TALKER Lexington Herald-Leader, 5-col. lead, "McConnell campaign chief quits: Resignation comes two days after ex-Iowa state senator's guilty plea," by Sam Youngman: "Jesse Benton, the campaign manager for U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, will resign his post as a bribery scandal from the 2012 presidential campaign threatens to ... (more)

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Dog turns on stove, which then sets laptop ablaze

EU leaders to pick new foreign policy chief

Obama's delay on immigration creates uncertainty as midterm elections approach

President Barack Obama's possible delay in taking action on immigration has thrown advocates and lawmakers from both parties a curveball, barely two months before the midterm elections.

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Surly 2014 electorate poised to 'keep the bums in'

This Oct. 2, 2013, file photo shows Vicki Maturo, of Culver City, Calif., as she protests against the government shutdown outside the federal building in Los Angeles.

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Surly 2014 electorate poised to incumbents in

A surly electorate that holds Congress in even lower regard than unpopular President Barack Obama doesn't seem likely to throw lawmakers out, with at least 365 incumbents in the 435-member House and 18 of 28 senators on a smooth path to another term when ballots are counted Nov. 4. With less than 10 weeks to the elections, Republicans and Democrats ... (more)

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Pentagon: Iraq operations cost $560 million so far

U.S. military operations in Iraq, including airstrikes and surveillance flights, have cost about $560 million since mid-June, the Pentagon said Friday.

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Iran president calls US sanctions an 'invasion'

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called Western sanctions an "invasion" Saturday after Washington imposed new penalties over the country's contested nuclear program, though he promised negotiations with world powers would go on.

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Obama on Labor Day: Don't take rights for granted

President Barack Obama is asking Americans this Labor Day to think about the rights and benefits that people often take for granted.

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President gets flak for wardrobe choice

Quick! What exactly did US President Barack Obama say from the White House briefing room about Syria, Iraq and Ukraine while dressed in the tan suit buzzed 'round the world? Obama's summer fashion choice, not unprecedented among presidents - himself included - was the talk of social media Thursday.

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Ebola in mind, US colleges screen some students

Citizens For A Strong NH - Weekly E-Newsletter

Fox News reported this week that a senior IRS lawyer acknowledged in a sworn declaration that Lois Lerner's Blackberry was intentionally destroyed after Congress had begun its probe into IRS targeting of conservative groups.

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Brown For Us Senate - Around Town with Scott Brown - this Week: Surging Forward

Scott picked up three newspaper endorsements this week, held another town hall meeting and released a new television ad featuring New Hampshire Senator Kelly Ayotte.

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NH Gop - Hypocrite: Shaheen Knocks 'Big Oil' While Investing in Oil Companies

"Jeanne Shaheen continues to prove that she is a hypocritical Washington politician who will do and say anything to get re-elected.

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NHDP - Whopper of the Week: Scott Brown Should Be Ashamed of Wall...

Scott Brown and his Wall Street cronies face more backlash for their completely false, baseless attack against Senator Shaheen.

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Brown For Us Senate - Brown Releases Web Video on Isis

The campaign also released a new web video on the growing threat of ISIS, and the need to stop them.

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Obama to attend wedding of longtime personal chef

In this Feb. 10, 2012, file photo White House chef Sam Kass and first lady Michelle Obama taste food in Dallas.

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Obamaa s visit comes amid tight governora s race

The last time President Barack Obama came to Wisconsin to celebrate workers' rights on Labor Day, there was barely a hint of the turmoil that was to come.

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Obama's visit comes amid tight governor's race

6, 2010 file photo, President Barack Obama greets supporters before speaking on the economy at the Milwaukee Laborfest in Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee.

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Block expected to be endorsed by Robitaille

Rhode Island Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Block is expected to win the formal backing of the party's 2010 nominee for the office.

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Saudi king warns of terrorist threat to Europe, US

Iran president calls US sanctions an 'invasion'

Mitch McConnell's campaign manager resigns

Jesse Benton, then-campaign manager for Republican presidential candidate, Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, arrives at a campaign even in Des Moines, Iowa in December 2011.

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Hillary Clinton's Millennial Problem

After easily winning the youth vote in 2004, 2008, and 2012, Democrats are taking millennials for granted.

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Obama to attend wedding of longtime personal chef

In this Feb. 10, 2012, file photo White House chef Sam Kass and first lady Michelle Obama taste food in Dallas.

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Tobin maintains thin lead in Arizona US House race

Arizona Speaker of The House Andy Tobin, R-Dewey, is running for the Republican nomination in the 1st Congressional District in Arizona in the upcoming Aug. 26 primary, is seen here at the annual Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry legislative luncheon Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, in Phoenix.

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EU To Draft Urgent Sanctions Against Russia

European Union leaders are preparing to impose urgent new sanctions on Moscow after Russian tanks reportedly attacked a town near the Ukrainian border city of Luhansk.

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Liberian Ebola survivor praises experimental drug

Judge dismisses McDaniel challenge on a technicality

A Mississippi judge has dismissed state senator Chris McDaniel's challenge to Senator Thad Cochran's runoff win in the GOP primary last June.

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96 years later, Pa. man's grandfather close to Medal of Honor

Wounded, but armed with a knife and a rifle, Sgt. Henry Lincoln Johnson fought off about two dozen Germans trying to take a fellow U.S. soldier captive in May 1918 in France during World War I. Almost a century later, his grandson Herman Johnson, a Clarks Summit councilman, is hoping to see the man receive the Medal of Honor.

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McConnell's campagin manager quits in scandal

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's campaign manager resigned Friday amid fallout from a scandal in Iowa involving a presidential campaign he worked for in 2012.

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Obamacare tax forms could cause delays

If you got health coverage through President Barack Obama's law this year, you'll need a new form from your insurance exchange before you can file your tax return next spring.

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Obama May Delay Immigration Action Until After Midterms

President Barack Obama may delay executive action on immigration until after the November midterm elections as Democrats fight to maintain control of the Senate.

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Obama Says Social Media Magnifies the Dangers of a 'Messy' World

Islamic State militants making gains in Iraq and Syria, raising fears of terror attacks in the west.

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Gorbachev on Kiev's military op: 'It must be stopped immediately'

Ex-Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev has urged Kiev to bring their military operation in eastern regions to an end.

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Obama's visit comes amid tight governor's race

The last time President Barack Obama came to Wisconsin to celebrate workers' rights on Labor Day, there was barely a hint of the turmoil that was to come.

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South American food chains use Florida as US gate

Intelligence nightmare: Radicalized American fighters returning home

Nemmouche is a Frenchman who authorities say spent 11 months fighting with the Islamic State group in Syria before returning to Europe to act out his rage.

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David Sarasohn: Senate has had enough of CIA snooping

Unlike his close ally in pursuing intelligence abuses, Sen. Mark Udall of Colorado, Ron Wyden has not yet called for CIA Director John Brennan to quit or be fired.

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McCain says we must fight ISIS in Syria and Iraq. Have we learned nothing at all from the Iraq War?

But ultimately, ISIS is a military force, and it must be confronted militarily. Mr. Obama has begun to take military actions against ISIS in Iraq, but they have been tactical and reactive half-measures.

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This week at progressive state blogs: drip of WI corruption, tea party cheering by Beauprez in CO

Just as states with progressive lawmakers and activists have themselves initiated innovative programs over a wide range of issues, state-based progressive blogs have helped provide us with a point of view, inside information and often an edgy voice that we just don't get from the traditional media.

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LaBrea Tar Pits Museum

Reading about the Rancho LaBrea Tar Pits as a kid, I had always pictured them as being in some remote area in the hills, surrounded by empty scrubland.

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Doings area students earn campus honors Aug. 30

Bard College at Simon's Rock announces that Sarena Martinez of Oak Brook, has earned a place on the dean's list for the 2014 spring semester.

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Mark Dayton to visit Moorhead to talk flood diversion project

Minnesota's governor will be in town next week to talk with local leaders about the contentious $1.8 billion flood diversion project.

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Friday, August 29, 2014

Meet Obama's new "piracy czar," same as the old czar

The U.S. is about to get a new czar to oversee piracy and intellectual property.

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Nice Tan, Mr. President: Reactions to Obama's Latest Fashion Choice

President Obama wore a tan suit at his press conference Thursday and the Internet exploded.

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Governor Brownback to name new Supreme Court justice

Gov. Sam Brownback is preparing to announce his first appointment to the Kansas Supreme Court, and the finalists include a former aide he named previously to a lower court.

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Kansas officials await word on August taxes

The state Department of Revenue's report Friday afternoon was expected to renew a political debate over massive income tax cuts enacted at Republican Gov. Sam Brownback's urging.

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How About Weakening Unwed Motherhood, For Starters?

The GOP does perform better with married women than they do single women - the poll found that married women back a GOP candidate over a Democrat by 10 points - but this is not enough to close the gender gap.

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Obama Decides Not to SpendNight in NY After Fundraisers

President Barack Obama is interrupting a weekend trip to return to the White House.

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Noem Calls on EPA to Define Regulated Navigable Wa...

Congresswoman Kristi Noem today called on the Environmental Protection Agency to define which waters would be under EPA jurisdiction if the proposed Waters of the U.S. Rule was adopted.

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Surprise coming in MA gubernatorial race?

After this week's dreary news out of Kansas , we owe Hot Air readers a pleasant surprise, and this may be it.

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ISIS has shocked America back to its senses

Americans are deeply apprehensive about President Barack Obama's strategy, or his admitted lack thereof, for tackling the threat posed to Western interests by the Islamic State militants.

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How many times does Josh Earnest have to say 'strategy' before you forget yesterday?

The White House is in damage control mode. How can you tell? White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest has been making the rounds on cable news ever since President Barack Obama walked off stage yesterday after he revealed to the nation the United States does not "have a strategy" to strike ISIS in its Syrian stronghold.

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The White House Is Spoiling for a Fight on Immigration

The White House appears to be moving full-speed ahead on an executive order that would provide widespread protection to illegal immigrants from deportation, Republicans - and maybe some Democrats - be damned.

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In town halls, U.S. lawmakers hearvoter anger over illegal migrants

When Republican Rep. Jeb Hensarling sat down with colleagues and constituents at a recent Chamber of Commerce lunch in Dallas, the first question he faced was whether Congress planned to address immigration policy and a burgeoning border crisis.

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A Minnesota Somali community leader said Thursday that he has multiple photos of a dead soldier believed to be a second man with Minnesota ties killed while fighting with terrorists in Syria.

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How Obama's Shallow Worldview Failed Us

Thursday, August 28th, 2014, will go down as one of those rare moments when a President of the United States admitted publicly that the United States didn't know how to deal with a major foreign policy crisis.

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NBC News says Chelsea Clinton quits as reporter

Chelsea Clinton said Friday she is quitting her job as a reporter at NBC News, citing increased work at the Clinton Foundation and imminent birth of her first child.

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Fact check: Who took more presidential vacations?Fact check: Who took ...

Fact check: Who took more presidential vacations? Is it true that George W. Bush took more vacation days than Barack Obama? Check out this story on WCNC.com: President Obama said Saturday that the U.S. will remain involved in Iraq as long as ... (more)

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Judge mulls request to toss out election challenge

A Mississippi judge said he will announce today whether he will dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to overturn Sen. Thad Cochran's victory in a Republican primary runoff.

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Obama cautions against using force to solve crises

Faced with deepening crises in the Middle East and Ukraine, President Barack Obama is putting the brakes on the notion that American military power can solve either conflict.

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5A VA employee, a crack house, and a lengthy firing process

What does it take for the Department of Veterans Affairs to fire a rogue employee? That's a question the Montgomery Advertiser asked after an agency employee allegedly drove a patient to a crack house and left him there overnight.

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US lacks plan for Islamic State, Obama says

Amid conflicting congressional demands, impatient Arab allies, and public concern that he will do too much or too little, President Barack Obama made bluntly clear Thursday why he has not yet implemented a comprehensive U.S. response to the Islamist insurgency that is rapidly spreading across the Middle East.

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Colorado campaign ad spending is still tough to track

On a recent Thursday, journalist Sandra Fish was on the campus of Colorado State University in Pueblo giving a talk she's been presenting around the state.

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Is the Stage Set for 2016 Debate Heavy on Foreign Policy?

When we left off in our last column we had described the proxy fight between the West and Russian President Vladimir Putin over the leadership of the world chess federation.

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Capital Journal Daybreak: Obama Cools Talk of Strikes Against Islamic ...

OBAMA: NO IMMINENT ESCALATION AGAINST ISLAMIC STATE: President Barack Obama signaled the U.S. has no immediate plans to escalate military operations against Islamic State extremists in Iraq or Syria, stressing the need to counter the group's advance while formulating a broader strategy to protect U.S. interests and allies.

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Embracing Mitt: Romney's Summer Comeback, in Photos

Mitt Romney 's foray into the Republican Party spotlight after a retreat following his presidential election loss began in March 2013, when in a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference he admitted mistakes in his 2012 campaign and focused on agents of renewal for the party this election cycle.

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Former Va. Governor Trial Closing Arguments

Prosecutors urged jurors on Friday to focus on two questions at the corruption trial of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen: Why did a businessman give the couple more than $165,000 in gifts and loans, and why did the McDonnells accept? The answer, prosecutor David Harbach said in his closing argument, was a "corrupt ... (more)

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Call for Papers: "Applied Feminism and Work"

Deborah Thompson Eisenberg sends along this call for papers from the University of Baltimore's Center on Applied Feminism: The University of Baltimore School of Law's Center on Applied Feminism seeks submissions for its Eighth Annual Feminist Legal Theory Conference.

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2016 GOP Hopefuls Vie For Attention At Dallas Event

A parade of potential 2016 GOP presidential hopefuls will be on display at an influential conservative group's annual summit.

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NATO chief slams Moscow denials over Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Friday condemned what he called a "serious escalation of Russian aggression" in Ukraine and said Moscow is carrying out direct military operations there.

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Kentucky press examines just how cozy McConnell is with the Kochs

The audio tape release of Mitch McConnell cozying up to the Kochs is raising some eyebrows back home in Kentucky.

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Top Republicans try to downplay shutdown threats. Emphasis on 'try.'

Republican congressional leaders are running around to every reporter in sight to claim that they have no plans to shut down the government.

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Obama sets no timeline for action on immigration

With a self-imposed deadline looming, President Barack Obama said Thursday he still intends to act on his own to change immigration policies but stopped short of reiterating his past vows to act by end of summer.

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WH Attempts to Walk Back Obama's 'No Strategy' Remarks

In an appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," White House press Secretary Josh Earnest attempted to walk back President Barack Obama's remarks from Thursday in which he said the United States did not have a "strategy" to deal with ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

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Summer 2014 Was the Worst Ever

Summer is usually my favorite time of year. It's a season that conjures up joyful thoughts of vacations and fun in the sun.

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Sessions: We've Got to Stand Up to Sanctuary States, Cities; Suggests Funding Reductions

On Mark Levin's Thursday radio show, Sen. Jeff Sessions discussed the potential of President Barack Obama granting amnesty to 5 to 6 million illegal aliens by executive fiat.

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Prosecutor: McDonnells had 'corrupt understanding'

Opinion: Taking Emanuel's Money Could Have Political Costs

Imagine this: You live in a ward where feelings against Mayor Rahm Emanuel are high, and you want to run for alderman.

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Really? President's Tan Suit Sets Twitter Nation Off Moreso Than Comments About Ukraine, Syria

Greg Gutfeld and Alan Colmes Clash Over Islamic State Threat:...

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld clashed with liberal guest Alan Colmes Thursday night, pushing back against Colmes' contention that the Islamic State does not currently pose a direct threat to the United States.

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Britain Raises Terror Threat Level to 'Severe'

Britain raised the terror threat level from substantial to severe Friday, meaning that a terrorist attack is considered highly likely.

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Obama's tan suit: Tips from S'pore fashion gurus on how to don a summer suit

US President Barack Obama's press conference on Thursday was one of the hottest talking points - but attention was focused on his style, rather than the substance of his speech.

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What a Church Put on This Billboard Has Some Wondering Whether Pastors Crossed the Line

A church billboard on display in Pennsylvania purports to share a message from God that is sure to raise some eyebrows.

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University Dumping Harry Reid's Name From Building

Southern Utah University, the Senate majority leader's alma mater, has received a deluge of requests to remove Reid's name from a building on campus - and some hefty donation pledges to make it happen.

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Nina Turner on Ferguson, John Kasich on 'fire at will'...

Ohio Politics Roundup is your daily source for political news and notes in the Buckeye State.

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At least 81 nationalities are fighting in Syria

Islamic State militants gesture as they take part in a military parade along the streets of Syria's northern Raqqa province June 30, 2014.

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Mike Pence joins the cult of Koch

Count Gov. Mike Pence among the groveling acolytes of the Koch brothers. The Kochs are having another one of their big shindigs this weekend in Dallas, where a bunch of Republicans 2016 presidential hopefuls are expected to line up and kiss the ring.

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News Outlet: Karl Rove Twisted Our Reporting For His Anti-Dem Attack Ad

The Colorado Independent criticized Fox News contributor Karl Rove and his political group for twisting its reporting into a misleading attack on the Affordable Care Act and Democratic Sen. Mark Udall.

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Time for GOP to Play Offense with a Tough Border-Security Bill

This week in Los Angeles, Gov. Jerry Brown - standing hand-in-hand with Enrique PeA a Nieto as the Mexican president declared the United States "the other Mexico" - assured illegal immigrants, "You're all welcome in California today."

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Kentucky press examines just how cozy McConnell is with the Kochs

The audio tape release of Mitch McConnell cozying up to the Kochs is raising some eyebrows back home in Kentucky.

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GOP swears it's a coincidence Benghazi 'investigation' will keep going until the 2016 campaign

There have been seven inquiries into the Benghazi attacks, so definitely what the nation needs is for another one to cost millions of dollars and stretch on for another year and a half.

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Why Airlines Will Regret The Transparent Airfares Act

I think I ended up as Forbes' business travel blogger because I'm the only Wharton MBA to become a travel writer.

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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Hillary's Got a Millennial Problem

Sure, projecting a winner in a presidential election a couple of years in advance is a mug's game.

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Dona t forget about Russiaa s invasion and occupation of Crimea

A generally insightful post by Max Fisher of Vox, argues that Russia has effectively invaded Ukraine by inserting troops into areas of eastern Ukraine where pro-Russian separatists are battling Ukrainian government troops: Russian military forces are crossing the border into Ukraine in what is clearly a hostile invasion and act of war.

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Obama's back-to-work challenge

It's "back to school" week for President Barack Obama, after what a CNN analyst called "the vacation from Hell."

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Obama's use of executive authority is about to become a real political issue

Yes, we are finally entering into what could be a very big debate about executive authority -- and with the 2014 election just weeks away.

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Angry Vet Slams GOP Plan For 2016: 'Plan? The GOP Ain't Got No Plan'

Republicans are headed into 2016 the same way they went into Iraq and Afghanistan: ass backward into the unknown and no idea what the hell they're going to do if they win.

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Poll shows Tom Wolf maintaining lead in Pa. gov race

A new poll released Thursday by Franklin and Marshall College shows Democrat Tom Wolf continues to hold a double-digit lead over Republican Gov. Tom Corbett.

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IS Fighters 'Executed' 250 Syrian Soldiers

A militant confirms what a video appears to show by admitting forces loyal to Assad are killed, ahead of an Obama crisis meeting.

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Blame It on Congress : Rationale for Amnesty?

The White House is crafting a blame-it-on-Congress legal justification to back up President Barack Obama's impending executive actions on immigration.

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Congress Must Vote on Military Action in Syria

Now that it sounds like President Barack Obama is moving towards direct involvement in the war in Syria it is critically important for Congress to do their duty by weighing in officially.

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'Lady al-Qaeda': The US-educated PhD the Islamic State desperately wants to free

Amid the kidnappings, the demands for riches and the executions, a name of controversy and conspiracy has reemerged: Aafia Siddiqui.

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McConnell: 'I am the guy that gets us out of shutdowns'

In his strongest words to date, Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, tried to quash talk that he would allow another government shutdown if he becomes Senate majority leader next year.

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Labor's Trumka: Hillary Clinton is 'very, very qualified to be president'

Richard Trumka is not ready to endorse Hillary Clinton for president in 2016. But that may be because, as he says, "there is no there, there."

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White House preps legal case for immigration steps

With impeachment threats and potential lawsuits looming, President Barack Obama knows whatever executive actions he takes on immigration will face intense opposition.

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'The Extreme Partisanship of John Roberts's Supreme Court: Like...

"The Extreme Partisanship of John Roberts's Supreme Court: Like Barack Obama, the chief justice came into office promising an age of apolitical comity; And like the president, he has seen his dream die." Law professor Garrett Epps has this essay online at The Atlantic. Posted at

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Hillary Clinton returns to San Francisco Bay Area

The former first lady, senator and secretary of state is scheduled to speak Thursday morning at a technology conference in San Francisco.

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Pressler Honors One Feather At South Dakota Wake

Independent U.S. Senate candidate Larry Pressler has joined mourners in South Dakota to honor legendary Oglala Sioux leader and former tribal president Gerald One Feather, who died last week.

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Pa. voters give Obama and GOP governor low marks

Commissioner Jose "Pepe" Diaz dances with Ileana Quevedo, employee of IKEA during the opening ceremony of IKEA in Sweetwater on Wednesday.

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Clock Ticking

An El Al plane. The Israeli airline has been among the companies receiving loan guarantees from the United States Export-Import Bank, which faces an uncertain future.

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Rand Paul Targets Hillary Clinton in Hawk Criticism

Sen. Rand Paul ,stepping up his criticism of U.S. policy in response to the rise of Islamic militants, Thursday criticized Hillary Clinton for suggesting that a more aggressive U.S. policy supporting rebels in Syria might have impeded the militants' rise.

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Franken pivots to McFadden in latest ad

Franken calls out businessman Mike McFadden by name for the first time in his latest TV ad, accusing the Republican candidate of attacking Franken and misleading voters.

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The Democrats have a fee-vah and the only prescription is a new government shutdown

As others have noted , this is their Plan B after trying and failing to bait the GOP into impeaching Obama .

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Buffett's Burger King Backing Flips Obama Inversions Calculus

Billionaire Warren Buffett was an ally of President Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential campaign and the force behind Obama's 'Buffett Rule,' designed to increase tax bills for the wealthiest Americans.

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Islamist Terror Demands Vatican Catholic Defense

"With Islamist terrorists murdering, plundering and raping in the Middle East and threatening our homeland, church officials and others must overcome their fear of private citizen firearms possession," gun rights expert John M. Snyder stated here today.

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White House preps legal case for immigration steps

President Barack Obama's lawyers are carefully crafting a legal rationale for executive actions on immigration as a self-imposed, end-of-summer deadline to act approaches.

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Andrew Groff A Green Alternative In Delaware

It is a time of fear in the face of freedom, a time of an emptying country and swelling cities, a time for the widening of previous roads and the opening of new paths, yet a time when these paths are mined by knowing algorithms of the all-seeing eye.

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Rodney Davis launches first TV ad of the fall campaign

The ad, titled "Coach", once again features Davis' football team, the same players, including his twin boys, he's been coaching for nearly 10 years.

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Keller @ Large: Attorney General Debate 'Unbecoming' For Both Healey And Tolman

One of the many things people have come to hate about politics is the way in which otherwise-intelligent people will, under the pressure of the spotlight and in their zeal to win or retain power, say foolish things that debase their credibility.

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New Law Requires Calif. Students to Be Taught Obama Legacy

California Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law Monday a bill requiring American history textbooks to teach students the "historic" significance of President Barack Obama's legacy.

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Rob Portmana s presidential prospects

Sen. Rob Portman is reportedly considering a run for the presidency. He has not been on the radar screen for 2016, but that doesn't mean he isn't a viable candidate.

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Women Find GOP 'Intolerant,' Report Says

Female voters have sharply negative views of the Republican Party, according to a new report of internal polling done by major GOP groups , the latest sign of the gender gap facing the party as it tries to recapture the White House in 2016.

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The New York Times has endorsed Tim Wu, the progressive candidate for New York lieutenant governor, in its editorial pages.

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Rep. Ted Poe: 'Siesta Senate' Needs to Vote on House Immigration Bill

President Barack Obama is plain "wrong" when he tells the American people that the House of Representatives "has not acted" on addressing the immigration crisis, Rep. Ted Poe, a Texas Republican, said Thursday on Newsmax TV's "America's Forum."

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Thom Tillis Rebuts Democratic Attacks in New Ad

North Carolina Republican Thom Tillis is going up with a new ad Tuesday to combat Democratic ads attacking him for cuts to education.

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Tennessee: The case for government broadband

More reporting here from the Center for Public Integrity of the superiority of municipally supplied broadband in Tennesse cities - fast and cheap.

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Community care for the old and disabled: Koch-heads say no

A huge crowd is on hand at a legislative subcommittee this morning for a discussion of the state's development of a Community First Choice Option program.

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Kiev Claims Russia Invasion

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said Russian forces had entered Ukraine and seized the coastal town of Novoazovsk, putting a diplomatic response to the crisis in doubt.

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Continuing In the Long Democrat Tradition of the KKK and Bull Connora .

Evidence gathered by congressional investigators, internal agency documents and Washington Times interviews with workers discloses scores of cases of U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employees seeking protection from racially offensive, sexist or discriminatory behavior, including that: a A naturalized U.S. citizen, with more than a decade ... (more)

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Holder cuts left in on $17 billion Bank of America settlement

Radical Democrat activist groups stand to collect millions from Attorney General Eric Holder's record $17 billion deal to settle alleged mortgage abuse charges against Bank of America, Investors' Business Daily reports: Buried in the fine print of the deal, which includes $7 billion in soft-dollar consumer relief, are a raft of political payoffs to ... (more)

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Coastal issues roundtable Friday in Wrightsville Beach

On Friday, a roundtable involving a sitting congressman and 7th District candidate David Rouzer will be held in Wrightsville Beach.

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McCaskill to chair Ferguson-themed hearing on militarization of police

Sen. Claire McCaskill speaks to reporters after addressing a forum of residents and faith and community leaders who were discussing unrest in the town of Ferguson, Mo.

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Rand Paul Targets Hillary Clinton in Hawk...

Sen. Rand Paul ,stepping up his criticism of U.S. policy in response to the rise of Islamic militants, Tuesday criticized Hillary Clinton for suggesting that a more aggressive U.S. policy supporting rebels in Syria might have impeded the militants' rise.

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Seriously? IRS Says Lois Lerner's Blackberry Was 'Wiped Clean'

August is supposed to be a quiet time in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area when Congress takes its traditional recess and everyone else who makes a living off Congress from lobbyists to journalists take advantage of the members' absence and go on vacation.

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Kentucky awarded $20 million to grow 'new energy economy'

A project aimed at helping Kentucky transition to a "new energy economy" has been awarded $20 million from the National Science Foundation.

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Rand Paul Blasts Hillary Clinton's 'Shoot First' Foreign Policy

Sen. Rand Paul criticized Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton's "shoot first" foreign policy stances in a new op-ed about the rise of the jihadist group Islamic State published Wednesday night.

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Is another Republican-led government shutdown looming?

It's been nearly a year since Republicans in Congress shut down the federal government, impacting millions of Americans across the country, causing nearly 800,000 federal employees to be furloughed, and costing taxpayers tens of billions of dollars.

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Elections Morning Digest: Mary Burke keeps her lead on Scott Walker, but it's tight

Want the scoop on hot races around the country? Get the digest emailed to you each weekday morning.

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McConnell: Shutdowns are a 'failed policy'

Sunscreen experts get opportunity to voice opinion on FDA approval process

The US Senate is asking for the opinions of industry professionals on a draft bill that aims to streamline and shorten the FDA regulation process for sunscreen ingredients.

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Senate candidates stake ground in unconventional first debate

The prelude music to the first Senate debate of the season was a Bach cantata commonly played at weddings.

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Obama crafts legal rationale for immigration steps

The White House is crafting a blame-it-on-Congress legal justification to back up President Barack Obama's impending executive actions on immigration.

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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Could an Independent in Kansas Swing the Senate?

Could an Independent in Kansas Swing the Senate? - In national politics, Kansas is considered as Republican as they come: Mitt Romney carried the state in 2012 by twenty-two percentage points, and the last Democratic Presidential candidate to carry Kansas was Lyndon Johnson, in 1964.

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Senator Wyden: Federal legislation to improve oil train safety may be needed

PORTLAND, Ore. - U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat and outspoken advocate for improving oil train safety, has repeatedly criticized loopholes in the U.S. Department of Transportation's proposed safety rules.

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Fear Not, The IRS Isn't Colluding With Angry Atheists

Here's a headline crafted to strike fear in the hearts of Christian conservatives, already primed by the ongoing Republican investigations of the Internal Revenue Service, to think the IRS is out to get them: "Congress Demands Answers over IRS's 'Collusive' Attempt to Target Churches at the Behest of Angry Atheists."

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Warren Buffett Singlehandedly Undermined Democrats' Main Argument Against Inversions

By providing $3 billion in financing to aid Burger King's acquisition of the coffee and donut chain Tim Hortons, Warren Buffett has complicated the Democratic argument against the practice known as tax inversion.

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Nine years after Katrina, federal government has forgiven $391...

Nine years after Hurricane Katrina , the government has forgiven $391 million in disaster loans for Louisiana, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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The Right to War! Beating the war drums in America against Jihadis

Islamist Jihadis of ISIL vow to wage war throughout the world. Thousands of their army joined from America and Europe.

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AZ-01 down to the wire - RGA goes up in Arizona - Garcia cites Benghazi

The following newsletter is an abridged version of Campaign Pro's Morning Score.

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DNC chief trusts Crist to stay a Dem

Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz said Wednesday that she trusts gubernatorial nominee Charlie Crist to stand with the party.

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Warren to appear on Letterman

Sen. Elizabeth Warren will be a guest on the "Late Show with David Letterman" on Wednesday, Sept. 3, according to an advance release. Warren has been making the media rounds in the last few months promoting her book "A Fighting Chance." This will be her first visit with Letterman.

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Jindal sues over Common Core

The move builds on legal action roiling in the Bayou State over the standards, and it isn't entirely surprising considering the rhetoric that 2016 presidential hopeful Jindal has used regarding the standards in recent months.

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Arkansas, home to key Senate race, announces rate decreases on Obamacare exchange

Obamacare customers in Arkansas will see a net decrease of 2 percent in premium costs on the state's marketplace in 2015, Gov. Mike Beebe has announced - a development that could impact the state's high-profile U.S. Senate race.

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APNewsBreak: Jindal sues feds over Common Core

By TOM MURPHY AP Business Writer Insurers can no longer reject customers with expensive medical conditions thanks to the health care overhaul, but there's still wiggle room for them to... By TOM MURPHY AP Business Writer Insurers can no longer reject customers with expensive medical conditions thanks to the health care overhaul, but there's still ... (more)

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IRS Lawyer: Lerner's Blackberry Deliberately Destroyed

Lois Lerner's Blackberry was intentionally destroyed after Congress had begun its probe into IRS targeting of conservative groups, a senior IRS lawyer acknowledged in a sworn declaration.

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Young Manning shines at Boys Nation Clarence Jefferson Manning III was elected Chief Justice at Boys Nation program.

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Republican poll forecasts landslide for Ohio Attorney General Mike...

David Pepper doesn't want you to see where the Ohio Democratic Party's polls place him in his bid against Attorney General Mike DeWine.

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Egypt's president will head to US in September

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi will visit the United States in September to attend a meeting of the United Nations general assembly, his first trip there as the country's head of state, the country's official news agency reported Wednesday.

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Obama Wants New ISIS War Plan ASAP

President Obama wants to decide by the end of the week whether or not his war in Iraq against the Islamic State will expand to the group's haven in eastern Syria.

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A bio snapshot of Washington Sen. Maria Cantwell

CAREER: U.S. senator since 2001, chairwoman of the Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship since February.

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APNewsBreak: Jindal sues feds over Common Core

Florida smackdown: Why Crist vs. Scott is marquee governor's race of 2014

Former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist waves to supporters while speaking at a victory party after Florida's primary election on Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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Obama should seek congressional approval for ISIL strikes: James Clyburn

A top House Democrat says that President Obama should seek congressional authorization before taking military action against radical Islamic militants in the Middle East.

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Vermont Gop Us House race still too close to call

There's still no clear result in the Republican primary seeking the nomination to run for the U.S. House seat now held by incumbent Democrat Peter Welch.

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Candidates for gov, US Senate to speak in ag forum

Illinois' candidates for governor and U.S. Senate are expected to outline their views on agricultural issues at a forum later in the day.

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Obama to award Medal of Honor to Civil War officer

A century and a half after his valiant death at the Battle of Gettysburg, a Union Army officer is being awarded the nation's highest military decoration, thanks to a decades-long campaign by his descendants and Civil War buffs.

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Boehner Haters Head Back to Congress

Bloomberg : "Ten of the 12 House Republicans who didn't support John Boehner's 2013 selection as speaker are cruising to November victories, despite the business community's attempts to knock some of them off."

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The Rev. Jeremiah Wright preached about an outsider's faith in a sermon Tuesday night at Peace Missionary Baptist Church in Durham.

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Tennessee: Sheriffa s Officer Fired After Photos Show Him Choking Student

Israelis and Palestinians have agreed to an indefinite ceasefire, ending Israel's 50-day assault on the Gaza Strip .

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Iraq forces mass in bid to break jihadist siege of Turkmen town

Iraq was massing forces Wednesday for an operation to break a two-month jihadist siege of the Shiite Turkmen town of Amerli, amid growing fears for residents short of food and water.

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The superficial media strike again

"Circumstances can change." With those words, Mitt Romney unleashed a zillion pixels and hours of cable TV news chatter.

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Jindal suing feds over Common Core

Gov. Bobby Jindal planned to file a lawsuit today against the Obama administration, accusing it of illegally manipulating federal grant money and regulations to force states to adopt the Common Core education standards.

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Al-Maliki criticises US vice president over federalism

Iraq's outgoing Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki Wednesday criticised US Vice President Joe Biden for promoting the idea of a federal system in sharply divided Iraq and warned that the US plan may bring the country to chaos and bloodshed.

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Congressman Gibson Tours NACD Member KIC Chemicals Facility

Rep. Chris Gibson has recently visited KIC Chemicals Inc. , a member of the National Association of Chemical Distributors , to learn about the chemical distribution industry and how the small business is working to ensure its facility and the local community is safe through programs like Responsible Distribution .

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I Simply Do Not Care About Global Warming

We're all going to die or something according to the latest hysteria from the United Nations now that government bureaucrats have sufficiently added hype and hyperbole to the IPCC report on global warming a/k/a climate change.

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Who Better to Tell Chuck Todd How to Revive Meet the Press Than Its Most Frequent Guest?

Chuck Todd' s surprise guest on the Daily Rundown Wednesday morning was none other than Senator John McCain , who's appeared on Meet the Press sixty-nine times, more than any other guest.

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Maureen Dowd: 'Oddly Retrogressive' for Obama to 'Outsource' Race Relations to Sharpton

Maureen Dowd of the New York Times said in her latest column that President Barack Obama has effectively disowned his symbol as a racial uniter and unloaded the responsibility on Rev.

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St. Louis County Seeks Federal Assistance for More Than 100 BUSINESSES Harmed During #Ferguson Riots

On Saturday August 9, 2014 , 18 year-old Michael Brown was shot to death by a Ferguson police officer after he had earlier robbed a local convenience store.

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Jindal Sues Obama Administration

Louisiana's Republican Governor is suing the Obama administration over the implementation of Common Core educational standards alleging the move is unconstitutional.

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Indiana is one of 14 states chosen for training system to meet statea s economic needs

The National Governor's Association Center for Best Practices recently announced the selection of Indiana as one of 14 states to participate in its policy academy aimed at aligning education and workforce training systems to meet state's economic needs.

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Losing in state court, Jindal sues feds claiming Common Core coercion

After losing, thus far, in state court in his efforts to block the implementation of Common Core, Presidential hopeful, Governor Bobby Jindal, has taken on a new foe.

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Why is Burger King Moving to Canada?

Government goes to those who show up. FreedomWorks makes it easy to hold your elected officials accountable in our fully interactive Action Center.

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Cantwell targets small business loan gender gap

In this Dec. 6, 2012 file photo, Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash. speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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Congressional race for District Two is 2012 rematch

Those who did not stay up to get the primary election results on Tuesday night, here are some of the results that affect communities in Southern Arizona.

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Journalist freed from Syria: 'I'm overwhelmed'

The American released Sunday after being held in Syria briefly addressed a gaggle of reporters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Wednesday.

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Crist wins Florida Democratic primary for governor

Former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist won the Democratic primary to challenge Republican Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday, marking another step in an unlikely political comeback four years after leaving the GOP.

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Long Night's Journey Into a Yawn

I'm sure a lot of things happened in last night's primaries in Florida, Oklahoma and Arizona that I either missed or don't completely understand.

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Tea Party wins in primary for Arizona governor

Arizona state treasurer and businessman Doug Ducey claimed victory on Tuesday in the race to be the Republican nominee to replace outgoing Governor Jan Brewer, who has clashed repeatedly with the White House over illegal immigration.

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Chicago honors Little League champions with parade

Gov. Pat Quinn, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Rev. Jesse Jackson are among the dignitaries celebrating the success of Chicago's Little League national champions with a rally and parade.

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Ferguson's looter mentality in Washington DC [Darleen Click]

"To be honest, if they don't come and restore these neighborhoods for these people, like when you gotta go travel miles to Walmart and to get gas and stuff like that, it should be right here.

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Gov. Jindal sues Obama administration over Common Core

Gov. Bobby Jindal filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the Obama administration, accusing it of illegally manipulating federal grant money and regulations to force states to adopt the Common Core education standards.

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Egypt's president will head to US in September

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi will visit the United States in September to attend a meeting of the U.N. General Assembly, his first trip there as the country's head of state, the country's official news agency reported Wednesday.

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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Politicians, Competitors Line Up Against Comcast Merger

A major step in the proposed Comcast-Time Warner merger is over. The Federal Communications Commission's public comment period on the merger ended Monday with 65,000 comments filed, the Inquirer reports - many of them flooding in at nearly the last minute before Monday's deadline.

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Women With 'Tin Soldier' Syndrome See Debilitating Symptoms Disappear After Stem Cell Treatment

Two women plagued with "tin soldier" syndrome, a neurological disease that causes a person to stiffen up and walk like the Tin Man in the "Wizard of Oz" before he's properly oiled, are now in remission after stem cell transplants.

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10 new fall TV shows worthy of a first-night look

17. . This image released by Fox shows Griffin Gluck, left, and Octavia Spencer from the "Red Band Society," premiering Sept.

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Officials: Egypt, UAE behind airstrikes in Libya

A New York City teenager involved in a fiery crash on a Long Island roadway that killed his four friends is set to be sentenced.

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The Note: Foley Video on the Campaign Trail

SENATE CAMPAIGN USES PHOTO OF JAMES FOLEY'S EXECUTIONER. In a video posted to his campaign's YouTube account Monday, New Mexico Senate candidate Allen Weh uses a brief still image of American journalist James Foley's killer.

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Robert Hass wins $100,000 poetry prize

A New York City teenager involved in a fiery crash on a Long Island roadway that killed his four friends is set to be sentenced.

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Obama's vacation observation, Mitch McConnell's millions, Scott Walker's budget: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

President Barack Obama recently took a swipe at Congress for going on "vacation" when there's work to be done.

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Former British progressive: Obama 'aiding and abetting the enemies of the West'

In a 40-minute interview posted Tuesday at The Blaze , Melanie Phillips, a columnist with the Times of London and a former progressive turned critic, said Barack Obama is "aiding and abetting the enemies of the West."

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Jimmy Carter to speak at Islamic Society of North America conference in Detroit

The former president, who will turn 90 on October 1, will be the keynote speaker at the annual conference for the nation's largest Muslim group.

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Listen, White Conservatives

You don't believe in science or mathematics, you refuse to believe that climate patterns are changing, and you don't seem to understand why black people are upset about a young black man, named Michael Brown , who was killed by a white policeman, and the subsequent riots and anger expressed by many of Ferguson, Missouri's citizens.

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Syria warns U.S.: No unilateral strikes on militants

Syria said Monday it was ready to help confront the rising threat from the Islamic State group, but warned the United States against carrying out airstrikes without Damascus' consent, saying any such attack would be considered an aggression.

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Defense secretary OKs Medal of Honor for WWI hero

FILE--In this July 10, 2014 file photo, a statue of Henry Johnson is displayed in the Arbor Hill neighborhood in Albany, N.Y. ALBANY, N.Y. - The secretary of defense has recommended a posthumous Medal of Honor for a black World War I soldier from upstate New York who saved a comrade while fighting off a German attack in France, U.S. Sen. Charles ... (more)

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Madeline Albright Endorses Grimes For Senate

Albright was the first woman to become Secretary of State when former President Bill Clinton appointed her in 1997.

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Flow of ammunition, weapons to Israel continuing

A recent Wall Street Journal story that claimed the Obama Administration has "tightened" its control on ammunition that the Pentagon is sending to Israel without its approval alarmed South Florida's Jewish community.

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Why moderates will matter in 2016

Last week I argued in response to an Ed Rogers post that winning the Senate will be a lot easier for Republicans than fashioning that victory into an effective governing strategy, but Ed is undeterred.

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The GOP Made an 8-Bit Style Video Game to Win the Senate

Have you ever wondered what Super Mario would be like if the game was less well designed and more patriotic? The National Republican Senatorial Committee has you covered with "Giopi: 2014 Mission Majority," a game featuring a well named elephant dressed like a frat boy on the Fourth of July.

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Conservatives Should Rally In Opposition To Police Firepower

Regardless of your opinion on recent events in Ferguson, MO, anyone who cares about his or her constitutional rights should be very concerned with the level of firepower that is being granted to local law enforcement agencies these days.

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Hawaii Rifle Association 2014 Primary Election Legislative Report

Go to for the Elections Commission complete result.

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Officials question national monument plan Updated at

Rep. Paul Cook, R-Apple Valley, and San Bernardino County 1st District Supervisor Robert Lovingood are asking local residents to participate in an informational meeting to discuss a proposal to designate 900 square miles of federal land in the San Gabriel Mountains as a National Monument.

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Boehner Shoots Bizarre Video With Wind-Up Monkey Toy

The Monkey in the Room - As shown in the pictures below, the monkey is the second most photographed subject in H-232, aside from Speaker Boehner himself.

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How to reduce taxes without busting the budget

A few days ago, Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin waded into a debate among his fellow Republicans about how they should think about tax policy.

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Boehner, Camp Profit From Corporate Bid to Avoid U.S. Tax

Two top Republican lawmakers profited from a corporate tax-avoidance maneuver that the U.S. Treasury Department is seeking to curb.

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Fairfield students discuss sex-assault bill

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., spoke to students at Fairfield University on Monday, Aug. 25. Blumenthal was looking for feedback on pending federal legislation regarding campus sex assault.

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For Democrats, Burger King now public enemy No. 1

As Burger King relocates its headquarters to Canada, the company quickly has become a top target for Democrats on Capitol Hill, some of whom are calling for a boycott while other lawmakers charge the fast-food giant is exhibiting "contempt" for the American people.

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Hiring preference for vets should be simplii ed

That's the takeaway from a Merit Systems Protection Board report released this week.

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Frank Wolf calls on George W. Bush to play bigger role on world stage

Rep. Frank Wolf , a longtime defender of human rights, has asked former President George W. Bush to play a bigger role in global hot spots, pleading with him to get involved in trying to sort out the problems in South Sudan.

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Patience is no virtue on MSOP injustice

A federal judge seems willing to give the state more time. There's scant evidence it will be used well.

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Defense secretary OKs Medal of Honor for WWI hero

Chuck Hagel has sent Congress a letter saying Sgt. Henry Johnson should receive the nation's highest military decoration for bravery in combat, Schumer said.

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A Question of Optics: Rand Paul vs. Barack Obama

If you think that President Obama can provide you with health care, let him take a scalpel to your eye.

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Winter wheat harvest wrapping up in South Dakota

The winter wheat harvest in South Dakota is nearly wrapped up. The weekly crop report from the federal Agriculture Department says 94 percent of the winter wheat is in the bin.

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Figuring out the tax debate

Some intensive shadowboxing might be about to break out in the so-far relatively bloodless fight between Republican Gov. Sam Brownback and Democrat Rep. Paul Davis, Lawrence, for governor.

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Republican lawsuit against Obama to cost taxpayers $500 an hour, up to $350,000

A sharply divided House approved a Republican plan Wednesday to launch a campaign-season lawsuit against President Barack Obama, accusing him of exceeding the bounds of his constitutional authority.

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Napa earthquake hastens calls for warning system

The earthquake that jolted California's wine capital may have caused at least $1 billion in property damage, but it also added impetus to the state's effort to develop an early warning system that might offer a few precious seconds for residents to duck under desks, trains to slow down and utility lines to be powered down before the seismic waves ... (more)

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Putin talks with Ukraine's leader; fighting widens

Authorities are trying to figure out why a plane crashed just after takeoff from a regional airport outside of Cleveland, killing the four people aboard.

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Right to be heard?

One of the traditions of the Kansas State Fair, at least during election years, has been to provide the first gubernatorial debate of the campaign season.

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John Hickenlooper: Would He Commute Nathan Dunlap's Death Penalty If He Loses?

John Hickenlooper during the 2013 press conference when he announced his decision about Nathan Dunlap.

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What to watch at US Open: Serena faces US teen

The secretary of defense has recommended a posthumous Medal of Honor for a black World War I soldier from upstate New York who saved a comrade while fighting off a German attack in France, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer... The secretary of defense has recommended a posthumous Medal of Honor for a black World War I soldier from upstate New York who saved ... (more)

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Pentagon chief OKs Medal of Honor for WWI hero

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has recommended awarding a posthumous Medal of Honor to a black soldier from upstate New York who saved a comrade while fighting off a German attack in France during World War I. Sen. Charles Schumer said Tuesday the Pentagon chief has sent Congress a letter saying Sgt.

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American Legion to present Patriot Award to Sanders

The American Legion will present its prestigious Patriot Award to Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday when the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee chairman speaks at the Legion's national convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Sen. Corker Knows When Chuck Todd Is Done Talking to Him

Senator Bob Corker does a lot of TV, and he's clearly internalized commercial etiquette.

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Ag Secretary Vilsack visiting Vermont on Thursday

U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy says Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is visiting Vermont on Thursday to discuss funding related to improving water quality through conservation-related practices on farms.

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The Media's Oft-Repeated Ferguson Fact That Means Nothing

The Washington Post published a Eugene Robinson column on Tuesday that was basically a copy-and-paste of an op-ed the paper already printed over the weekend by MSNBC's TourA .

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Foley Jihadist Image Used In Campaign Ad

A congressional candidate has courted controversy by using an image of a jihadist in video of US journalist James Foley's execution to attack his opponent.

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Grassroots group announces it has registered 25,000 new voters

A coalition of community organizations affiliated with the Chicago Teachers Union and with groups opposed to many of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's policies will announce today that they have registered 25,000 new voters this summer in advance of upcoming local and state elections.

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South Carolina back in 2016 spotlight

While Iowa, the state that kicks off the presidential caucus and primary calendar, and New Hampshire, which holds the nation's first primary, have seen numerous visits this summer by many of the potential 2016 candidates, things have been quiet in South Carolina.

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Citizen Koch, documentary about Wichita's Koch brothers, screens tonight in Lee's Summit

The Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United decision opened the floodgates for orgiastic amounts of corporate money to flow into American politics.

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Tonight in DC, 6-8PM: Why Millennials Aren't Listening to You

If you're in the D.C. area, come out to this event tonight at Reason's DC HQ, from 6 to 8pm.

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Dem Senator Wants to Boycott Burger King For Moving HQ to Canada

A Burger King sign and a Tim Hortons sign are displayed in Ottawa, Ontario, Monday, Aug. 25, 2014.

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Pa. skateboard park honors lives of drowned sons

After her sons drowned in 2008, Mary Shea Pitcher faced two options: "I wanted to lie on their graves and die," she said.

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US surveillance planes fly over Syria

The U.S. has begun surveillance flights over Syria after President Barack Obama gave the OK, U.S. officials said, a move that could pave the way for airstrikes against Islamic State militant targets there.

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Monday, August 25, 2014

Republican Governors Association ad rips Paul Davis in Kansas race

The Republican Governors Association is going to bat for Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback by tearing down his opponent, Democrat Paul Davis, in a new television ad .

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The Tea Party Governor Backlash of 2014

To an exhausted electorate, the final midterms of the Obama presidency are failing to drive much mainstream excitement, and no clear national themes have emerged despite the high-stakes fight for the Senate.

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Rick Perry nabs former Clinton counsel for legal defense

Facing felony charges of abusing his power, Texas Gov. Rick Perry has added the former special counsel to President Bill Clinton to his legal defense team.

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The Newsroom Season 3 Teaser Trailer: Printing Aaron Sorkin's Final Script

Commenting Rules: Keep the conversation civil and on topic. If your comment does not add to the conversation, it will be removed.

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Challenger concedes GOP primary to controversial repChallenger...

The GOP challenger to a controversial congressman conceded defeat Monday, giving up on a nearly two-year, seemingly winnable campaign that he lost by 38 votes.

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Hillary Clinton ignored reporters' questions about the racial conflict in Ferguson, Missouri, on Sunday at the end of a book-signing event in Westhampton Beach, a vacation enclave near her rented summer house.

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Sen. Hagan hits Obama on veterans issuesSen. Hagan hits Obama on...

Ahead of President Obama's speech Tuesday before the American Legion, a vulnerable senator in his own party voiced skepticism about the commander in chief's commitment to veterans.

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Who's Saying Veterans Can't Trust the Obama Administration?

You almost have to admire the opportunism of Senator Kay Hagan as she suddenly turns into a full-throated critic of the Obama administration, months from Election Day: Ahead of President Obama's speech Tuesday before the American Legion, a vulnerable senator in his own party voiced skepticism about the commander in chief's commitment to veterans.

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Farmers market manager nears 500th market, Rep. Suzanne Bonamici takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: Beaverton Today

JULY 19, 2014 -- Market Manager Ginger Rapport, left, and Assistant Market Manager Sue Poff share coffees at the Beaverton Farmers Market while on-duty.

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Facing South Florida: 26th Cong. District: The GOP Candidates Debate

Five republicans will face off in the August 26th primary election, each hoping for the chance to run against Congressman Joe Garcia in the November general election.

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Immigration remains a political lightning rod in coming elections

With statewide elections looming next year and federal elections a year later, Mississippi voters can prepare for another round of electioneering that focuses on the question of illegal immigration.

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FAQ: What the Midterm Elections Mean for Banks

Why Clients Need Help With Family Governance Many clients don't know this area of expertise exists, but they know they need help with it, says Paul Pagnato, whose Pagnato-Karp Group works with UHNW families.

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The Note: Vacation Ends for Obama

THE PRESIDENT RETURNS: President Obama is back at the White House after another week in Martha's Vineyard .

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Gowdy Hires Top Lawyer for Benghazi Committee

After an extended period of quiet , the special committee for investigating the attacks in Benghazi may be readying for action.

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Texas' Perry adds another big name to defense team

Republican Texas Gov. Rick Perry has added a sixth prominent attorney to his all-star legal team that is fighting two felony charges of abuse of power.

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Check Out The Reading Lists Of Movers And Shakers James Craig, Hank...

Detroit Police Chief James Craig may be busy fighting crime but he loves to spend time catching up on his reading.

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Experts have their picks for this election, but voters have the final say

Both political parties held their state conventions last weekend. They filled out their slates of nominees, from state Supreme Court down to school board and university trustee slots.

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ISIS Pushes On

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Former Metro CFO Carol Kissal takes job at Emory University

Metro former chief financial officer Carol Kissal has been named vice president for finance/chief finance officer at Emory University, officials announced last week.

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Dempsey in Afghanistan for transition talks

The Pentagon has developed plans that would allow American forces to remain in Afghanistan beyond the end of the year if the contested presidential election drags on and a security agreement isn't signed soon, the top U.S. military officer said Monday.

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Female soldier hospitalized after "active shooter" incident at Fort Lee

The base initiated "active shooter" protocols around 9 a.m. Monday after a report of a soldier with a gun inside the Combined Arms Support Command Headquarters Building 5020.

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ADA, Okla.-This cityA s police chief last year made what would become a very popular decision, assigning a rookie to traffic duty even though the new officer was known to be heartless.

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Paul Ryan Dodges DREAMer Question on Immigration Reform at Book Signing

Three undocumented immigrants confronted Rep. Paul Ryan during a book signing in Florida on Saturday, asking whether the congressman would support deporting them.

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Press Congress to Renew Ex-Im Bank: Obama

US President Barack Obama on Saturday urged business owners to press Congress to reauthorise the US Export-Import Bank, which could halt any new financing September 30 - as some conservative Republicans hope it will - if lawmakers fail to act.

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ACLU lawsuit plaintiff behind historic LGBT ruling

Same sex couples are celebrating news a federal judge ruled: a ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional in our state.

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Qatar's ties with US deterring Israel from all-out diplomatic offensive, official says

The Israeli official's comments came a day after the "New York Times" published an op-ed piece by Israel's ambassador to the UN calling Qatar the "Club Med for Terrorists."

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STB moves on additional reporting requirements following Senator Thune's request

'I am pleased the STB swiftly addressed my request to require new reporting metrics from CP and BNSF, ensuring shippers and producers have the most up-to-date information about the efforts being made to address the backlog of rail cars,' said Thune.

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Report says young voters key to U.S. Senate race in Louisiana

Young voters could play a key role in the U.S. Senate election in Louisiana, according to a report released Monday by Tufts University's Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning & Engagement.

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Sen. Durbin blames Canadian National for Amtrak delays

CARBONDALE, Ill. - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Springfield, addressed the continued delays on the Chicago-Champaign-Carbondale line, saying the priority given to freight trains along lines operated by Canadian National has caused Amtrak trains on the Chicago-Champaign-Carbondale route to be delayed more than half the time.

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State Senator Jim Tracy will not contest the race allowing Congressman Scott DesJarlais to quietly take the win in the Republican Primary

State Senator Jim Tracy who recently ran a close race against Congressman Scott DesJarlais in the 4th District has decided not to challenge the votes that were cast.

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Islamic State goes from 'junior varsity' to all pro in 8 months, Admiral Kirby says

In an Aug. 22 press briefing, Rear Admiral John Kirby, the Pentagon's Press Secretary, attempted to defend President Barack Obama's poorly timed statement in January where he referred to the Islamic State as a "jayvee team."

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Foley described ordeal in letter to familyFoley described ordeal in...

The parents of the American journalist James Foley, who was kidnapped and later slain by Islamic State militants, released a letter they say Foley wrote while being held hostage.

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Kansas lawyer in battle against Obama on immigration : August 25, 2014,

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON As President Barack Obama prepares to announce major immigration policy changes, conservative attorney Kris Kobach is fighting a case in federal court he says has the potential to torpedo the president's plans.

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Loaded With Cash, Democrats Still Face Struggle to Win Seats

Democrats are winning the fundraising battle with Republicans but they are losing the war to capture voters in the midterm elections, The Hill reported.

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NYT's Maureen Dowd Rips Obama for Golfing Amid Crises

President Barack Obama has been hiding from world debacles and leadership responsibilities on the golf course, New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd wrote in a commentary over the weekend, assailing the commander in chief for staying on the greens while life's "hazards" mount.

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Dempsey in Afghanistan for Transition Talks

Obama Clueless on Muslim Radicals

President Barack Obama found time between golf rounds Thursday to condemn the beheading of American journalist James Foley by the Islamic State - also known as the Islamic State in the Levant or ISIL - and to assure the American people that he was all about protecting them against similar fates.

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Primary challenger concedes to US Rep. DesJarlais

The Republican state senator who challenged scandal-plagued U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais conceded his 38-vote primary loss to the incumbent on Monday, saying he decided not to challenge the results.

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Olivia Wilde's bizarre ALS bucket challenge

New mom Olivia Wilde put her own spin on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge by dousing herself with a bucket full of something that resembled breast milk.

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DesJarlais Wins by 38 Votes, Jim Tracy Concedes

Rep. Scott DesJarlais has officially won his primary, barely squeaking past state Sen. Jim Tracy, who conceded Monday after more than two tense weeks following Tennessee's Republican primary in the 4th District.

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Conservatives Co-Opt Ice Bucket Challenge to Needle Nancy Pelosi

The would-be meme suggests that if the California Democrat participated in the insanely popular #IceBucketChallenge currently flooding your every social media feed, she would disintegrate - much like Elphaba Thropp famously did in the dramatic confrontation forever burned into our collective memory by "The Wizard of Oz."

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If Social Media Got Obama Elected, Shouldn't It Help Him Govern?

I shed light on opportunities for global leaders to transform uncertainty into strategic advantage.

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South Korea wins Little League World Series

South Korea held off a late rally by Chicago to win a third title in the Little League World Series.

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Suspicious death probed on Md. Eastern Shore

Closing arguments are expected in the trial of a man accused of having killed a pregnant western Pennsylvania woman after he and a co-defendant went to rob her boyfriend.

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Texas' Perry adds another big name to defense team

Republican Texas Gov. Rick Perry has added a sixth prominent attorney to his all-star legal team that is fighting two felony charges of abuse of power.

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Bishop: Slain U.S. journalist Foley opened our eyes

Slain U.S. journalist James Foley was living his faith by bringing images to the world of people suffering from war and oppressive regimes, a Roman Catholic bishop said Sunday at a Mass in his honor.

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Opinion: U.S. foreign aid is saving children's lives all over the world

Dire headlines from around the globe and polls showing a record-breaking plunge in the public's confidence in our Supreme Court, Congress and the office of the president may make average Americans want to throw their hands up in despair.

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American held in Syria freed after nearly 2 years

As the U.S. mourned an American journalist beheaded by Islamic militants, the nation found something of a reprieve with the release of another freelance reporter who had been held hostage for nearly two years by an al-Qaida-linked group in Syria.

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GOP Congressional Candidate Apologizes for Calling Female Senators "Undeserving Bimbos"

On Friday, we reported on Minnesota Republican congressional candidate Jim Hagedorn's history of incendiary comments about women, American Indians, gays, people he suspected of being gay, and President Obama's family.

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No, Hillary Doesn't Need to Speak About Ferguson

Sunday, August 24, 2014

GOP hopes tight governor race leads to House wins

When Democrats won all five congressional seats in 2012, President Barack Obama was at the top of the ticket and helped to draw party faithful to the polls.

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Ferguson congressman "alarmed" by militarized police

Rep. William Lacy Clay, D-Mo., applauds the president's decision to review a program that provides military gear to local police departments.

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Kelly Ayotte: James Foley's murder clarifies threat posed by ISIS

Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., says a strategy of containment won't defeat extremists in Iraq and Syria, calling for an increase in American involvement.

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Open: This is Face the Nation, August 24

The latest on the protests in Ferguson, Missouri, and the threat posed by ISIS in Iraq and Syria, with Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., Rep. Lacy Clay, D-Mo., and others.

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In Senate primary, Telegraph, Leader endorse Brown

U.S. Senate hopeful Scott Brown has picked up the endorsements of two newspapers in the state in his primary contest against Jim Rubens and Bob Smith.

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Felony indictment energizes Texas GOP behind Perry

Three people were seriously injured after a large earthquake caused significant damage in California's northern Bay Area, and nearly 90 patients have been treated at one hospital.

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Ryan says he's weighing possible White House run

Paul Ryan was No. 2 on the Republicans' presidential ballot in 2012, and the Wisconsin congressman is thinking about whether he'll try to move to the top of his party's ticket in 2016.

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Clay welcomes White House review of military equipment transfers

A Missouri congressman is commending the White House for announcing a review of federal transfers of military equipment to local law enforcement outfits throughout the country - an issue that has received renewed attention in the wake of recent events in his state.

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Gender matters as 2 women top Wisconsin ballot

Susan Happ, the Democratic nominee for Wisconsin Attorney Generaly, participates in a debate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School on Aug. 5. - PHOTO: AP/JOHN HART Democrat Mary Burke is the first woman to win a major party nomination for Wisconsin governor, but you wouldn't know that from her campaign, in which she rarely strays from ... (more)

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Nats-Giants lineups

After the Nationals swept three consecutive series, they can win a fourth straight today.

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Invasive insect threatens iconic Florida citrus 27 minutes

The orange adorns the state license plate. The University of Florida's famed football stadium was named after an orange magnate.

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Court to hear dispute on charter school equipment 27 minutes

The Ohio Supreme Court is weighing arguments by charter schools that they are entitled to equipment bought by their management company with taxpayer dollars without having to pay for the property.

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Inside Texas Politics

Inside Texas Politics host Jason Whitely and Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist Bud Kennedy interview Rep. Ted Poe about a possible new threat on the Texas border.

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Felony indictment energizes Texas GOP behind PerryFelony indictment...

Felony indictment energizes Texas GOP behind Perry GOP claims Perry indictment is a political attack Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1p5DtRd FILE - In an Aug. 19, 2014 file photo, Texas Gov. Rick Perry, front right, is escorted away from the Blackwell Thurman Criminal Justice Center, in Austin, Texas.

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Invasive insect threatens Fla's citrus industry

The tourists stream to Florida in their cars, intent on a week at Disney or a sugar-sand seashore or a nonstop party on South Beach.

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Invasive insect threatens iconic Florida citrus

In this Friday, July 25, 2014 photo, Nick Howell, 13, a member of the McLean family who owns Uncle Matt's organic orange juice company, places a vial containing the tamarixia wasp to release in their orange groves in hopes of combating the citrus greening disease, in Clermont, Fla.

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Fight Against Isis McCain pushes Obama for greater leadership in crisis

Sen. John McCain, one of Congress' most hawkish members, called on President Obama Sunday to show greater leadership in the international fight to eliminate Islamic State and to present a more comprehensive plan to eliminate such terror groups in the Middle East.

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Mo. Dem thanks Obama for review of military equipment to police

Rep. Lacy Clay on Sunday thanked President Obama for establishing a review of federal programs that provide military equipment to local police.

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