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2010-03-11 22:00:16 politics - other
(AP)
AP - Fed: Americans' net worth grows in Q4 to $54.2 trillion, third straight quarterly gain.
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AP - Fed: Americans' net worth grows in Q4 to $54.2 trillion, third straight quarterly gain.
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2010-03-11 21:25:00 politics - other
9/11 Trials: Can Graham Help Forge a White House Deal? (Time.com)
Time.com - Caught short on civilian trials for terrorism suspects and closing GuantÁnamo, the Obama Administration is negotiating with GOP Senator Lindsey Graham. But it's not clear he can deliver
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9/11 Trials: Can Graham Help Forge a White House Deal? (Time.com)
Time.com - Caught short on civilian trials for terrorism suspects and closing GuantÁnamo, the Obama Administration is negotiating with GOP Senator Lindsey Graham. But it's not clear he can deliver
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2010-03-11 21:22:10 politics - other
Financial reform deal fails, Dodd to move ahead (Reuters)
Reuters - Senator Christopher Dodd said on Thursday that he will present on Monday his own version of a financial reform bill after compromise talks with Senate Republicans broke down.
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Financial reform deal fails, Dodd to move ahead (Reuters)
Reuters - Senator Christopher Dodd said on Thursday that he will present on Monday his own version of a financial reform bill after compromise talks with Senate Republicans broke down.
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2010-03-11 14:40:00 politics - other
9/11 Trials: Can Graham Help Forge a White House Deal? (Time.com)
Time.com - Caught short on civilian trials for terrorism suspects and closing GuantÁnamo, the Obama Administration is negotiating with GOP Senator Lindsey Graham. But it's not clear he can deliver
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9/11 Trials: Can Graham Help Forge a White House Deal? (Time.com)
Time.com - Caught short on civilian trials for terrorism suspects and closing GuantÁnamo, the Obama Administration is negotiating with GOP Senator Lindsey Graham. But it's not clear he can deliver
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2010-03-11 10:01:21 politics - other
Where are the Women GOP House Candidates? (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - While Senate Republicans boast top-flight female candidates in several marquee races, there appears to be a dearth of GOP women running in some of the most competitive House races across the country.
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Where are the Women GOP House Candidates? (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - While Senate Republicans boast top-flight female candidates in several marquee races, there appears to be a dearth of GOP women running in some of the most competitive House races across the country.
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2010-03-11 10:01:15 politics - other
Where are the Women GOP House Candidates? (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - While Senate Republicans boast top-flight female candidates in several marquee races, there appears to be a dearth of GOP women running in some of the most competitive House races across the country.
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Where are the Women GOP House Candidates? (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - While Senate Republicans boast top-flight female candidates in several marquee races, there appears to be a dearth of GOP women running in some of the most competitive House races across the country.
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2010-03-11 10:00:02 politics - other
GOP Targets Virgina's Boucher, for Real (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - Rep. Rick Boucher (D-Va.) has long epitomized a safely entrenched incumbent.
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GOP Targets Virgina's Boucher, for Real (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - Rep. Rick Boucher (D-Va.) has long epitomized a safely entrenched incumbent.
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2010-03-11 10:00:01 politics - other
GOP Targets Virgina's Boucher, for Real (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - Rep. Rick Boucher (D-Va.) has long epitomized a safely entrenched incumbent.
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GOP Targets Virgina's Boucher, for Real (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - Rep. Rick Boucher (D-Va.) has long epitomized a safely entrenched incumbent.
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2010-03-11 07:25:49 politics - other
House GOP leaders press earmark moratorium (AP)
AP - House GOP leaders are pushing rank-and-file Republicans to break their addiction to pet projects by going cold turkey and giving up the long-cherished practice of directing federal dollars to their home districts.
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House GOP leaders press earmark moratorium (AP)
AP - House GOP leaders are pushing rank-and-file Republicans to break their addiction to pet projects by going cold turkey and giving up the long-cherished practice of directing federal dollars to their home districts.
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2010-03-11 04:04:29 politics - other
Republican Bunning stirs anger with WTO block (Reuters)
Reuters - A Republican senator who held up action earlier this month on a bill to renew jobless benefits faced more criticism on Wednesday for blocking approval of President Barack Obama's nominee to be U.S. ambassador to the World Trade Organization.
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Republican Bunning stirs anger with WTO block (Reuters)
Reuters - A Republican senator who held up action earlier this month on a bill to renew jobless benefits faced more criticism on Wednesday for blocking approval of President Barack Obama's nominee to be U.S. ambassador to the World Trade Organization.
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2010-03-11 03:16:20 politics - other
Delahunt Gives GOP Opportunity in Massachusetts (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - Rep. Bill Delahunt's (D-Mass.) decision to retire at the end of his current term offers a rare opportunity for Republicans to win a House seat in one of the country's bluest of blue states.
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Delahunt Gives GOP Opportunity in Massachusetts (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - Rep. Bill Delahunt's (D-Mass.) decision to retire at the end of his current term offers a rare opportunity for Republicans to win a House seat in one of the country's bluest of blue states.
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2010-03-11 01:51:45 politics - other
How to beat partisan politics? Ask your state government. (The Christian Science Monitor)
The Christian Science Monitor - Jack Hatch shook his head in frustration as he prepared to wade into yet another partisan brawl over healthcare. The Democratic Iowa state senator was co-chairing a 2007 special commission hearing on the subject in Mason Ci
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How to beat partisan politics? Ask your state government. (The Christian Science Monitor)
The Christian Science Monitor - Jack Hatch shook his head in frustration as he prepared to wade into yet another partisan brawl over healthcare. The Democratic Iowa state senator was co-chairing a 2007 special commission hearing on the subject in Mason Ci
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2010-03-11 00:05:15 politics - other
Search for GOP Backing Delays Senate Immigration Bill (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - Democratic Sen. Charles E. Schumer said Wednesday he and Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham are "getting real close" to a deal on a comprehensive immigration overhaul.
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Search for GOP Backing Delays Senate Immigration Bill (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - Democratic Sen. Charles E. Schumer said Wednesday he and Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham are "getting real close" to a deal on a comprehensive immigration overhaul.
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2010-03-09 20:08:47 politics - other
Sen Corker says sides nearing on consumer watchdog (Reuters)
Reuters - Members of the Senate Banking Committee drafting financial reform have "about reached a balance" on the controversial consumer watchdog proposal, Republican Senator Bob Corker said on Tuesday, indicating a bipartisan deal could be reached soon.
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Sen Corker says sides nearing on consumer watchdog (Reuters)
Reuters - Members of the Senate Banking Committee drafting financial reform have "about reached a balance" on the controversial consumer watchdog proposal, Republican Senator Bob Corker said on Tuesday, indicating a bipartisan deal could be reached soon.
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2010-03-09 13:35:00 politics - other
9/11 Trials: Can Graham Help Forge a White House Deal? (Time.com)
Time.com - Caught short on civilian trials for terror suspects and closing GuantÁnamo, the Administration is negotiating with the GOP Senator. But it's not clear he can deliver
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9/11 Trials: Can Graham Help Forge a White House Deal? (Time.com)
Time.com - Caught short on civilian trials for terror suspects and closing GuantÁnamo, the Administration is negotiating with the GOP Senator. But it's not clear he can deliver
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2010-03-09 02:30:20 politics - other
Ganley Gives GOP Hope of Making Sutton Sweat (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - Republican strategists are thrilled that Ohio car dealer Tom Ganley (R) has shifted his focus from taking on former Rep. Rob Portman in the GOP Senate primary to unseating Rep. Betty Sutton (D) in the 13th district.
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Ganley Gives GOP Hope of Making Sutton Sweat (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - Republican strategists are thrilled that Ohio car dealer Tom Ganley (R) has shifted his focus from taking on former Rep. Rob Portman in the GOP Senate primary to unseating Rep. Betty Sutton (D) in the 13th district.
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2010-03-08 11:02:19 politics - other
Walden Rises Up From Obscurity (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - Rep. Greg Walden of Oregon appears to have done all the right things to win him an appointed seat at the GOP leadership table: be a good team player, prove you've got political and policy chops, and have friends in high places.
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Walden Rises Up From Obscurity (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - Rep. Greg Walden of Oregon appears to have done all the right things to win him an appointed seat at the GOP leadership table: be a good team player, prove you've got political and policy chops, and have friends in high places.
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2010-03-08 00:04:26 politics - other
GOP senator urges Obama to shift on terror trials (AP)
AP - A Republican senator is offering the White House a deal on terror trials.
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GOP senator urges Obama to shift on terror trials (AP)
AP - A Republican senator is offering the White House a deal on terror trials.
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2010-03-07 22:56:22 politics - other
McConnell Rejects Controversial RNC Fundraising Pitch (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - The Senate's top Republican on Sunday joined the chorus of criticism at the Republican National Committee's fundraising strategy that openly acknowledged a plan to stoke the politics of fear.
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McConnell Rejects Controversial RNC Fundraising Pitch (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - The Senate's top Republican on Sunday joined the chorus of criticism at the Republican National Committee's fundraising strategy that openly acknowledged a plan to stoke the politics of fear.
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2010-03-07 22:56:20 politics - other
McConnell Rejects Controversial RNC Fundraising Pitch (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - The Senate's top Republican on Sunday joined the chorus of criticism at the Republican National Committee's fundraising strategy that openly acknowledged a plan to stoke the politics of fear.
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McConnell Rejects Controversial RNC Fundraising Pitch (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com - The Senate's top Republican on Sunday joined the chorus of criticism at the Republican National Committee's fundraising strategy that openly acknowledged a plan to stoke the politics of fear.
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