Santorum pushes discredited stroke claim
(AP)
 AP - Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum on Friday backed prominent conservative James Dobson's claim that President Barack Obama's administration would block medical treatment for stroke patients over age 70. Professional medical groups have called such statements bogus.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:10:04 GMT
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A political tip sheet for the rest of us
(AP)
 AP - A political tip sheet for the rest of us outside the Washington Beltway, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012:
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:03:02 GMT
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Romney focuses on Obama, Gingrich on Romney in NV
(AP)
 AP - A confident Mitt Romney accused President Barack Obama of failing to do enough to create jobs as he campaigned Friday ahead of GOP presidential caucuses this weekend in a state with sky-high unemployment and foreclosure rates. Newt Gingrich, who is fighting for a respectable showing here, rolled out a fresh line of criticism by comparing the former Massachusetts governor to Obama.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:35:33 GMT
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Romney emphasizes patriotism - a lot
(AP)
 AP - Mitt Romney talks about his love for America almost every day. Twice now, the Republican presidential front-runner has even broken into song.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:55:45 GMT
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Romney campaign parts ways with debate coach
(AP)
AP - The debate coach who worked with Mitt Romney ahead of two well-received debate performances in Florida is no longer with the Republican's presidential campaign.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:38:24 GMT
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Presidential spotlight shines on a dour Nevada
(AP)
AP - In Nevada, people could once buy homes and feed their families with money earned from free-spending tourists who flocked to Sin City for relaxed gambling and liquor laws.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:15:59 GMT
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Analysis: When is getting better good enough?
(AP)
 AP - The stronger the economy gets, the more the presidential race comes down to what voters believe: Are things actually getting better? Or is it all still a mess?
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:59:28 GMT
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INFLUENCE GAME: Big donors and what they want
(AP)
 AP - The millionaires, billionaires and companies giving big sums to political committees supporting Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and Barack Obama have important business with the next president. Some are already in trouble with the government. Some are pressing for new laws or regulations that would benefit their interests in energy, mining and high finance.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:13:20 GMT
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Can Susan G. Komen recover?
(Politico)
Politico - For many supporters, this was fundamental betrayal.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:50:53 GMT
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Romney splits with debate adviser credited for turnaround
(Politico)
Politico - Some believed he was receiving too much credit for Romney's comeback.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:25:27 GMT
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Obama meets with wealthy donors in DC
(AP)
AP - President Barack Obama has spent time with around 25 wealthy donors who paid $35,800 each to talk with him behind closed doors at a Washington hotel.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:25:04 GMT
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Mo. candidate would be among richest in US Senate
(AP)
AP - St. Louis businessman John Brunner has already poured at least $1 million into his Republican quest to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, and new documents show Brunner has a lot more where that came from.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:01:48 GMT
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AP Exclusive: US No-Fly list doubles in 1 year
(AP)
 AP - The Obama administration has more than doubled, to about 21,000 names, its secret list of suspected terrorists who are banned from flying to or within the United States, including about 500 Americans, the Associated Press has learned. The government lowered the bar for being added to the list, even as it says it's closer than ever to defeating al-Qaida.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:53:33 GMT
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Famine ends in Somalia, as drought looms in West Africa
(The Christian Science Monitor)
The Christian Science Monitor - Somalia’s seven-month-long famine – which killed tens of thousands and forced nearly 4 million people dependent on food aid for survival – has finally come to an end, according to the United Nations.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:01:00 GMT
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Will Campaign Season "Muck Up" Recovery?
(ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | According to The Ticket, President Obama is saying that job gains in January are a sign of economic recovery and he's telling Congress not to "muck it up." A jobs report released February 3 showed that 243,000 jobs were added in January, and unemployment has slipped to 8.3 percent.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:06:23 GMT
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Analysis: Politics drives exit from Afghanistan
(AP)
AP - The Taliban are not beaten, the peace process is bogged down in internal squabbles and Afghan security forces aren't ready to take control of the nation. Yet the U.S. and its partners are talking about speeding up — rather than slowing down — their exit from the war.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:20:02 GMT
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After Florida win, Romney campaign confident of Hispanic support
(Daily Caller)
Daily Caller - Mitt Romney won the Florida primary Tuesday by a commanding 14-point margin, thanks in no small part to the Hispanic community.
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:28:42 GMT
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Democrats slam Romney in preview of possible November race
(Daily Caller)
Daily Caller - Democrats dumped on Gov. Mitt Romney Tuesday night, saying he won the Florida GOP primary only because of expensive negative ads, that the GOP turnout was low, and that Romney is both “extreme” and “out of touch.”
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:23:22 GMT
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Life at Conception Act Petition Proposed
(ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Wis., and the National Pro-Life Alliance are circulating a petition in an effort to put an end to the atrocities legalized by Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision that allows for abortion on demand.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:16:53 GMT
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Sarah Palin Defends the Gingrich ‘Legacy’
(ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | Sarah Palin burst upon the scene a fresh face. You had this feeling she was shoving it to the Harper Valley PTA types who didn't think a woman from the backcountry should be in politics.
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:36:55 GMT
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