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Thomas reaches agreement on loan debt
D.C. Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr. has reached an agreement with the federal government to repay an outstanding student loan debt.
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Yes, Virginia, There are clean races…
I’d hate to dispel any childhood hopes & dreams of a democracy that’s built on civility--and apparently Newt Gingrich doesn’t want to either.
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POLITICO Playback: Best of last night's late-night TV
Here’s a round up of the best of last night's late-night television.
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Challenger for at-large seat drops out of D.C. Council race
An accountant who raised questions about D.C. Councilmember Harry Thomas' nonprofit organization has dropped out of the race for an at-large Council seat.
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Dems, GOP say Romney is 'out of touch' after $10K bet
Democrats and Republicans alike are accusing Mitt Romney of being out of touch after he said during this weekend's debate that he would make a $10,000 bet with Rick Perry
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WATCH: Mitt Romney's $10,000 bet with Rick Perry
During a heated dispute with Rick Perry during Saturday night's debate, Mitt Romney extended a hand and asked the Texas governor if he'd wager $10,000 to settle a dispute over his healthcare record.
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Gingrich's rise puzzles critics of his record
Newt Gingrich's rapid rise in presidential polls has left GOP veterans scratching their heads, wondering why he's supported by voters who think he's not particularly honest and doesn't share their values.
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Inside Washington Dec. 11, 2011
This week on Indie Washington: Newt Gingrich’s rocket ride in the polls. Why are some mainline Republicans so hostile to him?
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Rick Perry's 'Strong' ad elicits strong public response, spoofs
Rick Perry's "Strong" ad has created a strong public dialogue... and also some spoofs by comedians.
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State of the Union set for Jan. 24
As tension continues to mount between the White House and Congress, President Obama will make the annual State of the Union address on Jan. 24.
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Gingrich urges supporters to stay positive
Newt Gingrich is urging supporters and staff to refrain from attacks on his Republican presidential rivals.
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All for One & One for All…
Hundreds of protesters, clad in yellow ponchos and waving yellow flags and photos of prisoners, made their voices heard near the White House over the planned closure of Camp Ashraf.
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VOTE: Who should win the GOP primary?
The GOP primary is coming down to the wire. Who do you think should win the nomination?
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Gingrich assailed by rivals, fires back at Romney in debate
Republican presidential hopefuls called for cuts in taxes and government regulations in the campaign debate Saturday night.
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Battles over religion increase in the holiday season
Debates and even lawsuits over the separation of church and state have gotten more serious and tumultuous in recent years, especially at the holiday season.
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Perry flubs name, number of Supreme Court justices
Presidential contender Rick Perry said there are eight Supreme Court justices, not nine, and flubbed Justice Sonia Sotomayor's name in an editorial board meeting at The Des Moines Register.
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Judge to rule next week on Dems' injunction motion
A Richmond judge says she will rule next week on Democrats' request for a preliminary injunction to stop Republicans from taking a controlling majority in the evenly divided Virginia Senate.
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VOTE: Could Newt beat Obama in 2012?
Newt Gingrich has surged in the polls lately, and some believe it's him and Mitt Romney for the GOP nomination. But can Gingrich unseat President Obama next November? Take our poll.
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