Politics
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Romney attack ads helping him pull ahead, but not secure nomination
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The millions of dollars spent by Mitt Romney's allies on TV ads attacking his two main rivals have helped Romney pull ahead in the GOP presidential race.
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Puerto Rico GOP primary to take place
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Republican presidential hopefuls Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are campaigning in next-up primary states of Illinois and Louisiana, while Puerto Ricans get their say in picking the GOP's presidential nominee.
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Transportation groups lobby Congress for more funding
Amalgamated Local 689 isn't the only organization seeking more money. Scores of national leaders have sent a letter to the Hill.
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Nixon love letters to be reveiled
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Long before Richard Nixon rose to power and fell from grace, he was just another man in love. The new look at the former president comes through love letters to his future wife that are set to be unveiled on Friday.
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Mitt Romney to become the GOP presidential nominee? (Poll)
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Mitt Romney took home six wins on Super Tuesday, whereas the other GOP candidates lagged. Santorum fell in second place with three wins this past Tuesday. Do you think Romney can make it all the way and become the 2012 GOP nominee?
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Thuman's Capitol Thoughts: Super Tuesday: When a win equals a loss equals a win
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If political junkies thought it was tense watching the numbers come in last night (at least in Ohio), imagine what Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum felt like Wednesday morning.
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Panetta, Dempsey say U.S. armed forces ready for involvement in Syria
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The nation's top military leader said Wednesday that U.S. armed forces would be ready if called upon to get involved in Syria, but he raised serious concerns about outside extremists and the fate of Syria's chemical and biological weapons.
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Eric Holder gives legal defense for al-Awlaki killing
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Attorney General Eric Holder said Monday that the decision to kill a U.S. citizen living abroad who poses a terrorist threat is justified.
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Mitt Romney call center: Virginia Republicans phone around for the frontrunner
Romney volunteers of all ages were busy yesterday at a Springfield, Va., call center, phoning voters in advance of Tuesday's primary.
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Hank the Cat running for Senate
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A Springfield, Va. cat's mock Senate campaign has become a bit of an online sensation.
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White House pays millions for NYPD to monitor Muslims
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Millions of dollars in White House money has helped pay for New York Police Department programs that put entire American Muslim neighborhoods under surveillance.
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John Edwards sex tape to be destroyed
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The sex tape of John Edwards and his mistress is headed to the shredder, but a long list of criminal charges still hangs over the former presidential candidate over the extramarital affair that ended his political career.
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Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich Superpacs raise millions
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For two of the GOP front-runners, their supportive super PACs raised more money and have more cash left in the bank than the candidates' own campaigns.
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Maryland prepares 'doomsday' budget if tax increases don't pass
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The Senate is putting together a "doomsday" budget plan, which focuses on making steeper cuts in case lawmakers can't agree on the Democratic governor's budget plan, which includes a variety of tax increases, Miller said.
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Reps. Gerry Connolly, Jim Moran seek to stop Va. Senate's adoption bill
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The bill passed by the Va. Senate would allow private adoption agencies in Virginia to block prospective parents for religious, moral -- or political reasons. The House is expected to approve and Gov. McDonnell plans to sign it.
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GOP candidates make last push in Nevada
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Before the ballots are cast, the GOP candidates are trying to rally voters, hoping a last minute push in the silver state will pay off.
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Obama, Jan Brewer exchange tense words
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Upon arriving in Arizona Wednesday, President Obama was greeted by Governor Jan Brewer--the meeting quickly became tense as Obama offered Brewer a critique of her book.
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Sen. Brown, Elizabeth Warren agree to curb Mass. attack ads
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Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown and his chief Democratic rival, Elizabeth Warren, have signed a pledge to curb political attack ads by outside groups in their Massachusetts Senate race.
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