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Republican candidates spar on social security during debate
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Across a fractious two-hour debate before a boisterous tea party crowd, Perry gave little ground and frequently jabbed back, particularly at his chief rival, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.
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Starbucks CEO urges boycott of campaign donations
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The head of Starbucks is so infuriated with politicians who "are not leading" that he wants to force them to return to Washington and tackle the nation's problems.
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Rick Perry running for president, spokesman says
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Perry's entrance is certain to shake up the race for the GOP nomination much to the delight of conservatives looking for a candidate to embrace.
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GOP presidential candidates to debate in Iowa
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Seven Republican presidential contenders will try to use Thursday's debate in the leadoff caucus state of Iowa to cast themselves as the strongest alternative to one rival: front-runner Mitt Romney.
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FAA shutdown ends, but anxiety remains
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After a shutdown lasting two weeks, more than 70,000 FAA workers and contractors will get a paycheck again. One lawyer with the agency has little faith left in Congress.
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Debt ceiling dispute boils: Capitol's hot, inside and out
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Talks between President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner seemed stuck in limbo Friday.
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Obama threatens to veto tea party's 'cut, cap and balance' plan
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Courting confrontation and compromise alike, House Republicans shrugged off President Barack Obama's threat to veto legislation to cut federal spending by trillions of dollars.
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Democrats face Republicans at Nationals Park
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The Democrats and the Republicans are slugging it out again in Washington, but this time it's for charity.
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Obama to GOP: 'Don't call my bluff'
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President Barack Obama bluntly told Republican congressional leaders Wednesday they must compromise quickly if the government is to avoid an unprecedented default.
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Barack Obama warns Congress against short-term deal on debt ceiling
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Obama said he opposed any effort to "kick the can down the road" with a short-term increase, as suggested by some lawmakers.
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Debt ceiling fight: Is it Norquist's fault?
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Grover Norquist, a man little known outside of Washington policy circles, is playing an outsized role in the wrangling over raising the debt ceiling.
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Newt Gingrich attending Md. Republican fundraising dinner
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Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich is scheduled to attend a Maryland Republican Party fundraiser.
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ABC7 interviews Tim Pawlenty during a visit to the ABC7/ Politico offices
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Tim Pawlenty was at the ABC7/ Politico newsroom Tuesday, where Scott Thuman got a chance to ask the Republican presidential contender some questions
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Obama impersonator removed from stage at GOP forum
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Conservatives gathered at a GOP meeting in New Orleans laughed at the jokes directed at Obama, but when an impersonator turned his attention -- and wit -- to Republicans, he was quickly shown off stage.
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John Edwards mug shot released
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How would you caption John Edwards' mug shot?
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Presidential Election 2012: Romney running
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Mitt Romney says President Barack Obama has failed the United States and is pitching himself as an alternative who can fix the nation's ailing economy.
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Potential Republican candidates get in position
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A number of potential or actual candidates for the Republican presidential nomination made appearances Monday. Tim Pawlenty touted his Medicare proposal, and Sarah Palin got an earful from an African-American man.
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Donald Trump in Vegas: 'Our leaders are stupid'
CommentWith a speech littered with profanities and insults aimed at the nation's leaders, real estate mogul Donald Trump fueled speculations about a White House run.
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