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During a speech at a Virginia school, the president spoke of his plans to overhaul George W. Bush's nine-year-old initiative to improve national academic performance.

 

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]]>Arne Duncaneducation reformNo Child Left Behindpresident obamawhite houseChristopher WeberMon, 14 Mar 2011 12:20:00 ESTRep. Gabrielle Giffords Recovering by 'Leaps and Bounds,' Doctors Sayhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/11/rep-gabrielle-giffords-recovering-by-leaps-and-bounds-doctor/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/11/rep-gabrielle-giffords-recovering-by-leaps-and-bounds-doctor/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/11/rep-gabrielle-giffords-recovering-by-leaps-and-bounds-doctor/#commentsFiled under: ,


The Arizona Democrat continues to make a robust recovery, though she has no memory of being shot, her physicians said Friday.

 

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]]>arizona shootingRep. Gabrielle Giffordstucson shootingChristopher WeberFri, 11 Mar 2011 18:27:00 ESTCongressional Approval Drops Below 20 Percent, Poll Findshttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/11/congressional-approval-drops-below-20-percent-poll-finds/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/11/congressional-approval-drops-below-20-percent-poll-finds/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/11/congressional-approval-drops-below-20-percent-poll-finds/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,


Americans generally feel better about their representatives on Capitol Hill immediately following power shifts. But this year it didn't last.

 

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]]>Congress ApprovaldailyguidanceGallup pollpollwatchChristopher WeberFri, 11 Mar 2011 16:40:00 ESTDemocrats, Republicans Disagree on Peter King's Muslim Hearings, Poll Findshttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/10/democrats-republicans-disagree-on-peter-kings-muslim-hearings/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/10/democrats-republicans-disagree-on-peter-kings-muslim-hearings/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/10/democrats-republicans-disagree-on-peter-kings-muslim-hearings/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,


Opinions fall largely along party lines regarding King's hearings examining the threat of radical Islam in the U.S., with Republicans much more likely to say they are appropriate, according to a new survey.

 

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]]>congressdailyguidanceGallupIslamMuslims in Americapeter kingpoll watchChristopher WeberThu, 10 Mar 2011 12:36:00 ESTWill Congress Let Frank Buckles, Last WWI Vet, Lie in Capitol Rotunda?http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/08/will-congress-let-frank-buckles-last-wwi-vet-lie-in-capitol-ro/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/08/will-congress-let-frank-buckles-last-wwi-vet-lie-in-capitol-ro/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/08/will-congress-let-frank-buckles-last-wwi-vet-lie-in-capitol-ro/#commentsFiled under: ,


Before Frank Buckles is laid to rest, his family is holding out hope for one final tribute. They want Buckles' remains to lie in honor in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol.

 

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]]>arlington national cemeterydoughboysfrank buckles funeralus militaryworld war IChristopher WeberTue, 08 Mar 2011 20:53:00 ESTSarah Palin's Parents: We Sleep With Guns After Death Threatshttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/07/sarah-palins-parents-we-sleep-with-guns-after-death-threats/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/07/sarah-palins-parents-we-sleep-with-guns-after-death-threats/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/07/sarah-palins-parents-we-sleep-with-guns-after-death-threats/#commentsFiled under: , ,


In an interview with BBC News, Chuck Heath said a man recently sent he and his wife photocopies of a receipt for a gun he bought, along with with a photocopy of a one-way ticket to Alaska.

 

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]]>BBC Newschuck and sally heathdailyguidancedeath threatssarah palinsarah palins parentsChristopher WeberMon, 07 Mar 2011 14:27:00 ESTD.C. Mayor Vincent Gray Denies Allegations of Illicit Payments During Campaignhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/07/d-c-mayor-vincent-gray-denies-allegations-of-illicit-payments-d/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/07/d-c-mayor-vincent-gray-denies-allegations-of-illicit-payments-d/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/07/d-c-mayor-vincent-gray-denies-allegations-of-illicit-payments-d/#commentsFiled under:


Gray dismissed claims by former mayoral candidate Sulaimon Brown, who says he was paid to ramp up attacks on then-mayor Adrian Fenty during last year's campaign.

 

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]]>dailyguidanceMayor Vincent GraySulaimon Brownwashington DCChristopher WeberMon, 07 Mar 2011 11:31:00 ESTWisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Warns of Layoffs Within 15 Days If Budget Bill Isn't Passedhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/04/wisconsin-gov-scott-walker-warns-of-layoffs-within-15-days-if-b/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/04/wisconsin-gov-scott-walker-warns-of-layoffs-within-15-days-if-b/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/04/wisconsin-gov-scott-walker-warns-of-layoffs-within-15-days-if-b/#commentsFiled under:


Walker's warning did not specify how many people could lose their jobs. On Thursday the governor said pink slips could be sent to up to 1,500 state workers.

 

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]]>dailyguidanceGov. Scott Walkerwisconsin protestsChristopher WeberFri, 04 Mar 2011 21:00:00 ESTNRA Credits Sarah Palin for Boost in Female Membershiphttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/04/nra-credits-sarah-palin-for-boost-in-female-membership/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/04/nra-credits-sarah-palin-for-boost-in-female-membership/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/04/nra-credits-sarah-palin-for-boost-in-female-membership/#commentsFiled under: ,


Calling it the "Palin effect," the NRA's Diane Danielson said the former Alaska governor's vocal advocacy of gun rights is helping the group teach 10,000 new women a year to shoot.

 

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]]>dailyguidancegunsNational Rifle AssociationNRASarah PalinChristopher WeberFri, 04 Mar 2011 18:23:00 ESTSen. Tom Coburn Talks to Ethics Panel in John Ensign Probehttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/03/sen-tom-coburn-talks-to-ethics-panel-in-john-ensign-probe/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/03/sen-tom-coburn-talks-to-ethics-panel-in-john-ensign-probe/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/03/sen-tom-coburn-talks-to-ethics-panel-in-john-ensign-probe/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


The news of Coburn's conversation with members of the Senate Ethics Committee is the first information about the Ensign probe since the panel appointed a special counsel, Carol Elder Bruce, last month.

 

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]]>dailyguidancejohn ensignsenate ethics committeetom coburnChristopher WeberThu, 03 Mar 2011 20:00:00 ESTWisconsin Republicans Order Arrest of 14 Democrats Who Fled Statehttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/03/wisconsin-republicans-order-arrest-of-14-democrats-who-fled-stat/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/03/wisconsin-republicans-order-arrest-of-14-democrats-who-fled-stat/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/03/wisconsin-republicans-order-arrest-of-14-democrats-who-fled-stat/#commentsFiled under:


The GOP tactic may end up being simply symbolic because there are questions whether the resolution is legal under state rules.

 

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]]>dailyguidancegov scott walkerwisconsinwisconsin protestsChristopher WeberThu, 03 Mar 2011 19:26:00 ESTNewt Gingrich Launches Website to Explore 2012 Presidential Runhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/03/newt-gingrich-launches-website-to-explore-2012-presidential-run/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/03/newt-gingrich-launches-website-to-explore-2012-presidential-run/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/03/newt-gingrich-launches-website-to-explore-2012-presidential-run/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


 

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]]>dailyguidancenewt gingrichpresidential race 2012republicansspeaker of the housewhite houseChristopher WeberThu, 03 Mar 2011 17:12:00 ESTWisconsin Dems Launch Recall Effort Against Pro-Walker Republicanshttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/02/wisconsin-dems-launch-recall-effort-against-pro-walker-republica/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/02/wisconsin-dems-launch-recall-effort-against-pro-walker-republica/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/02/wisconsin-dems-launch-recall-effort-against-pro-walker-republica/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


The chairman of Wisconsin's Democratic Party said recall papers were filed against eight GOP state senators who have stood behind the governor 'and pushed his partisan power grab.'

 

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]]>democratsrepublicansscott walkerwisconsinwisconsin protestsChristopher WeberWed, 02 Mar 2011 23:00:00 ESTFormer Louisiana Gov. Buddy Roemer to Launch White House Bidhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/02/former-louisiana-gov-buddy-roemer-to-launch-white-house-bid/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/02/former-louisiana-gov-buddy-roemer-to-launch-white-house-bid/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/02/former-louisiana-gov-buddy-roemer-to-launch-white-house-bid/#commentsFiled under: , ,


The Republican said he would campaign on a platform of reducing the influence corporations and Wall Street firms have on the legislative process.

 

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]]>Buddy Roemerdailyguidancelouisianapresidential election 2012white houseChristopher WeberWed, 02 Mar 2011 19:58:00 ESTRick Santorum, Newt Gingrich Suspended by Fox News, Citing Possible White House Runshttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/02/rick-santorum-newt-gingrich-suspended-by-fox-news-citing-possi/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/02/rick-santorum-newt-gingrich-suspended-by-fox-news-citing-possi/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/02/rick-santorum-newt-gingrich-suspended-by-fox-news-citing-possi/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


The suspensions will last for 60 days and will become permanent unless they tell Fox News they are not running for president.

 

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]]>2012 presidential electiondailyguidancefox newsnewt gingrichpresidential electionrepublicansrick santorumChristopher WeberWed, 02 Mar 2011 19:06:00 ESTAt Least 130 Congressional Staffers Are Former Lobbyists, Study Findshttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/02/at-least-130-congressional-staffers-are-former-lobbyists-study/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/02/at-least-130-congressional-staffers-are-former-lobbyists-study/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/03/02/at-least-130-congressional-staffers-are-former-lobbyists-study/#commentsFiled under: ,


Many of the chiefs of staff and legislative directors worked a number of lobbying jobs before moving to Capitol Hill.

 

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]]>Center for Responsive Politicscongressional staffdailyguidancelobbyistsChristopher WeberWed, 02 Mar 2011 17:12:00 ESTRep. Michele Bachmann to Headline New Hampshire Fundraiserhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/28/rep-michele-bachmann-to-headline-new-hampshire-fundraiser/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/28/rep-michele-bachmann-to-headline-new-hampshire-fundraiser/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/28/rep-michele-bachmann-to-headline-new-hampshire-fundraiser/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,


The third-term congresswoman, a tea part favorite and likely presidential candidate, will appear at a big ticket brunch for the New Hampshire Republican State Committee.

 

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]]>dailyguidancemichele bachmannnew hampshirepresident 2012republicansChristopher WeberMon, 28 Feb 2011 14:30:00 EST'Anonymous' Activists Hit Conservative Website Over Wisconsin Protestshttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/28/anonymous-activists-hit-conservative-website-over-wisconsin-pr/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/28/anonymous-activists-hit-conservative-website-over-wisconsin-pr/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/28/anonymous-activists-hit-conservative-website-over-wisconsin-pr/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


The group temporarily knocked out a site belonging to Americans For Prosperity, a political organization backed by David and Charles Koch, in protest of the brothers' support of Gov. Scott Walker.

 

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]]>americans for prosperityAnonymousdailyguidancedenial of service attacksgov. scott walkerkoch brothersKoch industrieswisconsin protestsChristopher WeberMon, 28 Feb 2011 12:15:00 ESTOvernight Protesters in Wisconsin Statehouse Can Stay, Police Sayhttp://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/28/overnight-protesters-in-wisconsin-statehouse-can-stay-police-sa/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/28/overnight-protesters-in-wisconsin-statehouse-can-stay-police-sa/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/28/overnight-protesters-in-wisconsin-statehouse-can-stay-police-sa/#commentsFiled under: , ,


The announcement reversed a decision by the state agency that oversees the capitol police, which previously said that the building would be closed at night starting this week.

 

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]]>dailyguidancegov. scott walkermadisonstatehouse protestsunionsWisconsinwisconsin unionsChristopher WeberMon, 28 Feb 2011 11:06:00 ESTNewt Gingrich Says Obama's DOMA Decision Sparked 'Constitutional Crisis'http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/25/newt-gingrich-says-obamas-doma-decision-sparked-constitutional/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/25/newt-gingrich-says-obamas-doma-decision-sparked-constitutional/http://politicsdaily.com/2011/02/25/newt-gingrich-says-obamas-doma-decision-sparked-constitutional/#commentsFiled under: , ,


The former House speaker accused Obama of acting like a "one-person Supreme Court" and called on Republicans to confront the president over his "arbitrary" suspension of the Defense of Marriage Act.

 

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]]>dailyguidancedefense of marriage actnewt gingrichObama AdministrationChristopher WeberFri, 25 Feb 2011 18:00:00 EST