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Boehner to Religious Broadcasters: National Debt Is 'Immoral'

Tom Kavanagh — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:49:00 EST

"We have a moral responsibility to address the problems we face. That means working together to cut spending and rein in government," Boehner said in a speech to the National Religious Broadcasters' annual convention in Nashville.

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Wisconsin Assembly Passes Bill Curbing Union Rights

Tom Kavanagh — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:15:00 EST

Republican Gov. Scott Walker has defended the legislation as essential to dealing with harsh economic realities, but Democrats say it is an "assault" on unions.

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Rolling Stone: Army Ordered 'Psy Ops' to Pressure Lawmakers on Afghan Strategy

Tom Kavanagh — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:06:00 EST

Gen. William Caldwell "categorically" denied the claim, but an investigation has been ordered by Gen. David Petraeus.

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As Governor, Palin Allegedly Told Aide: 'I Hate This Damn Job'

Tom Kavanagh — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:30:00 EST

Frank Bailey and his co-authors claim that rival author Joe McGinniss leaked copies of their manuscript -- which paints an unflattering picture of Palin -- to the media.

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Civil Discourse Institute to Open in Tucson

Tom Kavanagh — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 07:56:00 EST

Former presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush will serve as honorary chairmen of the new National Institute for Civil Discourse, based at the University of Arizona.

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Rep. Jeff Flake to Seek Jon Kyl's Senate Seat

Tom Kavanagh — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:44:00 EST

Flake is likely to be the first of many to throw their hats into the ring for what will be the first open Senate seat in Arizona since 1994.

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Obama's $3.7 Trillion Budget Would Trim Deficit, Boost Targeted Spending

Tom Kavanagh — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:26:00 EST

The spending blueprint would reduce or terminate more than 200 federal programs next year while investing additional funds in education, transportation and research.

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John Boehner: Smoke Gets in His Teary Eyes

Tom Kavanagh — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:49:00 EST

On "Fox News Sunday," the new House speaker gets defensive about his "bad habit" -- and about complaints that he's too emotional.

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Financial Crisis Report Spreads Blame Far and Wide for Meltdown

Tom Kavanagh — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:31:00 EST

Filed under: Investigations, Economy

From regulators and lawmakers to Wall Street's power players, the report cites many culprits. Dissenting commissioners say the conclusions are too broad, and let Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae off the hook.

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Harry Reid: Obama Should 'Back Off' on Earmark Ban

Tom Kavanagh — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:10:00 EST

Reid called Obama's statement that he would veto any legislation sent to him with earmarks included an "applause line" and "absolutely wrong."

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Palin on Obama's 'Winning the Future': WTF Is a 'Spot On' Abbreviation

Tom Kavanagh — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:18:00 EST

The former Alaska governor told Fox's Greta Van Susteren that the president is "disconnected" from what Americans need to turn the economy around and create jobs.

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Tucson Shooting Hero Daniel Hernandez to Sit With Michelle Obama at State of the Union Address

Tom Kavanagh — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:35:00 EST

A seat next to the first lady in the balcony of the House chamber has become a State of the Union tradition since 1982.

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George Allen Will Seek Old Senate Seat, Rematch With Jim Webb

Tom Kavanagh — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 08:12:00 EST

The former Virginia governor, congressman and senator hopes to put his "macaca" moment behind him and reclaim the seat he unexpectedly lost in 2006.

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Chris Christie: 'I'm Not Arrogant Enough' to Run for President in 2012

Tom Kavanagh — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 09:33:00 EST

The New Jersey governor says he's not ready for such a step after just one year in office, despite encouraging news from a Zogby poll that puts him ahead of other potential GOP contenders.

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Maine's New Governor, Paul LePage, Tells NAACP to 'Kiss My Butt'

Tom Kavanagh — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 08:32:00 EST

The Republican governor has gotten off to a rocky start with his response to criticism that he wouldn't be attending events commemorating Martin Luther King Day.

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Obama Optimistic but Wary About Vote on Southern Sudan Secession

Tom Kavanagh — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:17:00 EST

President Obama congratulated the Sudanese for the promising start to the voting, but warned that "the international community is united and determined to ensure that all parties in Sudan live up to their obligations."

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Obamas Lead National Moment of Silence for Tucson Shooting Victims

Tom Kavanagh — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:55:00 EST

In honor of the victims of Saturday's rampage, President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama stood silently outside the White House. The steps of the Capitol were jammed as members of Congress and their staffs did likewise.

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Reading of Constitution Comes Up Short as Sections Are Omitted

Tom Kavanagh — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:14:00 EST

During a reading of the U.S. Constitution on the House floor Thursday, two pages of the text apparently stuck together, causing the omission of Article 4 Section 4 and part of Article 5 Section 1.

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Obama Foe Darrell Issa Sets House Oversight Agenda, Targets WikiLeaks

Tom Kavanagh — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:22:00 EST

The California Republican intends to take aim at Attorney General Eric Holder for not aggressively investigating the community-organizing group ACORN and failing to go after WikiLeaks, among other matters.

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WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange to Write His Autobiography -- for $1.5 Million

Tom Kavanagh — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 08:47:00 EST

"I don't want to write this book, but I have to," said Assange, who faces mounting legal costs as he fights extradition from England to Sweden on sexual misconduct charges.

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