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Wyoming Man Donates $1.5M to Defend Arizona Immigration Law in Court
Fox News
9/3/2010 7:56:36 PM
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A Wyoming man has given more than $1.5 million to help defend Arizona's controversial immigration enforcement measure in court, Gov. Jan Brewer's office said Thursday.
Dems Seek to Undermine Vitter's Momentum by Highlighting Prostitution Scandal
Fox News
9/3/2010 6:47:19 PM
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Louisiana Democrats are seizing on Sen. David Vitter's role in a 2007 prostitution scandal for a new campaign attack ad that seeks to cut into the Louisiana Republican's commanding lead over his election opponents.
Obama to address new economic ideas next Wednesday
Reuters
9/3/2010 6:14:13 PM
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday he would outline new measures next week to boost the U.S. economy, but analysts were skeptical he would be able to deliver a big enough package to lift growth significantly.
Interior chief Salazar voices doubt on Arctic drilling
Reuters
9/3/2010 6:03:12 PM
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said on Friday he cannot predict whether Royal Dutch Shell, which has invested $3.5 billion in an offshore Arctic oil-development program, will be allowed to drill the five wells it plans next year in Alaska's Chukchi and Beaufort Seas.
U.S. grasp of Russia nukes may weaken warns official
Reuters
9/3/2010 5:41:59 PM
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - American knowledge of Russia's nuclear capabilities will dwindle if a new nuclear arms treaty with Moscow is not ratified, the chief U.S. negotiator argued as a Senate panel on Friday scheduled a vote on the document.
G.O.P. Poised to Control 30 Governor Seats
New York Times
9/3/2010 5:14:26 PM
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Republicans are on track to win 30 governor seats in November, up from 23 now, according to the FiveThirtyEight forecasting model.
Brewer Says She Was Wrong About Beheadings in Arizona
Fox News
9/3/2010 4:52:25 PM
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Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer said Friday she was wrong when she claimed that headless bodies were turning up in the Arizona desert as part of border-related violence.
Clinton: time ticking for Israel-Palestinian peace
Reuters
9/3/2010 4:47:25 PM
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday urged Israel and the Palestinians to overcome the final obstacles to peace, saying their new talks may be a last chance to end the conflict.
Whitman leads Brown in California governor's race
Reuters
9/3/2010 4:28:18 PM
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Republican Meg Whitman has opened up a 7-point lead over Democrat Jerry Brown in their closely watched race for California governor, the latest poll of likely voters showed on Friday.
Bernanke Says He Failed to See Financial Flaws
New York Times
9/3/2010 4:25:48 PM
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The Federal Reserve chairman also said it was impossible for the government to save Lehman Brothers in 2008.
Crossroads County: Fewer Young Voters See Themselves as Democrats
New York Times
9/3/2010 4:15:24 PM
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Though many students are liberals on social issues, the weak job market has taken a toll on their loyalties.
Delaware’s O’Donnell: ‘Stop Thug Politics’
Wall Street Journal
9/3/2010 3:55:33 PM
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Summary: Republican brass in Washington and Delaware are stepping up their attack on Christine O'Donnell, who is taking on Rep. Mike Castle in the GOP primary for the Senate seat in Delaware.
Second Gulf Oil Facility Fire Reignites Offshore Drilling Debate
Fox News
9/3/2010 3:19:56 PM
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Two oil rig fires in less than five months in the Gulf of Mexico has spurred environmental groups and some lawmakers out of the woodwork to pressure the Obama administration to extend its six-month ban on deepwater drilling.
Michigan Supreme Court Leaves 'Tea Party' Off November Ballot
Fox News
9/3/2010 2:54:57 PM
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A shadowy group calling itself The Tea Party won't be allowed on the state's November ballot after a Friday order from the Michigan Supreme Court.
Clinton: Middle East Peace Talks Could Be 'Last Chance'
Fox News
9/3/2010 2:39:33 PM
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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton sought to inject urgency into Israeli-Palestinian peace talks Friday, warning that the negotiations may be the last chance for a very long time to reach an agreement.
U.S. offshore oil fire may delay lift of drill ban
Reuters
9/3/2010 2:22:11 PM
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama Administration is likely to stay focused on toughening regulatory oversight of the U.S. offshore oil industry and may push back lifting a ban on deepwater drilling after the latest accident in the Gulf of Mexico, analysts said on Thursday.
BP Says Limits on Drilling Imperil Spill Payouts
New York Times
9/3/2010 2:10:03 PM
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The company says proposed legislation could disrupt its efforts to set aside $20 billion for claims and penalties.
Fox News Poll: 78 Percent Favor Term Limits On Congress
Fox News
9/3/2010 1:57:13 PM
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Finally, an issue both Democrats and Republicans agree on: term limits. Nearly 8 in 10 American voters like the idea of imposing fixed time limits in office for all members of Congress -- including their own senators and representatives.
Fox News Poll: Little Confidence Obama Can Fix Economy or that McCain Would Have Done Better
Fox News
9/3/2010 1:49:54 PM
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With the mid-term elections just two months away, the state of the economy continues to dominate other concerns for most American voters.
Ex-NRCC Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
Fox News
9/3/2010 1:47:15 PM
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The former chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $840,000 from a variety of political committees, including more than $670,000 from the NRCC itself.
Fox News Poll: Obama Job Approval Improves to 46 Percent
Fox News
9/3/2010 1:44:00 PM
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Two months before Election Day, a new Fox News poll finds that more voters still disapprove than approve of President Obama’s job performance, but his approval rating is up a couple points from its summer lows.
Obama to Campaign for Sestak in Pennsylvania
Fox News
9/3/2010 1:34:01 PM
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The Sestak campaign said Friday that the president will appear at a Sept. 20 fundraising event in Philadelphia for the Democrat.
Fox News Poll: Americans Say Iraq War Worth It
Fox News
9/3/2010 1:28:16 PM
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Despite its contentious history, most American voters appear to have made a positive judgment about the country’s efforts in Iraq.
N.J.’s Christie Backs Castle in Del. Senate Race
Wall Street Journal
9/3/2010 1:15:18 PM
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Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey endorsed his fellow Republican, Rep. Mike Castle, in the Senate race in Delaware. Castle faces tea-party-backed Christine O'Donnell in the Sept. 14 primary.
Social Security: Hot Topic for GOP Upstarts
Wall Street Journal
9/3/2010 12:43:19 PM
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Some of the Republicans� most prominent upstarts aren�t shying from the fight over Social Security.
Tax Cuts: Dilemma for Democrats, Investors
Wall Street Journal
9/3/2010 12:13:50 PM
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As the Obama administration weighs new business-tax cuts to help the economy, some analysts say businesses and investors should be on guard.
Obama Administration: No Plans for Afghan Bank Bailout
Fox News
9/3/2010 11:48:35 AM
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Obama administration officials rejected a call Friday for the U.S. Treasury Department to bail out the troubled Kabul Bank in Afghanistan, as nervous customers withdrew millions following a shakeup in the bank's management.
Obama to Unveil Plans to Shore Up Economy
New York Times
9/3/2010 11:47:18 AM
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The president did not offer specifics, though he has said repeatedly that he wants to extend middle class tax cuts and promote new investment in clean energy.
Experts Fear Mideast Talks Are Too Ambitious
New York Times
9/3/2010 11:40:41 AM
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Some veteran peace process practitioners say Israel and the Palestinians should first aim for a partial solution because the gaps between the positions are too wide.
The Early Word: 9.6 Percent
New York Times
9/3/2010 11:30:34 AM
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The jobless rate rises slightly in August, to 9.6 percent.
Clinton Fan Releases First Hillary 2012 Ad
Fox News
9/3/2010 11:01:51 AM
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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton insists she's not running for president in 2012 but that hasn't stopped one of her supporters from rolling out a wishful ad.
Obama: Jobs Report ‘Positive’ But ‘Not Good Enough’
Wall Street Journal
9/3/2010 10:54:49 AM
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President Barack Obama, in somber remarks on the August employment report, said he will be unveiling �a broader package of ideas� next week on how to wake up a moribund labor market, even as he expressed no regret for labeling this the �recovery summer.
White House: No second stimulus being considered
Reuters
9/3/2010 10:39:20 AM
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House stressed on Thursday that no second economic stimulus package is being considered as part of new measures under review by President Barack Obama's team.
Video: College Students on the Fence
New York Times
9/3/2010 9:40:22 AM
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Students talk about the 2010 midterm elections.
Jobless Rate Rises, Republicans Press Obama to 'Change Course'
Fox News
9/3/2010 8:37:11 AM
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New employment figures released Friday fueled Republicans' call for President Obama to replace his economic team and change course, as the president sought to put the best face on what many say is just more evidence of an economy stuck in neutral.
Israel and Palestinians agree to more peace meetings
Reuters
9/3/2010 8:28:15 AM
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed to a series of direct talks on Thursday, seeking to forge the framework for a U.S.-backed peace deal within a year and end a conflict that has boiled for six decades.
Report: Ground Zero Mosque Investor Contributed to Designated Terror Group
Fox News
9/3/2010 8:22:18 AM
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A key financial backer of the proposed Islamic center near Ground Zero once contributed to a U.S.-designated terror group, MyFoxNY.com reports.
Political Wisdom: Obama’s Political Skills, Put to the Test
Wall Street Journal
9/3/2010 7:06:12 AM
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Justice Dept. Sues Sheriff Over Bias Investigation
New York Times
9/3/2010 3:18:59 AM
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Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County has refused to turn over documents concerning the treatment of Hispanics.
National Briefing | West: California: Court Won’t Force Appeal
New York Times
9/3/2010 2:31:46 AM
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A court has refused to order Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown to appeal a ruling that overturned the state’s same-sex marriage ban.
National Briefing | Midwest: Ohio: Fox Accused of Illegal Help in Campaign
New York Times
9/3/2010 2:31:45 AM
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The Democratic Governors Association filed an elections complaint on Thursday in Ohio alleging that the Fox News illegally helped the Republican nominee for governor solicit funds.
National Briefing | Washington: Court Orders Revisions in Plans to Protect Owl
New York Times
9/3/2010 2:31:15 AM
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A judge has ruled the Fish and Wildlife Service must revise a Bush administration recovery plan for the northern spotted owl.
U.S. Asks Educators to Reinvent Student Tests, and How They Are Given
New York Times
9/3/2010 2:30:46 AM
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Could the bubble be on the way out? In the near future, students may take their tests on computers.
Proposal to revamp redistricting gains support of Minneapolis DFL
Associated Press
9/3/2010 12:26:05 AM
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A DFL unit supports - just barely - giving the Minneapolis Charter Commission the job of redrawing political lines for municipal elections.
Republican Raises More Than Feingold
New York Times
9/2/2010 9:28:45 PM
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Ron Johnson, Senator Russ Feingold's main Republican challenger, raised more money from July 1 to Aug. 25.
Gov's race: Debating debates
Associated Press
9/2/2010 9:16:07 PM
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Why are there so many? Are candidates' frequent meetings a good thing? And who stands to gain or lose the most? It's all debatable.
Sen. Brown Lends a Hand on West Coast
Wall Street Journal
9/2/2010 9:08:22 PM
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Republicans are hoping that Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown can energize voters and donors on the West Coast.
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