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SPIN METER: What Biden didn't mention on stimulus
AP – Fri Aug 27, 6:20 am ETVice President Joe Biden said this week that the Obama administration "hit the accelerator" toward spending $5 billion under the economic stimulus law to weatherize people's homes, create thousands of jobs, help consumers save money and put the nation on track for energy independence. Full Story »
- Video: Biden Says Stimulus Has Helped Economy WMUR Manchester
39 Seats Away: Republicans Hungry to Take Back the House
The Atlantic Wire – Thu Aug 26, 12:48 pm ET- From King to Beck: Big rally at Lincoln Memorial AP – Thu Aug 26, 6:21 pm ET
- How Ken Mehlman’s ‘open secret’ stayed hidden The Upshot – Thu Aug 26, 2:13 pm ET
- Sarah Palin's 'biggest victory' yet The Week – Thu Aug 26, 7:33 am ET
- North Korea tells Carter wants to resume nuclear talks Reuters – Fri Aug 27, 12:08 am ET
- Political ads surpass 2006 levels as attacks mount AP – 1 hr 4 mins ago
- Fiorina opposes net neutrality at Politico – Fri Aug 27, 4:31 am ET
- GOP plans wave of White House probes at Politico – Fri Aug 27, 4:25 am ET
- Former FEMA head: Gov't didn't tell all on Katrina AP – 1 hr 57 mins ago
- Officials: CIA drones may target Yemen terrorists AP – Wed Aug 25, 5:26 pm ET
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Weight loss surgeries in England jump tenfold
AP – Thu Aug 26, 7:02 pm ETLONDON - The number of weight-loss surgeries in England jumped more than tenfold from 2000 to 2007, a new study says. Full Story »
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On Martha's Vineyard, Obamas savor local produce
AP – 2 hrs 27 mins ago
AP VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. - For a vacationing President Barack Obama, it seems all produce — like politics — is local. Full Story »
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The Price of Victory
Linda Chavez – Fri Aug 27, 3:00 am ETCreators Syndicate - Sen. John McCain won the Arizona Republican primary against former congressman J.D. Hayworth this week, but he paid a heavy price. Never again will he be able to lead on an issue that was important to him and the Nation: reforming our broken immigration system. Not only did he flip-flop shamelessly, but it wasn't even necessary. Full Story »
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McCain Hits the Trail -- but Not Just for Himself
CQPolitics.com – Thu Aug 26, 11:04 pm ETNow that Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) has survived his own challenging primary, the four-term incumbent plans to focus more on helping fellow Republicans in tough races. And in a year when the GOP could conceivably win control of Congress, the 2008 presidential nominee is expected to be an active advocate for candidates across the country. Full Story »
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One thing primaries proved: All politics is local
McClatchy Newspapers – Wed Aug 25, 6:42 pm ETWASHINGTON — She should have seen this coming. Full Story »
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Boccieri Battles Anti-Incumbent Fervor, Sluggish Local Economy
CQPolitics.com – Thu Aug 26, 5:18 pm ETCANTON, Ohio -- $1.50 still gets you a day of downtown parking in this rusty town of 78,000 residents, where the unemployment rate hovers well north of the national average and local business leaders say there are few reasons to be optimistic. Full Story »
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Mosque issue good for GOP, only if they don't bring it up
McClatchy Newspapers – Wed Aug 25, 4:54 pm ETWASHINGTON — The New York Islamic cultural center debate has given a boost to Republicans, but most of them aren't eager to talk about it. Full Story »
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AP – 15 mins agoVermont election workers are still tabulating vote totals from Tuesday's Democratic gubernatorial primary, which ended with no clear winner. Full Story »
Palin criticizes Obama, Fla. gov on abortion
AP – Thu Aug 26, 10:54 pm ETSarah Palin called President Barack Obama the most pro-abortion president ever Thursday and mocked Florida's governor for claiming to be pro-life after vetoing a bill that would have required women to get ultrasounds before having the procedure. Full Story »
Rep. Rangel affirms support for Obama at NY debate
AP – Thu Aug 26, 9:48 pm ETRep. Charlie Rangel heaped praise on President Barack Obama in a televised debate Thursday in which he sought to align himself closely with the president after pushing back on his suggestion that the embattled congressman step aside. Full Story »
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