Ideological chasm in super PAC spending
(Andrew Harrer / Bloomberg)
Conservative interest groups are outspending their liberal opponents by 4 to 1 and have put more than $20 million into congressional races this year. The money could be crucial in races below the national radar.
Obama calls Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions a ’grave concern’
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Ryan, Boehner, Pelosi to talk
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Obama campaign begins national effort to counter voter ID laws
Advisers say rules threaten his chances in election by limiting turnout of young, minority voters.
House approves defense spending bill despite veto threat from White House
Bill totaling $642.5 billion for the next fiscal year also limits Obama’s authority and challenges policies.
100,000 auto jobs lost under Obama?
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Sarah Palin, Rick Perry back dueling candidates in Texas Senate primary
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Kathleen Sebelius talks religious freedom at Georgetown University
The HHS head had been criticized over a policy requiring insurance coverage for birth control.
After Amendment One, confusion in N.C. over domestic partner benefits
The new state constitutional amendment defining marriage as pact between a man and a woman is already having an impact
House approves Republican bill to renew Violence Against Women Act
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