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Paul Ryan pushed for federal funds

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His political identity is closely tied to proposals to cut federal spending, but the Republican vice presidential candidate has sought federal funds for his Wisconsin district, documents show.

Jackson Jr. meets with Rep. Kennedy

Jackson Jr. meets with Rep. Kennedy

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. met Thursday with former Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy, who also was treated for depression at the Mayo Clinic.

Is Joe Biden a liability for Obama?

Is Joe Biden a liability for Obama?

THE FIX | Polls show the vice president was something short of popular even before recent comments drew fire.

Obama’s N.C. hopes hinge on Latinos

Obama’s N.C. hopes hinge on Latinos

Harvesting Hispanic votes won’t be easy, though, and economic factors seem to favor Republicans.

Agencies step up monitoring of
federal workers’ digital activities

Agencies step up monitoring of <br> federal workers’ digital activities

Privacy advocates are raising red flags about extent of monitoring, citing the potential for abuse.

Disillusionment in Obama’s backyard

Disillusionment in Obama’s backyard

“Things haven’t gone the way we’d hoped,” says Chicago activist and Obama acquaintance Mark Allen.

Romney breaks out white board to contrast competing Medicare plans

Romney breaks out white board to contrast competing Medicare plans

Candidate suggested that Obama would “bankrupt” Medicare, while his plan would leave program “solvent.”

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Dana Milbank’s don’t-miss guide to the 2012 Republican and Democratic national conventions.

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Republicans’ economic revisionism

Romney’s advisers get it wrong on Obama’s policies.

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Romney’s present, Ryan’s future

The new vice-presidential nominee could become the face of Republicanism for a generation.

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 Charles Krauthammer

Obama backtracks on Guantanamo

New rules limit attorney-client access.

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Obama’s betrayal

His vows to run a clean campaign ring hollow.

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 Michael Gerson

A foreign model for retirement

Singaporeans help build their own nest eggs.

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A more active U.S. in Syria

How to avoid a looming debacle.

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