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Maryland Rep. Chris Van Hollen to play role of Paul Ryan in Biden debate prep
The move elevates the top Democrat on the House Budget Committee and pairs Biden with someone who has intimate knowledge of the Ryan budget blueprint.
Obama offering states nearly half-billion dollars in unspent funds for transportation projects
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is making nearly half a billion dollars in unspent highway funds available to states that promise to use the money to create jobs and improve transportation.
APNewsBreak: Kennedy says Jackson has long way to go in recovery from bipolar disorder
(Office of Patrick J. Kennedy / Associated Press)
CHICAGO — U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is in a “deep” depression and has “a lot of work” ahead of him on the road to recovery, former Rhode Island U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy said Thursday after visiting the hospitalized Chicago Democrat.
Colo. shooting prompts large states to push gun control bills, fill void left by Congress
(Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Democratic leaders in three big states have used this summer’s mass shooting in Colorado to push bills that would crack down on assault weapons and ammunition sales, rekindling a debate that has not gained much traction in Congress or on the presidential campaign.
Sikhs deserve the dignity of being a statistic
(Darren Hauck / GETTY IMAGES)
There is one glaring problem with how the federal government monitors hate crimes against Sikhs in America: It doesn’t.
Paul Ryan explains his opposition to auto bailout, revealing inner wonk
(Steve Pope / Getty Images)
Romney running mate explains — in detail — why he opposed the auto bailout
Correction: Hepatitis C Outbreak story
CONCORD, N.H. — In a story Aug. 15 about how a hepatitis C outbreak could boost momentum for federal legislation requiring some types of medical workers to meet uniformly set standards, The Associated Press, relying on information from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, misidentified South Carolina as one of five states that lacks any regulations for such jobs. South Dakota lacks the regulations.
Joe Biden vs. Paul Ryan
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How Joe Biden and Paul Ryan stack up against each other as candidates.
Paul Ryan budget supporter target of House Democrats’ first TV ad of general election
(Jack Dempsey / AP)
The DCCC launched its first television ad Thursday, targeting a freshman congressman for his vote on behalf of vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan’s proposal to overhaul Medicare.
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