By Jonathan Martin Confusing dual elections: A special election to replace US Rep. Jay Inslee, who quit the 1st District seat in March to run for governor, is being held concurrent with the August primary and November general election. See all stories on this topic »

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Should even we live happily ever after?

Even if he irritatingly made it sound like he was thinking about it for a long time and has only recently been convinced, even if it is clearly also a tactical move months before the Presidential elections in the US, if one thinks of how much Obama's … See all stories on this topic »

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Women return fire in gender war in election campaigns

Said Teegarden, a supporter of President Barack Obama: "If you don't want to call it a war, that's fine. We are fighting something. It's not just us having 'emotions.' We are fighting very specific legislation." It's worth considering the landscape in …
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"I tell you, with this kind of enthusiasm, I know we're going to make sure that a Democrat gets elected to the United States Senate," he told the cheering delegates, who gathered in a gymnasium at Central Connecticut State University.
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Kansas lawmakers pass effective ban on Islamic law

"I want people of other cultures, when they come to the United States, to know the freedoms they have in regard to women's and children's rights," said Mast, a Republican. "An important part of this bill would be to educate them." State Senator Tim …
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Conn. Democrats endorse Murphy for Senate

"I tell you, with this kind of enthusiasm, I know we're going to make sure that a Democrat gets elected to the United States Senate," he told the cheering delegates, who gathered in a gymnasium at Central Connecticut State University.
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… act on his Congressional 'to-do list,' which will create jobs and help restore middle class security. United States jobs Finance US Congress Barack Obama job market national us News domestic politics US Politics money newslook 03:30 …
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Pelosi Remarks at Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus …

Asian and Pacific Islanders are the fastest growing and you said this Congresswoman Chu, our Chairwoman said this earlier, the fastest growing population in the United States. Your interest, and indeed, the interests of all Americans are well …
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Dwindling helium stockpile has Congress, businesses worried

Sure, Congress has plenty of crises to deal with: a weak economy, an expiring highway bill, the end-of-the-year “taxmageddon.” But now there's another one floating into view. The United States is running out of helium. Yes, helium.
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His release would be politically controversial in a US presidential election year, as the deal to permit his handover to Iraq and not remove him to Guantánamo Bay was made by the Obama administration. On Friday, Republican members of the US Senate … See all stories on this topic »

The Guardian

Democrats seeking Senate seat debate in Lewiston — Politics …

LEWISTON, Maine — The four Democrats hoping to be their party's choice for U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe's seat squared off on a host of issues Friday evening at Bates College. They held little back as they shared their ideas and opinions …
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Cradle of Democracy, Grave of Democrats: How Greece Could Sink Obama's Reelection

Samaras, Tsipras, and Venizelos are hardly household names in the United States, yet they may hold significant power over President Obama's fate. The 2012 US presidential election could be in many ways about the global economy. See all stories on this topic »

The Atlantic

The criteria of getting in the presidential debates is that a candidate must be constitutionally eligible, which means being a natural-born US citizen who is at least 35 and has lived the country for 14 years. The other two rules are the candidate must …
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Connecticut Democrats endorse Murphy for US Senate run

By AP NEW BRITAIN — Three-term US Rep. Chris Murphy easily won the endorsement of the Connecticut Democrats on Saturday as the party's pick for the US Senate. Murphy garnered the support of 76 percent of the 1823 delegates, calling it a “resounding …
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US fury after Baghdad court frees al-Sadr ally linked to killing spree

His release would be politically controversial in a US presidential election year, as the deal to permit his handover to Iraq and not remove him to Guantánamo Bay was made by the Obama administration. On Friday, Republican members of the US Senate … See all stories on this topic »

The Guardian

The criteria of getting in the presidential debates is that a candidate must be constitutionally eligible, which means being a natural-born US citizen who is at least 35 and has lived the country for 14 years. The other two rules are the candidate must …
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Connecticut Democrats endorse Murphy for US Senate run

By AP NEW BRITAIN — Three-term US Rep. Chris Murphy easily won the endorsement of the Connecticut Democrats on Saturday as the party's pick for the US Senate. Murphy garnered the support of 76 percent of the 1823 delegates, calling it a “resounding …
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US fury after Baghdad court frees al-Sadr ally linked to killing spree

His release would be politically controversial in a US presidential election year, as the deal to permit his handover to Iraq and not remove him to Guantánamo Bay was made by the Obama administration. On Friday, Republican members of the US Senate … See all stories on this topic »

The Guardian

Olympia Snowe addresses her fellow Republicans for the last time as a United States Senator. News 8's Erin Ovalle reports. US Sen. Olympia Snowe is delivering a commencement address Saturday as thousands of students receive diplomas at Maine's state …
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Murphy Wins Democratic Nomination For US Senate

"With this kind of enthusiasm, I know we are going to make sure a Democrat gets elected to the United States Senate." Murphy has the support of much of the Democratic establishment in the state — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy nominated him.
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"Sail-In" to Congress on Benefits of U.S.

An estimated 155 American maritime industry representatives from throughout the country are gathering today in Washington, D.C..
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The United States on Friday welcomed Egypt's televised presidential debate as a "good and healthy thing," while implicitly urging the candidates to respect the …
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Global push to guarantee health coverage leaves US behind

Although the new US health law is scheduled to do that in 2014, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, has promised to repeal it. Romney's alternative does not include any provision to guarantee coverage …
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News May 9 – Newsroom: Bernie Sanders – U.S. Senator for Vermont

Austerity Backlash Sen. Sanders proposed job-creating investments in roads and bridges to bolster the U.S. economy during a discussion with "Viewpoint" host …
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A far-reaching legislation has been introduced in the US Congress that would deduct $50 million from the aid to Islamabad for every American killed by terrorists operating from the safe havens in Pakistan with the ”support” of ISI. See all stories on this topic »

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US Presidential elections: Obama, Romney trying to refocus on economy

RENO, NEVADA: The presidential candidates tried to put aside politically risky talk of gay rights and return to Americans' top worry – the economy – in two states critical to the hopes of President Barack Obama and his Republican Party rival Mitt …
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US conservatives seeking to beat Obama in Virginia

By Emmanuel Parisse (AFP) – 2 hours ago LYNCHBURG, Virginia — US conservatives are stepping up efforts to defeat Barack Obama in Virginia, a state the first US black president carried four years ago. Six months before the election, Virginia is poised … See all stories on this topic »

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By Scott Thistle, Sun Journal LEWISTON, Maine — The four Democrats hoping to be their party's choice for US Sen. Olympia Snowe's seat squared off on a host of issues Friday evening at Bates College. They held little back as they shared their ideas and …
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Egyptian presidential debate, a step toward democracy | Ya Libnan …

Dramatic music played as the debate began, and moderators emphasized the historic nature of the event. In the hour-long run-up, hosts explained that the format was based on US presidential debates, and broadcast part of the 1960 …
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Weekly Address: Congress Must Act on 'To-Do List'

… Address: Congress Must Act on 'To-Do List' President Obama calls on Democrats and Republicans to come together and act on his Congressional 'to-do list,' which will create jobs and help restore middle class security. United States jobs Finance US …
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