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Feds Seek To Mine Social Media
The government is seeking software to use to mine social media in an attempt to predict the future.
Paul Calls Maine A Virtual Tie
Texas Congressman Ron Paul calls his narrow loss to Mitt Romney in Maine a virtual tie.
Romney Adds To Delegate Lead
Mitt Romney added to his delegate lead with a narrow victory Saturday in Maine.
Romney Looks To Get Back On Track In Maine
GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is looking to end his losing streak Saturday in Maine.
Obama, GOP Talk Taxes, Money
The president and the GOP used their weekly Internet and radio addresses to talk money and taxes.
Budget Deficit Drops To $27 Million In January
The federal budget deficit dropped sharply in January.
Gulf Of America Bill Was A Joke, Lawmaker Says
A state lawmaker who sponsored a bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America says he was just kidding.
Obama Says He Has Solution To Birth Control Controversy
Hoping to blunt a growing controversy, President Barack Obama said Friday he’s found a way to ensure that women will have access to free contraception that will also protect religious liberty.
Gabrielle Giffords’ Final Bill Signed Into Law
The final bill authored by former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was signed into law Friday.
Santorum Casts Himself As The True Conservative
Former Sen. Rick Santorum told an influential group of conservatives Friday he’s the only Republican presidential candidate who shares its values.
First Lady Makes Stop In Texas To Promote Fitness
First Lady Michelle Obama was in Texas Friday, promoting fitness.
GOP Candidates Try To Woo Conservatives At Big Event
GOP presidential candidates are hoping to woo conservatives at a big annual meeting in Washington.
Bernanke: Weak Housing Has Hurt Consumer Spending
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said Friday declining home prices have hurt consumer spending.
Ten States Get No Child Left Behind Waivers
The Obama administration Thursday granted No Child Left Behind waivers to 10 states and others are expected to seek them.
Senators Renew Push For Campaign Finance Amendment
Two Democratic U.S. Senators are renewing a push for a constitutional amendment governing campaign finance.
Jobless Claims Near 4-Year Low
The number of people seeking jobless benefits is near a four-year low.
House Passes Insider Trading Bill
The U.S. House passed a bill Thursday that would bar members of Congress and officials in the executive branch from insider trading.
Postal Service Reports $3.3 Billion Quarterly Loss
The Postal Service Thursday reported quarterly losses totaling $3.3 billion.
Human Rights For Orcas? Judge Says Nope
A federal judge Wednesday threw out an unprecedented animal rights lawsuit seeking constitutional protection for SeaWorld’s orcas.
Gingrich Keeps It Bright Despite Losses
GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich is still hopeful, despite a poor showing in caucuses in Colorado and Minnesota.
Boehner Says Congress Will Overturn Birth Control Policy
If the administration doesn’t reverse a rule requiring religious schools and hospitals to provide employees access to free birth control, then House Speaker John Boehner says Congress will.
Congress Tries To Give President Line-Item Veto
The GOP-led U.S. House is trying to give the president the line-item veto.
Santorum Heads To Texas After 3-State Sweep
Fresh off victories in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri, former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum heads to Texas Wednesday for a fundraiser.
Republicans Attack Obama On Birth Control Coverage Requirement
GOP presidential candidates are taking the president to task for what they say is an attack on religion.
Appeals Court Declares Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional
A federal appeals court Tuesday declared California’s ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional.
Bernanke Cautions About Budget Shocks
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is cautioning about budget shocks next year.
Roseanne Barr Qualifies For California Ballot As Presidential Candidate
Roseanne Barr’s name is on the California ballot as a presidential candidate.
GOP Race Now Turns To Colorado, Minnesota
Colorado and Minnesota are now the focus of the Republicans who would be president.
Romney Rolls To Easy Win In Nevada
Mitt Romney rolled to an easy win Saturday in Nevada's GOP caucuses.
Santorum, Paul Bypass Nevada
Republican presidential candidates Rick Santorum and Ron Paul are bypassing Nevada’s caucuses Saturday.
Obama Pushes On Housing, GOP Presses For Payroll Tax Cut
President Barack Obama used his weekly radio address to push a plan to help homeowners while Republicans pressed the president on a payroll tax cut.
Obama’s Potential Rivals Downplay Upbeat Jobs Report
The Republicans who hope to challenge President Barack Obama this fall were downplaying an upbeat jobs report Friday.
Jobless Rate Falls For Fifth Straight Month
The nation’s jobless rate has fallen for a fifth straight month.
Paul Says States Should Resolve Land Management Issues
GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul says states are in the best position to resolve land management issues.
Santorum Warns Of Doomsday
GOP presidential hopeful Rick Santorum is warning voters of what he says is the likely demise of the U.S.
Komen Reverses Decisions To End Planned Parenthood Grants
Under mounting criticism, Susan G. Komen for the Cure Friday reversed its decision to end grants to Planned Parenthood.
Roseanne For President?
Roseanne Barr has set her sights on the White House and she says it's no joke.
Gingrich: “We Should Care About The Very Poor”
Newt Gingrich Thursday seized on a statement made by GOP presidential rival Mitt Romney.
The Donald Confirms He’s Endorsing Romney
Donald Trump is throwing his support to GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney.
Ron Paul Gambles On Caucus States
Texas Congressman Ron Paul is gambling on capturing delegates in caucus states.
Marketers Pay $2.3 Million In Phone Card Scam
Marketers of calling cars that duped consumers out of millions of dollars will pay a $2.3 million settlement, the government said Wednesday.
Labor Department Changes Child Farm Labor Plan
The Labor Department has agreed to change a plan intended to keep children away from the most dangerous farm jobs.
Romney Says He’s Not Focused On Very Rich Or Very Poor
A day after a big win in Florida, GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney said he’s focused on neither the very rich nor the very poor.
Obama Proposes Broader Housing Refinance Plan
The president Wednesday proposed on a broader plan to help homeowners refinance their mortgages at lower interest rates.
Romney Wins Florida Primary
Mitt Romney won Florida’s Republican presidential primary Tuesday, easily defeating main rival Newt Gingrich.
Senate Armed Services Chair Calls Romney Clueless About Military Cuts
The Democrat who chairs the Senate Armed Services committee says GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney is clueless in his criticism of the administration’s proposed military spending cuts.
Santorum’s Daughter Recovers From Pneumonia
The 3-year-old daughter of GOP presidential hopeful Rick Santorum is recovering from pneumonia at a hospital near the family’s home in Virginia.
Colbert’s Super PAC Raises $1 Million Plus
Stephen Colbert’s super PAC has raised more than $1 million.
GOP Congressman Dan Burton To Step Down
Republican Congressman Dan Burton of Indiana won’t seek another term.
Polls Open In Florida
The polls were open Tuesday in Florida for primary election that GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney hopes will boost his campaign.

Healthcare News
Catholic Broadcaster Sues Over Obama Contraceptive Coverage Rule
Feds Require Consumer-Friendly Health Plan Summaries
Southern Baptists Oppose Health Care Law’s Contraceptive Mandate
Appeals Court: Seniors Can’t Reject Right To Medicare

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Some think young adults are having the toughest time in the down economy. Which age group do you think feels the effects the most?

	Older adults
	Middle-age adults
	Young adults
	All age groups affected equally
	Don’t know