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- First Lady Takes On Childhood Obesity
First Lady Michelle Obama is launching a nationwide campaign against childhood obesity.
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- GOP Blocks Obama Labor Board Nominee
Senate Republicans have blocked the president’s choice of a union lawyer for the National Labor Relations Board.
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- Senate Democrats Roll Out Jobs Package
Senate Democrats rolled out a jobs package Tuesday.
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- White House Mocks Palin From The Podium
White House spokesman Robert Gibbs took a political shot at former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin Tuesday.
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- Clinton Trip Announced On Twitter
The State Department used Twitter Tuesday to announce an upcoming trip by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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- Obama Says Parties Can Work Together To Spur Job Growth
President Barack Obama said Wednesday he thinks Republicans and Democrats can overcome their differences to work together to spur job growth.
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- Lawmaker Seeks Prayers For Toyota
A state lawmaker whose district includes a Toyota plant is urging people to pray for the automaker.
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- First Lady: President Had “Phenomenal Year”
First Lady Michelle Obama said Tuesday her husband had a “phenomenal year,” but said people have a right to criticize him.
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- New York Mayor Meets With Texas Megachurch Pastor
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg met quietly with Texas megachurch preacher Joel Osteen last week.
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- Democratic Rep. John Murtha Dies
Democratic Congressman John Murtha, an outspoken critic of the war in Iraq, died Monday.
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- Senate Democrats To Focus On Jobs
Senate Democrats are hoping to push a jobs bill through this week.
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- Senate Dems: Voters Sent A “Clear” Message In Massachusetts Election
Just days after Republican Scott Brown was sworn in to the seat from Massachusetts held for decades by Ted Kennedy, costing the Democrats their super-majority, Senate democrats say they’re refocusing their efforts from health care to a new jobs bill.
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- Palin Says It Would Be Absurd Not To Consider Presidential Bid
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Sunday it would be absurd for her not to consider a presidential bid in 2012.
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- Palin: It’s Revolution Time
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin told the Tea Party convention in Nashville the country is ready for another revolution.
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- New Orleans Elects First White Mayor In 30 Years
Louisiana Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu has been elected mayor of New Orleans.
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- Obama: Parties Need To Cooperate
President Barack Obama said Saturday that Democrats and Republicans need to work together on major issues.
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- President Calls The Blizzard “Snowmageddon”
The nation’s capital was in the grips of a snowstorm Saturday the president called “Snowmageddon.”
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- Feds Make $2.5 Million Super Bowl Ad Buy
The government is spending $2.5 million to promote the census during the Super Bowl, but not everyone on Capitol Hill thinks that’s a good idea.
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- Carter Blasts Debt Hike; Edwards Praises Pay-As-You-Go Provision
The U.S. House voted Thursday to let the government borrow $1.9 trillion and also adopted new budget curbs to make it harder to run the deficit up.
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- Appeals Court: School Can Suspend Teen For MySpace Parody
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a school can suspend a teenager over a MySpace parody of school officials.
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- Republican Scott Brown Sworn In As U.S. Senator
The Republican who won the race to fill the U.S. Senate seat of the late Edward Kennedy was sworn in Thursday.
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- Bill Would Require Labeling Of Supplements
A bill introduced by Arizona Sen. John McCain would require dietary supplement makers to register with the FDA and to disclose ingredients.
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- Obama Calls For Return To Civility In Washington
At the National Prayer Breakfast Thursday, President Barack Obama called for a return to civility in Washington.
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- First-Time Jobless Claims Jump Unexpectedly
First-time jobless claims were up last week, the government said Thursday.
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- Reid: Senate To Take Up Jobs Bill Next Week
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says senators will take up a jobs bill on Monday.
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- Bernanke Sworn In For Second Term
Ben Bernanke voiced economic concerns Wednesday as he was sworn in for a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
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- Holder Says He Made The Decision To Charge Christmas Day Bomber
Attorney General Eric Holder says he made the decision to charge the Nigerian man accused of trying to blow up a Detroit-bound airliner on Christmas Day.
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- New Massachusetts Senator Wants To Be Sworn In Sooner, Not Later
The Republican who won the race to replace the late Edward Kennedy in the U.S. Senate wants to be sworn in now.
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- Gay Groups Denounce National Prayer Breakfast
The son of a late evangelical scholar and representatives of gay advocacy groups say the president should not have agreed to speak at the National Prayer Breakfast Thursday.
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- Texas Congressman Has Profitable Stake In Gas Wells
Texas Republican Congressman Joe Barton has a profitable stake in some natural gas wells, records show.
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- Official Backtracks On Advice To Owners Of Recalled Toyota
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood now says he misspoke when he advised owners of recalled Toyotas not to drive the vehicles until they’re fixed.
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- Obama Tells Democratic Senators, “We Still Have To Lead”
President Barack Obama told Democratic senators Wednesday, “We still have to lead,” despite the loss of a filibuster-proof Senate majority.
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- Geithner: New Bank Fee Would Recoup "Outrageous" AIG Bonuses
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Wednesday Congress can recoup “outrageous” bonuses for AIG employees.
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- Tax Court Rules Sex Change Is Deductible Expense
The U.S. Tax Court has ruled that a woman should be allowed to deduct the costs of her sex-change operation.
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- Mayor Declares His Town A Christian Community
The mayor of a California community is drawing some fire for telling residents their town is a growing Christian community.
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- Lawmakers Vow To Act To Limit Election Spending
Lawmakers say they’ll move quickly to stem a flood of corporate and union election spending.
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- Jobless Rate Jumps In Most Metro Areas
Unemployment rose in most U.S. metro areas in December.
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- Former Fed Chairman Calls For Commercial Bank Trading Limits
Former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker is calling for limits on high risk trades by commercial banks.
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- Geithner: Economy Improved From A Year Ago
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Tuesday the U.S. economy is improved from where it was a year ago.
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- Key Democrat Says There’s Bipartisan Support For Job Tax Credit
A leading Senate Democrat says there’s bipartisan support for a measure offering tax credits to employers who hire more workers.
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- Gates Announces Review Of How To Lift Ban On Gay Service Members
Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced Tuesday he’s selected two men to lead a study on how the military would lift the ban on openly gay service members.
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- Gates Pitches Defense Budget To Congress
Defense Secretary Robert Gates has pitched a $768.2 billion Pentagon budget to Congress. - Obama Does YouTube Interview
The president spent about 40 minutes Monday answering video and written questions from YouTube users.
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- Gaps Emerge In Census Outreach To Immigrants
The head of the U.S. Census Bureau was visiting border colonias Monday in Texas.
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- Incomes, Spending Up In December
Personal incomes and consumer spending both rose in December, the government said Monday.
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- Paulson Defends Bailout, Says Economy Is Recovering
Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson defended the massive federal bailout Monday and said the economy is recovering.
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- Obama Sends $3.8 Trillion Budget To Congress
President Barack Obama sent a $3.8 trillion budget to Congress Monday.
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- CNN Taps Candy Crowley To Host Sunday Morning Political Show
CNN has picked veteran correspondent Candy Crowley to host its Sunday morning political show.
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- Newly Elected GOP Senator Supports Abortion Rights
The Republican who won the special election to fill the U.S. Senate seat of the late Edward Kennedy said Sunday he supports abortion rights.
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- Gibbs: Cost Of Obama’s Job Push Around $100 Billion
White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Sunday the cost of the president’s push to create jobs may cost around $100 billion.
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