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Four curious outcomes if the Electoral College ends in a tie
Here are four ways that a 269-to-269 tie in the Electoral College could play out in the 2012 presidential election.
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10 richest members of Congress
The 10 wealthiest members of Congress in 2012 include Senate and House members hailing from all over the US. Can you guess which political party had the most lawmakers on the list – and who grabbed the top spot?
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Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 ways they differ on military issues
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has not been expansive regarding his views of the war in Afghanistan – perhaps because both he and President Obama do not have significantly different plans. But here are five areas where the candidates differ on military issues.
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Obama vs. Romney 101: 6 ways they differ on health-care reform
Former Gov. Mitt Romney has taken a libertarian turn since championing health-care reforms in Massachusetts, including an individual mandate to purchase insurance, which became the model for President Obama's signature law. Here’s a list of areas where the candidates differ.
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Top 3 lessons the US military has learned in Afghanistan
As robust defense budget wranglings continue on Capitol Hill, much of the debate about one of the Pentagon's largest expenses – Afghanistan – centers around just how effective the decade-long fight has been. Here are the top three lessons that US military has learned in Afghanistan.
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The Monitor's View: Sarah Palin as perpetual outsider in US politics?
Once a rogue, always a rogue, unless she adopts a positive, ideas-rich style of leadership.
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Veterans Day highlights new efforts to help homeless vets
This Veterans Day – like all days – military veterans are twice as likely to be homeless as non-vets. New efforts by the Obama administration and Congress would provide immediate help while treating the causes of homelessness among vets.
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Why 20-somethings are crucial to healthcare reform
To make healthcare reform work, insurers need to bring 20-somethings into the system. But the House and Senate differ on how much to penalize people who refuse to buy health insurance.
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Five flash points as healthcare reform moves to the Senate
In the Senate, passage of healthcare reform legislation will be even harder than in the House. Here are five issues that could delay or, perhaps, torpedo healthcare reform.
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Healthcare reform: Obama cut private deals with likely foes
President Obama struck agreements with insurers, doctors, drug companies, and hospitals to keep them from turning against healthcare reform. What are they?
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Healthcare reform effort grinds slowly in the House
Healthcare reform vote Saturday may be delayed as Democratic leaders work to make sure they have the necessary 218 votes - including more conservative members of their own party.
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AARP, AMA give House healthcare bill an 11th-hour boost
The AARP and AMA endorsed the House healthcare bill Thursday. But there are caveats, and some Democrats remain concerned about cost and abortion provisions.
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Repeat of NY-23? Club for Growth targets Crist in Senate race.
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, a Republican candidate for the US Senate, is on the defensive after the conservative Club for Growth released an ad Thursday that shows him lauding Obama's stimulus package.
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Mullen: Obama has time to make decision on Afghanistan troops
Obama has been criticized for 'dithering' on whether to send more US troops to Afghanistan. But Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says he's OK with the time frame.
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One year after his election, what has Obama achieved?
Obama got off to a quick start. But almost one year after winning the presidency, his deeds are at risk of paling next to his aspirations.
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Afghanistan war decision: how Robert Gates thinks
Pentagon chief Robert Gates is the swing vote in Obama's decision on the Afghanistan war.
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Who is Edward Brooke?
Edward Brooke was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor Wednesday. Mr. Brooke was the first African-American elected to the US Senate by popular vote.
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Conservatives outnumber liberals 2 to 1, Gallup finds
Gallup finds voters in greater numbers call themselves conservative. The biggest shift is among registered independents.
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Northwest pilots' mishap highlights delay in new cockpit rules
Northwest pilots who flew past Flight 188's destination by 150 miles aren't the first to overshoot. Despite other such incidents, new rules on pilot fatigue and cockpit oversight are not yet in place.
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Obama nets $600,000 for Gov. Deval Patrick's war chest
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, a long-time friend of Obama, more than doubled his campaign cash at fundraising luncheon with the president.
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Obama's Afghanistan policy isn't 'dithering.' It's 'reckless.'
GOP Rep. Tom Price says Obama's Afghanistan policy isn't 'dithering,' as Cheney put it. But it's 'reckless' none the less, he says.
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Who will rein in healthcare costs? Don't look to Congress.
The issue of controlling healthcare costs is so contentious that Congress may opt for a bill that punts much of the task to an independent commission.
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Top five athletes on Capitol Hill
Curt Schilling isn't the first professional athlete to consider a bid for public office. There's more crossover between sports and politics than you might think.
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Photos of the Day: 1006
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Opinion: White House czars: Is Congress to blame?
Before Congress allowed it to expire, there used to be a law that helped the president streamline and coordinate roles within the executive branch.
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Obama 'pay czar' lacks clout to stop $198 million in AIG bonuses
The special inspector general for the government’s financial rescue program told Congress Wednesday that the ongoing bonus quandary was 'a mess.'
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Would healthcare premiums go up under Senate Finance bill?
America's Health Insurance Plans, an insurer trade group, has released a study warning of sizable hikes for healthcare premiums. But outside experts have criticized the study's methodology.
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High end of troop request for Afghanistan: 60,000-plus
Gen. Stanley McChrystal included an option to send at least 60,000 more US troops to Afghanistan.
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New healthcare bill won't hurt deficit. What about your wallet?
The CBO says the Senate Finance bill will create a $81 billion surplus over 10 years. But critics say its fees, taxes, and mandates will hit Americans’ pocketbooks hard.
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Five top Republicans urge health reform? Well, 6 Dems don't.
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