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Eight open US Senate seats in 2014
Here are eight senators who have opted out of a reelection bid in 2014, giving hopefuls in both parties a rare shot at a US Senate seat – and, moreover, one that could flip control of the Senate.
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Can Republicans increase their ranks of governors? Four races to watch.
With only 11 races for governor this year, there’s no big sea change to anticipate. With Republicans hoping to add to the 29 states under their banner, the four races to watch are in Washington, New Hampshire, Montana, and North Carolina.
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Obama vs. Romney 101: 3 ways they differ on regulation
Wall Street is a big target – blamed for the financial crisis that led to the Great Recession. Mitt Romney says efforts to rein in financiers via more regulation are an attack on “economic freedom.” President Obama says new regulations would make it “more profitable to play by the rules than to game the system.” Here are three specifics on which the two differ.
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Battle for women's votes: 6 flash points
The uproar over the Obama campaign’s 'Life of Julia' Web infographic – which made #Julia big on Twitter – highlights just how fiercely both parties are fighting for the women’s vote. The economy is by far the most important issue in November for both sexes. But there are other areas with special significance to women. Here are the main flash points.
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Eight who have gone from business to politics
From a billionaire publisher to a truck-stop magnate, many have traded the executive suite for political office.
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In fight for Illinois Senate seat, both sides already dealing blows
The Illinois Senate seat formerly held by Barack Obama stands a decent chance of going to a Republican, analysts say. Primary voters on Tuesday selected Rep. Mark Kirk (R) to vie against state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias (D).
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Beau Biden exit: another blow for Democrats in midterms
Beau Biden, son of the vice president, announced Monday he won't run for the Senate. Every departure of a strong Democrat from the fall midterms takes the GOP one step closer to big gains.
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Five states where GOP might pull another Brown
Republican Scott Brown's win in Massachusetts provides a boost for the GOP's momentum for the 2010 midterm elections. Here are five states where Republicans might pick off Senate seats this November.
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Scott Brown’s victory: Back to square one on healthcare reform?
Senator-elect Scott Brown of Massachusetts could provide the 41st Republican vote necessary to block a healthcare reform bill. Moderates of both parties say it’s time to start over with a broad, bipartisan strategy.
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Federal Register lights up the online world
Tome of official Washington, the Federal Register is now searchable after debut of fancy online version. Journalists rejoice...sort of.
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Will Senate Democrats' healthcare reform tradeoffs seal the deal?
The healthcare reform tradeoffs reached Tuesday - no public option but expanded Medicare access - may help Senate Democrats win more moderates' votes. But it's still not clear they've got to 60.
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Supreme Court takes up 'honest services,' or anti-corruption, law
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in two cases that explore whether a federal 'honest services' law is too vague. A third case, to be heard later, involves the anti-corruption methods used in convicting former Enron chief executive Jeffrey Skilling.
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Senate healthcare reform debate: Week 1 down, how many more to go?
One week into the Senate healthcare reform debate two things are clear: Democrats don't have their 60 votes, and the end is not coming anytime soon.
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Gates: Afghanistan surge could require more than 30,000 troops
Defense Secretary Robert Gates told Congress Thursday that the Afghanistan surge could require 3,000 more support troops in addition to the 30,000 troops President Obama announced this week.
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As foreclosures rise, states struggle to combat mortgage scams
Mortgage scams proliferate as desperate homeowners try to avert foreclosures, pushing state lawmakers into action.
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Senate healthcare reform debate begins: public option topic No. 1
In the Senate, debate began Monday on healthcare reform. A look at the senators' likely votes makes it difficult to see how the public option, as it is currently constituted, can survive.
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After Afghanistan election, governors seek distance from 'illegal' Karzai
In Panjshir Province, Governor Bahij says he wants to thwart protest of Afghanistan election. But he wants more autonomy.
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Schools sprinting to win Obama's Race to the Top billions
In speech Wednesday, Obama touts his $4.35 billion bid to reshape education in America. Schools nationwide are eager to compete for Race to the Top funds.
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Opinion: As US population increases, Congress must adjust
Today the average House district has a startling 650,000 people. How can one person fairly represent them all?
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Tea Party insurgency marches into key states
But will Tea Party protest energy help or hobble the Republican Party? They're challenging some GOP candidates and could split the vote in those races.
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Here's where stimulus money is putting people to work
A first report card shows the federal Recovery Act money means hiring more electricians, carpenters, and others across the country. But it’s not necessarily in states with the highest unemployment rates.
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How Senate Democrats can get to 60 votes on healthcare
With 60 votes, Democrats can beat a Republican filibuster – and they're increasingly confident of getting there by wooing party moderates.
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Mike Castle to vie for Biden's Senate seat, maybe against Beau
GOP's Mike Castle of Delaware, nine-term congressman, puts Republicans in strong position to pick up a Senate seat in 2010, whether or not Beau Biden (D) enters the race.
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Another Biden for Senate?
Beau Biden, son of the vice president, is back from a year in Iraq. He'd start a Senate run in Delaware with a leg up, but 2010 looks to be a tough election for Democrats.
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The Bidens, and six other political dynasties in the making
Beau Biden, son of Vice President Joe Biden, returned from Iraq Wednesday. He's tipped to run for the US Senate. Several other political families also have members eyeing 2010.
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Baucus’s Senate panel whacks away at healthcare amendments
Finance Committee cuts 61 amendments, leaving just 503 to go. Among the major issues remaining: a public option.
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Green Metropolis
A New Yorker writer examines that civic paragon of green living: New York City.
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How fast is your Internet connection? Top US speeds revealed.
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Embracing the fog
As the banks roll in, secrets stay hidden, ugly buildings vanish, and coincidences rise.
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Opinion: The war on drugs needs a timeout
Before Washington ramps up yet another losing war on drugs, why not let a commission construct a better policy?
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