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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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How the 18-year mystery of a downed US pilot was solved
Iraqi Bedouins had buried the remains of the US naval aviator out of respect. They led Marines to the spot.
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Obama's healthcare vote delayed. The reason: Democrats.
The Democrats built their majority on gains made in conservative-leaning areas. Now, those lawmakers are getting cold feet about the cost of the plan.
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When 'B' means better
'B Corporation' status reveals commitment to benefiting others.
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Garden travel: A grand invitation to Delaware's Nemours Estate
After three years of renovation, the formal garden and house opens its doors to visitors.
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The Rose Whisperer: Meet the beetles
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For 'leaner GM,' which workers are the fat?
The impact will spread beyond the industrial Midwest to employees in states like Florida, Delaware, and Virginia.
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Obama's week in review - the 1980s hit radio version
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Polar bear ruling brings Obama and Palin together like Spring love
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Foreclose vs. resetting mortgages: the fight goes on
The Senate nears a vote on a bill to help ease the foreclosure crisis, as banking and real estate lobbies successfully resist efforts to let courts adjust terms of mortgages.
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One town that can't wait for Chrysler to leave
Newark, Del., is one of 50 cities banding together to try to turn shuttered car factories into engines of economic growth.
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Job hunting? This week's unusual openings.
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On swine flu, officials strive to strike right note of caution
First US death reported in Texas; two schools shuttered in New York.
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'Regular Joe' plays a key White House role
As vice president, Biden is yin to Obama’s yang. But he’s definitely no Cheney.
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Plain, Honest Men
An engrossing account of the men who met in Philadelphia in 1787 to design a radically new form of government.
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Vice President Biden welcomes troops home -- Full text
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The Monitor's View: More rights for shareholders
The real capitalists need more say to prevent excess risk-taking.
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Gates lightens load for war-worn forces
Ending 'stop loss' is just one example of how he has sought to heal an overstressed military.
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Biden's speech to AFL-CIO – who banned the cameras anyway?
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Opinion: George Mitchell and the end of the two-state solution
Israel's settlement growth means we have to find a different plan.
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Iceland's leaders fall (on yogurt?) and its government spoils
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Joe Biden - making jokes, irritating Obama
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Election '08 is causing a 'brain drain' on Capitol Hill
But many exiting lawmakers also bring years of experience to the Obama administration.
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Lynne Cheney plans to write a bio of James Madison
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Biden gets new dog - animal rights advocates not happy
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Who will fill Obama’s Senate seat?
The Illinois governor has promised to name someone before the end of the year.



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