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Why Obama might compromise on Bush tax cuts for the rich
If the White House allowed all Bush tax cuts to expire rather than extend them for the wealthy, financial pain around the nation would drown out any 'attaboys' Obama's administration might get.
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Deal in the works on Bush-era tax breaks and help for the jobless
Following Senate votes Saturday, party leaders say a compromise is likely involving an extension of Bush-era tax breaks for all income levels, plus an extension of unemployment benefits.
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If Americans had a vote, would they back deficit commission report?
Americans appear to back the intent of the bipartisan commission report – cutting the deficit – but it is less clear whether they approve of the panel's dramatic solutions.
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Deficit commission's work is finished. What happens next?
A 60 percent majority on Obama's bipartisan deficit commission say they approved the co-chairs' recommendations, not enough to force a vote in Congress. Will their work have an impact?
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What can lame-duck Congress get done? Seven items on to-do list.
The lame-duck Congress returns to session Monday with a laundry list of things to do. Avoiding a government shutdown is top on the list. But there are other important items, too.
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Obama, GOP leaders face the press for election post-mortems
In back-to-back press conferences Wednesday, President Obama and victorious Republicans try to win the spin battle on the day after Election 2010. Obama has the harder task.
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Who is Pete Rouse? He's not Rahm Emanuel
The president's new chief of staff Pete Rouse, hailed by Obama as a 'skillful problem-solver,' is a Washington veteran known for working quietly behind the scenes and avoiding the media.
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Bentley recall announced to replace potentially dangerous hood ornament
Bentley recall: Bentley Motors is recalling 820 cars worldwide over fears that its famous "Winged B" hood ornament could injure people in an accident.
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Why Democrats are pushing a series of bills doomed to fail
Democrats have put three hot-button issues atop their agenda this week – 'don't ask, don't tell,' immigration reform, and campaign finance reform. They likely won't pass a thing on any of them. But they aren't too worried by that.
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US Muslim groups unite, see mosque near ground zero as test of rights
Muslim leaders, meeting at the New York site of the proposed Islamic center and mosque near ground zero, speak of their 'unified stance' against 'religious intolerance and bigotry.'
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Asian carp: multiple efforts afoot to find a Great Lakes solution
Five Great Lakes states are suing Illinois to force it to close two shipping locks. But US officials are pursuing other ways to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes, and even the Chicago mayor has a proposal.
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Why Rod Blagojevich was convicted on only one of 24 counts
The count of lying to the FBI – the one conviction the jury in the Rod Blagojevich trial handed down Tuesday – is often included to make sure a jury returns at least one guilty verdict. The other counts may have been too complex.
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Gen. David Petraeus nod reopens issue of withdrawal deadline
Gen. David Petraeus is likely to win Senate confirmation as the top US commander in Afghanistan. But the hearing could reopen a debate on strategy, especially the 2011 planned troop drawdown.
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Asian carp found beyond electric barriers; caught near Great Lakes
Asian carp caught in Lake Calumet, six miles downstream of Lake Michigan. Officials concerned about possible threat.
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Obama wants more money for Afghanistan war. Will Congress grant it?
Congress faces a formidable agenda this summer, but nothing is as wrenching as upcoming votes to fund new spending on the Afghanistan war.
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At Rod Blagojevich trial, jury selection -- and campaigning
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich faces 24 counts including bribery and racketeering. Outside the courthouse, Blagojevich signed autographs and gave hugs.
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Will Rod Blagojevich trial be a circus? The ex-governor hopes so
Jury selection begins Thursday in the Rod Blagojevich trial on corruption charges. The former Illinois governor's best defense will be his well-honed reputation as a loose cannon.
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Debit card fees: Senate votes for limits, seeking to aid consumers
Retailers are the ones paying debit card fees, but the idea is that if the costs were lowered, retailers might then pass some of the savings along to consumers.
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Lettuce recall doesn't hide progress on food safety, experts say
The lettuce recall has many questioning the safety of US produce, but voluntary adherence to food safety standards has led to progress since the E. coli outbreak in 2007.
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The Obama deficit commission: five issues to watch
President Obama held the first meeting of the Bipartisan Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform Tuesday. Here are five issues to watch as the deliberations get under way.
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Google China move puts pressure on Microsoft, Yahoo
Like Google, Microsoft and Yahoo run Chinese search engines. But they are continuing to comply with censorship even after Google China has stopped. Some in Congress say US technology companies should be compelled to take a firmer stance on free speech in China.
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Obama signs healthcare bill with 22 pens. Who started that idea?
Many presidents now sign historic legislation – like the healthcare bill – with multiple pens. Twenty-two isn't even close to the record, in fact.
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Google ends Internet censorship, dares China to make next move
Google's decision to stop Internet censorship of search results in China puts a global spotlight on China, online free speech activists say.
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Opinion: College tuition is expensive enough, let alone the textbooks
College students can't really afford $200-plus on a textbook. Why not go textbookless?
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Opinion: Supreme Court’s campaign ruling: a bad day for democracy
US Congress must respond swiftly and forcefully to ensure that corporations do not take over the electoral process.
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