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Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 differences on women's issues
President Obama won the women’s vote four years ago, and he’ll need to again to win reelection, given Mitt Romney’s strength among male voters. Here are some of the women’s issues on which the candidates differ.
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Vox News Rush Limbaugh blame game: Are falling ad revenues his fault?
Rush Limbaugh says declining ad revenue at talk radio stations that carry his programming isn't a sign that a boycott against him is working. It may have more to do with an expiring contract.
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Focus Behind the falling US birthrate: too much student debt to afford kids?
The record-low birthrate in the US is showing no signs of bouncing back, even with the economy on the mend. Evidence is growing that huge student debt may be deterring people from starting families.
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Cover Story Five reasons America won't fall off the 'fiscal cliff'
The political and economic ramifications are too big for Washington to let the large tax increases and spending cuts take effect. But this doesn't necessarily mean lawmakers will craft a decisive solution to the nation's fiscal woes.
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Decoder Wire 'Binders full of women': a revealing remark from Romney, or a sideshow?
'Binders full of women' is already the most memorable phrase of the second presidential debate, showing just how much the 2012 campaign revolves around issues narrowly targeted to specific groups – a strategy of the Obama campaign.
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Briefing
Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 differences on women's issues
President Obama won the women’s vote four years ago, and he’ll need to again to win reelection, given Mitt Romney’s strength among male voters. Here are some of the women’s issues on which the candidates differ.
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After new poll: Is Obama losing his touch with Colorado voters?
President Obama is trailing Mitt Romney in Colorado by five percentage points in a new poll, after Mr. Obama won the state in 2008. The president is in the midst of a two-day swing through the state.
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Could Rep. Paul Ryan put Wisconsin in play for Mitt Romney?
Wisconsin isn't beyond reach for Mitt Romney, the latest swing states poll by Quinnipiac/New York Times/CBS shows. So maybe the veepstakes buzz around Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan is warranted.
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Questions about chief justice's health-care ruling could have lasting impact
Speculation persists over why Chief Justice John Roberts joined liberals to uphold the President Obama's signature health-care reform law, and that could affect the Supreme Court.
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Savannah Guthrie: Can she rescue 'Today' show?
Savannah Guthrie replaced Ann Curry as co-host of the Today show Friday. Can Savannah Guthrie, NBC's chief legal analyst and former White House correspondent, bring the ratings up?
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Focus Gender gap daunting for GOP: Why women's vote is key
The gender gap for the next election is daunting for Mitt Romney as President Obama leads the likely GOP nominee among women in major polls. With simply more women voters, can he overcome it between now and November?
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Hispanics, women: Problems for the GOP?
As the presidential election approaches, Republicans must shore up their support among two critical groups: women and Hispanics. For the GOP, polls here are moving in the wrong direction.
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Why Mitt Romney didn't come down hard on Rush Limbaugh
Polls in Ohio, Tennessee, and Georgia show that Rush Limbaugh Republicans lean toward Rick Santorum. Mitt Romney could not afford to lose any of those votes, especially in Ohio.
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Opinion: Rush Limbaugh 'slut' comment reveals a double standard on sex
Rush Limbaugh apologized for calling student Sandra Fluke a 'slut' for her views on contraception. His offensive remarks revealed an old double standard on sex: Only a 'coed' – that is, a female – can be promiscuous. The rest of us males are just taking what’s rightfully ours.
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Judge chides Obama for ignoring health-care ruling, urges fast-track appeal
Judge Roger Vinson has agreed to stay his January ruling that Obama's health-care reform law is unconstitutional – but only if the administration fast-tracks an appeal, possibly directly to the Supreme Court.
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Opinion: Happiness 101: Less tweeting, more meeting
Studies show that happiness is directly linked to conversations that are substantial, not superficial. Yet our communications are dominated by quick electronic exchanges. In a high-stress era like ours, we need to tap into our most valuable resource – each other. That's why I talk to strangers.
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Obamas get to work from home. So should you, they say.
The Obamas held a White House forum Wednesday to promote flexible work arrangements, including work from home.
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Despite gaffe, Supreme Court won't revisit landmark child-rape ruling
Five justices footnote their June opinion about a 'national consensus' against using the death penalty for child rapists.
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Retailers, banks battle over credit-card fees
Lawmakers weigh legislation allowing them to negotiate fees.
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Historic case may decide U.S. gun rights
Hearings on the constitutionality of a D.C. gun ban begin Tuesday. The Supreme Court is looking at the Second Amendment for the first time since 1939.
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Employer retaliation cases reach U.S. Supreme Court
When can workers sue against acts of retaliation by employers? Two cases slated for hearing this week may help clarify.
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