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Bill Clinton: 5 reasons he is helping Obama

Four years ago, former President Clinton got his knuckles rapped for calling Sen. Barack Obama's presidential aspirations a "fairy tale." Now the 42nd president is appearing on the stump with No. 44. Here are five reasons for Mr. Clinton to go all out for the newest member of the Presidents Club.
Blast-off: 6 recent missile advances

Missiles have been prominent in the news with India’s successful test, North Korea’s failed one, and much talk of missile defense systems in Europe and the Persian Gulf. Here are six recent noteworthy missile-technology advances.
Hillary Clinton for president? Eight Democrats who might run next time.

Tired of the 2012 presidential race? 2016 actually isn’t that far away, especially for Democrats looking hungrily at a nomination race that will not include President Obama. Speculation has already started over who might run – fueled by no less a figure than former President Clinton, who has suggested in recent TV interviews that his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, might change her mind about not running once she’s had a break. Here are some of the possible contenders.
US Supreme Court: Big 21st century rulings

The past 12 years have seen significant US high court decisions with wide-ranging effects on personal freedoms and national politics. Another key ruling is expected this summer on President Obama's health-care reform law. Here are some recent top rulings, all decided by 5-to-4 votes.
'Game Change': 5 revelations from the book

As the bestselling book 'Game Change' becomes an HBO movie, here are the 5 most interesting stories from the book.

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The real issue on free trade

It's not whether to lower barriers with Colombia but how to help US workers adjust.
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How voters may react to the Clintons' $109 million income

Few will begrudge the couple its wealth, experts say, unless business ties raise red flags.
Clinton down, but not out of running

She needs to win nearly all the remaining contests, analysts say, and persuade superdelegates that she has a better chance than Obama of beating John McCain.
House Republican leader optimistic about fall elections

Rep. John Boehner argues that his party might even regain the majority.
House Republican leader optimistic about fall elections

Rep. John Boehner argues that his party might even regain the majority.
Despite earmark reforms, 'pork' spending rises

The 2008 'Pig Book' says Congress spent $17.2 billion on pet projects in fiscal '08. But now it's easier to tell who did it.
Don't 'pull an Iraq' in Afghanistan

Massive state-building efforts are not a good use of tax dollars.
Meet '08 contender John McCain ... again

His week-long tour stresses his family's military service – and why it makes him fit to be president.
Letters to the Editor

Readers write about Barack Obama's former pastor.
Lessons from Japan's slump

US policymakers take note: Let markets clear.
Mortgage mess: Who gets help and who pays?

Debate over what's fair and what's wise is likely to intensify as US tries to contain the crisis.
Democrats' primary battle takes toll, but long view looks rosy

Clinton's positive rating has dropped, while Obama's image as a uniter has taken a hit.
Did Obama's pastor preach hate?

While some label the Reverend Wright's words 'hate speech,' others point to a tradition of exposing social ills.
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The story you're missing on superdelegates

Their duty is to pick the Democrat who can win.
Must you buy health insurance?

Plans from Clinton and Obama may be unconstitutional.
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Clinton's White House schedules revealing, not definitive

The 11,000 pages released last week shed little light on her readiness to be president.
Clinton's road to nomination gets steeper

With revote plans nixed in Florida and Michigan, pressure is on for an acceptable solution.
Supreme Court dismisses 'Hillary: The Movie' case

The issue – whether campaign-reform laws unconstitutionally restrict ads for political documentaries – now goes to a three-judge panel.
Romer and Mehlman join forces on education reform

The Former Democrat and Republican party chairs want education to be a bigger part of the 2008 campaign.
Romer and Mehlman join forces on education reform

The Former Democrat and Republican party chairs want education to be a bigger part of the 2008 campaign.
Obama speech opens up race dialogue

Will it stand alongside the great speeches in US history?
Trigger happy on gun rights

The high court must balance its leaning toward a gun ownership right with society's interest in safety.