Topic: Joe Biden
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After the 'sequester,' now what?
$85 billion in across-the-board cuts to defense and social programs took effect March 1. The cuts must occur this fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30. Here's how things look.
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6 reasons why President Obama will defeat the NRA and win universal background checks
Something is going to happen this session in the US Congress that hasn’t happened in more than a decade: The National Rifle Association (NRA) is going to lose on a top priority issue. Here are six reasons why President Obama will win a victory on universal background checks.
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Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill
A freshman Senate class was sworn in Jan. 3, bringing diverse skills and experience – not to mention agendas – to the legislative body. Whether the 14 newest senators help break partisan gridlock, or refuse to work across the aisle, will be the test for the 113th Congress.Twelve were elected on Nov. 6, including three Republicans, eight Democrats, and an independent. In addition, a Republican and a Democrat were appointed to vacant seats after the election. Here is a look at the 14 and what they bring to the Senate:
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10 most-looked-up words of 2012, according to Merriam Webster
Here are the 10 words that most often sent Americans to the dictionary in 2012.
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Briefing
Four curious outcomes if the Electoral College ends in a tie
Here are four ways that a 269-to-269 tie in the Electoral College could play out in the 2012 presidential election.
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Forget Palin - McCain needs Joe the Plumber
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Opinion: History may wink at Palin
The VP role has been filled by a diverse lot. By that standard she may have what it takes.
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Financial crisis threatens aid for world's poorest
President Bush's $48 billion Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief could see cutbacks.
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Obama now buying ads on video games
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Bill Ayers is back - just in time for the debate
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Obama gets blue-light special rate for primetime TV address
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Sudan makes case abroad while still bombing Darfur
President Omar al-Bashir says international interference will hamper peace. Darfuris ask: 'What peace?'
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Biden: "McCain campaign is on the ropes"
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Obama's middle name - not in the talking points!
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Five things McCain and Obama must do in tonight's debate
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Tina Fey and SNL do it again with VP debate spoof
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Media annoyed with Palin talk
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Palin speaks at higher grade level than Biden?
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VP debate shatters TV ratings record
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Palin rebounds in debate – but is it too late?
Her better-than-expected performance Thursday probably won’t do much for a weakened McCain campaign.
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No gaffes in last night's debate? Darn right!
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Palin, Biden both liars say Obama, McCain
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What does Palin believe causes climate change?
The Alaska governor's beliefs have been hard to pin down.
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Facebooking the Palin-Biden debate
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Flirting with Palin earns Pakistani president a fatwa
A leading religious leader condemned Asif Ali Zardari's comments to Sarah Palin at the UN.
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With polls down, Palin must get in touch with her "inner barracuda"
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Biden's supreme challenge: no gaffes
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Sarah Palin: Barracuda or Bambi?
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Financial crisis shakes up presidential campaign
Barack Obama has the edge on economic issues, but volatile markets could change that.
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Unusually high stakes in vice presidential debate
On Thursday, Sarah Palin has a chance to restore her image, while Joe Biden must avoid being long-winded or aggressive.
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