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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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3 of the best summer 2012 novels
Old crimes come back to haunt characters in three of the summer's best novels.
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What recovery? Top 10 cities losing jobs
For some regions of the US, talk of an economic recovery is more wishful thinking than reality. Here are the top 10 metropolitan areas that continue to struggle with unemployment, from the Carpet Capital of the World to the home of an Ivy League university.
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Hillary Clinton for president? Eight Democrats who might run next time.
In the world of presidential politics, 2016 actually isn’t that far away, especially given how much time and effort it takes to mount a serious campaign. Months before the 2012 votes were counted, speculation had started over who might run in four years – fueled by no less a figure than former President Bill Clinton. He has suggested many times that his wife, soon-to-be-ex-Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, might change her mind about not running once she’s had a break. Here are some of the other possible contenders.(Updated Dec. 11, 2012)
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Former US ambassador to Iraq reflects on life outside green zone
Ryan Crocker was a major force in helping to turn around Iraq, Presidents Bush and Obama say.
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How's Obama faring in the Rocky Mountain West?
The president, in Montana on Friday and Colorado on Saturday, has so far taken care not to alienate 'New West' swing states. But rumblings are nonetheless afoot.
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Obama and Montana's Baucus: Who needs whom?
The president visited the senator's home state Friday, even as Baucus works to get GOP support for healthcare reform. Both men are being blasted from the left and the right.
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Obama wins over a Montana crowd on healthcare
And he has high praise for Max Baucus, the state's U.S. Senator who heads the crucial Senate Finance Committee.
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Say Everything
A history of blogging – and why it matters.
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Senate's 'Gang of Six' key to healthcare reform
Finance Committee chairman Baucus tries for bipartisanship. But critics in his own party worry that could weaken overhaul legislation - especially provisions for children.
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Dems appear to set deadline for bipartisan healthcare
In a meeting with the president Tuesday, Senate Democrats agree to work with Republicans on a bipartisan bill – but only until the middle of September.
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The Whistling Season
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Sarah Palin STILL not getting a divorce (in case you don't believe it)
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Palin getting a divorce? Nope.
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Senate veers toward healthcare bill that pleases no one
A bipartisan group of six senators worked Tuesday to hammer out a deal. But both parties worry that they will find the final product unacceptable.
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Operation Bite Back
Was animal rights activist Rod Coronado a victim of over-reaching prosecution – or did he get exactly what he deserved?
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State of diversity on the courts
Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination draws focus to the gains of minority and female judges nationwide.
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If a healthcare bill passes, this group might be why
A bipartisan group of senators met Tuesday to hash out details. The same panel helped President Bush to his first major legislative victory.
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Summer reading list
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US foreclosure crisis spreads to new states
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The Wild Marsh
Rick Bass again assumes the role of America’s 21st-century Thoreau.
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IndieBound* paperback bestseller list 7/9/09
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Tears in the Darkness
A balanced, beautifully written book about the horrors of the Bataan Death March.
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In Maine, and other states, local fare is on the Fourth of July menu
A sustainable food advocate inspires governors' offices around the county to hold an "Independence Food Day," where they will serve foods native to their region.
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Why healthcare reform is still alive, despite initial cost estimates
Dire pronouncements aside, the process is just getting started, with legislation at a formative stage and Obama yet to offer his plan.
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Montana job seekers asked for Facebook, MySpace logins
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Jon Wellinghoff, Obama’s energy futurist
The chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is committed to renewable energy.
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Obama fast-tracks healthcare reform
Even as the president urges Senate Democrats to move quickly, a Congressional Budget Office ruling lowers a hurdle that tripped up the Clinton-era reform effort.
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Concerns mount that suspect in abortion-doctor shooting had extremist ties
In 1996, a Kansan with the same name was arrested with bombmaking materials in his car trunk.
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