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Debt-ceiling showdown: 4 reasons it's not a replay of 2011
In 2011, Congress and President Obama went to the brink of government default when congressional Republicans balked at raising the nation's debt ceiling. The spring of 2013 appears to have another debt ceiling fight in store. Here are the top four things that have changed.
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Briefing
US gun industry by the numbers
As the debate over gun control rages on, the firearms industry in the United States is thriving. Here are seven key figures.
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Five ways the Republican National Convention can excite voters
The images, themes, and sound bites generated at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., Aug. 27-30 will set the tone for the rest of the election season. Here are five suggestions the GOP can use at its convention to excite voters and chart a path to victory.
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Briefing
Buffett rule: Five questions about Obama's plan answered
President Obama wants a proposed "Buffett rule" to make sure that millionaires pay at least a 30 percent federal tax rate. Here are five facts that shed light on the Buffett rule and the debate surrounding it.
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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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Focus
Gender gap daunting for GOP: Why women's vote is keyThe 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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6 signs of hope in Pakistan
The American imagination can run wild amid Pakistan’s political uncertainties and instability. But any pessimistic view of Pakistan, while endemic in the West, differs considerably from the perspective of Pakistani analysts who cautiously point to more optimistic scenarios. They cite six hopeful developments.
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Opinion: Obamacare gives Congress license to micromanage every facet of our lives
The Obama administration has never offered a principled explanation of how to square the health-care law's individual mandate with the Constitution. If Congress can force us to buy health insurance, what can’t it order us to buy?
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Gas prices, still climbing, are now just one thin dime from $4 a gallon
Gas prices jumped 5 cents a gallon last week on average, says AAA's Fuel Gauge Report, even as oil prices stabilized a bit. When gas prices reach $4 a gallon, motorists begin to change their habits.
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Obama, Congress, traders? Public unsure who to blame for high gas prices.
From all corners of the country, Americans are irritated these days by record-high fuel prices that have soared above $4 a gallon in some states and could top $5 by summer.
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Goldman Sachs culture 'toxic'? Letter confirms suspicions about Wall Street.
Polls show that Americans hold a very low opinion of Wall Street, and a damning public letter of resignation from a Goldman Sachs executive could only amplify that perception.
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Reagan and Clinton as American idols? Not so fast.
The majority of Americans consider Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton as 'outstanding' or 'above average' among the modern presidents. Pollsters and historians need an edict: Wait 50 years before judging the greatness of presidents and their legacies.
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February jobs report brings some cheer for older workers
Older workers, the group hit hardest by the recession and slow recovery, landed the bulk of new jobs created by the improving economy, the February jobs report showed.
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Lack of enthusiasm? It's the Democrats who have a problem.
Plenty of Republicans are unhappy with their choices for president. But Republican and Republican-leaning voters are still more enthusiastic about voting in November than their Democratic counterparts.
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Signs of hope in Pakistan – America's prickly ally
It's difficult to make sense of Pakistan's pulsating political chaos, corruption, and instability. Yet pessimistic views of Pakistan, while endemic in the West, differ considerably from the perspective of Pakistani analysts who cautiously point to half a dozen hopeful developments.
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Does it help Rick Santorum to slam JFK on religion's role in politics?
Rick Santorum on Sunday attacked John F. Kennedy's 1960 speech affirming separation of church and state. With two-thirds of Americans saying religion is 'losing influence' in US life, he may be playing to those who worry about that.
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Cover Story
Does America need a CEO in the Oval Office?Mitt Romney has been both vaunted and vilified for his business background. Here's how running a corporation really compares to running a country.
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Interracial marriage rate doubles in 30 years: how US attitudes have changed
About 15 percent of all new marriages in the US in 2010 were between spouses of different race or ethnicity, according to a Pew Center report. In 1980 it was 6.7 percent.
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Why Egypt may not care about losing US aid
Some say that Egypt's military rulers may be willing to forgo $1.3 billion in aid if it means a boost in popularity.
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GOP threatens huge cuts to unemployment insurance
The stalemate in Congress over extending a payroll tax cut also affects unemployment insurance. Republicans want to limit federal benefits for the long-term unemployed to 59 weeks, down from 99 weeks now. One Republican says he's willing to go to 26 weeks.
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The Vote Does it matter whom Donald Trump endorses?
In the short run, a nod from Donald Trump might give Mitt Romney or Newt Gingrich a little boost in Nevada. But in the long run? A Trump endorsement could turn off some voters, polls show.
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Did Mitt Romney just disrespect poor Americans?
Mitt Romney told CNN 'I'm not concerned about the very poor...' Will that come off sounding tone deaf? Or was it simply a quote taken out of context?
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Florida primary smackdown: Have Gingrich and Romney forgotten Obama?
Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich have been smacking each other pretty hard on the campaign trail. Their favorability ratings are down, but that doesn't mean President Obama can rest easy.
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State of the Union: Is Obama's vision 'common sense' or class warfare?
In his State of the Union speech, President Obama argued that America needs a strong government, and that requires more taxes on the rich. Polls show voters could be receptive.
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Newt Gingrich has momentum as South Carolina goes to the polls
Polls show the South Carolina primary Saturday is now Newt Gingrich's to lose after Mitt Romney stumbled this week. But Romney still is favored to win Florida's primary and the nomination.
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Is Mitt Romney really a job creator? What his Bain Capital record shows.
Mitt Romney is running for president on his business acumen, saying he knows what it takes to create jobs. He puts less emphasis on what he knows about eliminating jobs. Marion, Ind., has experienced both via Romney and Bain Capital.
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Why Congress is a favorite GOP whipping boy
Next to President Obama – and each other – the foibles of Congress have provided an easy target for small-government-is-better GOP presidential candidates.
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Have conservatives finally stopped looking for the Romney alternative?
Evidence is mounting that conservative voters are coalescing behind Mitt Romney as the GOP nominee, after months of casting about for another champion. His acceptability rating has been rising.
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For Mitt Romney, it's likely to feel a lot hotter in South Carolina (+video)
Coming off a decisive win Tuesday in New Hampshire, Mitt Romney leads the pack in South Carolina, polls show. But the state is not a natural fit for him, and some GOP rivals are on the warpath.
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Progress Watch
US crime rate at lowest point in decades. Why America is safer now.The crime rate for serious crimes, including murder, rape, and assault, has dropped significantly since the early 1990s in part because of changes in technology and policing, experts say.
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