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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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Europe's debt crisis: 5 ways it's been put to good use
Europe’s debt crisis has roiled financial markets and populations. But beyond nationwide strikes and gyrating markets, Europe has put its crisis to good use. Here Jacob Funk Kirkegaard, a research fellow at the Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics points out five trends that will ultimately strengthen the European Union and the euro currency.
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European debt crisis: Seven basics you need to know
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Stock market jitters: Eight reasons investors are on edge
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Smoke and mirrors in Obama's budget? Five examples of creative accounting.
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A second thought on TARP's bottom line
If a TARP bank's stock went up due to several federal programs, which should get the credit from the CBO?
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Federal Reserve's 'astounding' report: We loaned banks trillions
The Federal Reserve offers details on the loans it gave to banks and others at the height of the financial crisis. One program alone doled out nearly $9 trillion.
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Decision Points
Bush’s memoir details the decisions that shaped his life and presidency – but fails to open a window into his thinking.
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Activist groups, distrustful of candidates, push for pre-election pledges
Many grass-roots activists want candidates to sign pledges to, say, undo health-care reform. Will such pledges tie lawmakers' hands later, or improve accountability?
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Japan gets its Tojo back: Will it save the foundering economy?
Japan's central bank economists have tried everything to keep their economy afloat, including record levels of quantitative easing. Will America follow its example?
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Could AIG plan to exit bailout bring taxpayers a profit?
AIG plan involves converting bailout money into a common-stock ownership stake in the company, which the Treasury would sell over time. But the exit strategy isn't a quick or simple process.
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Small businesses and banks spurn Obama's $30 billion program
Many of the community banks and small businesses that President Obama's lending program is meant to help, say they don't want it.
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Why Democrats are trying again on campaign finance reform
Odds are long that the DISCLOSE Act will pass. But Senate Democrats are trying again Thursday, saying the campaign finance system needs greater transparency. Republicans say the bill gives Democratic candidates an edge.
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What's the best way to create more jobs?
With unemployment still hovering near 10 percent, politicians are scrambling to push policies they think will create jobs.
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Elizabeth Warren: Obama picks aggressive consumer adviser
Elizabeth Warren understands 'every American has to get a fair shake in their financial dealings,' Obama says.
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Elizabeth Warren, Wall Street critic, to head new consumer protection bureau
Elizabeth Warren is tipped to be appointed by President Obama to set up a new consumer finance protection agency dealing with mortgages, credit cards and other financial products. But the choice of Elizabeth Warren, a Harvard professor, is controversial.
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Tempers flare in Alaska vote count: Lisa Murkowski gains on Joe Miller
Sen. Lisa Murkowski narrowed her 1,668-vote deficit to challenger Joe Miller from last Tuesday's GOP primary in Alaska – but only by 208. More votes remain to be counted.
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Opinion: Hurricane Katrina: Five years on, New Orleans's problems have gone national
What Hurricane Katrina brought to New Orleans – government failures, a hollowed-out housing market, and big federal bailouts – is now understood by the rest of America.
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Where GOP's Lisa Murkowski went wrong and John McCain went right
Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska didn't open her war chest in time, and it may have cost her the GOP primary. Arizona's Sen. John McCain, by contrast, spent early and often.
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Alaska's Lisa Murkowski: No. 7 on list of ousted incumbents?
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R) of Alaska could become the seventh congressional incumbent to lose a primary in 2010 if her too-close-to-call race with 'tea party' favorite Joe Miller stays in Mr. Miller's favor. The last time this many incumbents lost primaries was in 2002, when eight representatives and one senator lost before the general election. Here are the ousted incumbents, in the order they lost their primaries.
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Maxine Waters slams ethics charge: 'I have not violated any House rules'
Reps. Maxine Waters and Charles Rangel have both fought back against ethics allegations. The cases come as Democrats are fighting to maintain their control of Congress in the midterms.
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Maxine Waters maintains innocence as House outlines ethics violations
The House ethics committee released formal charges Monday against Rep. Maxine Waters, a California Democrat, that claim she improperly helped a bank in which her husband owned stock receive federal funds.
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Freddie Mac reports loss, seeks another $1.8 billion in taxpayer bailout
Mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, between them, have needed $148.2 billion in bailout money since late 2008 to stay afloat. The aim is to ensure that mortgage credit remains available.
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US deficit falls!? Sort of. For now.
Lower than anticipated costs of the financial and auto bailouts are trimming the US deficit. But underlying spending is rising.
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Is Obama's activist phase over?
President Barack Obama will likely have difficulty passing any more expansive legislation.
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Unemployment extension 101: what you need to know
The Senate passed an unemployment extension Wednesday evening. Who is eligible? Is it retroactive to June 2? When will the checks be in the mail? We cover the basics.
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Who's exempted from 'fix' for Supreme Court campaign finance ruling?
The House passed the Disclose Act Wednesday. The act addresses the Supreme Court ruling that struck down campaign finance spending limits on corporations. But some organizations, like the NRA, are exempt. The bill faces a tough fight in the Senate.
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Opinion: Why less government spending would mean less economic trouble
Many economists say deficit spending is crucial to keeping the economy moving. But history tells a different story.
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Nikki Haley wins GOP nomination for governor in South Carolina
Nikki Haley, with the help of Tea Party activists and Sarah Palin, overtook the old boy network to win the GOP runoff.
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Kenneth Feinberg: Will he be fairer and faster than BP?
Kenneth Feinberg is President Obama's choice to run the $20 billion escrow fund for claims against BP in the Gulf oil spill disaster. Mr. Feinberg also ran the 9/11 victim compensation fund.
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