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Get irrational: 3.14 things to do on Pi Day
March 14 is Pi Day, which celebrates the mathematical constant measuring the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter (beginning with 3.14). Pi Day is celebrated internationally, and in 2009 it was decreed an official holiday by the US House of Representatives. Here are 3.14 ways to celebrate.
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Inauguration 2013: 10 highlights from previous second-term addresses
Barack Obama will be the 17th American president to deliver two inaugural addresses. Here are 10 highlights from such speeches by previous two-term presidents, including the shortest one ever.
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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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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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Election 2012: top seven super PACs
Decoder profiles the seven top super PACs, the organizations that have spent the most trying to influence the elections – and still have the most money in the bank.
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Attorneys general in 11 states poised to challenge healthcare bill
As soon as President Obama signs the healthcare bill into law, the attorneys general say they will challenge its constitutionality. The mandate to buy insurance is at the center of the controversy.
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Health care vote results: bill passes, Obama to sign it into law
The health care vote results came in late Sunday night, with the House passing the bill, 219 to 212. President Obama is set to sign the bill into law this week. After that, the Senate will take up 'fixes.'
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Bart Stupak vows 'yes' in health care vote. What comes next?
Rep. Bark Stupak of Michigan, who led a group of anti-abortion Democrats opposed to the health care bill, has promised a 'yes' on health care vote. Passage tonight now looks certain. Then what?
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Health care bill victory? Steny Hoyer says they've got the votes
Steny Hoyer sounded upbeat this afternoon when discussing the health care bill. "Clearly, we believe we have the votes," Hoyer said.
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Healthcare vote: Obama to visit Capitol Hill to nail down support
With the healthcare vote pending, President Obama will head over to Capitol Hill to rally support.
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If Democrats want healthcare reform, why deem it? Vote!
A House plan to 'deem' the Senate version of healthcare reform is very convenient, especially for those who want to support the bill without admitting it to voters.
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Trouble brewing between the Tea Party movement and the GOP?
Members of the Tea Party movement say they are not beholden to the GOP.
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Won't fill out the 2010 census? Your ranks are getting smaller.
Attitudes toward the 2010 census have improved markedly in the last few months.
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Ten things you should know about Census 2010
Census 2010 has only 10 questions, which should take about 10 minutes to fill out. Find out more about the census form headed your way.
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Health care bill: Heed the lessons of 1994
In 1994, Republicans killed the health care bill for political gain. In 2010, it's their game plan again.
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Chris Dodd to unveil financial reg reform; says GOP "terribly naive"
Sen. Chris Dodd said Republicans were "terribly naive" for wanting more time to study financial regulation reform
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Ready for the 2010 census? Forms start arriving today
Start checking your mailbox as mail delivery of the 2010 census begins today
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Colombia vote: Former FARC hostages run for Congress
Six former FARC hostages – each held for years by the leftist rebel group – are running for Congress in Sunday's Colombia vote. Voters are choosing 102 senators and 166 representatives in the legislative elections.
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Healthcare reform: Do House Democrats have the votes to pass it?
For House Democrats to win passage of healthcare reform, 216 lawmakers must vote 'yea.' The vote could come as early as this week.
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How to beat partisan politics? Ask your state government.
To avoid gridlock and partisan politics look to your state government. The states increasingly hold the power and influence over Washington in shaping American law – from safety to energy to social justice.
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Eric Massa exits House, but not quietly
Eric Massa of New York, facing a House sexual harassment probe, resigns his seat – but he has slammed fellow Democrats, claiming they want him out because he opposed their healthcare reform bill. He'll speak out again Tuesday on TV talk shows, perhaps with more choice words.
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House passes jobs bill: no giant leap against unemployment
Positive signs suggest that the jobs bill passed by the House Thursday could help curb unemployment, economists say. But it is not expected to be a major kick-start to job creation.
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Turkey recalls ambassador after US resolution on 'Armenian genocide'
Turkey has recalled its ambassador to Washington after a US congressional committee passed a resolution that would require President Obama to use the term "Armenian genocide" to refer to the World War I mass killings of Armenians.
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Why Charlie Rangel stepped down as Ways and Means chairman
New York Representative Charlie Rangel has stepped down as chairman of the House Ways and Means committee following more than a year of calls for his resignation.
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Opinion: Obama health care reconciliation: save your outrage for the unconstitutional filibuster
Forget President Obama's health care reconciliation. The real abuse of power is the filibuster.
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Senate climate bill may drop cap and trade
A compromise climate bill being developed in the Senate may drop controversial cap and trade legislation passed by the House.
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How do you convince people of global warming in a snowstorm?
Criticisms of climate change science are piling up as public concern wanes. But evidence of global warming continues to accumulate.
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Newt Gingrich slams House for 'attack on insurance companies'
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich blasted the House of Representatives what he called an 'attack on insurance companies.' On Wednesday, in a bipartisan vote, the House stripped health insurance companies of their exemption from federal antitrust laws.
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Retiring senators: Why are so many calling it quits?
Twelve senators so far have opted not to run again, the second-highest number of retiring senators in 75 years. Among their frustrations: the Senate's increasingly partisan climate.
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From conservatives, a bounty of political manifestos
Everybody from tea partiers to Republican lawmakers to GOP chief Michael Steele is listing their political priorities and goals. Republicans are hoping to repeat Newt Gingrich's 1994 success in taking over the House with his 'Contract With America.'
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