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Unemployment rates fall in most swing states. Why that may not help Obama.
Of nine battleground states, unemployment rates dropped in seven and held steady in two, according to the state-by-state report for September. It's good news for Obama, but he may not be able to capitalize on it.
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Ron Paul's swan song: Has he launched an enduring movement? (+video)
After three runs for the White House, US Rep. Ron Paul is retiring. Will his libertarian brand of Republican politics survive without him? A younger generation of elected officials and activists say it will.
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Mitt Romney says his health care plan in Mass. was a win for women (+video)
As the GOP Convention approaches, Mitt Romney said he was proud that his Massachusetts health care plan guaranteed coverage for women. He criticized President Obama for trying to tie him to Rep. Todd Akin's rape and abortion remarks.
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Issac approaches, sending GOP scrambling
Despite tropical storm Issac, which could become a Category 2 hurricane, Republican delegates are still flocking to Tampa, Fla. The storm has forced the GOP to postpone convention events.
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Decoder Wire Is Ron Paul getting a raw deal from the RNC?
Ahead of the GOP convention next week, former GOP presidential contender Ron Paul and Republican National Committee (on behalf of Mitt Romney) are near a deal over whose delegates will get seated from the states of Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Maine.
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Paul Ryan: why taking Medicare message to Florida wasn’t a risk
In his visit to a retirement community in Florida, Paul Ryan pledged to 'preserve and protect' federal health benefits for those at or near retirement. And he brought along his mom to prove it.
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Supreme Court ruling on Medicaid tees up campaign issue
Some Republican governors and state lawmakers are eager to opt out of the expansion of Medicaid under 'Obamacare,' now that the Supreme Court has removed the penalty. But millions could remain uninsured. Expect this to play big in some state elections.
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Keep Calm Good Reads: A Calvin and Hobbes take on Egypt
Here is a survey of insightful articles on what's next for Egypt, the cost of America's obsession with security post 9/11, and how cellphones can help with disaster management.
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Opinion: Decline of American satellites is a matter of national security
America's scientific satellites are in rapid decline, with few plans to replace them. The United States depends on satellites to track storms, monitor disasters, and build the economy. The US and private industry must work together to rebuild the satellite fleet.
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Earth Day technology: the spray-on solar panel?
New firms are challenging conventional rooftop solar by using thin-film technology on windows and even indoors. On this Earth Day, conventional Chinese companies are the cost leaders. But US firms have the technical edge.
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NCAA tournament 2012: How did those teams get in?
There are questions every year about why certain teams are invited to the NCAA basketball tournament and others not. The author looks at the 2012 'March Madness' field.
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The Vote Why was the Florida GOP debate audience so subdued?
Debate audiences have provided some of the most memorable moments of the campaign so far. But the Florida GOP debate crowd produced only occasional polite applause.
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Cover Story Why the 2012 election could all come down to Florida
The nation's premier swing state, younger and more diverse than you think, will be vital in deciding who wins the White House. Along the way, Florida could determine the GOP primary, too.
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Marco Rubio for vice president? He says no, and for good reason.
Sen. Marco Rubio would likely be a top choice for vice president for any Republican presidential candidate. But he said Thursday he will not accept any offer – and he probably means it.
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Gulf fishing in crisis, but is BP oil spill to blame?
By many measures, fishing off the Louisiana coast is worse this year – but that's part of a long-term trend. The Gulf oil spill might be a factor, but perhaps not the primary one.
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In America's Deep South, a front seat for Freedom Riders
A disused bus station-turned- museum honors some of those who changed the course of civil rights history.
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz: A good fit to replace Tim Kaine at DNC?
President Obama is reportedly set to name Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida, considered a rising young star in the party, as the new chairwoman of the DNC, replacing Tim Kaine.
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Why is Jeb Bush sharing the stage with President Obama?
Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida, will appear with President Obama at an education event in Florida on Friday. What's in it for him?
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In Pictures: NFL draft 2011 prospects
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Why police officer deaths rose 37 percent in 2010
The number of officers killed in the line of duty can fluctuate from year to year. But the group releasing the new police officer figures offers several reasons for the climb this year.
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For sexual crime victims, TSA pat-downs can be 're-traumatizing'
The TSA's latest efforts to increase airport security include 'enhanced' pat-downs that have been criticized as invasive. Rape counselors advise that victims know their rights to protect themselves.
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Gubernatorial hopefuls Rick Scott and Alex Sink hurl mud in last debate
Florida gubernatorial hopefuls Rick Scott and Alex Sink spent most of their Monday night debate hurling insults at one another.
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Gulf oil spill: research voyage to search for oil can't find any
Halfway through a 10-day voyage, a government-sponsored expedition isn't finding any traces from the Gulf oil spill, directly contradicting findings by several independent research teams.
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From Murkowski to Castle, sore losers abound in Election 2010
So much for endorsing your opponent and bowing out gracefully. Many Republican candidates in Election 2010 are not backing the primary winner. Some are looking for ways to stay in the race.
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Florida surprise: How a Democrat could be elected governor
In an election cycle tilted toward Republicans, Alex Sink, the Democratic nominee for governor in Florida, is holding on to a modest edge in the polls.
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