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Daily Kos: DK Elections: MA-Sen: Newton Mayor Setti Warren will run

… founder (and 2010 special election primary loser) Alan Khazei or entrepreneur and former LG candidate Bob Massie. He also has considerable upside for the general, at least in terms of his resume: the charismatic Warren, …

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Daily Kos: DK Elections Daily Digest: 4/27

MA-Sen: Activist Bob Massie has hired one-time Howard Dean campaign manager Joe Trippi. Trippi was once a netroots icon but really fell out of favor after he went to run the Senate campaign of zillionaire asshole Jeff …

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Antenori announces run for Congress in seat vacated by Giffords …

Iraq war veteran and state Sen . Frank Antenori, R-Tucson, announced Friday he will run for Congress in a special election for the seat vacated by US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Antenori made the announcement at a meeting of …

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President Obama Awards the 2011 National Medals of Arts and …

President Obama told the audience that this ceremony is one that he and First Lady Michelle Obama look forward to every year.

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President Obama's 2013 Budget is a Blueprint for an America Built …

President Obama talks about his budget for the 2013 fiscal year — and how it will boost job creation to speed our economic recovery.

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Daily Kos: Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Florida redistricting …

If your diary covers an election or elected official, use election tags, which are generally the state abbreviation followed by the office. CA -01 is the first district House seat. CA -Sen covers both senate races . NY-GOV covers the …

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No More Mister Nice Blog

In 2006, when Bob Casey , Jr . exiled Santorum from the Senate, the guy won 41 percent of the overall vote. He held 28 percent of independents and 7 percent of Democrats. He was more or less despised by anyone who …

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Booker Rising: Rep. Allen West: "Conservatives Must Seek Bigger …

Allen West told the Conservative Political Action Conference on Friday that conservatives mustn’t ‘sit back on our laurels’ won during the Republicans’ sweeping 2010 midterm election success and press ahead to control all of …

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President Obama Hails the Housing Agreement | The White House

The federal government and the attorneys general of 49 states announce an agreement with the nation’s five largest mortgage providers to help homeowners.

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Today in Afghanistan: War News for Thursday, February 09, 2012

The bottom line is clear: Our vital interests in Afghanistan are limited and military victory is not the key to achieving them. On the contrary, waging a lengthy counterinsurgency war in Afghanistan may well do more to aid …

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President Obama Overlooks Another Famous Scriptural Passage …

On Thursday, February 2nd, President Obama attended a National Prayer Breakfast for one of the few times during his presidency. And as he stood before those gathered there, he said “we can all benefit from turning to our …

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President Obama Hosts the White House Science Fair | The White …

From robots in the Blue Room to rockets in the Red Room to marshmallow cannons in the State Dining Room, the White House Science Fair projects showcased the talents of America’s next generation of scientists, engineers, …

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President Obama Talks About Ways to Help Homeowners | The …

President Obama expands on the ideas he first presented in the State of the Union on ways to help responsible homeowners refinance their mortgages.

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Shop Talk: Melissa Williams Is on the List : Roll Call Politics

Golden Statewide Race . California Sen . Dianne Feinstein’s (D) re- election bid is not among the top-tier races on the Senate landscape this year, but there is still a long list of Republicans hoping to take her on. Among them is …

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President Obama Welcomes Georgian President Mikheil …

The leaders discuss relations between the two countries, Georgia’s contributions to the military operation in Afghanistan, and the potential for a free trade agreement between the United States and Georgia.

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Afghanistan War: Monbiot On Drone Warfare

Barack Obama began last week’s State of the Union address by claiming that the troops who had fought the Iraq war had “made the United States safer and more respected around the world.”(2) Like Bush, like the gods, …

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Photos from the St. Louis Welcome Home Iraq & Afghanistan War …

I hope that you enjoy these wonderful photos from the St. Louis Welcome Home Iraq & Afghanistan War Veteran’s Parade. A special thank you to one of our viewers Raven for sharing her photos of the event with us. Related …

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GOP Candidates Are Wrong to Urge a Second Front War in Iran …

Lincoln’s request is 150 years old, but when it comes to fighting two wars in Iran and Afghanistan, he’s still right.

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Booker Rising: Rep. Allen West: "Obama Aims To Divide America"

Rep. Allen West : “Obama Aims To Divide America” · The conservative Republican Congressman wasn’t feeling the liberal Democratic president’s recent State Of The Union speech: “Despite the fact that so much job-creating …

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2012: Ending the War in Afghanistan « Peace Action Blog

2012: Ending the War in Afghanistan . by Paul Kawika Martin, Peace Action. On the heels of nearly all U.S. troops leaving Iraq, thanks to your pressure and others in the peace movement, troops are slowly coming out of …

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Remarks by the President in State of the Union Address | The White …

President Obama greets White House visitors … See executive actions President Obama has taken … THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: …

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Criminal Justice News: Border Patrol Seizes Pot Valued at $1.6+ …

Joint Field Command – Arizona unifies the Tucson and Yuma Border Patrol Sectors and Air Branches, as well as the Tucson Field Office, to enhance border security , commercial enforcement and trade facilitation missions to …

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THE WORLD ACCORDING TO BILL FISHER: The Man Who …

By William Fisher The Spanish Judge whose work triggered the investigation that nabbed Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet back in 1998 believes that Spain could bring charges against six Bush Jr . administration officials for …

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Steve Westly: President Obama Following Roosevelt's Lead on …

Teddy Roosevelt once said: “Don’t hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.” President Obama has mastered that lesson and we are all safer for it.

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Avoiding a Catastrophic War with Iran | War Is A Crime .org

Another war would destroy America’s painful recovery from the indebtedness of two wars and the 2008 economic crash. Gasoline prices would probably go up another dollar per gallon. The Iraq and Afghanistan war’s final …

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AMERICA'S BEST CHOICE: ICYMI: Allen West: I'd Step Up to Vice …

America’s Best Choice: conservative news and commentary relevant to traditional values, conservative principles, limited government, free markets, individual freedom and issues related to Americans making the best choice!

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We Can't Wait: President Obama Takes Actions to Increase Travel …

This morning, President Obama will sign an Executive Order and announce new initiatives to significantly increase travel and tourism in the United States. The U.S. tourism and travel industry is a substantial component of U.S. …

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President Obama Promotes Tourism from Disney World | The White …

President Obama travels to the Magic Kingdom to talk about steps he’s taking to boost tourism in the United States and grow the economy.

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President Obama Meets with the Council on Jobs and …

The Obama Administration is already moving forward on a number of recommendations from the Council on Jobs and Competitiveness that will help grow our economy and create jobs.

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Kavita N. Ramdas: Beyond Vietnam Lie Afghanistan and Iraq: In …

Beyond Vietnam Lie Afghanistan and Iraq: In Memory of MLK. Posted: 1/16/12 04:24 PM ET. React. Important Funny Typical Scary Outrageous Amazing Innovative Finally. Follow. Iraq War , Afghanistan , Pakistan , Beyond Vietnam , MLK Day …

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TONY PHYRILLAS ON POLITICS: Bob Casey Jr. – Master of the Flip …

Bob Casey Jr . – Master of the Flip Plop. From GrassrootsPA: BOB CASEY JR . IN 2006: ‘When you have 2 politicians In Washington that agree 98% of the time, one of them is really not necessary’… BOB CASEY JR . TODAY: …

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President Obama and Dr. King | The White House

In 2012, those who wish to honor Dr. King on his holiday will be able gather in celebration at his memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Watch President Obama speak at the dedication ceremony.

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President Obama Visits the EPA | The White House

President Obama visits the Environmental Protection Agency to express his appreciation for their vital work.

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President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to Monrovia …

WhiteHouse.gov is the official web site for the White House and President Barack Obama , the 44th President of the United States. This site is a source for information about the President, White House news and policies, White …

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President Barack Obama Seeks Greater Power To Shrink The …

WASHINGTON — Seeking more power to shrink the government, President Barack Obama on Friday suggested smashing six economic agencies into one, an election-year idea intended to halt bureaucratic nightmares and …

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Wounded Times: Wounded Afghanistan War vet undergoes rare …

Wounded Afghanistan War vet undergoes rare surgery and wants to go back! Spec. Joshua Saul has amazed people before this operation but now, top all of it off with the fact he wants to go back! Wounded Afghanistan War …

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Too Good to be True? Yep!

By William Fisher It was going to be a real long-shot, with million-to-one odds. It was going to be the first time in living memory that the King of a country commissioned and funded a truly independent report on the widespread civil strife taking …

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Statement by the President on Senator Ben Nelson's Retirement …

WhiteHouse.gov is the official web site for the White House and President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. This site is a source for information about the President, White House news and policies, White …

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President Obama meets CFPB | The White House

President Obama visits the CFPB offices to help staff welcome their boss and talk about the day’s economic news.

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Matias Ferreira, Double Amputee Afghanistan War Vet, Runs Disney …

Though racing long distances in his prosthetic legs is painful, that didn’t keep Lance Corporal Matias Ferreira from completing the half marathon in Disney World on Saturday.

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Robert Traynham: Rick Santorum's rise not a surprise to those who …

His political skills are excellent and over the years they have served him well with the notable exception of his loss to Bob Casey , Jr . in 2006 for re-election to the Senate. Santorum (along with his staff, of which I was a part) …