Articles filed under Politics
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Ex-GOP Florida Gov. Crist to run for job as DemocratNov 02, 2013 4:54 am - TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Former Republican governor-turned Democrat Charlie Crist took the first step Friday toward attempting to reclaim his old job with a new party, paving...
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Conservative groups seek control of GOP agendaNov 02, 2013 4:21 am - WASHINGTON — Virtually unknown outside Washington, a coalition of hard-line conservative groups is fighting to seize control of the Republican agenda. Tea party allies l...
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Kerry: Some surveillance reached ‘too far’Nov 01, 2013 9:48 pm - WASHINGTON — Secretary of State John Kerry’s remark that some National Security Agency surveillance “reached too far” was the first time a high-ranking Obama administrat...
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Jackson Jr. could be free by end of 2015Nov 01, 2013 6:03 pm - Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. could be released from federal prison on Dec. 31, 2015 — if he behaves himself. The projected release date is listed on the Federal B...
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Former Obama aide denies he weighed dropping BidenNov 01, 2013 10:13 am - WASHINGTON — A new book asserts the idea of replacing Vice President Joe Biden with Hillary Rodham Clinton was floated in President Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campa...
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Congress governs self under ‘Obamacare’Nov 01, 2013 8:25 am - WASHINGTON — Think you’re confused by “Obamacare.” It’s roiling Capitol Hill behind the scenes, too. Members of Congress are governing themselves under President Barack ...
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New faces of health overhaul: Still all smilesNov 01, 2013 8:25 am - PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — It didn’t take long for the friendly-looking young woman whose face was splashed across HealthCare.gov to spiral from smiling stock photo to laughings...
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Local lawmaker's role grows in same-sex marriage effortOct 31, 2013 11:00 pm - Round Lake Beach's Rep. Yingling's pushes for vote
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Lt. governor presents college success guideOct 31, 2013 4:36 pm - NORMAL, Ill — Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon has unveiled her plan to help Illinois colleges and universities reduce costs and raise their graduation rates. WJBC radio reported S...
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Legislation would require Decatur jobs in ADM dealOct 31, 2013 4:35 pm - SPRINGFIELD — New legislation would bring jobs to Decatur as a condition for Archer Daniels Midland Co. to receive state incentives it wants to keep its headquarters in ...