Obama pushes for aid to states (source: Reuters)

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday made a last-minute pitch for $26 billion in aid to financially struggling states as his fellow Democrats were poised to approve a package they hope will boost their slumping election-year fortunes. (source: Reuters) - Share on Twitter - Share on Facebook - RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Former Sen. Ted Stevens in Alaska Plane Crash (source: ABC News)

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

Former Senator Ted Stevens aboard plane that crashed in Alaska.

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Republicans Block Liu’s Judicial Nomination (source: NPR)

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

Late last week, the Senate returned several of President Obama’s judicial nominations to the White House — after failing to move on them for months.

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Palin Urges Vote Against ‘Good Ole Boy Network’ (source: ABC News)

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Georgia Primary Runoff Pits ‘Mama Grizzly’ Karen Handel Against Former Rep. Nathan Deal Georgia - Karen Handel - Republican - Politics - Sarah Palin (source: ABC News) - Share on Twitter - Share on Facebook - RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Video: Outsiders Surge in Colorado Senate Race (source: CBS News)

Monday, August 9th, 2010

“Behind the Ballot” profiles U.S. Senate candidates Andrew Romanoff (D-Colo.) and Ken Buck (R-Colo.). Plus; CBS News’ Marc Ambinder and David Martin with the news you need to know this week.

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Obama attacks Bush policies in Bush’s home state (source: Reuters)

Monday, August 9th, 2010

AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - President Barack Obama attacked the economic policies of his Republican predecessor George W. Bush in Bush’s home state on Monday as evidence of the way Republicans would operate if given power in November 2 U.S. congressional ele..

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Video: Andrew Romanoff Responds to Sen. Bennet’s Attacks (source: CBS News)

Monday, August 9th, 2010

U.S. Senate Candidate Andrew Romanoff (D-Colo.) spoke with CBS News’ Bob Orr about why he will win his party’s nomination in Tuesday’s Senate Primary and answered charges from his opponent, Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) that he is accepting money from spec..

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Clinton vs. Obama; Palin vs. NRA (source: ABC News)

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Tuesday elections across the country include a political endorsement battle royale, with the current president on one side of the race in Colorado and former President Bill Clinton on the other. And a bevy of Republicans thought to be eying their own presi… (source: ABC News) - Share on Twitter - Share on Facebook - RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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As Kagan Joins, Federal Courts’ Roles Rise In Importance (source: NPR)

Monday, August 9th, 2010

This summer, federal judges have once again been horning in on issues of great interest and high stakes. Gay marriage.  Immigration. The health care law

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Colorado To Vote In Gubernatorial, Senate Primaries (source: NPR)

Monday, August 9th, 2010

The big primary races in Colorado on Tuesday — for U.S. Senate and governor — have drawn a lot of attention this year. In the Senate race, insurgent candidates are making strong showings against those backed by party establishments.

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