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Clinton: Time is now for Mideast peace(AP) (Yahoo Politics 2010-09-03 23:07:37)
AP - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton sought to inject urgency into Israeli-Palestinian peace talks Friday, warning the negotiations may be "the last chance for a very long time" to reach an agreement.
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Obama to address new economic ideas next Wednesday(Reuters) (Yahoo Politics 2010-09-03 22:14:13)
Reuters - President Barack Obama said on Friday he would outline new measures next week to boost the U.S. economy, but analysts were skeptical he would be able to deliver a big enough package to lift growth significantly.
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Obama to campaign for Blumenthal in Conn.(AP) (Yahoo Politics 2010-09-03 22:01:20)
AP - President Barack Obama plans to attend a fundraiser later this month to help Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal's campaign for the U.S. Senate.
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Dems have few options on economy(Politico) (Yahoo Politics 2010-09-03 21:23:17)
Politico - Democrats desperate for quick policy action to boost the economy face an excruciating dilemma.
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Ohio voters to Boehner: Step away from the self-tanner(The Upshot) (Yahoo Politics 2010-09-03 21:13:26)
The Upshot - Finally, there's one thing Democrats and Republicans can agree on in this highly polarized, hotly contested election year: John Boehner is simply way too tan. In a survey that threatens to send a chill down Florida Gov. Charlie Crist's own perpetually tan spine, Public Policy Polling finds that a majority of voters in Boehner's home [...]
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What now for Gulf? Fire complicates drill debate(AP) (Yahoo Politics 2010-09-03 20:52:42)
AP - What now for the Gulf?
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Obama planning new package of economic aid(AP) (Yahoo Politics 2010-09-03 19:44:53)
AP - Eager to jumpstart the economy ahead of crucial midterm elections, President Barack Obama said Friday he intends to unveil a new package of proposals, likely including tax cuts and targeted spending, to spark job growth.
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Ariz. governor says she was wrong about beheadings(AP) (Yahoo Politics 2010-09-03 19:41:59)
AP - Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says she was wrong when she claimed that headless bodies were turning up in the Arizona desert as part of border-related violence.
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Ariz. rematch hinges on nat'l party(Politico) (Yahoo Politics 2010-09-03 19:18:02)
Politico - The fight over Arizona's 5th District is shaping up as one of the toughest holds for Democrats.
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New Fundraising Reports Give Latest Snapshot of N.Y. Races(CQPolitics.com) (Yahoo Politics 2010-09-03 19:12:40)
CQPolitics.com - Pre-primary fundraising reports filed Thursday with the Federal Election Commission provided fresh evidence that New York is a state to watch this cycle, with competitive primaries coming up Sept. 14 and the potential for Republicans to pick up a handful of seats in November.
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Blair book speculates on Clinton affair(Politico) (Yahoo Politics 2010-09-03 18:50:06)
Politico - Blair thinks it was Clinton’s “inordinate interest in and curiosity about people” that led to his affair.
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Is the GOP ready for prime time?(The Week) (Yahoo Politics 2010-09-03 18:34:00)
The Week - All signs point to big Republican gains in November, enabling the GOP to implement its agenda. But what agenda is that?
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Tea Party Express hopes to repeat Alaska win in Delaware Senate primary(The Upshot) (Yahoo Politics 2010-09-03 18:06:57)
The Upshot - Buoyed by Joe Miller's surprise win in Alaska's Senate GOP primary, the Tea Party Express is hoping to take down another heavily favored Republican incumbent, this time in Delaware. The group plans to spend $250,000 on radio and TV ads to boost Christine O'Donnell, a largely unknown conservative activist who is vying against longtime GOP [...]
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Obama-ASEAN summit on September 24 in New York(AFP) (Yahoo Politics 2010-09-03 17:59:32)
AFP - US President Barack Obama's summit with Southeast Asian leaders has been scheduled for September 24 in New York, a senior US official told AFP on Friday.
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Clinton: Mideast talks 'last chance' for awhile(AP) (Yahoo Politics 2010-09-03 17:46:47)
AP - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is trying to inject some urgency into Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, warning that the negotiations may be "the last chance for a very long time" for an agreement.
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Why Are the Feds Suing Brash Arizona Sheriff?(The Atlantic Wire) (Yahoo Politics 2010-09-03 16:55:59)
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17 years later, O'Donnell earns degree(Politico) (Yahoo Politics 2010-09-03 16:21:30)
Politico - Just two weeks before Republican primary, Delaware Senate candidate officially gets her diploma.
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Bosnian police track down suspected puppy killer(AP) (Yahoo Politics 2010-09-03 16:00:40)
AP - Police in Bosnia say they believe they have located a young woman shown in a video throwing puppies into a river.
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Feingold to skip Obama rally in Wisconsin(The Upshot) (Yahoo Politics 2010-09-03 15:53:27)
The Upshot - President Obama heads to Milwaukee onMonday, where he'll mark Labor Day at a statewide union event with other local Democratic candidates â except for one. Sen. Russ Feingold, who is facing a tougher-than-expected re-election campaign, is too busy to meet up with Obama this weekend. It's the second time this summer that Feingold has dodged [...]
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Young Adults Shy Away From 'Democrat' Label(The Atlantic Wire) (Yahoo Politics 2010-09-03 15:37:30)
The Atlantic Wire - Citing a Pew Research Poll, The New York Times' Kirk Johnson surmisesthat college students, who once swooned for President Obama, are nowbeginning to distance themselves from the Democratic Party. The "collegevote," which traditionally skews Democratic, may be marginalizedthis year as young adults become disillusioned with theadministration. The trend comesat a particularly poor time for Democratic candidates, as Republicans andTea Party "insurgents" have been building momentum toward significant congressional gains this November. Pundits parse the numbers, explaining the implications of the latest electoral wrinkle.