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Apr 03 2015
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Fights Over 'Religious Freedom' And Gay Rights Are Costing Republicans
Following a firestorm of criticism, Republican governors in Indiana and Arkansas signed revised versions of their states' Religious Freedom Restoration bills Thursday night. In Indiana the language was adjusted, and in Arkansas it was significantly scaled back to more closely align with the federal law.
National Republicans, especially the ones running for president, have to hope it's
NPR (Online News)Nov 24 2014
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Kathleen Sebelius on Obamacare: ‘We were very forthright with the American public’
Former Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius dismissed recently-unearthed comments from an adviser on President Obama’s health care overhaul as “offensive” and “flat-out wrong,” saying Monday there was an open process surrounding the law’s passage.
“I think that Professor Gruber’s comments are just offensive and flat-out wrong — there couldn’t have been more open
Washington TimesNov 12 2012
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Who Gets The Blame For The Romney Loss? The Tea Party Has A Theory.
It was an election that, once upon a time, many thought was stacked in Mitt Romney's favor.
Unemployment was hovering around eight percent, a number that was much higher in black and Latino households. Many had simply given up and stopped looking for work, pessimistic about the future. Voters were still skeptical or fearful about President Obama's health care plan, and small business
NPR (Online News)Aug 27 2019
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Wary of Trump’s Flip-Flops, China Prepares for Worst on Trade
Perhaps nobody was more surprised to hear that China had called President Donald Trump’s administration to restart trade talks than the government in Beijing itself.
After a weekend of confusing signals, Trump’s credibility has become a key obstacle for China to reach a lasting deal with the U.S., according to Chinese officials familiar with the talks who asked not to be identified.
BloombergJul 14 2013
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Reid on Zimmerman: This isn't over
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Sunday that while he accepts the verdict in the trial of George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer who shot Trayvon Martin, Florida should reexamine its stand-your-ground law.
"I support this system," the Nevada Democrat said on NBC's "Meet The Press." "Now, I may feel differently, but I wasn't sitting as a juror, a prosecutor or a defense
PoliticoMay 21 2019
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Trump stops ex-White House counsel Don McGahn testifying to Congress
Donald Trump has blocked the former White House counsel Don McGahn from testifying before Congress about the special counsel report on Russian election interference, prompting sharp criticism and even threats of impeachment.
In a legal opinion released on Monday, the justice department said lawmakers on Capitol Hill cannot compel McGahn, who was subpoenaed by the House judiciary
The GuardianAug 27 2019
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'Fair maps': Barack Obama launches new initiative to help take on partisan gerrymandering
Former President Barack Obama announced a new initiative to combat partisan redistricting on Monday, an issue that he says he has made a priority from his "2008 campaign until now."
"The movement for fair maps will determine the course of progress on every issue we care about for the next decade. And we can’t wait to begin organizing when the redistricting process starts in 2021. We
USA TODAYMay 21 2019
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Trump Subpoena Defiance Pushes Democrats on Impeachment Decision
President Donald Trump’s decision to fight “all the subpoenas” is pushing Democrats toward a complicated and risky choice: take on the White House in a lengthy court battle or begin an impeachment.
The impeachment process would strengthen Democrats’ legal case for enforcing subpoenas, but it would open them to political attacks from Republicans saying they are rushing toward a
BloombergJan 23 2024
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Fake Biden Robocalls Urge Dems Not to Vote in New Hampshire Primary
The New Hampshire attorney general’s office is investigating apparent AI-generated robocalls mimicking President Joe Biden urging Democratic voters not to participate in Tuesday’s primary election.
Key Quotes: The fake “Biden” told voters, “Republicans have been trying to push nonpartisan and Democratic voters to participate in their primary. What a bunch of malarkey,” adding, “Voting
New York Post (News) New Republic New Hampshire Union LeaderJul 13 2013
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Pro-life Victory in Texas: Senate Passes Late-Term Abortion Ban
We knew this was coming for quite some time despite vile protestations and hours-long filibusters. Fox News has the details:
The Texas Senate late Friday passed tough new abortion restrictions after weeks of protests, sending them to Gov. Rick Perry to sign into law.
The vote came after weeks of protests and rallies drew thousands to the Capitol and made Texas the focus of the
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