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  • FACTBOX: Republicans who may take on Obama in 2012 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:34PMWashington D.C., USA - Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin says she will decide whether to join the race for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination in August or September, potentially adding her name to the list of contenders.
  • Restrictions On Abortion Multiply This Year Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:34PMIn the first half of 2011, states enacted a record 162 new laws or changes to existing laws that affect reproductive health. There were 80 new abortion restrictions more than double the previous record of 34 seen in 2005. read more
  • Republican Leaders In Debt-Ceiling Corner Between Obama And Tea Party Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:33PMThe split between Obama and Republicans is nothing compared to the gap between GOP leaders and their Tea Party fueled rank and file. Top congressional leaders appear to have essentially painted themselves into a corner between Obama on one side and the just-say-no bloc of House Republicans on...
  • Obama, lawmakers face fresh doubts on debt deal Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:32PMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and top Republicans faced growing pressure at home and abroad on Thursday to stop deficit talks from spiraling out of control and sending shockwaves through the global financial system.
  • LM budget forecast too good to be true? Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:51AMcallison@mainlinemedianews.com
  • 5 reasons why Independence Day is the Geekiest Holiday of Them All (GeekDad Wayback Machine) Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:50AMIndependence Day is secretly a great geek holiday. Underneath all that grilling and baseball and apple pie is a holiday dedicated to those inventors and makers who dedicated themselves to the proposition that all men are created equal. So while you’re at the beach, or the stadium, or while flying your awesome 3D Star Wars [...]
  • France debates Strauss-Kahn return to politics Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:50AMThe weakening of the case against Dominique Strauss-Kahn is fueling intense debate in France about whether the former IMF chief will be able to return and run for president.
  • Palanivel To Meet Musa To Resolve Outstanding Issues Affecting Indian Community In Sabah Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:50AMKOTA KINABALU, July 4 (Bernama) -- MIC president Datuk G. Palanivel said he would bring up several outstanding issues affecting the Indian community in Sabah to Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman during their meeting here in September.
  • Richard March: Prosecute Prosser Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:47AMDear Editor: I am deeply troubled by The Capital Times’ wishy-washy response to the assault by Justice David Prosser on Justice Ann Walsh Bradley. “What to do about” Prosser’s crime is to insist that he be prosecuted just as any other perpetrator of a similar act would be. There is adequate evidence that an assault occurred, even from the statements by Prosser’s apologists who acknowledge he put ...
  • National Election Committee signs MOU with Takatof Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:45AMAbu Dhabi, July 4, 2011: The National Election Committee (NEC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Takatof, the voluntary social program designed by the Emirates Foundation, to ensure the participation of volunteers in regulating and supporting the UAE Federal National Council elections scheduled for the 24 th of September 2011.
  • Pheu Thai to Form Coalition Government Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:44AMBANGKOK, 4 JULY, 2011: Pheu Thai will form a coalition government with four other parties in order to ensure a stable government, prime ministerial candidate Yingluck Shinawatra said, today.
  • Entertainment / Lifestyle Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:44AMDo you feel that the arrests of six PSM members and six DAP members were unjust?
  • Back from Afghanistan, McGovern pushes for quicker end to war Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:12AMInvited with two colleagues to Bagram Air Base during a recent visit to Afghanistan, U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern watched as troops loaded a waiting C-130 with precious cargo: coffins containing two fallen soldiers, both in their 20s.
  • Bills aimed at reforming fish law enforcement Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:12AMIn a moment of increasing partisan tension, U.S. Sens. John Kerry and Scott Brown on Wednesday and Thursday filed their own bills aimed at correcting specific and systemic wrongs in the misuse of federal law enforcement authority against members of the New England fishing community.
  • SB 5 Petitions In, Await Verification Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:12AMST. CLAIRSVILLE - The signatures are in - nearly 1.3 million of them - from Ohio residents wanting Senate Bill 5 on the ballot as a referendum in the Nov. 2 general election.
  • Courts to decide on Morris County Freeholder GOP Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:11AMSuperior Court Judge Thomas L. Weisenbeck is expected to decide the fate of two opposing requests shortly in the tight Republican primary race between apparent winner William “Hank” Lyon and incumbent
  • Baynes: I feel humbled Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:11AMNewly-appointed government Senator Pastor Terance Baynes said he is humbled by his appointment to the upper house on Monday. Baynes, who is also a commissioner on the Port Authority Board said he was somewhat surprised by the decision.
  • What makes a Canadian community great? Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:11AMIs it the architecture? The people? The scenery? The Globe asked locals and experts to find out
  • Challenger in Okla tribal chief race wins recount Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:10AMThe incumbent and the challenger in the contentious Cherokee Nation principal chief election say a recount shows tribal councilman Bill John Baker has narrowly defeated Chief Chad Smith.
  • Last Recall Effort Falls Short Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 8:22PMThe last drive to recall Wisconsin state senators over their support of or opposition to a bill curtailing collective bargaining rights fell well short of its goal Monday, and attention has shifted to challenges by both parties designed to stop recall elections from being held.
  • Patch Announces New Sites in South Carolina Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 8:20PMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Patch, the hyperlocal news, information, and community arm of AOL Huffing...
  • Coalition races ahead in marginal seats Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 8:18PMThe coalition has taken a commanding lead in marginal seats, as the federal budget received a mixed response.
  • Trump pulls out of Republican nominations Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 8:18PMThe voters of America have been denied the opportunity to inform Donald Trump that he’s “fired” after the entrepreneur and host of The Apprentice withdrew his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
  • Hammam win would leave FIFA in ‘black hole’, says Blatter Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 10:10PMSoccer’s under-fire world governing body FIFA could disappear into a “black hole” if Qatar’s Mohamed bin Hamman wins next month’s leadership election, long-serving president Sepp Blatter said yesterday.
  • Politicians begin to fear the ex-factor Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 10:10PMPolitical wives are not as docile as they used to be. In the old days, no sooner had a male politician been caught with his trousers down than there came the routine announcement that his wife was standing by him - usually made on...
  • HUFFPOST HILL - Senators Behaving Badly Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 10:10PMOn September 11th, 2001, Americans solemnly vowed to hunt down arch-terrorist Osama bin Laden. Today, closure: One of the most popular search terms on Google is "bin laden porn."
  • City election polls scheduled to open 7 a.m. Saturday Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 10:08PMPolls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday for area municipal elections.
  • Franklin seeks LCISD’s District 5 Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 10:08PMBusiness Development Consultant Lynn Franklin is seeking election for the District 5 position of the Lamar Consolidated ISD Board.
  • Cook, Benton Urbish seek At-Large post Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 10:07PMWith the election Saturday, the three candidates for At-Large Position 1 have their stances on what they would like to see with Rosenberg in the event they are elected.
  • Props aplenty in Senate show on big oil tax breaks Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 11:33PMThe hearing was for verbally flogging oil company CEOs, and no senator bothered to pretend it was about making gasoline prices more affordable or helping the economy recover.
  • 43,650 vote early in special primary Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 11:31PMCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Election officials say 43,650 people cast ballots during early voting in the special primary for the West Virginia governors race. Early voting began April 29 and ended Wednesday. Secretary of State Natalie Tennant said Thursday ...
  • Ex-Ky sheriff admits to kickbacks; faces prison Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 11:31PMA former eastern Kentucky sheriff on Thursday pleaded guilty to using his office to take kickbacks, distribute drugs and pay for personal expenses.
  • Experts slam government regeneration plans Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 11:30PMSpeaking to the communities and local government select committee on Monday, policy shapers told MPs that the government’s paper Regeneration to enable growth, published in January, did not go far enough to help areas most in need.
  • Richard Halley must take leave of absence from Phillipsburg police job during mayoral campaign mayor candidate, to ... Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 11:30PMSgt. Richard Halley said he is not taking a leave of absence from the police department on the advice of his attorney.
  • Amnesty International Releases Annual Report on Human Rights Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 11:29PMGroup says in its annual report that freedom of expression is a powerful tool for change
  • Far-right protest in Athens turns violent Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 11:29PMGangs of far-right youths attacked dark-skinned immigrants in central Athens and clashed with riot police Thursday, leaving at least 25 people injured, in a show of force by extremist groups.
  • Burger misses Masterton Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 11:29PMUp For It: Dr Richard McGrath is looking forward to tasting the new KFC burger on offer. Photo / File
  • City State: Morning Roundup Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 4:03PMA NEW POLL IN THE 2012 VIRGINIA SENATE RACE shows that top Republican candidate George Allen and top Democratic candidate Tim Kaine remain deadlocked. Mr. Kaine had 46 percent and Mr. Allen had 44, after being tied at 47 percent in February, according to a survey released Wednesday by the ...
  • Newt Gingrich, Social Media, and the Run for the Presidency in 2012 Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 4:01PMThe tweet announcing Newt Gingrich as a presidential candidate was, of course, short.
  • NY tea party candidate scuffles with cameraman Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 4:00PMA 15-second video shows a tea party congressional candidate in New York scuffling with a Republican Party volunteer who questioned his absence from a debate.
  • Ron Paul To Run For President Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 3:59PMWashington (CNN) -- Texas Rep. Ron Paul is expected to announce Friday that he will seek the Republican presidential nomination, a source close to the campaign told CNN.
  • Collection of income tax at issue Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 12:32AMTerri Williams, the head of the city of Portland’s Revenue Bureau, isn’t being coy when she says she doesn’t know how much it would cost her department to administer Eugene’s proposed income tax for schools. The lack of an estimated cost to collect the tax has been frustrating to residents …
  • Fifa asked to relax naturalisation rules Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 12:28AMBERNE, May 5 — Fifa will consider a proposal to relax the rules on the naturalisation of players at its annual congress and give its executive committee greater powers to suspend member federations. The congress, where the main item is the presidential election between incumbent Sepp Blatter and challenger Mohamed Bin Hammam on June 1, will also ...
  • Labour: drop mobile rates now Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 12:28AMLabour today calls on New Zealand’s mobile phone carriers to immediately drop their retail prices on mobile termination rates for calls and texts which would help New Zealanders struggling to make ends meet, Labour’s communications and IT spokesperson ...
  • New look census hits homes this week Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 12:28AMStatistics Canada mailed its highly contested census packages to more than 15 million homes nationwide this past Monday.
  • Report charts jump in 2010 Nevada voter turnout Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 3:10PMA nonprofit organization said Nevada was among the top 10 most improved in voter turnout among the 51 states and the District of Columbia in the 2010 general election.
  • National Election Committee reviews preparations for second FNC elections Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 3:06PMHis Excellency Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and FNC Affairs, chairs fourth meeting of NEC Abu Dhabi, 17 April, 2011: His Excellency Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Federal National Council (FNC) Affairs and Chairman of the National Election Committee, has stressed the importance of consolidated efforts to make sure that the upcoming elections to ...
  • Elections Canada office open in Sechelt Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 3:01PMElections Canada has opened its office in Sechelt for residents seeking information on the May 2 Federal Election. The office is located at 5588-C Inlet Avenue across the street from Capilano University.
  • Riding candidates now confirmed Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 3:01PMThe federal election ballot for the riding of West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country was confirmed Wednesday morning — and it’s much larger than first thought.
  • UNHCR praises open borders for Libyans, Ivorians Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 5:55PMGENEVA (Reuters) - Poor countries bordering Libya, Ivory Coast and Somalia have taken in hundreds of thousands of people fleeing conflicts, a refreshing attitude in a world often marked by xenophobia, the U.N. refugee boss said on Tuesday.