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Republicans Take Virginia, New Jersey

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Obama Honors Fallen Soldiers at Dover

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President Barack Obama honors fallen soldiers at Dover Air Force Base.

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President Barack Obama flew overnight to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to honor American soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The president greeted the flag-draped cases of 18 troops who were killed in action this week.

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McCain Urges Obama to Decide on Troops

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Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., calls on his 2008 campaign rival to decide quickly on whether to send more troops to Afghanistan, saying that military commanders are frustrated. A spokesman for the president has said a decision will be made "in the coming weeks."
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Obama Girls Get Swine Flu Shots

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Presidential daughters Malia and Sasha Obama get vaccinated for the H1N1 virus, but the president and first lady are waiting to get their shots until after people in priority groups are taken care of, according to the White House. The shots for the girls are likely to raise questions about whether they were given preferential treatment.

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GOP Senator Compares Obama to Nixon

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Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander, who once worked in President Richard Nixon's administration, fears the current White House occupant is showing disturbing similarities to the man who resigned in disgrace more than 30 years ago. "Let's not start calling people out and compiling an enemies list," the GOP lawmaker warns.