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Poll: Grouchy Public Sticking With Obama

posted: 8 HOURS 20 MINUTES AGOcomments: 5624

filed under: Political News, The Obama Presidency

Even though the country has become more pessimistic, President Barack Obama still enjoys the confidence of a majority of Americans. An Associated Press-GfK poll shows that he has an approval rating of 54 percent. But it also says the number of people who think the country is heading in the wrong direction has increased.

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Democrats Wrestle With Abortion Issue

posted: 1 DAY 11 HOURS AGO

filed under: Political News

As if Democrats didn't have enough to worry about in overhauling health care, the weighty issue of abortion has suddenly rocketed to the forefront of the debate, dividing lawmakers and threatening the party's ability to pass reform legislation. So, will the Senate pass a measure with abortion restrictions like the House just did?
Also: Bill Clinton to Jump Into Fray

Gift Card Scandal Dogs Baltimore Mayor

posted: 2 DAYS 2 HOURS AGOcomments: 37

filed under: Political News, Scandals

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Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon goes on trial for an unusual form of corruption -- spending thousands of dollars in gift cards that had been donated for needy families. Dixon persuaded wealthy donors to fund the cards, then allegedly blew the proceeds at Best Buy, Old Navy, and Target. If convicted, she will be forced to step down as mayor.

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The Republican Who Voted Yes

posted: 2 DAYS 9 HOURS AGO

filed under: National News, Political News

Freshman Republican Joseph Cao of Louisiana, the only one in his party to support the House health care reform bill, explains his vote as some conservatives denounce him and others defend him. Cao brushes off the GOP chairman's warning of retribution for those who break from the party line.

Health Care Debate Shifts to Senate

posted: 2 DAYS 8 HOURS AGOcomments: 1263

filed under: National News, Political News

Now that the House has passed a health care bill, the ball is in the Senate's court. But considering that the legislation is more liberal (it includes the contentious "public option"), will the more conservative Senate be able to pass a measure that can be meshed into something for the president to sign soon?