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William Bradley: Flailing NATO? Big Questions Surround Obama's Showcase Chicago Summit
Huffington Post News - 1 hour 10 min ago
There's a lot of confusion about the ballyhooed NATO Summit in Chicago, intended as a big boost to Obama's geopolitical leadership, showcased in his hometown. Here are some big outstanding questions about NATO's future. William Bradley http://www.huffingtonpost.com/william-bradley/
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Ron Paul Nabs Endorsement After Paring Back 2012 Efforts
Huffington Post News - 1 hour 12 min ago
Despite giving up on actively campaigning for president, Ron Paul managed to nab another endorsement. Paul earned the endorsement of South Dakota state Rep. Jon... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paige-lavender/
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NAACP Endorses Gay Marriage
Huffington Post News - 1 hour 42 min ago
Less than two weeks after President Barack Obama announced his public support for gay marriage, a prominent African-American civil rights organization is following suit. The... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-gentilviso/
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West: Obama 'Obsessed With Being On Mount Rushmore'
Huffington Post News - 2 hours 14 min ago
Cornel West criticized President Barack Obama, saying he's "obsessed with being on Mount Rushmore" and is focusing too much on his "legacy." “I think at... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paige-lavender/
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Bush Makes White House Return For Big Honor
Huffington Post News - 3 hours 15 min ago
George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, are expected to return to the White House later this month to be honored by President Barack Obama... Dallas Morning News http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paige-lavender/
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Bob Schieffer Tells Grads 'Something Wrong' With Politics
Huffington Post News - 3 hours 18 min ago
BATON ROUGE, La. -- Clad in purple socks, a nod to Louisiana State University's trademark purple and yellow, and standing beneath a shimmering disco ball,... Lucas Kavner http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lucas-kavner/
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State Rep. Hopeful Bitten By Dog While Campaigning
Huffington Post News - 3 hours 31 min ago
FRANKENMUTH TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- A woman running for the Michigan Legislature was bitten by a dog while going door to door. The dog's distressed owner... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kate-abbeylambertz/
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Top Dems Suspect Political Sabotage By GOP Leaders
Huffington Post News - 3 hours 38 min ago
By CHARLES BABINGTON, ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- Are Republican lawmakers deliberately stalling the economic recovery to hurt President Barack Obama's re-election chances? Some top Democrats... Paige Lavender http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paige-lavender/
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Mark R. Kennedy: Jump Ball!
Huffington Post News - 3 hours 45 min ago
With the primary season fading from memory, the first skirmishes of the general election are just beginning. At this point, it's too close to call. Mark R. Kennedy http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-r-kennedy/
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White House Applauds Activist's Exit From China
Huffington Post News - 3 hours 55 min ago
CAMP DAVID, Md. -- The White House has welcomed the arrangement allowing a blind Chinese activist to leave Beijing and fly to the United States... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-gentilviso/
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GOP-Driven Earmark Puts $17,000 Pans On Army Aircraft
Huffington Post News - 4 hours 34 min ago
WASHINGTON — In the 1980s, the military had its infamous $800 toilet seat. Today, it has a $17,000 drip pan.... New York Times http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-gentilviso/
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Obama Campaign Headquarters Among Targets In Chicago Terror Plot
Huffington Post News - 4 hours 43 min ago
CHICAGO -- Three men accused of making Molotov cocktails had been planning to attack President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home and other... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-gentilviso/
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Scott Walker Forces Outspend Dems In Ad War
Huffington Post News - 5 hours 9 min ago
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) and his backers outspent Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (D) and his allies by more than 2-to-1 in the first week... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/amanda-terkel/
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Michelle Obama Hosts G-8 Spouses
Huffington Post News - 5 hours 23 min ago
WASHINGTON -- While President Barack Obama hosted world leaders Saturday for high-level economic talks at Camp David, Michelle Obama engaged in some soft diplomacy with... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-gentilviso/
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Anti-Gay Lawmaker Won't Apologize
Huffington Post News - 5 hours 33 min ago
The Mississippi state lawmaker who cited a Bible passage on Facebook calling for gay men to be "put to death" has taken to the social... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-celock/
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PHOTOS, UPDATES: NATO Protesters Rally At Rahm's Home
Huffington Post News - 5 hours 38 min ago
The same day that President Obama -- as well as a gamut of other world leaders -- are slated to arrive in Chicago for the... Joseph Erbentraut http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-erbentraut/
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Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm: Today, the Billionaires Are King
Huffington Post News - 5 hours 43 min ago
We have ventured so far from the vision of the founding fathers that if they were still alive, I'm certain those founders would start another revolution. I blame Citizens United. Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jennifer-m-granholm/
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NORAD Intercepts 2 Aircraft Near Camp David
Huffington Post News - 5 hours 51 min ago
CAMP DAVID, Md. -- Military aircraft have intercepted two small planes in restricted airspace around Camp David, where world leaders are gathering for an economic... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-grass/
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'Hypocrite' Dem Slams Christie, Says Gov 'Bends Over Backwards' To Get VP Attention
Huffington Post News - 5 hours 53 min ago
Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg and Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth today dubbed Gov. Chris Christie's plans to fundraise this weekend in Virginia and Kentucky a... NJ.com http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paige-lavender/
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GOP Congressional Candidate Calls Medicaid Recipients 'Non-Taxpayers'
Huffington Post News - 6 hours 15 sec ago
Tennessee Republican congressional candidate Scottie Mayfield referred to Medicaid and welfare recipients as "non-taxpayers" in a position paper he released on Wednesday, saying it was... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/amanda-terkel/
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