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It’s Their Party

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A Drop in Fund-Raising for the Obama Campaign

President Obama’s campaign took in $25.7 million in April, a significant drop from March, according to records filed with the Federal Election Commission on Friday afternoon. The drop-off…

May 19, 2012No CommentRead More

Reaching Catholics

In 2012, once again, Catholics should be the swing voters of a presidential race. They’re one of the country’s most divided and complex voting blocs, too. One third…

May 18, 2012No CommentRead More

Republicans Block Iran Sanctions Vote

Senate Republicans blocked legislation for new economic sanctions on Iran’s oil sector on Thursday, saying they needed more time to study the bill, a surprise move that drew…

May 18, 2012No CommentRead More

On Stump, Romney Is Fond of Bill Clinton and Obama Praises Reagan

And for that matter, just for clarity, Ronald Reagan certainly would not be supporting President Obama, either. To listen to the candidates on the campaign trail these days…

May 17, 2012No CommentRead More

Entertainment

Our Tribute to Adam Yauch and the Beastie Boys (91 songs 5hrs. 20min)

Our Tribute to Adam Yauch and the Beastie Boys (91 songs 5hrs. 20min)

Beastie Boys – songs and albums…

May 11, 2012No CommentRead More

Shared message via UberSocial

@HuffingtonPost: Tracy Morgan hospitalized, cancels Denver show http://huff.to/IT4HQq – shared via UberSocial http://ubersocial.com…

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Beastie Boys Official Statement On The Death Of Adam Yauch (SLIDESHOW)

Beastie Boys Official Statement On The Death Of Adam Yauch (SLIDESHOW)

Adam Yauch | 1964-2012 It is with great sadness that we confirm that musician, rapper,…

May 4, 2012No CommentRead More

Politicians Find a Way to Agree, and Disagree, on Student Loan Rates

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Five-Term Democrat Holden Loses in Pennsylvania Primary

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Five-Term Democrat Holden Loses in Pennsylvania Primary

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Redistricting Shapes Pennsylvania Primaries

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$53 Million Raised in March by Obama and Democratic Party

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Economy

Politicians Find a Way to Agree, and Disagree, on Student Loan Rates

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Five-Term Democrat Holden Loses in Pennsylvania Primary

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Redistricting Shapes Pennsylvania Primaries

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$53 Million Raised in March by Obama and Democratic Party

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America’s Misfortune 500: 500 Days of Obstruction from House Republican Majority

House Democrats are committed to strengthening the middle class,…

Republican ‘New’ Energy Message Same Old Song and Dance

The GOP is at it again – launching a…

Voter Empowerment Act

All Americans have a fundamental right to participate in…

A Ringing Endorsement for House Republican Violence Against Women Act

From House Democrats?  Nope. Leading women’s organizations?  Sorry –…

The Uses of Polarization

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America’s Misfortune 500: 500 Days of Obstruction from House Republican Majority

House Democrats are committed to strengthening the middle class,…

Republican ‘New’ Energy Message Same Old Song and Dance

The GOP is at it again – launching a…

Voter Empowerment Act

All Americans have a fundamental right to participate in…

A Ringing Endorsement for House Republican Violence Against Women Act

From House Democrats?  Nope. Leading women’s organizations?  Sorry –…

Now, the Pre-Pre-Buttal and Post-Buttal

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De Blasio’s Communications Director Leaves

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Claim of Fraud as Votes Are Counted in Brooklyn Special Election

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In the House, Bipartisan Finger-Pointing on Ethics

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Tech

New Particle Discovered with ‘Higgs Boson’ Machine

The CERN Large Hadron Collider (aka, the “big bang machine”) is a 27 kilometers ring, 175 meters below Geneva, Switzerland. For years scientists have been hunting for…

April 30, 2012No Comment

Politicians Find a Way to Agree, and Disagree, on Student Loan Rates

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Five-Term Democrat Holden Loses in Pennsylvania Primary

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April 24, 2012No Comment

Redistricting Shapes Pennsylvania Primaries

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April 24, 2012No Comment

Now, the Pre-Pre-Buttal and Post-Buttal

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April 19, 2012No Comment

Voices

America’s Misfortune 500: 500 Days of Obstruction from House Republican Majority

House Democrats are committed to strengthening the middle class, growing the economy, and creating jobs.  But after 500 days, this is what we know about House Republicans:…

May 19, 2012No Comment

Republican ‘New’ Energy Message Same Old Song and Dance

The GOP is at it again – launching a “new” energy message tour to criticize the President and Democrats is just their latest effort to downplay the…

May 19, 2012No Comment

Voter Empowerment Act

All Americans have a fundamental right to participate in our electoral process.  Far too often, however, voices are silenced with discriminatory barriers, and many across the country…

May 17, 2012No Comment

A Ringing Endorsement for House Republican Violence Against Women Act

From House Democrats?  Nope. Leading women’s organizations?  Sorry – groups that oppose this dangerous legislation include: the U.S. Conference of Mayors, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, National…

May 16, 2012No Comment

Leader Pelosi’s Mother’s Day Visit to Afghanistan

Over the weekend, Leader Pelosi led a bipartisan Delegation to Afghanistan, the first delegation to enter the country since President Barack Obama and President Hamid Karzai signed…

May 15, 2012No Comment

Film

Film Trailers

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Finance

Five-Term Democrat Holden Loses in Pennsylvania Primary

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Redistricting Shapes Pennsylvania Primaries

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April 24, 2012No Comment

Now, the Pre-Pre-Buttal and Post-Buttal

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April 19, 2012No Comment

$53 Million Raised in March by Obama and Democratic Party

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April 16, 2012No Comment

$800 Million Target for Romney Campaign and Republican Committee

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April 16, 2012No Comment

Issues

Gen. Martin E. Dempsey nominated to be next CJCS

June 1, 2011 By U.S. Army…

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Sgt. 1st Class Leroy A. Petry to receive Medal of Honor

June 1, 2011 By U.S. Army…

April 19, 2012No Comment

Arlington National Cemetery: One year later

ARLINGTON, Va., — Exactly one year after an investigation directed by Secretary of the Army John McHugh reported breakdowns in accountability and record-keeping at Arlington National Cemetery…

April 19, 2012No Comment

LIVE EVENT: Watch Army Birthday cake cutting today, 11 a.m. (ET)

June 13, 2011 By U.S. Army…

April 19, 2012No Comment

"Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" repeal certified by President Obama

WASHINGTON, July 22, 2011 — Based on recommendations from military leaders, President Barack Obama has certified to Congress that the U.S. armed forces are prepared for repeal…

April 19, 2012No Comment

CNN

Flesh-eating bug victim loses hands

(CNN) — Doctors’ attempts to combat rare, aggressive bacteria that have infected a University of West Georgia graduate student have suffered a further setback: 24-year-old Aimee Copeland’s…

May 20, 2012No Comment

Chelsea wins Champions League

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May 20, 2012No Comment

I’ll Have Another wins Preakness

(CNN) — Kentucky Derby winner I’ll Have Another surged to a surprise win Saturday at the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes, keeping its hopes for the…

May 20, 2012No Comment

Prosecutor: Suspects ID’d in Italy blast

Editor’s note: Are you there? Share your story Rome (CNN) — Two suspects in a fatal bombing outside a school in Italy have been identified, a prosecutor…

May 20, 2012No Comment

Earthquake jolts northern Italy; at least 7 dead

Rome (CNN) — A strong earthquake struck northern Italy early Sunday, leaving at least seven people dead, authorities said. Two people were killed in a ceramic factory…

May 20, 2012No Comment

Green

De Blasio’s Communications Director Leaves

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April 12, 2012No Comment

Claim of Fraud as Votes Are Counted in Brooklyn Special Election

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March 28, 2012No Comment

Slimmer Majority of Americans Champions Renewables, Poll Finds

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March 19, 2012No Comment

Sports

Politicians Find a Way to Agree, and Disagree, on Student Loan Rates

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April 26, 2012No Comment

Five-Term Democrat Holden Loses in Pennsylvania Primary

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April 24, 2012No Comment

Redistricting Shapes Pennsylvania Primaries

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April 24, 2012No Comment

Now, the Pre-Pre-Buttal and Post-Buttal

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April 19, 2012No Comment

$53 Million Raised in March by Obama and Democratic Party

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April 16, 2012No Comment

New Particle Discovered with ‘Higgs Boson’ Machine

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Beastie Boys Official Statement On The Death Of Adam Yauch (SLIDESHOW)

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