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Carter's advice to Obama: Don't alienate voters

Carter's advice to Obama: Don't alienate voters | United States Politics | Scoop.it
Former President Jimmy Carter has some advice for Barack Obama as he gears up for the 2012 election: Don't alienate voters with controversial positions.
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Amid death and anguish of bombing, a gift of life

Amid death and anguish of bombing, a gift of life | United States Politics | Scoop.it
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Making Home Affordable

Making Home Affordable | United States Politics | Scoop.it
The Making Home Affordable ® Program (MHA) ® is an important part of the Obama Administration's comprehensive plan to stabilize the U.S. housing market by helping homeowners get mortgage relief and avoid foreclosure.
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Obama's Sequester Politics - Wall Street Journal- India

Obama's Sequester Politics - Wall Street Journal- India | United States Politics | Scoop.it
Obama's Sequester Politics
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The budget wars on Capitol Hill are heating up again.
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Welcome Big Brother into your family

Welcome Big Brother into your family | United States Politics | Scoop.it
You might not love Big Brother. But you must know he’s part of your family. He’s been with us since J. Edgar Hoover created the modern U.S. surveillance state, with the invaluable help of the National Security Agency, at the dawn of the Cold War.
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New proof taxman was playing politics?

New proof taxman was playing politics? | United States Politics | Scoop.it
Victims of IRS profiling speak out
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N.J. Politics Roundup: Booker, Oliver, Pallone join special U.S. Senate race

N.J. Politics Roundup: Booker, Oliver, Pallone join special U.S. Senate race | United States Politics | Scoop.it
A collection of political news from the Statehouse and around New Jersey
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TALLAHASSEE: Other states resent Scott’s job poaching

TALLAHASSEE: Other states resent Scott’s job poaching | United States Politics | Scoop.it
Gov. Rick Scott is writing to corporate execs in California, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota and Connecticut — which have Democratic governors — hoping to attract the companies to Florida, while tearing down the economies in those states.
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RightWisconsin Right Now - Conservative politics and perspective powered by Charlie Sykes

RightWisconsin Right Now - Conservative politics and perspective powered by Charlie Sykes | United States Politics | Scoop.it

Your chance to be just like the NSA and read all our stuff for free! Courtesy of Wisconsin Club for Growth. Just register using your own unique password and the promo code GROWTH.

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ObamaCare will increase self-employment, study predicts

ObamaCare will increase self-employment, study predicts | United States Politics | Scoop.it
President Obama's signature healthcare law will increase the number of self-employed Americans by making it easier for them to obtain health coverage, according to new research . The Urban Institute predicted that the number of self-employed U.

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This is great for Americans who have a dream.

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Sen. Frank Lautenberg Dies at 89

Sen. Frank Lautenberg Dies at 89 | United States Politics | Scoop.it
U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, a multimillionaire New Jersey businessman and the last World War II veteran remaining in the Senate, has died at age 89.
His office said Lautenberg died shortly after 4 a.m.
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Facebook and the outer limits of free speech

Facebook and the outer limits of free speech | United States Politics | Scoop.it
There's more danger contained in prohibiting vile speech than there is in vile speech itself.
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GOP talks up school choice as good policy and good politics

GOP talks up school choice as good policy and good politics | United States Politics | Scoop.it
GOP talks up school choice as good policy and good politics
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Supreme Court Issuing More Unanimous Rulings

Supreme Court Issuing More Unanimous Rulings | United States Politics | Scoop.it
Of the seven decisions issued by the Supreme Court in the last two weeks, six were unanimous, and there have been no dissents in more than 60 percent of the 46 cases decided so far this term.
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Surveillance controversy illuminated by history

Surveillance controversy illuminated by history | United States Politics | Scoop.it
FINE PRINT | Looking back at rulings, debates over surveillance sheds light on current battles.
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Let’s start with a bit of history.  Then, some legal history.

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Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP)

Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) | United States Politics | Scoop.it
The Making Home Affordable ® Program (MHA) ® is an important part of the Obama Administration's comprehensive plan to stabilize the U.S. housing market by helping homeowners get mortgage relief and avoid foreclosure.
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This may be of interest to anybody who is struggling in this prolonged recession.

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Boy Scouts see little local backlash over inclusion of gay members - KansasCity.com

Boy Scouts troops in the Kansas City have yet to see a backlash locally from their new policy to include Scouts who are gay, but most don’t renew their agreements with sponsors until the end of the year.
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Letter: State Sen. Tom Kean Jr. plays politics with gun bill

Letter: State Sen. Tom Kean Jr. plays politics with gun bill | United States Politics | Scoop.it
Bill Anderson writes that the background-check measure has wide support.
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Inside Politics: Mahan in Colonie third-party spat

Inside Politics: Mahan in Colonie third-party spat | United States Politics | Scoop.it
Last week, we learned courtesy of Insider colleague Tim O'Brien that Democratic Colonie Supervisor Paula Mahan will have to fend off a challenge from a political newcomer, Republican Todd Drake, if she wants to win a fourth term.
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After the Supreme Court’s DNA decision, what is the future of criminal justice?

After the Supreme Court’s DNA decision, what is the future of criminal justice? | United States Politics | Scoop.it
Monday's Supreme Court decision raises the question: Is increasing the number of DNA samples the best possible future for the nation's criminal justice system?
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"Weird Al" Yankovic - Party In The CIA (Parody of "Party In The U.S.A.").

Music video by "Weird Al" Yankovic performing Party In The CIA (Parody of "Party In The U.S.A." by Miley Cyrus). (C) 2011 Volcano Entertainment III, LLC, a u...


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You will need a twisted sense of humor to enjoy this one.

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4 Cases the Supreme Court Must Still Decide

4 Cases the Supreme Court Must Still Decide | United States Politics | Scoop.it
Affirmative action, voting rights, and two gay-marriage questions

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In recess appointments case, Supreme Court looks at an article of the Constitution: ‘the’

In recess appointments case, Supreme Court looks at an article of the Constitution: ‘the’ | United States Politics | Scoop.it

The Supreme Court could decide as early as this month whether to get involved in what is shaping up to be a dramatic case about the separation of powers and the president’s ability to make appointments during breaks of the Senate.


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The GOP Coalition Doesn't Just Want Limited Government

The GOP Coalition Doesn't Just Want Limited Government | United States Politics | Scoop.it
The conceit that Republicans can unify around that concept ignores the revealed preferences of its voters.

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Here is a look at battles for the GOP agenda. Both parties need reshaping for these post modern times. Hopefully they will end up as what we need and can be proud of rather than a whitewashing and an updated brand image.

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Effort to pull controversial election authority from local officials stalled

Effort to pull controversial election authority from local officials stalled | United States Politics | Scoop.it
Effort to pull controversial election authority from local officials stalled Chicago Tribune Most local officials are poised to keep their controversial power to kick political opponents off the ballot after lobbying from those officials helped...
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Collateral Consequences Weighed for Corporations, Not for Individuals

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