Month: August 2013

Holder sues Texas to stop voter ID law, congressional maps – Washington Times

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Holder sues Texas to stop voter ID law, congressional mapsWashington TimesSeparately, Mr. Holder announced the federal government is joining another case seeking to overturn the lines the state drew for U.S. Congress and state House districts, saying those, too, were drawn in order to deny minorities their voting rights. Sen.Justice Department challenges Texas' voter ID lawYour Houston NewsFederal government to sue Texas over voter ID lawKXAN.comall 130 news articles » us congress – Google News

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Rand Slams Congress for Funding Egypt’s Generals – Foreign Policy (blog)

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Foreign Policy (blog) Rand Slams Congress for Funding Egypt's GeneralsForeign Policy (blog)"Congress is way out of touch on this issue," said Paul. "These people who believe in projecting American power, really believe in projecting American weakness. They don't want us to respond to words with actions or obey our own laws." Earlier today …Massacres Add Urgency to Congress' Calls to Stop US Aid to JuntaAntiwar.comUS Arms Industry Would Lose Big from Egypt Aid Cut-OffInter Press ServiceAs Egyptian Death Toll Rises, Pres. Promotes Cooperation, Rand Paul Pushes …The New AmericanHurriyet Daily Newsall…

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Michelle Obama: US Ready for a Female President – Wall Street Journal (blog)

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Wall Street Journal (blog) Michelle Obama: US Ready for a Female PresidentWall Street Journal (blog)First Lady Michelle Obama said the U.S. is ready to have a female president but said she isn't the one and was quiet when asked whether she thinks former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will win the presidency in 2016. “She hasn't announced anything …Michelle Obama: US is ready for a female presidentYahoo! NewsFLOTUS: US ready for 1st female presidentPoliticoMichelle Obama thinks US is ready for first female presidentThe Hill (blog)Zee News –NDTV –Examiner.comall 34 news articles » us…

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N.J. Politics Roundup: Christie names Supreme Court nominee; U.S. Senate … – Hunterdon County Democrat – NJ.com

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N.J. Politics Roundup: Christie names Supreme Court nominee; U.S. Senate …Hunterdon County Democrat – NJ.comRush Holt, state Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver, and U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone. The Republican candidates are Somerset County doctor Alieta Eck and conservative activist Steve Lonegan. The Star-Ledger's political team examined the race in a chat Monday.and more » us politics – Google News

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Republicans Backing Holder Underscore Shift on Crime Policy – Newsmax.com

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Republicans Backing Holder Underscore Shift on Crime PolicyNewsmax.comOnce a U.S. political issue central to Republican campaign attacks against Democrats, the push to be “tough on crime” has transformed — from statehouses to Washington — into being “smart on crime.” The shift — driven by economic and social costs …and more » us republicans – Google News

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WATCH: Which US president took the most vacation time? – Washington Post (blog)

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WATCH: Which US president took the most vacation time?Washington Post (blog)Thursday's episode of In Play, The Washington Post's new political analysis show hosted by Chris Cillizza of The Fix and Jackie Kucinich, revealed the answer: President George W. Bush. During his two terms, Bush took 879 vacation days, which included …and more » us president – Google News

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