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12/28/10--05:47: WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange to Write His Autobiography -- for $1.5 Million (chan 1689195)


"I don't want to write this book, but I have to," said Assange, who faces mounting legal costs as he fights extradition from England to Sweden on sexual misconduct charges.

 

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01/03/11--10:22: Obama Foe Darrell Issa Sets House Oversight Agenda, Targets WikiLeaks (chan 1689195)


The California Republican intends to take aim at Attorney General Eric Holder for not aggressively investigating the community-organizing group ACORN and failing to go after WikiLeaks, among other matters.

 

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01/07/11--06:14: Reading of Constitution Comes Up Short as Sections Are Omitted (chan 1689195)


During a reading of the U.S. Constitution on the House floor Thursday, two pages of the text apparently stuck together, causing the omission of Article 4 Section 4 and part of Article 5 Section 1.

 

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01/10/11--04:55: Obamas Lead National Moment of Silence for Tucson Shooting Victims (chan 1689195)


In honor of the victims of Saturday's rampage, President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama stood silently outside the White House. The steps of the Capitol were jammed as members of Congress and their staffs did likewise.

 

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01/10/11--07:17: Obama Optimistic but Wary About Vote on Southern Sudan Secession (chan 1689195)


President Obama congratulated the Sudanese for the promising start to the voting, but warned that "the international community is united and determined to ensure that all parties in Sudan live up to their obligations."

 

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01/17/11--05:32: Maine's New Governor, Paul LePage, Tells NAACP to 'Kiss My Butt' (chan 1689195)


The Republican governor has gotten off to a rocky start with his response to criticism that he wouldn't be attending events commemorating Martin Luther King Day.

 

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01/17/11--06:33: Chris Christie: 'I'm Not Arrogant Enough' to Run for President in 2012 (chan 1689195)


The New Jersey governor says he's not ready for such a step after just one year in office, despite encouraging news from a Zogby poll that puts him ahead of other potential GOP contenders.

 

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01/24/11--05:12: George Allen Will Seek Old Senate Seat, Rematch With Jim Webb (chan 1689195)


The former Virginia governor, congressman and senator hopes to put his "macaca" moment behind him and reclaim the seat he unexpectedly lost in 2006.

 

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01/24/11--06:35: Tucson Shooting Hero Daniel Hernandez to Sit With Michelle Obama at State of the Union Address (chan 1689195)


A seat next to the first lady in the balcony of the House chamber has become a State of the Union tradition since 1982.

 

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01/27/11--05:18: Palin on Obama's 'Winning the Future': WTF Is a 'Spot On' Abbreviation (chan 1689195)


The former Alaska governor told Fox's Greta Van Susteren that the president is "disconnected" from what Americans need to turn the economy around and create jobs.

 

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01/27/11--07:10: Harry Reid: Obama Should 'Back Off' on Earmark Ban (chan 1689195)


Reid called Obama's statement that he would veto any legislation sent to him with earmarks included an "applause line" and "absolutely wrong."

 

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01/27/11--11:31: Financial Crisis Report Spreads Blame Far and Wide for Meltdown (chan 1689195)

Filed under: Investigations, Economy


From regulators and lawmakers to Wall Street's power players, the report cites many culprits. Dissenting commissioners say the conclusions are too broad, and let Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae off the hook.

 

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01/31/11--04:49: John Boehner: Smoke Gets in His Teary Eyes (chan 1689195)


On "Fox News Sunday," the new House speaker gets defensive about his "bad habit" -- and about complaints that he's too emotional.

 

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02/14/11--05:26: Obama's $3.7 Trillion Budget Would Trim Deficit, Boost Targeted Spending (chan 1689195)


The spending blueprint would reduce or terminate more than 200 federal programs next year while investing additional funds in education, transportation and research.

 

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02/14/11--06:44: Rep. Jeff Flake to Seek Jon Kyl's Senate Seat (chan 1689195)


Flake is likely to be the first of many to throw their hats into the ring for what will be the first open Senate seat in Arizona since 1994.

 

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02/21/11--04:56: Civil Discourse Institute to Open in Tucson (chan 1689195)


Former presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush will serve as honorary chairmen of the new National Institute for Civil Discourse, based at the University of Arizona.

 

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02/21/11--07:30: As Governor, Palin Allegedly Told Aide: 'I Hate This Damn Job' (chan 1689195)


Frank Bailey and his co-authors claim that rival author Joe McGinniss leaked copies of their manuscript -- which paints an unflattering picture of Palin -- to the media.

 

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02/24/11--10:06: Rolling Stone: Army Ordered 'Psy Ops' to Pressure Lawmakers on Afghan Strategy (chan 1689195)


Gen. William Caldwell "categorically" denied the claim, but an investigation has been ordered by Gen. David Petraeus.

 

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02/25/11--04:15: Wisconsin Assembly Passes Bill Curbing Union Rights (chan 1689195)


Republican Gov. Scott Walker has defended the legislation as essential to dealing with harsh economic realities, but Democrats say it is an "assault" on unions.

 

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02/28/11--04:49: Boehner to Religious Broadcasters: National Debt Is 'Immoral' (chan 1689195)


"We have a moral responsibility to address the problems we face. That means working together to cut spending and rein in government," Boehner said in a speech to the National Religious Broadcasters' annual convention in Nashville.

 

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