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Dam bursts in Bulgaria, 8 killed in floods (AP)
AP - A dam in southern Bulgaria burst Monday after days of heavy rain, sending an eight-foot-high (2.5-meter) torrent surging through a village along the Greek border. The disaster brought the region's toll from flooding to eight dead, 10 missing.
Analysis: Romney win leaves rivals few options (AP)
AP - Mitt Romney's big win in Nevada four days after his breakthrough victory in Florida spells big trouble for his remaining rivals. Simply put: Is there any way to stop Romney now?
Democrats slam Romney in preview of possible November race (Daily Caller)
Daily Caller - Democrats dumped on Gov. Mitt Romney Tuesday night, saying he won the Florida GOP primary only because of expensive negative ads, that the GOP turnout was low, and that Romney is both “extreme” and “out of touch.”
Obama: US has 'very good' intelligence on Iran (AP)
AP - President Barack Obama said the U.S. has a "very good estimate" of when Iran could complete work on a nuclear weapon, but cautioned that there are still many unanswered questions about Tehran's inner workings.
FACT CHECK: Obama, GOP spin recent energy stats (AP)
AP - You wouldn't know it from the Republicans, but these are boom times for American energy.
Obama bemoans wife being dragged into politics (AP)
AP - President Barack Obama says one of the toughest parts about being president is that his wife has been dragged into the "political realm."
Obama: Negative ads will have role in 2012 race (AP)
AP - President Barack Obama says the rise of political action committees guarantees that there will be a lot of negative ads in the lead-up to November's presidential election.
What Santorum Didn't Need -- Sharron Angle's Endorsement (ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | Former Nevada assemblywoman Sharron Angle announced her endorsement of Rick Santorum for president through a statement released to The National Review on Wednesday. Given that she is popular among some tea party factions, the endorsement could help the uber-conservative Santorum in some political circles. But Angle is seen as an extremist by most leaning -- well, simply leaning anywhere to the left of her political views.
Obama 'worries' over super PACs (Politico)
Politico - He connects them with negative campaigning.
Gingrich shunned lobbying, but hired lobbyists (AP)
AP - Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich says his consulting group never lobbied for clients. But his business hired state and federal lobbyists to work with clients, and some staff left to take lobbying jobs, according to lobbying disclosures and corporate reports.
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Super Bowl obscenity a mess for FCC
Singer M.I.A.'s act is likely to be reviewed.
Sebelius defends contraception rule
She says the new policy protects those with “deeply held beliefs opposing the use of birth control.”
In Senate races, money isn't all
Republicans are losing some Senate money battles. But they might win the war regardless.
The race issue rises again
The issue of race is making a loud appearance in the 2012 presidential race.
Football lobbies blitz the Hill
The Super Bowl isn’t the only football contest that’s been preoccupying D.C. these days.
Poll: Obama over 50% vs. Mitt
It's the first time since July that he's garnered more than half the votes in a matchup with Romney.
Rice tells Egypt to free 19 Americans
“These Americans have done absolutely nothing wrong,” the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. says.
Payroll tax cut splinters GOP
Republicans face a defining choice less than a month before the payroll tax holiday expires.
Is Newt the Huckabee of 2012?
Now it’s the former House speaker who’s living off his rhetorical chops and conservative unease.
U.S. closes Syrian embassy
It's the latest response to bloody violence there.
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Calling the jury verdict, "a travesty," Indiana's former top elections official vows to appeal the decision that declared him guilty of voter fraud and resulted in his temporary removal from office, spurring Democrats to try and take the secretary of state office from Republicans.
Egypt to prosecute 44 workers, including 19 Americans, after raids on rights groups
The son of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is among 19 Americans being referred to criminal trial for allegedly receiving foreign funds illegally and being involved in banned activity in Egypt, news reports said Sunday.
Egypt names Americans to go to trial after raids on rights groups
Egypt on Monday released the names of 19 Americans, including the son of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, who face trial for alleged illicit activity related to running pro-democracy and human rights groups.
Obama Walks Tightrope on Economy Hype; GOPers Frustrated by February Lull
Obama Walks Tightrope on Economy Hype; GOPers Frustrated by February Lull
Georgia Supreme Court knocks down law restricting assisted suicides
The Georgia Supreme Court's unanimous ruling found that the law that bans people from publicly advertising services to assist someone in a suicide violates the free speech clauses of the U.S. and Georgia constitution.
States to make decision on agreement with banks that would settle foreclosure probes
They've been here before, but this time, they say it is for real. After a yearlong haul that has featured numerous false starts, federal and state officials aim to wrap up this week a multi billion-dollar agreement with five major banks to settle probes of alleged foreclosure abuses.
New Orleans officials consider strict youth curfew to combat 'culture of death'
Officials in New Orleans are considering tightening a youth curfew in the latest attempt to fight crime in a city with the nation's highest murder rate and what its mayor has called "a culture of death."
Hoekstra Super Bowl ad raises sensitivity question
The portrayal of a young Asian woman speaking broken English in a Super Bowl ad being run by U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra against Michigan incumbent Debbie Stabenow is bringing charges of racial insensitivity.
US aims to fulfill Obama Cairo speech, encourage renewed Israeli-Palestinian peace talks
A U.S. State Department bid to fulfill President Obama's quest for cooperative scientific centers -- outlined in his well-publicized speech in Cairo, Egypt, in 2009 -- may soon result in a cross-cultural network of scientists based in Oman to work on water issues -- and could serve as an opening to ease Israeli and Palestinian tensions.
Second Term for Obama could have big impact on federal appeals courts
Despite a slow start in nominating judges and Republican delays in Senate confirmations, President Obama has managed to alter the balance of power on four of the nation's 13 circuit courts of appeals, and could impact more courts in a second term.
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President Obama has elicited an election-year backlash from Catholics and voters of other faiths with his administration's decision to require religious hospitals, universities and other organizations to provide birth control coverage despite their moral opposition.
"President Obama has declared open season on pro-life health care providers," said Douglas Johnson, vice ...
GOP voters belie Gingrich's claim to conservative mantle
Newt Gingrich says he is the conservative choice in the 2012 presidential race, but five states into the campaign, Mitt Romney has won more self-identified conservative voters, according to an analysis by The Washington Times of entrance and exit polls.
Mr. Romney capped off that showing with a win in ...
Gingrich: Super Tuesday is the goal
Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich on Sunday brushed off his loss to Mitt Romney a day earlier in Nevada's Republican caucuses, saying his campaign will go forward and he is looking ahead to Super Tuesday.
"Our goal is to get to Super Tuesday, where we're in much more favorable territory," ...
The super PAC to end all super PACs?
In a sign that super PACs are the new normal, two highly unlikely groups established the vehicles known for unlimited corporate contributions last week: an Occupy Wall Street super PAC and another created to run ads opposing — super PACs.
"Fight fire with fire!" pleads Citizens Against Super PACs, which ...
Partisans quibble over right stocks bill
Even though the Senate reached a bipartisan deal Thursday about an ethics bill regulating the personal financial activities of lawmakers, that didn't stop House leaders from arguing over how to proceed with the measure in their own chamber this week.
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor promised to take quick action ...
Obama orders new sanctions against Iran
President Obama Monday morning signed an executive order freezing all assets of the Iranian government, including its Central Bank, held in the United States even as he continued to try to ease fears that Israel is preparing to carry out a unilateral strike on the Islamic Republic.
The presidential order ...
Romney seeks to maintain momentum in Nevada vote
HENDERSON, Nev. — It was chaos, but voting began Saturday in Nevada's Republican presidential caucuses as Mitt Romney sought to continue his momentum and three other candidates tried to derail his bid.
Results weren't due until late in the night, thanks to a special evening caucus slated to be held ...
Romney rivals brush off losses in Nevada
LAS VEGAS — Mitt Romney's victory in Nevada's Republican presidential caucuses Saturday set him up for a delegate-rich run through February, but did nothing to whittle down the field of four who say there's plenty of time to catch up.
More than 24 hours after most of the voting was ...
Obama urges Congress to fix housing problem, tax banks
President Obama told underwater homeowners Saturday that their ability to refinance their mortgages is in the hands of a do-nothing Congress.
"In order to lower mortgage payments for millions of Americans, we need Congress to act," Mr. Obama said in his weekly address. "And as anyone who has followed the ...
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Senate hopeful's Super Bowl ad draws criticism
LANSING — The portrayal of a young Asian woman speaking broken English in a Super Bowl ad being run by U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra against Michigan incumbent Debbie Stabenow is bringing charges of racial insensitivity.
GOP consultant Nick De Leeuw flat-out ...
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Romney seeks to maintain momentum in Nevada vote
HENDERSON, Nev. — It was chaos, but voting began Saturday in Nevada's Republican presidential caucuses as Mitt Romney sought to continue his momentum and three other candidates tried to derail his bid.
Results weren't due until late in the night, thanks to a special evening caucus slated to be held ...
Battle lines for gov, GOP
Gov. Cuomo and Senate Republicans are on a collision course that could soon return state government to the “chaos of past years,” sources close to both sides have told The Post. Republicans are threatening to hold up key elements of Cuomo’s 2012 agenda — including pension and budget reforms and...
Romney rivals brush off losses in Nevada
LAS VEGAS — Mitt Romney's victory in Nevada's Republican presidential caucuses Saturday set him up for a delegate-rich run through February, but did nothing to whittle down the field of four who say there's plenty of time to catch up.
More than 24 hours after most of the voting was ...
Obama orders new sanctions against Iran
President Obama Monday morning signed an executive order freezing all assets of the Iranian government, including its Central Bank, held in the United States even as he continued to try to ease fears that Israel is preparing to carry out a unilateral strike on the Islamic Republic.
The presidential order ...
Just call him Tax-Hike Mike
WASHINGTON — Pay up, America. Mayor Bloomberg took his call for the expiration of the Bush tax cuts to the national stage yesterday, saying all Americans — not just the wealthy — should pay to get the federal government out of its fiscal hole. “We are all in this together,” Bloomberg said on...
Obama urges Congress to fix housing problem, tax banks
President Obama told underwater homeowners Saturday that their ability to refinance their mortgages is in the hands of a do-nothing Congress.
"In order to lower mortgage payments for millions of Americans, we need Congress to act," Mr. Obama said in his weekly address. "And as anyone who has followed the ...
Partisans quibble over right stocks bill
Even though the Senate reached a bipartisan deal Thursday about an ethics bill regulating the personal financial activities of lawmakers, that didn't stop House leaders from arguing over how to proceed with the measure in their own chamber this week.
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor promised to take quick action ...
The super PAC to end all super PACs?
In a sign that super PACs are the new normal, two highly unlikely groups established the vehicles known for unlimited corporate contributions last week: an Occupy Wall Street super PAC and another created to run ads opposing — super PACs.
"Fight fire with fire!" pleads Citizens Against Super PACs, which ...
Gingrich: Super Tuesday is the goal
Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich on Sunday brushed off his loss to Mitt Romney a day earlier in Nevada's Republican caucuses, saying his campaign will go forward and he is looking ahead to Super Tuesday.
"Our goal is to get to Super Tuesday, where we're in much more favorable territory," ...
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Senate hopeful's Super Bowl ad draws criticism
LANSING — The portrayal of a young Asian woman speaking broken English in a Super Bowl ad being run by U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra against Michigan incumbent Debbie Stabenow is bringing charges of racial insensitivity.
GOP consultant Nick De Leeuw flat-out ...
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GOP (Finally) Ends Nevada Vote Count; Romney Takes 50%
Rohrabacher Wants Immediate End to Forced Birth Control Coverage, Rest of Obamacare
Obama Says He Deserves A Second Term
(CNSNews.com) - President Barack Obama joined NBC "Today" show anchor Matt Lauer on Sunday for a pre-Super-Bowl chat.
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Senate hopeful's Super Bowl ad draws criticism
LANSING — The portrayal of a young Asian woman speaking broken English in a Super Bowl ad being run by U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra against Michigan incumbent Debbie Stabenow is bringing charges of racial insensitivity.
GOP consultant Nick De Leeuw flat-out ...
Giants top Pats, 21-17; Second Super Bowl MVP for Manning
Ambassador: US 'Disgusted' by Russian, Chinese Veto of UN Resolution on Syria
U.S. Seeks New Alliance Outside U.N. to Hasten Departure of Syrian Leader
U.S. Military Aid to Egypt at Risk for First Time in Decades
Obama: US has 'very good' intelligence on Iran