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Public money puts Republican Bachmann on defensive
By News on Jun 29, 2011
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- As Rep. Michele Bachmann tours the country criticizing government as too big and too expensive, the Republican presidential candidate has come under mounting scrutiny over public dollars flowing to family business interests....
Senators concerned by photo ID requirement to vote
By News on Jun 29, 2011
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sixteen Democratic senators want the Justice Department to look into whether voting rights are being jeopardized in states that require photo identification in order for people to vote....Greece backs austerity despite violent protests
By News on Jun 29, 2011
ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Greece approved more austerity measures needed to avert default next month, in a vote Wednesday that calmed markets but triggered a second day of riots that left dozens injured and the capital blanketed with tear gas....
Obama: A lot of the 'fuss' over Libya is politics
By News on Jun 29, 2011
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama says a lot of the `fuss' made by members of Congress over U.S. military involvement in Libya is political....Obama stops short of endorsing gay marriage
By News on Jun 29, 2011
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama says gays are our friends and neighbors and should be treated like every other American....