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Republicans take Solyndra message to Obama
By News on Feb 14, 2012
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- If you want a window into how outside Republican groups are likely to assail President Barack Obama's record this year, look no further than how the GOP is lambasting the administration's handling of solar company Solyndra....Negotiators reach tentative payroll tax cut pact
By News on Feb 14, 2012
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- House-Senate talks on renewing a payroll tax cut that delivers about $20 a week to the average worker yielded a tentative agreement Tuesday, with lawmakers planning to unveil the pact Wednesday and sending the measure to President Barack Obama as early as this week....US, Europe look at fast but risky penalty on Iran
By News on Feb 14, 2012
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The United States and Europe are considering unprecedented punishment against Iran that could immediately cripple the country's financial lifeline. But it's an extreme option in the banking world that would come with its own costs....Santorum revels in sudden support _ but how deep?
By News on Feb 14, 2012
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BOISE, Idaho. (AP) -- The latest Republican to surge in polls, Rick Santorum is trying to turn his newfound strength into something lasting....Capitol Hill weighs GOP payroll tax gambit
By News on Feb 14, 2012
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama said Tuesday he's hopeful Congress will renew a 2-percentage-point cut in the payroll tax before it lapses at the end of the month, but said it's important to also renew jobless benefits for millions of the long-term unemployed as well....