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House-Senate deal reached on payroll tax measure
By News on Feb 15, 2012
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- A top lawmaker says the House and Senate have sealed a final agreement on legislation to renew a 2 percentage-point cut in the payroll tax and jobless benefits for millions of unemployed workers....Santorum's tax returns show rise in wealth
By News on Feb 15, 2012
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum released four years of federal income tax returns on Wednesday night, showing a sharp rise in his personal wealth spurred by his growing work as Washington-based corporate consultant and media commentator....NJ gov strongly defends lowering flags for Houston
By News on Feb 15, 2012
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday strongly defended his decision to have flags lowered to half-staff on Saturday for Whitney Houston, saying he rejects criticism that she "forfeited the good things that she did" because of her struggles with substance abuse....
Romney targets auto bailout in battle for Michigan
By News on Feb 15, 2012
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) -- Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is wooing tea partyers in his home state of Michigan with a potentially risky strategy: blasting the auto industry bailout that many people credit with saving the state's most vital industry....
In Michigan, Romney doesn't mention GOP rivals
By News on Feb 15, 2012
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) -- Presidential candidate Mitt Romney is letting TV ads do the dirty work in Michigan while he stays on the high road with voters....