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Senate OKs Dem tax-cut bill in showdown with GOP
By News on Jul 25, 2012
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democrats pushed a yearlong extension of tax cuts for all but the highest-earning Americans through the Senate on Wednesday, giving President Barack Obama and his party a significant political victory on a measure that is fated to go no further in Congress....Formats announced for 3 fall presidential debates
By News on Jul 25, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Don't look for podiums, opening statements or surprise topics at the debates if President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney follow the plan organizers released Wednesday....
Biden to firefighters: GOP doesn't understand you
By News on Jul 25, 2012
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Vice President Joe Biden told a national firefighters' union Wednesday that Republicans don't understand them and that government should be helping cities and states maintain fire services - not threatening to cut funding....In reversal, GOP puts Obama on defense for a bit
By News on Jul 25, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Relentless GOP criticism of a 12-day-old remark about business owners has taken a campaign toll on President Barack Obama, forcing him to defend himself and giving Republican Mitt Romney a break from steady attacks....
Senate ready for symbolic showdown on tax cuts
By News on Jul 25, 2012
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate leaders moved toward a showdown Wednesday with votes on rival Democratic and Republican plans for extending broad tax cuts that will otherwise expire in January....