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A Nebraska Senator says a requirement tucked into the nation's massive new health care law will be a job-killing drag on small businesses.
HEADLINE: GOP Weekly Address: Small Businesses
CAPTION: A Nebraska Senator says a requirement tucked into the nation's massive new health care law will be a job-killing drag on small businesses. (July 31)
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President Barack Obama, following up on his annual State of the Union address to Congress, defended the government's role in ensuring fairness Wednesday and rejected accusations from Republicans that he is engaging class warfare as his re-election bid begins.
HEADLINE: Obama touts economic proposals, rivals disparage
CAPTION: President Barack Obama, following up on his annual State of the Union address to Congress, defended the government's role in ensuring fairness and rejected accusations...
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Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter cited a potentially-tough primary race as a key factor in switching from the Republican to Democratic party, but a look at his voting record and the political makeup of the Keystone State may offer other clues as to why he decided it was time for a change.
HEADLINE: What's behind Specter's party switch?
CAPTION: Sen. Arlen Specter cited a potentially-tough primary race in switching from the Republican to Democratic party, but a look at his voting record and the political makeup...
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Starmer urges Government to 'go further' in applying sanctions on Russia
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called on the Government to apply further sanctions on Russia "as quickly as possible". Reports based on US intelligence sources had suggested Wednesday could see Vladimir Putin launch his invasion of...
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Democrats Push Bill To Protect LGBT Rights
Congressional Democrats reintroduced legislation Tuesday seeking to ban discrimination against LGBT community in federal law. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Rep. David Cicilline and fellow...
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Trump speech resonates with GOP faithful in Denver
Republican Party faithful gathered to watch the State of the Union address in Denver cheered US President Donald Trump and said they felt reassured by his leadership.
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Schumer: GOP Would 'Make America Sick Again'
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer warned on Wednesday that repeal would throw the insurance marketplace into chaos.His remarks came after Democrats met with US President Barack Obama.Republicans are pushing ahead on repealing the...
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Democrats urge Trump to stay in climate pact
Senate Democrats will send a letter to President Donald Trump calling on him not to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said "withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement...
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In the weekly Republican message, Sen. Susan Collins of Maine is calling for a "timeout" on federal regulations that many in her party say are hurting the economy. Collins promoted ideas for taming what she called a "regulatory behemoth.''''''''
HEADLINE: Weekly GOP Address: Damaging regulations
CAPTION: In the weekly Republican message, Sen. Susan Collins of Maine is calling for a "timeout" on federal regulations that many in her party say are hurting the economy. Collins...
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Democrats are tapping into Barack Obama's database of nearly 14 million supporters as they try to drum up support for the president's budget. The AP's Julie Pace looks at whether campaign enthusiasm translates into governing enthusiasm.
HEADLINE: 14 million strong for Obama's budget?
CAPTION: Democrats are tapping into Barack Obama's database of nearly 14 million supporters as they try to drum up support for the president's budget. The AP's Julie Pace looks at whether...
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Members of Congress left to prepare for mid-term elections amid a host of scandals. Both parties face scrutiny.
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HEADLINE: Scandals Surround Congress Before Elections
CAPTION: Members of Congress left to prepare for mid-term elections amid a host of scandals. Both parties face scrutiny. (Oct. 25)
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Convention opens, Bloomberg, Giuliani
1. Wide of Republican National Convention floor
2. Convention stage
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Ed Gillespie, chairman of Republican National Committee:
"We are here in the appointed place and we are here at the appointed time, so it is my...
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Mitt Romney's opponents for the Republican presidential nomination persist in attacking the front-runner over how he made his vast fortune, but the issue so far has found little resonance in the business-friendly party electorate.
HEADLINE: Opponents assault Romney's record, to little effect
CAPTION: Mitt Romney's opponents for the Republican presidential nomination persist in attacking the front-runner over how he made his vast fortune, but the issue so far has...
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President Barack Obama says the only ones standing in the way of a balanced compromise to the nation's debt crisis are those Republicans in Congress who are insisting only on spending cuts.
HEADLINE Obama: Default would be reckless, irresponsible
CAPTION: President Barack Obama says the only ones standing in the way of a balanced compromise to the nation's debt crisis are those Republicans in Congress who are insisting...
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UK must step up response to extremism, says Countering Terrorism Commission
Sara Khan, who leads the Commission for Countering Extremism, calls on political leaders to show a commitment to the issue in their manifestos. Sara Khan, who heads up the Commission for Countering Extremism, has written to Boris...
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Democrats unveil articles of impeachment
House Democrats announced two articles of impeachment Tuesday against President Donald Trump - abuse of power and obstruction of Congress -- pushing toward historic votes over charges he corrupted the U.S. election process and endangered...
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In the weekly response to President Barack Obama's address, Republican Senator Johnny Isakson said Americans are anxious about health care reform. Isakson cited many of the town hall meetings over the summer, and the potential cost of a new plan.
HEADLINE: GOP: Americans are anxious about health care reform
CAPTION: In the weekly response to President Barack Obama's address, Republican Senator Johnny Isakson said Americans are anxious about health care reform. Isakson cited...
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Rep. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, says Republicans will not vote to raise the nation's borrowing limit, now at $14.3 trillion, in the coming weeks unless the measure also includes steps to cut government spending. (April 30)
HEADLINE (48 characters): GOP Address: Energy Costs, National debt
CAPTION: (255 characters): Rep. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, says Republicans will not vote to raise the nation's borrowing limit, now at $14.3 trillion, in the coming...
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Main parties could face dissolution
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1. Exterior shot attorney-general's office
2. Close-up: scales of justice, on sign, outside attorney-general's office
3. Deputy attorney-general sits down, to begin to chair the meeting that will consider what to...
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Analysis: GOP Tax Plan Would Cut Rates for Many
President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are proposing a far-reaching, $5 trillion plan Wednesday that would cut taxes for corporations and potentially for individuals, simplify the tax system and nearly double the standard...
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US Speaker: Sexual harassment won't be tolerated
House Speaker Paul Ryan says sexual harassment shouldn't exist anywhere, "let alone in the United States Congress" - and he says it won't be tolerated.
The Wisconsin Republican spoke before the House planned to approve a...
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USA: WASHINGTON: NATIONAL WELFARE SUMMIT
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US President Clinton and his Republican opposition in Congress say there is broad agreement on plans to fix America's broken welfare programme.
At their national welfare summit Saturday in Washington, White House officials...
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Ruling party pres candidate Herrera closes campaign ahead of election
1. Wide of stage with Panamanian President Martin Torrijos speaking
2. Wide of crowd waving flags
3. SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Martin Torrijos, President of Panama:
"Hurray for 'La Chola' (nickname) Balbina Herrera, many thanks, God bless...
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Comedian Stephen Colbert, who says he's running for president of "The United States of South Carolina," is urging voters there to cast their ballots in Saturday's presidential primary for former GOP hopeful Herman Cain.
HEADLINE: Comedian Colbert campaigns day before SC primary
CAPTION: Comedian Stephen Colbert, who says he's running for president of "The United States of South Carolina," is urging voters there to cast their ballots in Saturday's...