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Israel and Palestinians agree to more peace meetings (Reuters)
2 Sep 2010 at 5:40pm

Reuters - Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed to a series of direct talks on Thursday, seeking to forge the framework for a U.S.-backed peace deal within a year and end a conflict that has boiled for six decades.





Obama unpopular ahead of midterms: Will the GOP benefit? (Time.com)
2 Sep 2010 at 10:00pm

Time.com - Nine weeks before the midterm elections, Barack Obama finds himself on the wrong side of the polls. Where did all that adoration go -- and is a Republican sweep next?




POLITICAL INSIDER: Clinton helps Ark. Democrat (AP)
2 Sep 2010 at 8:51am
AP - Former President Bill Clinton is coming to the aid of endangered Democratic Sen. Blanche Lincoln.


Wary of tea party, GOP attacks Senate candidate (AP)
2 Sep 2010 at 9:00pm

AP - Delaware Republicans call Senate hopeful Christine O'Donnell a liar who "could not be elected dog catcher" in a fierce attack that underscores GOP fears of the tea party-backed candidate knocking off top recruit Rep. Mike Castle and winning the nomination.




Anti-abortion group targets Democrats in radio ads (AP)
2 Sep 2010 at 8:39pm
AP - An anti-abortion group plans to air radio ads in three congressional races calling for the defeat of Democratic incumbents, among the first ads to capitalize on a Supreme Court ruling this year that freed corporations to directly influence elections.

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer at a loss for words in first debate (The Upshot)
2 Sep 2010 at 3:40pm
The Upshot - It's a politician's worst nightmare: Drawing a complete blank in a high-profile debate. That's what happened to Arizona GOP Gov. Jan Brewer, who lost her train of thought during her opening statement during her first televised debate with her Democratic challenger, state Attorney General Terry Goddard. Brewer was in the middle of talking up her [...]


More Dems buck plan to let taxes increase for rich (AP)
2 Sep 2010 at 6:37pm

AP - Congress seems increasingly reluctant to let taxes go up, even on wealthier Americans.





Gibbs defends Obama's efforts to help House Democrats (CQPolitics.com)
2 Sep 2010 at 5:58pm

CQPolitics.com - White House spokesman Robert Gibbs on Thursday defended President Barack Obama's track record of campaigning for House Democrats as new polling shows their party taking a nose dive.




Happy beginning for a W.H. production (Politico)
2 Sep 2010 at 6:43pm
Politico - Obama was able to show on the foreign policy stage.

Obama visits Dole at Walter Reed (Politico)
2 Sep 2010 at 4:23pm
Politico - The president saw the former Kansas senator and 1996 GOP presidential nominee on Monday.


Hopeful sign: More talks for Israel, Palestinians (AP)
2 Sep 2010 at 9:41pm

AP - In an early sign of promise, Israeli and Palestinian leaders pledged Thursday in a cordial first round of talks to keep meeting at regular intervals, aiming to nail down a framework for overcoming deep disputes and achieving lasting peace within a year.





Jordan's king: Terrorists want to derail talks (AP)
1 Sep 2010 at 6:33pm

AP - Jordan's King Abdullah II suggests that failure of new peace talks between Isarel and the Palestinians would be a victory for terrorists seeking to derail the process.




US officers take up posts at Paris airport (AP)
2 Sep 2010 at 8:49am
AP - American officers are taking up posts at Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport to help identify potential terrorists or other high-risk passengers heading to the United States.

Israeli-Palestinian talks: no breakthroughs, but a way forward (The Chri...
2 Sep 2010 at 7:05pm
The Christian Science Monitor - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas achieved no jaw-dropping breakthroughs as they relaunched direct peace talks Thursday with a determined nudge from the Obama administration.

AMERICA'S LITTLE WARS ARE DRAINING US IN A BIG WAY (Georgie Anne Geyer)
2 Sep 2010 at 6:56pm
Georgie Anne Geyer - WASHINGTON -- You have to wonder exactly what you're supposed to say in a week like this one, as President Obama officially declared the end to the U.S. war in Iraq and most Americans breathed a tempered sigh of relief.

First Read: Mayday, mayday
2 Sep 2010 at 8:14am
There’s no question that this summer has been brutal for Democrats and the Obama White House. What explains the summer slide and where did it begin?

Did Obama's agenda hobble the recovery?
2 Sep 2010 at 11:04am
The economic hard times are so persistent that observers who supported the Recovery Act might be feeling twinges of guilt about President Obama's stimulus package.

DOJ sues Arizona's Sheriff Arpaio
2 Sep 2010 at 11:50am
In an atmosphere of tension between the federal government and Arizona, the Justice Department today dialed it up some more, filing a lawsuit against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio -- accusing him, the county, and his office with failing to cooperate with a civil rights investigation of his office.

Arizona governor stumbles during debate
2 Sep 2010 at 6:29pm
Gov. Jan Brewer stumbled and stammered through her opening statement during a televised debate Wednesday night, suffering through an embarrassing, cringe-eliciting pause that lasted more than 10 seconds.

Army 'birther' loses ruling on evidence
2 Sep 2010 at 7:30pm
An Army judge rules that proof of President Barack Obama's eligibility to be president isn't relevant to the defense of an Army doctor accused of failing to obey a lawful order.

Israelis, Palestinians to meet every two weeks
2 Sep 2010 at 6:38pm
Israeli and Palestinian leaders opened direct peace talks under U.S. auspices on Thursday and agreed to meet every two weeks to try to forge a deal within a year.

Wary of tea party, GOP attacks Senate candidate
2 Sep 2010 at 9:00pm
Delaware Republicans call Senate hopeful Christine O'Donnell a liar who "could not be elected dog catcher" in a fierce attack that underscores GOP fears of the tea party-backed candidate knocking off top recruit Rep. Mike Castle and winning the nomination.

Boxer, Fiorina tussle over economy in first debate
2 Sep 2010 at 12:34am
The recession and how to turn around California's sky-high jobless rate loomed large Wednesday as Sen. Barbara Boxer and GOP challenger Carly Fiorina hold their first debate.

First Thoughts: Turning the page on Iraq
1 Sep 2010 at 2:38pm
The big question President Barack Obama didn't answer in his Oval Office address on the war: "Did it make America safer, and was it really worth it?"

U.S., Iraq formally mark end of combat mission
1 Sep 2010 at 10:13am
The U.S. marked on Wednesday the transition to the final phase of the Iraq war, shifting the focus of the remaining 50,000 American troops from combat operations to preparing Iraqi security forces to protect the country on their own.

Ex-congressman certified for Nov. 2 ballot in Ohio
1 Sep 2010 at 5:32pm
Outspoken former Democratic congressman Jim Traficant, who served time in federal prison for corruption, has fought his way onto the Nov. 2 ballot to run again for a U.S. House seat — this time as an independent.

Murkowski's defeat marks major tea party win
1 Sep 2010 at 12:46pm
Backed by the Tea Party Express and Sarah Palin, a little-known conservative lawyer from Alaska became the latest newcomer to the national political stage to take down an incumbent in 2010.

Unions gearing up to support Dems in November
1 Sep 2010 at 2:43pm
Union leaders said Wednesday they will mobilize millions of members in 26 states with a message about "economic patriotism" as they try to help Democrats hold onto their majority in the House and Senate.

On Palin (not) meeting the press
1 Sep 2010 at 2:29pm
A very unflattering Vanity Fair piece on Sarah Palin describes her temper, her quest for privacy, and her new money-making empire.

Obama declares end of Iraq combat mission
31 Aug 2010 at 8:19pm
President Barack Obama makes it official, saying in a national address that Operation Iraqi Freedom is over and that the nation’s No. 1 priority is fixing the economy.

Israel and Palestinians agree to more peace meetings
2 Sep 2010 at 6:46pm
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed to a series of direct talks on Thursday, seeking to forge the framework for a U.S.-backed peace deal within a year and end a conflict that has boiled for six decades.

White House: No second stimulus being considered
2 Sep 2010 at 6:23pm
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House stressed on Thursday that no second economic stimulus package is being considered as part of new measures under review by President Barack Obama's team.

Warren schedule change stirs talk on consumer job
2 Sep 2010 at 4:25pm
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A last-minute change in the fall course schedule of Harvard law professor Elizabeth Warren has fueled speculation the White House might soon nominate her to head the newly created U.S. consumer financial agency.

Obama adviser Summers to visit China September 4
2 Sep 2010 at 5:36pm
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Thursday that President Barack Obama's top economic adviser will visit China from Saturday for three days of meetings.

U.S. offshore oil fire may delay lift of drill ban
2 Sep 2010 at 6:54pm
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama Administration is likely to stay focused on toughening regulatory oversight of the U.S. offshore oil industry and may push back lifting a ban on deepwater drilling after the latest accident in the Gulf of Mexico, analysts said on Thursday.

Obama to hold press conference next Friday
2 Sep 2010 at 4:17pm
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will hold a press conference on Friday, September 10, the White House said on Thursday.

Food safety a "priority" for Senate: Reid aide
2 Sep 2010 at 4:55pm
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Passing food safety reform legislation this year is a "priority" for the Senate, said a spokesman for Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid, as Congress feels pressure from consumer groups to act following the latest recall to highlight weaknesses in the system.

Tea Party promises to be a force in November
1 Sep 2010 at 3:07pm
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With another win in a Senate Republican primary, this time in Alaska, the conservative Tea Party movement showed it is more than a political fad and has the staying power to be a significant force in November's elections.

NY mayor denies talk he might be Washington-bound
1 Sep 2010 at 5:21pm
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Wednesday shot down speculation he might succeed Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, saying he would only leave office early if he were totally incapacitated or died.

U.S. charges Pakistani Taliban leader in CIA killings
2 Sep 2010 at 4:37am
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors have charged the leader of the Pakistani Taliban, Hakimullah Mehsud, in the plot that killed seven CIA employees at an American base in Afghanistan last December, the Justice Department said on Wednesday.

Dems Seek to Undermine Vitter's Momentum by Highlighting Prostitution Scandal
2 Sep 2010 at 5:47pm
Louisiana Democrats are seizing on Sen. David Vitter's role in a 2007 prostitution scandal for a new campaign attack ad that seeks to cut into the Louisiana Republican's commanding lead over his election opponents.

Brewer Says Her Performance in Gubernatorial Debate Fell Short
2 Sep 2010 at 3:43pm
Gov. Jan Brewer says she didn't do as well as she wanted in her televised debate with challenger Terry Goddard.

Anti-Abortion Group Says It Was Confronted by Discovery Gunman at 2009 Protest
2 Sep 2010 at 3:08pm
While James Jay Lee was holding three hostage at the Discovery Channel's headquarters, his image was broadcast to the world, catching the eye of an anti-abortion group that says it crossed once paths with him

Farrakhan Expresses Support for Planned Mosque Near Ground Zero
2 Sep 2010 at 2:55pm
Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan said Thursday an Islamic community center and mosque planned near ground zero should be built because Muslims were among those of many faiths who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

61 Days to Decide: Ohio Senate Candidate Indicted for 'Sexual Conduct' With M...
2 Sep 2010 at 1:00pm
A long-shot Senate candidate who claims Tea Party support was indicted on a sex charge this week, an accusation he calls "politically motivated." 

Doctors v. Lawyers: A New Battle Over Court Costs
2 Sep 2010 at 12:54pm
As the Treasury Department considers a tax policy change that would allow trial lawyers to deduct their litigation expenses in contingency-fee cases, the American Medical Association and 90 medical organizations are urging Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to drop the proposal like a bad habit.

Hamas Looms as Spoiler in Middle East Peace Talks
2 Sep 2010 at 12:19pm
Middle East peace talks got under way Thursday for the first time in nearly two years with a violent reminder sent by the Palestinian terror group Hamas that it will try to torpedo any agreement struck in Washington between Israelis and the Palestinian Authority. 

NAACP, Left-Leaning Media Groups Form Tea Party Tracking Site
2 Sep 2010 at 11:22am
A new website sponsored by the NAACP and left-leaning media operations is seeking videographers and bloggers who will search out "racism" and "extremism" among Tea Partiers.

Victims Not Told of Some Inmate Furloughs, DOJ Watchdog Says
2 Sep 2010 at 11:02am
Federal prisons are failing to notify crime victims and witnesses when inmates are allowed to travel by themselves for medical treatment, the Justice Department inspector general said Thursday.

Billionaire Jeff Greene Sues Florida Papers for Libel Over Failed Senate Bid
2 Sep 2010 at 10:43am
Failed Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Greene sued the St. Petersburg Times and The Miami Herald on Wednesday, claiming they published knowingly false articles timed to damage his chances of winning.

Scott Picks State Lawmaker for Running Mate in Florida Governor Race
2 Sep 2010 at 10:36am
Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Scott named Jacksonville state Rep. Jennifer Carroll as his running mate Thursday. 

Arpaio: Justice Dept. 'Sandbagged' Me With Lawsuit in Civil Rights Probe
2 Sep 2010 at 10:33am
Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio said Thursday the Justice Department "sandbagged" him with the lawsuit it filed earlier in the day against him.

Boxer, Fiorina Spar Over Economy in First Senate Race Debate
2 Sep 2010 at 10:27am
Sen. Barbara Boxer and Republican challenger Carly Fiorina exchanged feisty jabs on taxes, the economy and their records in Congress and corporate America during the first debate in their Senate race. 

Study Shows Illegal Immigrants From Mexico Staying Put Despite Overall Decline
2 Sep 2010 at 9:57am
A new study from the Pew Hispanic Center found that the number of illegal immigrants in the United States dropped significantly for the first time in two decades -- but the population out of Mexico has held steady since reaching its peak in 2007. 

Factory Orders Rise Slightly in July After Two Months of Decline
2 Sep 2010 at 9:14am
Orders to U.S. factories managed a slight gain in July as a surge in demand for commercial aircraft helped offset widespread weakness in other areas. 

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