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		<title>Republicans in early stages of unofficially campaigning for 2012 _ even if they won&#8217;t say so</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:14:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz Sidoti</dc:creator>
		
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2012 already? GOP wannabes jockeying early
WASHINGTON — Sarah Palin is embarking on a book tour. Tim Pawlenty is building a national political operation. Mitt Romney is weighing in on the recession.
They&#8217;re all jockeying for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination — even if they won&#8217;t say so.
Make no mistake: At least a half-dozen Republicans [...]]]></description>
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		<title>FACT CHECK: On bailouts, reformer credentials and more, Palin&#8217;s bio goes rogue on some facts</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:16:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Calvin Woodward</dc:creator>
		
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FACT CHECK: Palin&#8217;s book goes rogue on some facts
WASHINGTON — Sarah Palin&#8217;s new book reprises familiar claims from the 2008 presidential campaign that haven&#8217;t become any truer over time.
Ignoring substantial parts of her record if not the facts, she depicts herself as a frugal traveler on the taxpayer&#8217;s dime, a reformer [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mass. governor says Patriots owner getting stimulus funding on merits, not campaign donations</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:37:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Glen Johnson</dc:creator>
		
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Mass. gov.: No quid pro quo in Kraft donations

BOSTON — The governor of Massachusetts said Friday there is no connection between big donations to him and the Democratic Party from the family that owns the New England Patriots and the state&#8217;s support for development across the road from Gillette Stadium.
Gov. Deval Patrick said Patriots owner [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pa. AG charges ex-House Speaker Perzel, 9 other Republicans in legislative corruption probe</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:06:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Scolforo</dc:creator>
		
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Perzel among 10 charged in Pa. legislative probe

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A former House speaker, an ex-lawmaker and eight aides Thursday became the latest — and the first Republicans — to be charged in a 3-year-old investigation into the diversion of public resources and employees to Pennsylvania legislative campaigns.
Attorney General Tom Corbett said individuals within the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>In new book, Palin says McCain aides kept her &#8216;bottled up&#8217;; Couric was &#8216;badgering&#8217; and biased</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:38:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard T. Pienciak</dc:creator>
		
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Palin in book: McCain aides kept me &#8216;bottled up&#8217;

NEW YORK — The rumors are true, according to Sarah Palin: The McCain-Palin campaign was not a happy family.
In Palin&#8217;s new memoir, &#8220;Going Rogue,&#8221; she confirms reports of tension between her aides and those of the 2008 Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain. The vice presidential candidate [...]]]></description>
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		<title>With emergency declared for floods, Va. gov is in Ark. for private Dem fundraiser</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:13:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bob Lewis</dc:creator>
		
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Va. gov out of town for DNC as his state floods

RICHMOND, Va. — With his state under an emergency declaration because of heavy rain and floods Thursday, Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine was in Arkansas for a Democratic fundraiser.
Kaine is chairman of the Democratic National Committee. He appeared Thursday with Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe at a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ron Paul redux? Texas congressman&#8217;s son taps Internet, rallies students for Ky. Senate bid</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:08:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roger Alford</dc:creator>
		
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Ron Paul&#8217;s son borrows tactics for Ky. Senate bid

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Former presidential candidate Ron Paul&#8217;s son is borrowing a page from his father&#8217;s playbook for his U.S. Senate bid, leaning heavily on Internet fundraising and tapping the enthusiasm of young Republicans on college campuses.
The difference this time is that it could actually work. Eye [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NY Senate fails to put same-sex marriage to a vote, Paterson pushes the issue to next week</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gormley</dc:creator>
		
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NY Senate fails to put gay marriage to vote

ALBANY, N.Y. — After weeks of uncertainty and pleas for action by Gov. David Paterson, New York&#8217;s Senate failed to vote on a bill legalizing same-sex marriage during a special session Tuesday.
Advocates and opponents say the Senate lacked the 32 votes needed to approve the measure, which [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NY governor pushes for new special sessions next week to consider same-sex marriage bill</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:19:10 +0000</pubDate>
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NY governor pushes for gay marriage vote next week

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York&#8217;s governor is pushing state lawmakers to consider a bill to legalize same-sex marriage bill next week after his effort to force a Senate vote appears all but lost.
Gov. David Paterson is placing the bill on agendas for special sessions on Nov. 16 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>GOP congressman&#8217;s vote for health care bill costs funds; party leaders say they&#8217;ll support him</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:12:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin Mcgill</dc:creator>
		
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GOP congressman&#8217;s health vote costs some support
NEW ORLEANS — The only Republican in the House to vote for a Democrat-backed health care bill is already seeing some backlash: He&#8217;s had two fundraisers canceled and some campaign contributors have asked for their money back.
But Rep. Anh &#8220;Joseph&#8221; Cao said Tuesday he stands by Saturday&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Clinton tells Senate Democrats that imperfection is OK in health care bill</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:02:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Espo</dc:creator>
		
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Bill Clinton urges Senate passage of health bill
WASHINGTON — Former President Bill Clinton urged Senate Democrats on Tuesday to pass health care legislation by year&#8217;s end, pointedly telling skittish lawmakers that an imperfect bill is preferable to another failure like the one he and the party endured in 1994.
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		<title>GOP congressman Cao says vote for health care bill has cost him some support in La. district</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:47:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin Mcgill</dc:creator>
		
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GOP congressman: Health vote has cost some support

NEW ORLEANS — The only Republican in the House to vote for a Democrat-backed health care bill says two fundraisers for him have been canceled since Saturday&#8217;s vote.
Rep. Anh &#8220;Joseph&#8221; Cao (gow) said Tuesday some campaign contributors have also asked for their money back.
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		<title>Health care moves to the Senate, Bill Clinton goes to the Capitol to meet with Democrats</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:20:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ricardo Alonso-zaldivar</dc:creator>
		
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Bill Clinton urges Senate Dems to pass health care
WASHINGTON — Former President Bill Clinton urged Senate Democrats on Tuesday to pass health care legislation by year&#8217;s end, pointedly telling skittish lawmakers that an imperfect bill is preferable to another failure like the one he and the party endured in 1994.
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		<title>In Calif., Democrats put their faith in Jerry Brown for gov race, but unease begins to surface</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:44:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Juliet Williams</dc:creator>
		
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Jerry Brown again? Some Calif. Dems express unease
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Jerry Brown hasn&#8217;t formally announced for his old job, but the signs show he once again has his eye on the California governor&#8217;s chair.
The current attorney general has emerged as the Democrat&#8217;s presumed candidate in 2010 with just seven months to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Senators: NY Senate not expected to vote on same-sex marriage bill during special session</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:09:27 +0000</pubDate>
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NY Senate not expected to vote on gay marriage

ALBANY, N.Y. — After weeks of uncertainty and pleas for action by Gov. David Paterson, New York&#8217;s Senate wasn&#8217;t expected to vote on a bill legalizing same-sex marriage during Tuesday&#8217;s special session.
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		<title>AP NewsBreak: Dem who got within 5 points of beating NYC mayor isn&#8217;t &#8216;bitter,&#8217; might run again</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:02:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Kugler</dc:creator>
		
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AP NewsBreak: NYC mayor&#8217;s Dem foe might run again
NEW YORK — The Democrat who came within 50,000 votes of unseating billionaire New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is open to running again and said he&#8217;s not bitter that many in his party deserted his campaign when it seemed like a long shot.
William Thompson Jr. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Former Alabama Gov. Riley Cabinet member says Miss. tribe with casinos gave to gov&#8217;s campaign</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:42:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phillip Rawls</dc:creator>
		
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Ex-Ala. gov aide: Indian casinos gave to governor

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A former member of Gov. Bob Riley&#8217;s Cabinet claimed Thursday that Riley received campaign contributions from Mississippi Indians who operate casinos, with the money intended to limit their competition in Alabama.
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		<title>Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff drops out of race for US Senate seat; cites family issues</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:26:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brock Vergakis</dc:creator>
		
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Utah AG Shurtleff drops out of US Senate race

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff on Wednesday dropped out of a U.S. Senate race to spend more time with a 17-year-old daughter who is suffering from severe mental health problems and has attempted suicide in the past.
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		<title>Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff suspends campaign for US Senate seat</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:43:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brock Vergakis</dc:creator>
		
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Utah AG Shurtleff suspends US Senate campaign

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff on Wednesday suspended his campaign for U.S. Senate, saying he needs to spend more time with a daughter who is experiencing severe mental health problems.
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		<title>THE INFLUENCE GAME: Liberal groups intensify pressure on moderate Democrats in health debate</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:16:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Fram</dc:creator>
		
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THE INFLUENCE GAME: Liberals targeting moderates
WASHINGTON — Get on the health overhaul bandwagon, or don&#8217;t count on our help in your re-election.
That&#8217;s the hardball message liberal groups are hurling at moderate Democratic senators in a battle that is dividing their party. Their demands: Support a bill that offers optional government-run health [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gay-marriage opponents claim victory in Maine; gay-rights side refuses to concede</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:56:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Glenn Adams</dc:creator>
		
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Gay-marriage foes claim victory in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine — Gay-marriage opponents are claiming victory in a closely watched referendum in Maine on a new state law that would have allowed same-sex couples to wed.
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		<title>Gay marriage appears in danger of losing in Maine; vote is closely watched on both sides</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:25:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Glenn Adams</dc:creator>
		
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Gay marriage appears in danger of losing in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage appeared in danger in Maine in a closely watched referendum Tuesday that the nation&#8217;s gay rights movement had hoped would yield a breakthrough victory at the ballot box.
Voters were asked to decide whether to repeal or affirm a state law [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Prominent South Fla. lawyer, political fundraiser out as head of firm amid investment probe</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:19:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Curt Anderson</dc:creator>
		
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Prominent Fla. lawyer&#8217;s sales pitch called suspect

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A South Florida attorney who has raised millions for notable politicians nationwide and hobnobs with sports stars and celebrities was removed Tuesday as head of the law firm he co-founded, suspected by his partner, investors and federal investigators of financial wrongdoing in an exotic investment [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cleveland&#8217;s mayor, big primary winner, looking to win second four-year term</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:10:55 +0000</pubDate>
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Cleveland mayor looking to win second term

CLEVELAND — Mayor Frank Jackson&#8217;s campaign for election to a second four-year term has focused on maintaining city services and avoiding tax increases amid a recession that hurt the city&#8217;s manufacturing-dependent economy.
He held a big fundraising edge and carried the September nonpartisan primary with 71 percent of the vote [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stakes are high in Maine&#8217;s vote on gay marriage; out-of-state money pours in from both sides</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:01:51 +0000</pubDate>
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Stakes are high in Maine&#8217;s vote on gay marriage

PORTLAND, Maine — Bolstered by out-of-state money and volunteers, both sides jockeyed Monday to boost turnout for a Maine referendum that could give gay-rights activists in the U.S. their first victory at the ballot box on the deeply divisive issue of same-sex marriage.
The state&#8217;s voters will decide [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Even if Republicans win on Tuesday, none of the GOP&#8217;s fundamental troubles will be solved</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:20:03 +0000</pubDate>
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WASHINGTON — For Republicans, an election win of any size Tuesday would be a blessing. But victories in Virginia, New Jersey or elsewhere won&#8217;t erase enormous obstacles the party faces heading into a 2010 midterm election year when control of Congress and statehouses from coast [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Earmarks sponsored by and campaign contributions to Hawaii Sen. Daniel Inouye</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:21:33 +0000</pubDate>
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Earmarks by and campaign contributions to Inouye

Hawaii companies that would benefit from earmarks sponsored by U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, that are in the Senate version of the fiscal year 2010 defense appropriations measure. The firms&#8217; executives and other employees have contributed to Inouye&#8217;s campaign committees since 1997.
— Pacific Marine/Navatek Ltd., Honolulu: $2.2 million to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Biographical details on candidates for New Jersey governor</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:45:25 +0000</pubDate>
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NJ governor&#8217;s race: Candidates at a glance

Biographical details on the candidates for New Jersey governor:
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Democrat Jon Stevens Corzine
AGE — 62; born Jan. 1, 1947, in Willey&#8217;s Station, Ill.
HOME — Hoboken.
EXPERIENCE: Served in U.S. Senate from 2001-05; elected governor of New Jersey in 2005.
OCCUPATION: Investment banker at Goldman Sachs, working as a bond trader from 1975-80, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Celebrities, lobbyists, fundraisers among early visitors to Obama White House</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:06:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon Theimer</dc:creator>
		
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WASHINGTON — Celebrities George Clooney and Oprah Winfrey and prominent lobbyists, corporate executives and Democratic fundraisers were among the first to score visits with President Barack Obama, his wife Michelle or top aides at the White House, newly released records show.
The White House [...]]]></description>
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		<title>San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom ends run for California governor; says he can&#8217;t commit time</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:44:37 +0000</pubDate>
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San Francisco mayor ends run for Calif. governor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Unable to move beyond his ultra-liberal image and far behind his rival in fundraising, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom dropped his bid to become governor, leaving former governor Jerry Brown as the only Democrat in the race to succeed Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger next [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Winfrey, Clooney, Gates among visitors to Obama White House</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:51:10 +0000</pubDate>
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Celebs, lobbyists among White House guests
WASHINGTON — Celebrities Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney and Denzel Washington, prominent Democratic fundraisers and heavyweights from the financial services and high-tech industries were among those landing visits with President Barack Obama or others at the White House during Obama&#8217;s first months in office.
The White House late [...]]]></description>
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		<title>After Blago scandal, Ill. lawmakers approve deal on capping most political contributions</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:17:43 +0000</pubDate>
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Ill. lawmakers OK caps on political donations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois lawmakers have approved the state&#8217;s first limits on the size of political contributions — one of the highest-profile ethics proposals since former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich&#8217;s (blah-GOY&#8217;-uh-viches) impeachment.
But the legislation passed by the state Senate on Friday would still let major political leaders [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ill. governor says he looks forward to signing &#8216;excellent&#8217; bill capping campaign donations</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:41:30 +0000</pubDate>
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Ill. gov says he supports campaign finance bill

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says he supports a compromise on how to cap political contributions.
The Democratic governor says he looks forward to signing the measure, which he calls an &#8220;excellent&#8221; bill.
It would create the state&#8217;s first limits on the size of campaign donations. For instance, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom ends run for Calif. governor, says he can&#8217;t commit time</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:26:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Leff</dc:creator>
		
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SF Mayor Gavin Newsom ends run for Calif. governor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Unable to move beyond his ultra-liberal image and far behind his rival in fundraising, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom dropped his bid to become governor, leaving former governor Jerry Brown as the only Democrat in the race to succeed Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger [...]]]></description>
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		<title>From early review to full investigation: names of House members under ethics scrutinized</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:17:37 +0000</pubDate>
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House members under ethics scrutiny
The following House members have come under scrutiny from the House ethics committee for a wide range of issues. In some cases, there was only was a preliminary review, but in others a full investigation by a subcommittee with subpoena powers. In each case, there has been no finding that the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dozens of House members under scrutiny, from early review to full probe, ethics report shows</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:39:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Larry Margasak</dc:creator>
		
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Ethics panel scrutinizing dozens of House members

WASHINGTON — Dozens of lawmakers have drawn scrutiny from their ethics monitor this year for everything from financial dealings to travel and campaign donations, according to a leaked account showing an active House panel secretly at work.
Seven of the lawmakers — four not previously known — serve on a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ill. Senate OKs bill that would cap most political contributions, sends measure to governor</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:41:46 +0000</pubDate>
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Illinois Senate OKs caps on political donations

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Senate signed off Friday on a compromise that would establish the state&#8217;s first limits on campaign donations, sending it to the governor despite Republican complaints that the bill concentrates power in the hands of a few political insiders.
The bill would cap the amount of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A year after Obama paced a historic Democratic romp, GOP poised for a comeback in Va.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:45:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bob Lewis</dc:creator>
		
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RICHMOND, Va. — A year after Barack Obama handed the Republicans their first presidential defeat in Virginia in 44 years with a pledge to restore jobs, the Democrats appear to have squandered the party&#8217;s advances.
Polls predict a strong Republican victory in Tuesday&#8217;s gubernatorial election. They [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Former NC Gov. Mike Easley&#8217;s campaign penalized $100K for flights; criminal probe requested</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:07:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary D. Robertson</dc:creator>
		
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Panel fines ex-NC governor, seeks criminal probe

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina elections officials penalized former Gov. Mike Easley&#8217;s campaign $100,000 Friday for not reporting flights provided by a political ally and asked prosecutors to investigate whether he or others broke laws by trying to hide them or other expenses.
The unanimous State Board of Elections decision [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Illinois House approves deal that would cap most political contributions but not all</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:45:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Suhr</dc:creator>
		
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Illinois House OKs caps on political donations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois House on Thursday passed a Democrat-driven compromise that would establish Illinois&#8217; first limits on campaign donations and avoid an embarrassing failure on one of the highest-profile ethics proposals to follow the Blagojevich scandal.
Republicans condemned the measure before it cleared the House 66-49. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Even in corruption-as-usual New Jersey, recent stings color local elections</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:21:13 +0000</pubDate>
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Corruption stings color elections in New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. — Did you hear the one about the best way to identify public officials in New Jersey? Check for the handcuff marks on their wrists.
A massive federal corruption sting over the summer again made New Jersey a punch line for late-night comedians, but it has also turned [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pelosi presents &#8216;historic&#8217; health care bill, citing coverage for 96 percent of Americans</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:51:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erica Werner</dc:creator>
		
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Pelosi: New health care bill is &#8216;historic moment&#8217;
WASHINGTON — After months of struggle, House Democrats rolled out sweeping legislation Thursday to extend health care coverage to millions who lack it and create a new option of government-run insurance. A vote is likely next week on the plan largely [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wis. Supreme Court adopts rules allowing judges to hear cases involving campaign supporters</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:16:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan J. Foley</dc:creator>
		
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Wis. high court: Donations don&#8217;t require recusals

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court adopted rules Wednesday allowing judges to hear cases involving their biggest campaign contributors, siding with business interests and rejecting calls for reform.
Voting 4-3, the court approved rules saying donations by groups and individuals to judges and independent spending to help them get [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cheney to endorse US Sen. Hutchison&#8217;s run for Texas governor; will appear at Nov. fundraiser</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:20:55 +0000</pubDate>
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Cheney to campaign for Hutchison in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — Former Vice President Dick Cheney will throw his support behind U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison&#8217;s campaign for Texas governor.

Hutchison&#8217;s campaign confirmed Wednesday that Cheney will endorse the Texas Republican&#8217;s March primary challenge of Gov. Rick Perry at a fundraiser next month.
Campaign spokeswoman Jennifer Baker says details [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Report: Obama rewards donors with access to White House parties, meetings with aides</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:48:31 +0000</pubDate>
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Obama gives donors special access, report says
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has rewarded top Democratic donors with perks ranging from holiday visits to the White House to policy briefings, carrying on a practice of past presidents despite his promise to change how Washington works, a report published Wednesday shows.
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		<title>Schwarzenegger sends Calif lawmaker who ridiculed him a veto letter with an in-your-face twist</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:21:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Judy Lin</dc:creator>
		
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Schwarzenegger sends lawmaker special veto message

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger typically attaches a message to bills he signs or vetoes telling lawmakers why he took the action.
A Democratic assemblyman who heckled the governor during a recent event in San Francisco actually received two messages: the veto letter itself and a not-so-subtle rebuke creatively hidden [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NJ Gov. Corzine winning money race with huge spending advantage over Republican, independent</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:56:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Geoff Mulvihill</dc:creator>
		
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Gov. Corzine has a huge money advantage in NJ race

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — If Republican Chris Christie is being outspent by Democratic incumbent Gov. Jon Corzine in New Jersey&#8217;s down-to-the-wire gubernatorial election, independent Chris Daggett is being swamped.
Corzine, a former Wall Street executive who funded his own winning campaigns for U.S. Senate in 2000 and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Following Sen. Reid, Obama says no one can block progress on health care overhaul</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:54:52 +0000</pubDate>
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Obama says &#8216;now&#8217;s the time&#8217; to pass health care
MIAMI — President Barack Obama said Monday that America has no choice but to overhaul the health care system to make insurance cheaper for families, businesses and the government.
He predicted success, but warned that major industries such as insurance companies will fight hard to prevent [...]]]></description>
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		<title>US Senate primary opponent chips away at Fla. gov&#8217;s credibility over hug with Obama, stimulus</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:32:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brendan Farrington</dc:creator>
		
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Fla. gov&#8217;s Obama hug lingers in US Senate primary
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republican Gov. Charlie Crist probably wasn&#8217;t worried that literally embracing President Barack Obama back in February and strongly supporting the $787 billion federal stimulus package would hurt his U.S. Senate campaign.
Sure, the hardcore party base wasn&#8217;t happy, but the appearance was an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Maine gay marriage supporters lead opponents in campaign donations</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:07:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Glenn Adams</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[AUGUSTA, Maine — Supporters of Maine&#8217;s same-sex marriage law continued Friday to collect far more campaign contributions than their opponents in a referendum that&#8217;s being watched nationally.

NO on 1/Protect Maine Equality said in its campaign finance report to the state that it has raised $4 million in its campaign to keep Maine&#8217;s same-sex marriage law [...]]]></description>
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