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Rule Changes, Unenthusiastic Romney Supporters Prolong GOP Race
Despite the efforts of the Romney campaign and media treatment of the Republican nominating process as all but wrapped up in his favor, the reality is the GOP race continues on for several reaso ...
26 Mar, 2012
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Supreme Court Hearings on Health Care Reform Kick Off
The US Supreme Court will hold hearings this week on a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Obama’s health care plan. The lawsuit was filed by twenty six states, four small business owners, an ...
26 Mar, 2012
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Presidential Election 2012 Update: February 1, 2012
Voters in Florida flocked to the polls yesterday to participate in the Florida primary election. With 29 electoral votes, 50 delegates up for grabs, and as host of the Republican National Convention i ...
01 Feb, 2012
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New York, California lead in winter farmers' markets
Although California has slipped from the top spot of providing the most cold-weather farmers' markets, USDA statistics reveal that the Golden State maintains its leading role in the local food movemen ...
01 Feb, 2012
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Voter ID a hot topic in state legislatures
Voter turnout in the United States is disturbingly low. In the 2008 presidential election, voter turnout was higher than it had been in a generation, but barely 60% of eligible voters bothered to cast ...
30 Jan, 2012
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Presidential Election Update 2012: January 27, 2012
Last night, the GOP candidates participated in yet another Republican Presidential Debate, marking the second and final debate before the Florida primary. While the debate became heated between candid ...
27 Jan, 2012
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Presidential Election 2012 Update: January 23, 2012
After a hectic weekend in South Carolina, the candidates start their campaigning in Florida with another Presidential Debate tonight, hosted by NBC. For a recap of the South Carolina Primary results:N ...
23 Jan, 2012
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Virginia GOP Primary highlights need for ballot access reform
Supporters of independent and third party candidates have long decried the draconian laws regulating ballot access in states across the country. They have argued that the ballot access system, w ...
02 Jan, 2012
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USDA announces beginning farmer awards
The average age of farmers and ranchers in America is increasing, and rural populations are in decline. This is why the U.S. Department of Agriculture is acting to plant a new crop of much needed agri ...
06 Oct, 2011
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Bank of America and the $5 Revolution
Bank of America may have tipped the scales toward a true movement of independence in 21st century America. By announcing that it would charge $5 per month for use of a debit card beginning early ...
03 Oct, 2011
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