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Arlen Specter to Utah voters: Keep Orrin Hatch
It's probably not the endorsement that incumbent Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch needs right now, as the Republican is locked up in a primary challe Read More
Many blacks shrug off Obamas new view on gays
Like many black Americans, Dorsey Jackson does not believe in gay marriage, but he wasn't disillusioned when Barack Obama became the first Read More
Farming programs help immigrants get out of poverty
He was born in mountainous Cambodia and dreamed of owning a farm. She was born to the far-reaching plains of the Midwest and flourished Read More
Taliban tests Afghans as Kajaki handoff looms
KAJAKI, Afghanistan — It was an eerie mission: The Afghan police wanted to crash a Taliban funeral, and they needed Marines to help. Read More
Nine Swing States
The New York Times picks nine battleground states -- Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisc Read More
Week in Review: PA tax talks kick off budget process
By PA Independent HARRISBURG - With the release of April revenue data this week, the scramble to get the Pennsylvania budget completed by Read More
Theres a chill in the air as Romney, Santorum talk
O'HARA TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - They fought bitterly during the Republican presidential primaries, and now nominee-in-waitin Read More
The Caucus: At Campaign Stop, Romney Tries to Capitalize on Weak Jobs Report
In Pennsylvania, Mitt Romney says job-creation numbers should be much higher than they are and the unemployment rate should be lower. Read More
Budget battle begins with PA facing $300M deficit
By Eric Boehm | PA Independent HARRISBURG - Higher than anticipated revenue for April leaves Pennsylvania with a smaller deficit heading i Read More
U.S. Republicans back Santorum, Rubio for VP: Reuters Poll
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Rick Santorum and Marco Rubio are the top two choices among U.S. Republican voters as Mitt Romney's vice presid Read More
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