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Was Soldier Suspected of Killing Afghan Civilians Drinking?
The U.S. soldier who is accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians, nine of them children, was reportedly drunk at the time of the ambush, according to the New York Times. Drinking alcohol is a violation of military combat rules. He was also suffering from stress related to his fourth combat tour and issues with his…
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Michigan Rep Wants US Bailout for Detroit
The city of Detroit’s automakers General Motors and Chrysler received a federal bailout often called the “Detroit Bailout.” But while the city’s automakers have been raised from the dead, the city is still struggling to get out of the ground. State Rep. Hansen Clarke is looking for a second bailout, but this time for the…
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Obama Camp Fears GOP Super PAC Fundraising
President Obama’s top political adviser believes that if Democrats don’t keep pace with Republican fundraising, they could lose the White House this November, according to the New York Times. David Plouffe gathered a dozen wealthy Democrats in a Silicon Valley office and told them that reports that President Obama will raise enough money to be…
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Obama's Poll Numbers Dip Sharply
President Obama’s poll numbers are sliding as rising gas prices and fear of a war with Iran and conflict in Afghanistan have shrunk Americans’ confidence in him, according to a new CBS/New York Times telephone poll conducted from March 7 to 11. Despite the extended Republican primary and strong job growth, only 41 percent of…
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New Website Chronicles Republican Scandals
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is going after Republicans with a new website detailing their scandals, according to the Huffington Post. The website, at houseofscandal.com, will list all Republicans who have faced ethics questions and investigations since the GOP won the House in 2010. This is the reprise of a website the committee created in…
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Feds to Stop Funding Texas Program for Low-Income Women
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has announced that the federal government will phase out funding for a Texas health program that serves low-income women, according to the Associated Press. Funding for the Women’s Health Program, which serves 130,000 low-income women in the state and gets 90 percent of its dollars from the federal…
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14-Year-Old to Be Tried as Adult in Mother's Murder
A 14-year-old boy will be tried as an adult in the murder of his mother, according to the Associated Press. Joshua Smith of Detroit has been charged with an adult charge of first-degree murder and using a firearm during a felony. Joshua shot his mother, Tamiko Robinson, following an argument. When asked why he shot…
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Is Occupy Wall Street Running Out of Money?
The Occupy Wall Street movement in New York City may be on its last legs, according to the New York Post. Since the group set up camp near Wall Street six months ago — starting a movement that has evolved into a global phenomenon — donations have slowed. A report released by the Occupy Wall…
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Obama Campaign Makes Big Effort to Court Women Voters
President Obama’s re-election team campaign will intensify its efforts with female voters this week, according to the New York Times. Using the current debates about birth control coverage in his health care law, Obama hopes to connect with women who may feel that they are in danger of losing their rights at the hands of…
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