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The Brutal Politics of 10 Year Old Girls’ Softball Teams

AdLib - July 23, 2014 23

Congress

The Whys And Wherefores Of Suing The President

Michelle - June 30, 2014 41

GOP

Texas GOP Say “NO” To Reinstating Sodomy Law Without Changing Their...

MurphTheSurf3 - June 24, 2014 45

Congress

Boehner’s Crying Game on The Budget Showdown

AdLib - September 18, 2013 24

Congress

Will the Tea Party Force a Government and GOP Shut Down?

AdLib - September 13, 2013 7

GOP

House Republicans Ready to Pass “Must Carry” Gun Law for All...

AdLib - April 1, 2013 26

Democratic Party

Jimmy Hoffa’s Speech – No Sex, But Lies and Videotape Aplenty

Marion - September 11, 2011 8

Congress

What Would FDR Have Done?

BlueStateMan - August 10, 2011 122

Democratic Party

We Are Our Own Worst Enemy

BlueStateMan - August 5, 2011 35

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Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

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Kyiv hit by deadly Russian missile and drone attack - mayor

Two people are killed and 54 injured in overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine's capital, Vitaliy Klitschko says. [...]

Trump criticises Zelensky as Ukraine refuses Russian control of Crimea

The Ukrainian president has consistently rejected the suggestion that his country give up its claim to the Crimean Peninsula. [...]

India closes main border crossing with Pakistan after Kashmir attack

A historic water treaty has also been suspended after gunmen killed tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. [...]

Deadly Kashmir attack risks India military escalation against Pakistan

India will respond but it's not clear how - or at what cost, experts say. [...]

Weinstein used 'unfettered power' to sexually abuse women, rape retrial hears

Weinstein, who has pleaded not guilty to sex crimes, returns to court after a conviction was overturned. [...]

Thousands wait to see Pope's body in St Peter's

The body of the pontiff, who died on Monday, has been moved into the church for a period of public mourning. [...]

Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood after arrests over attack plots

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The Brutal Politics of 10 Year Old Girls’ Softball Teams

The Whys And Wherefores Of Suing The President

Texas GOP Say “NO” To Reinstating Sodomy Law Without Changing Their...

Boehner’s Crying Game on The Budget Showdown

Will the Tea Party Force a Government and GOP Shut Down?

House Republicans Ready to Pass “Must Carry” Gun Law for All...

Jimmy Hoffa’s Speech – No Sex, But Lies and Videotape Aplenty

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What Would FDR Have Done?

We Are Our Own Worst Enemy

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