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Lou Dobbs weighs Senate run in New Jersey [11/25] (AP)
Obama expects support for more Afghanistan troops [11/25] (AP)
Lawmakers aim to thwart Ohio casino development [11/25] (AP)
Evening gowns, saris at Obama's first state dinner [11/25] (AP)
Stars, top Dem donors make state dinner guest list [11/25] (AP)
Panel 1st up in SC Gov. Sanford impeachment debate [11/25] (AP)
Gay marriage momentum stalls in liberal NY, NJ [11/25] (AP)
Impatience with Obama trade policy grows [11/25] (AP)
Economic recovery likely not quite that energetic [11/24] (AP)
Strong banks, weak credit: Treasury rethinks TARP [11/24] (AP)
SC legislators begin Sanford impeachment hearings [11/24] (AP)
SPIN METER: Legislation inflation grips GOP [11/24] (AP)
Obama to honor Indian PM with state visit [11/24] (AP)
Jennifer Hudson to headline state dinner [11/24] (AP)
Analysis: Fed under fire as public anger mounts [11/23] (AP)
Sizing up the Kennedy dynasty's next generation [11/23] (AP)
Gaps for consumers in Democrat health care bills [11/23] (AP)
Health care issues: What are GOP's reform ideas? [11/23] (AP)
Kan. Congressman Moore won't seek re-election [11/23] (AP)
RI bishop asked Kennedy in 2007 to avoid Communion [11/23] (AP)
Schumer: Dems ready to go-it-alone on health care [11/23] (AP)
Schumer and Hutchison argue over health care bill [11/23] (AP)
W.Va. considers tax flexibility for localities [11/20] (AP)
SF health care a model during national debate [11/20] (AP)
Obama drops by daughter Sasha's school for event [11/20] (AP)
Pentagon looking for Fort Hood management lapses [11/20] (AP)
US House districts with fewest academy nominations [11/20] (AP)
Free clinics tied to health care debate [11/20] (AP)
Stem-cell debate unlikely to fade after Neb. vote [11/20] (AP)
White House at odds with bishops over abortion [11/20] (AP)
FEC fines Fieger firm over campaign donations [11/20] (AP)
Christian leaders issue 'call of conscience' [11/20] (AP)
University of Calif. approves big fee hikes [11/20] (AP)
Republicans blast 'bait and switch' health bill [11/20] (AP)
AP IMPACT: Some lawmakers send few to academies [11/20] (AP)
GOP advisers: Giuliani leans toward a Senate race [11/20] (AP)
FACT CHECK: Stimulus money to phantom districts? [11/19] (AP)
Archives probing Watergate notes for hidden clues [11/19] (AP)
Senate confirms controversial judge [11/19] (AP)
TV ad seeks to recruit Arab-Americans to CIA [11/19] (AP)
SC Gov. Mark Sanford to face ethics accusations [11/19] (AP)
Second lawsuit attacks Florida school funding [11/19] (AP)
FEC fines Fieger firm for fundraising violations [11/19] (AP)
Giuliani against trying Mohammed in civilian court [11/19] (AP)
Senate girds for historic debate on health bill [11/19] (AP)
Senate, House Democratic health bills compared [11/19] (AP)
University of Calif. headed to 32 percent fee hike [11/19] (AP)
Obama, revisiting Nixon, says 9/11 suspect guilty [11/19] (AP)
Govt report: Over $98B wasted in improper payments [11/18] (AP)
AP Poll: Gov't health plan divides public [11/18] (AP)
Obama: Going gray, but not losing weight [11/18] (AP)
PROMISES, PROMISES: 6 years and still no rules [11/18] (AP)
New Jersey pays public pensions to private groups [11/18] (AP)
Obama: Professed 9/11 mastermind will be convicted [11/18] (AP)
A Great Wall: Obama tours China's iconic site [11/18] (AP)
SC panel to decide if Gov. Sanford to face charges [11/18] (AP)
Big crowds expected as Palin kicks off book tour [11/18] (AP)
Obama 'probably won't' read Palin's book [11/18] (AP)
Byrd becomes longest-serving Congress member [11/18] (AP)
Obama: Aim is to put US on path to end Afghan war [11/18] (AP)
Another Obama nominee runs into tax problems [11/18] (AP)
SPIN METER: Feds buy green cars, auction rejects [11/18] (AP)
Obama to visit Pennsylvania after jobs forum [11/17] (AP)
Military planning policy review after shooting [11/17] (AP)
SPIN METER: Did Obama grovel? [11/17] (AP)
Obama pushes human rights in meetings with Chinese [11/17] (AP)
Power broker dropped as defendant from Blago trial [11/17] (AP)
Palin rules out 2012 run, but keeps door open [11/17] (AP)
Obama, Hu show cooperation, but divisions remain [11/17] (AP)
Bruno's Senate secretary handled sideline business [11/17] (AP)
NM's medical pot program has slow, cautious start [11/16] (AP)
Hawaii gov's plan would restore classroom days [11/16] (AP)
Highlights of Obama's trip to Asia [11/16] (AP)
In China, Obama pushes freedoms, open Internet [11/16] (AP)
AIDS patients to president: Send more money south [11/16] (AP)
Pro-Cuba embargo money flows to lawmakers [11/16] (AP)
Advice to Congress: Be clear, fair on health care [11/16] (AP)
AP sources: Probers eye census worker's insurance [11/13] (AP)
Alaska governor proposes maintenance fund [11/13] (AP)
Ohio schools sorry for movie-shoot bus diversion [11/13] (AP)
Conflict over NJ town name resolved - for now [11/13] (AP)
Obama eyes domestic spending freeze [11/13] (AP)
RNC health insurance plan covers abortions [11/13] (AP)
GOP chairman ends abortion insurance for employees [11/13] (AP)
House speaker wants federal money to tackle blight [11/13] (AP)
NC principal leaves after cash-for-grades flap [11/13] (AP)
Federal judge sues impeachment panel [11/13] (AP)
Judge rejects motion for mistrial in Bruno case [11/13] (AP)
Ex-congressman faces prison in freezer cash case [11/13] (AP)
Napolitano pronounces US border more secure now [11/13] (AP)
Perzel among 10 charged in Pa. legislative probe [11/13] (AP)
Senate ag committee to hold hearing in Little Rock [11/13] (AP)
Ex-Mass. House speaker DiMasi pleads not guilty [11/13] (AP)
ACORN lawsuit raises question: Can it survive? [11/13] (AP)
Official: Craig to step down as White House lawyer [11/13] (AP)
Top White House lawyer Greg Craig quitting [11/13] (AP)
Obama wants revised Afghanistan war options [11/12] (AP)
Ex-NY Gov. Spitzer speaks at Harvard ethics forum [11/12] (AP)
AP-GfK Poll: A grouchy public sticking with Obama [11/11] (AP)
Ariz. narrows property list for budget financing [11/11] (AP)
Jerry Brown again? Some Calif. Dems express unease [11/11] (AP)
VA sec'y promises timely response to war illness [11/11] (AP)
Obamas to host veterans breakfast, visit Arlington [11/11] (AP)
THE INFLUENCE GAME: Bishops shape health care bill [11/11] (AP)
No deficit deals in NY Legislature special session [11/11] (AP)
Obama pressed into role as national healer [11/10] (AP)
Pelosi discusses health care bill on Seattle tour [11/10] (AP)
Dodd circulates financial overhaul bill [11/10] (AP)
Sources: Obama near decision on Afghanistan troops [11/10] (AP)
CAPITAL CULTURE: Obama pastry chef the Crustmaster [11/10] (AP)
Obama salutes Fort Hood victims, condemns murders [11/10] (AP)
Obamas to attend Fort Hood memorial service [11/10] (AP)
Health care issues: The public insurance plan [11/10] (AP)
White House communications chief to step down [11/10] (AP)
Calif. governor pushes $11B water bond plan, dams [11/10] (AP)
Bill Clinton meets with Senate Dems on health care [11/10] (AP)
Health care issues: Tax increases for overhaul [11/09] (AP)
Obama to sign vet jobs order, meet with Netanyahu [11/09] (AP)
Obama confronts an Asia reshaped by China's rise [11/09] (AP)
House health bill unacceptable to many in Senate [11/09] (AP)
Congress votes for more aid to jobless, homebuyers [11/06] (AP)
Will he shoot? Ex-Trail Blazer eyes Ore. gov race [11/06] (AP)
Neb. lawmakers continue special session on Friday [11/06] (AP)
Virginia Supreme Court upholds power line plan [11/06] (AP)
Obama, House Dems press for health care votes [11/06] (AP)
Sex-toy study at Duke raises some eyebrows [11/06] (AP)
Obama to sign extension of jobless benefits [11/06] (AP)
Ky. lawmaker seeks to expand gambling in state [11/06] (AP)
Details on health care bills in House, Senate [11/06] (AP)
Health care issues: What are GOP's reform ideas? [11/05] (AP)
Senate Democrats advance climate bill without GOP [11/05] (AP)
Obama launches yearly American Indian summits [11/05] (AP)
Congress set to clear aid to jobless, homebuyers [11/05] (AP)
Some UC Berkeley faculty criticize sports subsidy [11/05] (AP)
Voters to pols: Give us jobs, results, not spats [11/05] (AP)
Analysis: Democrats have short memory on judges [11/05] (AP)
Obama: US must reverse course with Indians [11/05] (AP)
House Dems in final push on health care [11/05] (AP)
At federal trial, questions about Bruno documents [11/05] (AP)
Majority leader: House will pass health bill [11/05] (AP)
Democrats' plan to help 'uninsurables' questioned [11/05] (AP)
Congress giving homebuyers a $6,500 tax break [11/05] (AP)
Obama's half brother recalls their abusive father [11/04] (AP)
House panel votes to give SEC more money, power [11/04] (AP)
Fiorina expected to announce US Senate plans [11/04] (AP)
GOP sweep: Big governor victories in Virginia, NJ [11/04] (AP)
Obama coaxes states to change with school dollars [11/04] (AP)
Analysis: Health care delay would frustrate Obama [11/04] (AP)
San Francisco voters defeat sign district plan [11/04] (AP)
Steele: Election returns show 'transcendent' GOP [11/04] (AP)
Dejection fills Maine ballroom after marriage vote [11/04] (AP)
Obama notes anniversary of Iran embassy takeover [11/04] (AP)
Obama speaks at WI school, hosts music event [11/04] (AP)
GOP rides wave of discontent to NJ governorship [11/04] (AP)
Economy is big issue in Va. GOP governor's victory [11/04] (AP)
Analysis: Maine a harsh loss to gay-marriage drive [11/04] (AP)
STIMULUS WATCH: Salary raise counted as saved job [11/04] (AP)
Some notable races and measures on state ballots [11/04] (AP)
Analysis: Nervous voters send message to Obama [11/04] (AP)
NYC mayor bruised by surprisingly close victory [11/04] (AP)
White House: Tuesday's GOP wins not about Obama [11/04] (AP)
Democrat wins House seat in heavily GOP area in NY [11/04] (AP)
NYC mayor: National backlash caused close contest [11/04] (AP)
Maine voters reject gay-marriage law [11/04] (AP)
Nebraska governor proposes widespread budget cuts [11/03] (AP)
2 tough health care issues remain in the House [11/03] (AP)
George W. Bush throws out first pitch in Japan [11/03] (AP)
Oakland mayor says he owes IRS back taxes [11/03] (AP)
GOP senators talk of boycotting climate bill [11/03] (AP)
White House: No flu vaccine for Gitmo detainees [11/03] (AP)
Potential Calif. water fix stalled in Legislature [11/03] (AP)
Jerry Brown's spokesman resigns after taping calls [11/03] (AP)
Races an early test of Obama's political influence [11/03] (AP)
GOP senators absent at start of climate debate [11/03] (AP)
Schwarzenegger's budget director to step down [11/03] (AP)
Wyo. official: Federal stimulus records a 'mess' [11/03] (AP)
LA mayor to announce pick for new police chief [11/03] (AP)
Obama welcomes foreign leaders to the White House [11/03] (AP)
NJ towns move to preserve area, limit developments [11/02] (AP)
Cheney FBI interview: 72 instances of can't recall [11/02] (AP)
San Fran's latest battle royale: parking meters [11/02] (AP)
Flex spending accounts face hit in health overhaul [11/02] (AP)
FBI: gunshots hit US Rep. DeFazio's office windows [10/30] (AP)
Obama seeks new powers to dismantle nonbank firms [10/29] (AP)
PROMISES, PROMISES: Obama delivers on hate crimes [10/29] (AP)
Wis. high court: Donations don't require recusals [10/29] (AP)
Health care issues: Incentives for staying healthy [10/29] (AP)
Obama to lay out plans to help small businesses [10/29] (AP)
Ky. govt group spent lavishly on booze, strippers [10/29] (AP)
Reform group seeks rewrite of Calif. Constitution [10/29] (AP)
Obama considering scaled-down Afghan war plan [10/29] (AP)
Iowa groups get $215 million in tax credits [10/29] (AP)
Obama visits Dover AFB to honor fallen soldiers [10/29] (AP)
Obama seeks to prevent another Lehman [10/29] (AP)
Jurors: Birmingham, Ala., mayor took bribes [10/29] (AP)
House passes bill intended to avert agency closing [10/29] (AP)
Book: Obama seriously considered Hillary for VP [10/29] (AP)
Pelosi hopes new health plan is poised to pass [10/29] (AP)
Senator calls Okla. roads 'life threatening' [10/29] (AP)
Democrats struggle to find unity on health plan [10/28] (AP)
Video: Wis. lawmaker falls during 3rd DUI arrest [10/28] (AP)
Educators urge lower lottery profits for Ore. bars [10/28] (AP)
Health care issues: The cost of health insurance [10/28] (AP)
Obama has Capitol Hill visit on busy agenda Wed. [10/28] (AP)
McCain exhorts Obama to make Afghan decision now [10/28] (AP)
Hawaii Supreme Court ending ceded lands case [10/28] (AP)
As NJ election nears, voters rapt on World Series [10/28] (AP)
THE INFLUENCE GAME: Doctors' lobby in tricky spot [10/28] (AP)
Cheated winner wants Texas lottery to pay him [10/28] (AP)
La. sells $200M in bonds for building projects [10/28] (AP)
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