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Primary voters set to head to polls in Louisiana, West Virginia

By doris | Published: August 28, 2010

Full Story at CNN.com (CNN) — Primary voters are set to head to the polls this weekend, this time in Louisiana and West Virginia. In Louisiana, GOP Sen. David Vitter is expected to easily overcome a primary challenge Saturday in his first appearance on the ballot since a 2007 prostitution scandal. In West Virginia, voters [...]

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AP Poll: Obama at new low for handling economy

By doris | Published: August 19, 2010

Full Story at msnbc.com WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama earned his lowest marks ever on his handling of the economy in a new Associated Press-GfK poll, which also found that an overwhelming majority of Americans now describe the nation’s financial outlook as poor. A frustrated electorate could take it out on the party in power [...]

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White House correspondent Thomas retires amid controversial comments

By doris | Published: June 9, 2010

Full Story at CNN.com Washington (CNN) — Longtime White House reporter Helen Thomas has retired effective immediately, Hearst Corporation said Monday. The media conglomerate had employed Thomas as a syndicated columnist for its newspaper chain. Her retirement comes amid a furor created last week by her controversial comments regarding Jewish people.

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