The rise and fall of Desirée Rogers, the White House social secretary who became a victim of a publicity stunt by aspiring reality show stars.
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Obama Social Secretary Ran Into Sharp Elbows
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New Earmark Rules Have Lobbyists Scrambling
Thursday, March 11th, 2010Lobbyists and military contractors dependent on lucrative no-bid contracts were looking for ways to get around the new House ban involving commercial companies.
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New Earmark Rules Have Lobbyists Scrambling
For Donors to Governors’ Associations, Cash Buys a Seat at the Table
Thursday, February 25th, 2010Governors’ associations operate outside laws that block federal candidates and party committees from taking money from unions or businesses.
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For Donors to Governors’ Associations, Cash Buys a Seat at the Table
Irked, Wall St. Hedges Its Bet on Democrats
Monday, February 8th, 2010Bankers, unhappy at the president’s proposals for tighter financial regulations, are shifting donations to Republicans.
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Irked, Wall St. Hedges Its Bet on Democrats
Obama Plans Bipartisan Summit on Health Care
Monday, February 8th, 2010The meeting would mark the first time in the long health care debate that leaders from both sides would be allowed to air their ideas publicly.
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Obama Plans Bipartisan Summit on Health Care
Oregon Voters Approve Tax Increase
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010Voters approved measures that would raise taxes high-income households and businesses.
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Oregon Voters Approve Tax Increase
Former Justice O’Connor Sees Ill in Election Finance Ruling
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010A recent Supreme Court decision complicates Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s efforts to do away with judicial elections.
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Former Justice O’Connor Sees Ill in Election Finance Ruling
Obama to Offer Aid for Families in State of the Union Address
Monday, January 25th, 2010In his speech Wednesday, the president will focus on struggling families squeezed between sending their children to college and caring for elderly parents.
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Obama to Offer Aid for Families in State of the Union Address
Court Ruling Invites a Boom in Political Ads
Monday, January 25th, 2010More political advertising money is expected to pour into the system, and much of that goes to local stations in battleground states.
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Court Ruling Invites a Boom in Political Ads
24 States’ Laws Open to Attack After Campaign Finance Ruling
Saturday, January 23rd, 2010A Supreme Court decision does not overturn all relevant state laws, experts said, but the laws will face court challenges or will be repealed by legislatures.
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24 States’ Laws Open to Attack After Campaign Finance Ruling