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Pawlenty Announces Presidential Run –

Republican Tim Pawlenty has announced that he will run for President in 2012.  Pawlenty is the former Governor of Minnesota and may also face Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann for the Republican nomination.  Bachmann is scheduled  to appear at an event in Iowa … Continue reading

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SEC Proposals For Credit Rating Agencies –

The Securities and Exchange Commission will propose regulations for credit rating agencies to promote transparency.  Credit rating agencies came under fire after granting AAA ratings to mortgage securities backed by subprime loans.  Proposals address the internal controls and disclosures by credit rating agencies.   To read … Continue reading

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Huckabee Won’t Run For President –

Republican Mike Huckabee has announced that he will not run for President in 2012.  Huckabee would have been one of the top Republican contenders for the White House.  Huckabee is popular among social conservatives and has a successful Fox News program.  To … Continue reading

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The Senate Landscape: 2012 & 2014 –

Roll Call has an article by Stuart Rothenberg that discusses the uneven Senate landscape of 2012 and 2014.  Although Democrats still control the Senate, Republicans have a very strong chance of hitting the 60 Senator mark in 2012 or 2014.  Republican … Continue reading

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Government Shutdown Closures –

The deadline for a government shutdown is approaching and the Washington Wire has an article on the effects of a shutdown.  Washington Wire lists several Federal agencies and the possible consequences for each agency if a spending bill is not approved.  … Continue reading

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Government Shutdown –

The Democrats have rejected a Republican budget proposal that would remove $33 billion in spending.  Democrats have also refused to accept another Republican proposal that would include $12 billion in spending cuts but would extend the talks for another week.  … Continue reading

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The Drudge Report –

The Drudge Report is a premier site that provides coverage of business, politics, and world events.  The Drudge Report has valuable links to sites and articles in an easy to read format.  To visit The Drudge Report, please click here: http://www.drudgereport.com/ James Sutliff

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Senate Democrat Retirements –

Three Senate Democrats that are on retirement watch are Herb Kohl, Daniel Akaka, and Jim Webb.  Roll Call reports that the Herb Kohl Senate campaign has a $1 million dollar loan.  That may or may not indicate a re-election campaign.  … Continue reading

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Thune 2012 Decision –

Roll Call reports that Republican John Thune will make his decision regarding the 2012 Presidential campaign by the end of the month.  Senator Thune would be in a crowded Republican field and he would need to make an early decision … Continue reading

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George Allen Announcing Senate Run –

George Allen has declared his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in 2012.  The former Virginia Senator is the clear favorite to to the Republican primary as well as the general election.  A recent Roll call article discusses Senate campaigns by former Senators and … Continue reading

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Lieberman Retiring-

Senator Joseph Lieberman announced that he will not run for a fifth term in 2012.  Lieberman is the second member of the Democratic caucus to retire and there are expected to be more in the near future.  Republicans are expected to make … Continue reading

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Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus –

Republican National Committee members have elected Reince Priebus as their new Chairman.  The Wisconsin Republican Party Chairman received 97 votes and secured the position after seven rounds.  Saul Anuzis finished second with 43 votes and Maria Cino finished third with 28 … Continue reading

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Michael Steele Drops RNC Race –

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele pulled out of the race for Chairman after four rounds of voting.  Steele endorsed Maria Cino for the position but Cino trails Reince Priebus who has 67 votes after five rounds.  There are 168 members who … Continue reading

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Hutchinson To Retire –

Kay Bailey Hutchinson announced that she will not seek re-election to the United States Senate in 2012.  The March 2012 Republican primary is expected to be heavily contested with the winner being a strong favorite in November.  Hutchinson is the … Continue reading

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Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords –

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot on Saturday afternoon.  It has been reported that at least 10 people were wounded in the shooting.  A U.S. Marshal has stated that a Federal Judge was fatally shot in the attack.   To read a related Bloomberg … Continue reading

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