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Jackie Calmes / New York Times:
In Obama Budget, Social Programs Face a Cutback — WASHINGTON — President Obama next week will take the political risk of formally proposing cuts to Social Security and Medicare in his annual budget in an effort to demonstrate his willingness to compromise with Republicans and revive prospects …
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Zachary A. Goldfarb / Washington Post:
Obama budget would cut entitlements in exchange for tax increases — President Obama will release a budget next week that proposes significant cuts to Medicare and Social Security and fewer tax hikes than in the past, a conciliatory approach that he hopes will convince Republicans to sign onto …
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CEPR:
President Obama Proposes a Bigger Hit to Seniors Than to the Rich — It might have been worth making this point in an article on President Obama's budget proposal that tells readers of his plan to cut Social Security by reducing the annual cost of living adjustment.
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Sam Stein / The Huffington Post:
Obama Budget: Administration Explains Why It Started With A ‘Compromise Proposal’ — NEW YORK CITY — President Barack Obama's budget, which will be introduced on Wednesday, takes a political position that some of his base is bound to bemoan. Rather than present an outline of progressive priorities …
Mark Felsenthal / Reuters:
Obama budget to offer program cuts, seek deficit deal: official — (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will offer cuts to Social Security and other entitlement programs in a budget proposal aimed at swaying Republicans to compromise on a deficit-reduction deal, a senior administration official said on Friday.
Politico:
President Obama's budget includes Medicare, Social Security cuts
President Obama's budget includes Medicare, Social Security cuts
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Ryan Grim / The Huffington Post:
Jim DeMint: ‘69.5 Million Americans’ Are Dependent On Government
Jim DeMint: ‘69.5 Million Americans’ Are Dependent On Government
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Associated Press:
Obama Budget Proposes Social Security Cuts
Obama Budget Proposes Social Security Cuts
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Sheldon Alberts / The Hill:
White House: Obama ready to deal on entitlements in budget
White House: Obama ready to deal on entitlements in budget
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Pam Belluck / New York Times:
Judge Orders Morning-After Pill Available for All Ages — A federal judge has ruled that the Unites States government must make the most common morning-after pill available over the counter for all ages, instead of requiring a prescription for girls 16 and under.
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Elise Viebeck / The Hill:
Federal judge lifts restrictions on sale of morning-after pill — A federal judge has ordered the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lift age and other restrictions on the sale of the morning-after pill, making the drug available to women of all ages over the counter.
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Neil Steinberg / Chicago Sun Times:
Roger Ebert dies at 70 after battle with cancer — Except for those he hated. — For a film with a daring director, a talented cast, a captivating plot or, ideally, all three, there could be no better advocate than Roger Ebert, who passionately celebrated and promoted excellence in film …
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The Five Best Things Roger Ebert Said About Politics
The Five Best Things Roger Ebert Said About Politics
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Douglas Martin / New York Times:
ROGER EBERT | 1942-2013: Roger Ebert, Movie Critic of the Mainstream, Dies at 70
ROGER EBERT | 1942-2013: Roger Ebert, Movie Critic of the Mainstream, Dies at 70
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Tyler Durden / Zero Hedge:
People Not In Labor Force Soar By 663,000 To 90 Million, Labor Force Participation Rate At 1979 Levels — Things just keep getting worse for the American worker, and by implication US economy, where as we have shown many times before, it pays just as well to sit back and collect disability …
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Tyler Durden / Zero Hedge:
Payrolls Plunge To 88K, Biggest Miss Since December 2009, Participation Rate At New 30 Year Low
Payrolls Plunge To 88K, Biggest Miss Since December 2009, Participation Rate At New 30 Year Low
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Joe Weisenthal / Business Insider:
GIGANTIC MISS: JUST 88K NEW JOBS, UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FALLS TO 7.6%, DOW FUTURES OFF 150
GIGANTIC MISS: JUST 88K NEW JOBS, UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FALLS TO 7.6%, DOW FUTURES OFF 150
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Scott Wilson / Washington Post:
Obama rekindles talk about boys club after comment about California attorney general — President Obama reopened the debate Thursday over whether his administration is too influenced by men after praising the looks of Kamala Harris, California's attorney general and a possible future gubernatorial candidate.
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Arlette Saenz / ABCNEWS:
Obama Calls Californian Kamala Harris ‘Best Looking’ Attorney General
Obama Calls Californian Kamala Harris ‘Best Looking’ Attorney General
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BuzzFeed:
The 13 Hottest Attorneys General
The 13 Hottest Attorneys General
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Adam Serwer / Mother Jones:
Cuccinelli Campaign Won't Say If He's Committed Any Crimes Against Nature — The campaign of Virginia state attorney general Ken Cuccinelli won't say if he's committed any crimes against nature. — Cuccinelli, who is running to be Virginia's next governor, recently petitioned a federal court …
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Stephanie Baker / Bloomberg:
Blair Scorned at Home Builds Business Empire Abroad — Blair Builds Business Empire, Embraces Philanthropy — On a snowy morning in the middle of February, Tony Blair, looking trim from his four- to five-times- a-week workout regime, is sipping coffee in his office in London's Mayfair district.
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Alexander Burns / Politico:
Debbie Dingell tests support for Senate in Michigan — Michigan Democratic power broker Debbie Dingell has taken concrete steps toward a possible Senate run, including meeting in recent weeks with top Democratic interest groups to gauge their support for a 2014 campaign.
Michael Winter / USA Today:
Holmes' doctor warned police before Colo. theater attack — Newly released documents say a psychiatrist warned police that accused Colorado theater gunman James Holmes had homicidal thoughts and was a danger to the public. Holmes is accused of killing 12 people on July 20th. (April 5)
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Alan B. Krueger / White House.gov Blog:
The Employment Situation in March — While more work remains to be done, today's employment report provides further evidence that the U.S. economy is continuing to recover from the worst downturn since the Great Depression. It is critical that we continue the policies that are helping …
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Wall Street Journal:
U.S. Economy Adds Just 88,000 Jobs — Unemployment Rate Falls One-Tenth of a Percentage Point to 7.6% — WASHINGTON—U.S. employers added jobs at the slowest pace in nine months in March, suggesting weakening economic growth as higher taxes and government spending cuts start to have an impact.
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Alex Leary / Tampa Bay Times:
Bill Nelson reverses opposition to gay marriage — Sen. Bill Nelson has reversed his opposition to gay marriage, becoming the latest senator to do so. Now, only six Democrats in the chamber are opposed to gay marriage. — In a statement to the Tampa Bay Times editorial board, he wrote:
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Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
Elizabeth Colbert Busch: Spring training over for rookie — For months, rookie South Carolina congressional candidate Elizabeth Colbert Busch has had the luxury of kicking back and watching Republicans fight among themselves. With a big hand from her famous brother, comedian Stephen Colbert …