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Jesse Byrnes / The Hill:
Paul: Clinton needs one campaign plane just ‘for her baggage’ — Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) dinged Hillary Clinton during a speech in New Hampshire on Saturday, suggesting the Democratic presidential candidate could face a serious primary challenge. — “I'm starting to worry …
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Rory Ross / Newsweek:
Hillary Clinton's Big Benefactor Has Trade Links with Iran — Enemies of Hillary Clinton waiting to discredit her bid for the White House are likely to seize on news that one of the biggest benefactors to the Clinton Foundation has been trading with Iran and may be in breach of US sanctions imposed on the country.
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Elliot Smilowitz / The Hill:
Already $40 million behind Rubio, report says — Just days after announcing a 2016 run for the White House, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) has already received more than $40 million in donations, according to Reuters. — Rubio has attended a series of fundraisers since the Monday announcement of his candidacy in Miami.
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Michelle Conlin / Reuters:
Marco Rubio: the 2016 presidential campaign's $40 million man — (Reuters) - Less than a week after announcing his 2016 campaign for president, Republican Senator Marco Rubio of Florida doesn't need to worry about money. — It's as good as in the bank. — “Marco Rubio will have the …
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Harrison McClary / Reuters:
U.S. Republican Huckabee to announce 2016 presidential decision May 5
U.S. Republican Huckabee to announce 2016 presidential decision May 5
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Noam N. Levey / Los Angeles Times:
Obamacare repeal falls off Republicans' to-do list as law takes hold — After five years and more than 50 votes in Congress, the Republican campaign to repeal the Affordable Care Act is essentially over. — GOP congressional leaders, unable to roll back the law while President Obama remains …
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Jordan Smith / OpposingViews.com:
Father Fatally Shoots Teenage Daughter's Boyfriend During Argument — 1.0 K — A 22-year-old man died late Thursday evening in Harris County, Texas, after an altercation between his teenage girlfriend and her parents got out of control. — The incident occurred at approximately 10:45p.m …
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Seema Mehta / Los Angeles Times:
Jeb Bush aims to set self apart from father, brother, rivals in New Hampshire — Scanning historic pictures of presidential candidates campaigning in the New Hampshire primary, Jeb Bush focused on two, saying they “bring back really fond memories.” — “Guy over there.
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Josh Kilburn / Americans Against the Tea Party:
Republicans Pass Tax Cuts for the Rich that Increase Deficit By $270 Billion; Congratulations, Teabaggers, You Built That! — And your picture for the day is: — The United States House of Representatives ignored the White House veto threat and passed legislation that would repeal the estate tax on Thursday.
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Tom Maguire / JustOneMinute:
Obama And The Armenian Genocide — A full page ad in the Saturday Times from newsmaker Rabbi Shmuley caught my eye. The Facebook pic is not for the faint of eye but the rabbi also presents his argument at this blog. — The gist - why did Obama lie about his willingness to publicly recognize the Armenian genocide?
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Mark Hensch / The Hill:
Steve King: Obama ‘importing millions’ of illegal immigrants to boost Dem vote — Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) on Thursday said President Obama is using his executive actions to swell the ranks of Democratic voters with illegal immigrants. — “To put it simply, the president is importing millions …
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Sage Gerard / Honey Badger Brigade:
Go Home, Gamer girl: Press release on unjust banishment from Calgary Expo — Early this morning, staff (See edit notice at bottom) banned Honey Badger Brigade (HBB) from the Calgary Comics and Entertainment Expo (CalEx). Security staff approached the HBB booth, ordered us to leave …
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Richard Johnson / Page Six:
Carly Simon ex pens book about his coming out — Carly Simon and ex-husband James Hart in 2005 — Carly Simon hasn't got time for the pain. She's in a race with her second husband, James Hart, to see who can publish an autobiography first. — While Carly got a $2 million advance three years ago …
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Jamie Burch / KBTX-TV:
Veterinarian Fired After Bragging About Killing Cat with Bow and Arrow (WARNING: Graphic Photo) … BRENHAM, Texas (KBTX) - — A Texas veterinarian is at the center of a social media firestorm, and could face charges, after bragging about killing a cat with a bow and arrow. — Story Updates:
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Jonathan Weisman / New York Times:
At Global Economic Gathering, U.S. Primacy Is Seen as Ebbing — WASHINGTON — As world leaders converge here for their semiannual trek to the capital of what is still the world's most powerful economy, concern is rising in many quarters that the United States is retreating from global economic leadership just when it is needed most.
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Maggie Haberman / New York Times:
Jeb Bush Proposes Requiring Medicare End-of-Life Directives — Jeb Bush, center, mingled at a “Politics and Eggs” event in New Hampshire on Friday. — Elise Amendola/Associated Press — MANCHESTER, N.H. — Jeb Bush, defending his efforts to keep alive Terri Schiavo, a brain-damaged woman …
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