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Book Claims Sarah Palin Had One-Night Stand with NBA Star Glen Rice

Sarah Palin, former governor of Alaska
The former Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, who is expected to make an entry next year into the Republican race for 2012, is facing politically devastating allegations about her past. A new book, The Rogue: Searching for the Real Sarah Palin, authored by Joe McGinniss, alleges that Palin used cocaine and marijuana, had a one-night stand with NBA star Glen Rice and had a long term affair with one of her husband's former business associates.
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At Issue: U.S. Economy

Poll: Most Americans Say U.S. Economy is on 'Wrong Course'

In the latest Bloomberg National Poll, most Americans say the economy is on the wrong track and they are more-pessimistic about its prospects -- something that doesn't bode well for President Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats in the next election, if economic conditions don't improve in the quarters ahead.
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5 Reasons Why Obama Could Lose the 2012 Election

With his approval rating at a term-low 40 percent, President Barack Obama needs several factors to break his way to improve his chance for re-election in 2012 -- the most important of which is job growth.
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Republican Debate: Romney Wins with Churchill Bust

You know what you do when you're in a race? Go for the top dog. Republican presidential candidates did exactly that in Monday night's CNN/Tea Party debate in Florida. En masse, they gunned for front-runner Texas Gov. Rick Perry.
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Obama Plan's Tax Hikes on Rich Stir Opposition

The future of the $450-billion jobs stimulus looked bleak after President Barack Obama unveiled a plan to raise taxes, reduce exemptions and repeal various oil subsidies in order to pay for the package.
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Louisiana's Jindal to Endorse Rick Perry: Report

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is giving his coveted presidential race endorsement to Rick Perry, the Texas Governor who is a front-runner in the race for the Republican party's presidential nomination, according to a report.
Speaker of the House John Boehner applauds as President Barack Obama addresses a joint session of Congress about jobs creation.

Obama Talks Tough: 'We Can't Afford...Political Games' on Jobs Bill

Finally, U.S. President Barack Obama is wearing his job, acting and talking with a plan and swagger becoming of his office. After unveiling a massive jobs plan to get America out of its nine percent unemployment and flat growth doldrums late last week, Obama is pushing Congress to get it done or get out of the way so America can get moving again.
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Romney, Perry's Growing Rivalry in Debate Spotlight

The budding rivalry of Republican presidential contenders Rick Perry and Mitt Romney takes the spotlight on Monday when the party's White House hopefuls meet in Florida for their second debate in less than a week.
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9/11 Memorial: U.S. Continues to Urge Caution

With the nation reaching the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attack, the United States has moved to a heightened state of alert: government officials have been trying to strike a balance between recommending caution and stirring up unnecessary fear.

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