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New York Town Gets Court OK to Ban Hydraulic Fracturing

People protest against hydraulic fracturing outside the Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York
A branch of the New York State Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the Town of Dryden can prohibit the gas drilling hydraulic fracturing within its borders. The decision could embolden other New York municipalities to impose similar bans, potentially upending the primacy of state law over the oil and gas industries.
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Veterans for Ron Paul 2012 March on the White House Twitter Photo Slideshow

The Veterans for Ron Paul march on the White House went off without a hitch on Monday. Here's a photo slideshow of some of the best pictures uploaded by veterans, soldiers and other Paul supporters who participated in the successful Ron Paul is the Choice of the Troops event on Feb. 20 in Washington, D.C.
Rick Santorum

Rick Santorum 2012: How He Can Win the Republican Nomination [CHART]

Rick Santorum is everywhere in the news these days, between his surge in the polls to controversial statements about abortion and President Obama's faith. If he continues to dominate the GOP primary narrative, there's a good chance the former Pennsylvania senator could win the Republican nomination.
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NYPD Muslim Monitoring Included Students

The New York Police Department monitored Muslim students across multiple states as part of a sweeping Muslim surveillance program, according to a published report.
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Santorum Widens Lead Over Romney In New National Poll

Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Penn. has opened an eight-point lead over former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in a new national poll, signaling Santorum's continued popularity as a series of crucial primaries looms.
Republican Mitt Romney holds up a Boston newspaper announcing his victory in the Massachusetts Governor's race during his acceptance speech, November 5, 2002 in Boston.

Mitt Romney Takes Time to Recall Glory Days of 2002 Olympics

Struggling to retain his status as the Republican favorite for the White House, Mitt Romney attempted on Saturday to return to his glory days as CEO of the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic organizing committee -- and the crowds at two tribute ceremonies in Salt Lake showed their appreciation.
Spreading Santorum: Rick's "Google Problem" Spreads To Romney, Gingrich

Spreading Santorum: Rick's 'Google Problem' Spreads To Romney, Gingrich

With Rick Santorum's surname long since redefined by Dan Savage on SpreadingSantorum.com, Google has two new web sites gaining traction: SpreadingRomney.com and SpreadingGingrich.com. How much effect could these anti-Santorum off-shoots have in the weeks to come? Online marketing experts warn: a lot.
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Beer Pong Beer: 3 Things to Know About the New Brew

Long gone are the days where you'll have to reach for the Keystone to fill your red Solo cups. Pong Beer is the latest beer to satisfy all your beer pong needs...its name practically says it. Here are three things to know about this sport inspired beverage.
Rick Santorum

Rick Santorum Releases Four Years Tax Returns

Republican front runner Rick Santorum released his 2007-10 tax returns on Wednesday night. His returns show that the former Pennsylvania senator has paid tax at effective rates between 25.4 percent to 28.5 percent in the four years.
A gas drilling site on the Marcellus Shale is seen in Hickory, Pennsylvania February 24, 2009.

Hydraulic Fracturing's Next State: Maryland May be Next

The Maryland legislature will take up legislation that would have oil and natural gas companies pay $10 for every acre leased for natural gas drilling to fund a hydraulic fractruring economic feasibility and environmental impact study.

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