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Pawlenty: Mitt Romney Has 'Paid A Lot Of Taxes'
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Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty announces that he is running for president at the State Historical Building on May 23, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty is defending Mitt Romney's refusal to make a wide-ranging release of his tax returns, arguing "there is no claim or no credible indication" he's done anything wrong.
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Romney releases ad as part of new offensive
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:02AM July 18, 2012 CommentCLEVELAND (AP) — Republican Mitt Romney has released a new television ad that accuses President Barack Obama of sending tens of millions of taxpayer dollars to political allies.
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States saying no to 'Obamacare' could see downside
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:07PM July 17, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — For Gov. Rick Perry, saying "no" to the federal health care law could also mean turning away up to 1.3 million Texans, nearly half the uninsured people who could be newly eligible for coverage in his state.
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Romney accuses Obama of casting shame on success
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:41PM July 17, 2012 CommentIRWIN, Pa. (AP) — A fiery Mitt Romney on Tuesday accused President Barack Obama of believing the government is more vital to a thriving economy than the nation's workers and dreamers, scrambling to get back on message by declaring of Obama, "I'm convinced he wants Americans to be ashamed of success."
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Obama campaign sues over Ohio early voting law
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:47PM July 17, 2012 CommentCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — President Barack Obama's re-election campaign on Tuesday filed a federal lawsuit against Ohio's top elections official in a dispute over the battleground state's law that restricts early, in-person voting during the three days before Election Day.
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Perry calls for 'transparency' for all candidates
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:44PM July 17, 2012 CommentAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry, weighing in on whether Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney should release more tax returns, says he believes all candidates should be as transparent as possible when it comes to tax returns and other aspects of their lives.
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House GOP measure would kill AmeriCorps program
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:51PM July 17, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans Tuesday unveiled legislation to get rid of AmeriCorps, the national service program, and cut off federal funding for National Public Radio, public television and Planned Parenthood.
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Republican Party ad takes softer approach on Obama
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:31PM July 17, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — In a campaign fast growing nasty, the Republican National Committee is trying a gentler approach. President Barack Obama tried to fix the economy, says an ad running in seven battleground states, then tells viewers: "It's OK to make a change."
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George H.W. Bush, Barbara to skip GOP convention
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:39PM July 17, 2012 CommentHOUSTON (AP) — A spokesman says former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, former first lady Barbara Bush, will skip the Republican National Convention next month in Tampa, Fla., because of health reasons.
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THE RACE: Obama, Romney trying to stay on message
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:25PM July 17, 2012 CommentPresident Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney both keep trying to change the subject.
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Obamas in Olympic hoops kissing controversy
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:11AM July 17, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — The White House insists that the missing kiss was no diss.
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Obama takes in Olympic basketball tune-ups
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:16AM July 17, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama basked in the glow of the Olympics on Monday, getting a courtside look at LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and other members of USA Basketball.
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Romney's higher ed overhaul in Mass. fizzled
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:02AM July 17, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Mitt Romney took over as Massachusetts governor in 2003 with a sweeping plan to overhaul the state's public college system to cut waste, reduce costs and boost efficiency.
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Cronyism and outsourcing: Romney, Obama trade jabs
Tweet Share on Facebook 8:27PM July 16, 2012 CommentCINCINNATI (AP) — Using unusually vivid language, Mitt Romney tried to take the political offensive against President Barack Obama on Monday, accusing Obama of cronyism that "stinks" in steering federal contracts to supporters. He also dropped hints through a spokesman that a vice presidential pick could come any day.
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Senate GOP block campaign spending disclosure bill
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:32PM July 16, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans blocked Democratic-backed legislation requiring organizations pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into campaign ads to disclose their top donors and the amounts they spend.
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Democrats seek leverage as fiscal cliff looms
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:30PM July 16, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are going all-in in a fiscal game of chicken, saying they'll let everyone's income taxes rise on Jan. 1 and slash defense spending amid 8-plus percent unemployment if Republicans continue to balk at raising taxes just on those making more than $250,000 a year.
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Senate Democrats build fall campaign cushion
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:37PM July 16, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic candidates in several pivotal Senate races are raising more money than their GOP counterparts, but they'll need the cushion to counter spending by independent conservative groups determined to win a Republican majority.
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Aide says Romney could announce VP pick this week
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:02PM July 16, 2012 CommentBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney could name his running mate by the end of the week, a top adviser said Monday.
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Obama criticizes Romney corporate tax proposals
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:06PM July 16, 2012 CommentCINCINNATI (AP) — President Barack Obama on Monday mocked Mitt Romney's economic vision, saying the only jobs plan his Republican rival has would create plenty of work for people overseas.
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Obama to mark birthday with Chicago fundraiser
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:18PM July 16, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will mark his 51st birthday next month with "a little celebration" at his Chicago home.
