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    <copyright>2012 USNews.com</copyright>
    <pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:10:04 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Out of State at In-State Rates </title>
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        <p>In many parts of the country, regional agreements allow students a hefty discount.</p>
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      <author>Nikki Schwab</author>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Hollywood Studios Say No to D.C. Dramas</title>
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        <p>Policy wonks likely won't get another <em>The West Wing</em>.</p>
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      <author>Nikki Schwab</author> <author>Paul Bedard</author>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:50:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Washington Post Editor: No Government Bailout of Newspapers</title>
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        <p>Marcus Brauchli disagrees with his predecessor that the government should bail out newspapers. </p>
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      <author>Paul Bedard</author> <author>Nikki Schwab</author>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:38:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>10 Things You Didn't Know About the Supreme Court</title>
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        <p>Justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Latino justice.</p>
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      <author>Nikki Schwab</author>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:21:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Obama Bans Federal Employees From Texting While Driving</title>
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        <p>The prohibition applies to employees and contractors who are driving on official business.</p>
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      <author>Nikki Schwab</author>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:24:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Jill Biden Welcomes Son Beau Home From Iraq and Thanks Troop Greeters</title>
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        <p>A new documentary, <i>The Way We Get By</i>, tells the story of Bangor, Maine's, Troop Greeters.</p>
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      <author>Nikki Schwab</author> <author>Paul Bedard</author>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:16:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>&lt;i&gt;Mad Men's&lt;/i&gt; January Jones Visits Congress to Enlist Help in Stopping Shark Finning</title>
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        <p>Unlike her TV character, Jones is politically active.</p>
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      <author>Nikki Schwab</author> <author>Paul Bedard</author>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:08:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Michael Moore Responds to Critics of His Filmmaking Style</title>
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        <p>Moore's new film, <i>Capitalism: A Love Story</i>, Debuts Friday.</p>
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      <author>Paul Bedard</author> <author>Nikki Schwab</author>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:58:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Lincoln Was 'The Man' First </title>
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        <p>An artifact that could be displayed at Ford's Theatre Museum says "Thou Art The Man." 
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      <author>Paul Bedard</author> <author>Nikki Schwab</author>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:13:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Steven Chu Works to Save Energy</title>
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        <p>The Energy Secretary has saved roughly $100 a month on his personal energy bill. </p>
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      <author>Paul Bedard</author> <author>Nikki Schwab</author>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:08:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>It's Free-Range Turkey for First Lady Michelle Obama</title>
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        <p>A Capitol Hill burger joint pays homage to the first lady with a meaty tribute.</p>
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      <author>Nikki Schwab</author>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:46:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Bob Schieffer Votes Ann Curry for NBC Anchor</title>
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        <p>If Brian Williams vacates the seat, CBS newsman Bob Schieffer says Curry should be the replacement. </p>
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      <author>Nikki Schwab</author> <author>Paul Bedard</author>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:58:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Antonin Scalia: Supreme Court Class Clown</title>
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        <p>The justice's favorite legal movie is <i>My Cousin Vinny</i>. </p>
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      <author>Nikki Schwab</author> <author>Paul Bedard</author>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:40:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Cory Booker Documentary Shows the Toughness of Governing</title>
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        <p>The Newark mayor says <i>Brick City</i>may make viewers more sympathetic to public servants—including Obama.</p>
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      <author>Paul Bedard</author> <author>Nikki Schwab</author>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:15:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Barack and Michelle Obama Cheer Olympic Athletes at the White House</title>
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        <p>The first lady is headed to Copenhagen next month to lobby for Chicago as 2016 Olympic Games host.</p>
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      <author>Paul Bedard</author> <author>Nikki Schwab</author>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:57:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Howard Dean Blasts Baucus Healthcare Bill</title>
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        <p>Democrats, he predicts, will end up using reconciliation to pass a bill with the public option.</p>
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      <author>Paul Bedard</author> <author>Nikki Schwab</author>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:51:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>New E-mail System Helps Congress Sort Messages</title>
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        <p>The system will help determine if messages are part of a grass-roots campaign. </p>
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      <author>Nikki Schwab</author> <author>Paul Bedard</author>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:31:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Len Downie Urges Bailout for News Media</title>
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        <p>The former <i>Washington Post</i> editor says there is potential in National Public Radio's methods. </p>
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      <author>Nikki Schwab</author> <author>Paul Bedard</author>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:35:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Public Can View Michelle Obama's Kitchen Garden in October</title>
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        <p>White House visitors can tour the Rose Garden and the South Lawn on October 17 and 18.</p>
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      <author>Nikki Schwab</author>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:42:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Media Coverage of Obama Grows More Negative</title>
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        <p>Obama's positive press coverage has slipped from 59 percent to 43 percent.</p>
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      <author>Nikki Schwab</author>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:35:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Susan Rice Defends Obama's Afghanistan Troop Increase</title>
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        <p>On 9/11, U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice reminds Obama critics why Afghanistan is crucial.</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:31:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Michelle Malkin Won't Forget Her Appearance on &lt;i&gt;The View&lt;/i&gt;</title>
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        <p>On bestselling author Michelle Malkin's book tour, her tiff with Whoopi Goldberg stands out.</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:15:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Fran Drescher in Talks With Fox, MSNBC</title>
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        <p>The Nanny is negotiating with the stations for a possible talk show.</p>
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      <author>Paul Bedard</author> <author>Nikki Schwab</author>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>DHS Finally Breaks Ground for Its Headquarters at St. Elizabeths</title>
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        <p>The Department of Homeland Security will be moving to the site of the government's first psychiatric hospital.</p>
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      <author>Nikki Schwab</author> <author>Paul Bedard</author>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:59:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Colombia Wants Love From Washington</title>
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        <p>PR campaign hopes to bring new attention to the South American country. </p>
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      <author>Nikki Schwab</author> <author>Paul Bedard</author>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:44:00 EST</pubDate>
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