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7 hrs ago | Washington Times

DUIN: Obama silent on One Child policy

It was the mute appeal to President Obama that was so heart-rending. It came in the form of a photo -- placed in a prominent spot during the congressional hearing -- of a young Chinese woman on a hospital bed gazing down at what had been her baby.

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Related Topix: Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, US News

Sun Nov 08, 2009

LancasterOnline

Pitts in forefront of abortion amendment

The bipartisan abortion amendment passed during Saturday's health care debate was co-sponsored by Rep.

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Related Topix: Abortion, US Politics, Joseph Pitts, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Bart Stupak, Democrat, Representative Brad Ellsworth

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Asbury Park Press Online

GAO to assess cost, security of civilian housing at Earle

The U.S. Government Accountability Office will provide a cost and security assessment of the Navy's plan to open a military housing complex at Naval Weapons Station Earle to the general public, under legislation signed into law Wednesday by President Barak Obama.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Navy, US News, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Rush Holt, Democrat, Robert Menendez, Department of Defense

Thu Oct 22, 2009

Global Catholic Network EWTN

22-Oct-09 - ''Abortion Crushes Hope,'' Says Rep. Chris Smith at Health Care Press Conference

Washington D.C., Oct 21, 2009 .- Pro-life leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the danger of federally-funded abortion being a part of health care reform.

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Related Topix: Abortion, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, 2008 Presidential Election, Sam Brownback, US Senate, Eric Cantor

Tue Oct 20, 2009

Daily Record

Christie is not a good candidate

To the Editor: I told you so. During the Republican primary I wrote a letter explaining why Chris Christie was not a good candidate for governor.

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Related Topix: Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, US News

Thu Oct 08, 2009

Voice of America

US Lawmakers Press Pakistan on Religious Tolerance

U.S. lawmakers want Pakistan to do more to fight religious intolerance, saying the issue should play a bigger role in U.S. assistance to and engagement with Pakistan in coming years.

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Related Topix: Prison, Activism, World News, India, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Frank Wolf

Fri Oct 02, 2009

The Epoch Times

People NOT Celebrating the Founding of the Peoplea s Republic of China

On the eve of the 60th anniversary of the take over of mainland China by the Chinese Communist Party , the bipartisan Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission held a congressional hearing on Capitol Hill, September 29, focusing on the recent upsurge in human rights abuses in China.

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Related Topix: World News, China, Asia, Chinese Communist Party, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Adam Smith, Democrat, Frank Wolf

Asbury Park Press Online

Bill advances to study cleanup of Wreck Pond

A bill that includes money earmarked to help clean up Wreck Pond has been approved by the U.S. House of Representatives and is headed for the Senate, officials said.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Tue Sep 29, 2009

Worldwide Faith News

Tanzanian Lutheran Bishop Stresses Need for Economic Recovery...

Title: Tanzanian Lutheran Bishop Stresses Need for Economic Recovery Programs ELCA NEWS SERVICE >September 29, 2009 Tanzanian Lutheran Bishop Stresses Need for Economic Recovery Programs 09-215-JD WASHINGTON - The Rt.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Robert Menendez, Democrat, Pennsylvania

Sat Sep 26, 2009

FOX16.com

Arkansas among lowest paying states

A new report from the Census Bureau ranks Arkansas among the lowest paying states in the country.

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Related Topix: Arkansas, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, US News

Fri Sep 25, 2009

Asbury Park Press Online

Was fort closing 'preordained'?

Members of the Shore area's congressional delegation are asking President Barack Obama to stop the closing of Fort Monmouth while information revealed in a classified Defense Department report can be investigated.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Army, Fort Monmouth, US Politics, Rush Holt, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Republican, Department of Defense, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, Aberdeen Proving Ground

Tue Sep 22, 2009

MediLexicon

Abortion, Health Reform Among Top Issues At Values Voters Summit

At the annual Values Voter Summit over the weekend, conservative leaders claimed that President Obama's health care reform plan will lead to more abortions unless opponents become more vocal in attempts to defeat the plan, CQ Today reports.

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Related Topix: Abortion, US News, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Mike Pence, Texas Government, Texas, 2008 Presidential Election

Mon Sep 21, 2009

PoliticsNJ

Hey, Mr.Wilson

I truly hope that New Jersey's own Gang of Five never come to see me at one of New Jersey's comedy clubs.

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Related Topix: Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, US News, Joe Wilson

Sat Sep 19, 2009

Asbury Park Press Online

Vilar whistleblower says Bear Stearns mocked him, forced exit

The former Bear Stearns Cos. broker who alerted the firm to a fraud by technology company investment advisers Alberto Vilar and Gary Tanaka said he was threatened, mocked as a 'Junior G-Man' and forced out for his efforts.

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Related Topix: Point Pleasant, NJ, Manasquan, NJ, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives

Fri Sep 18, 2009

Talk Radio News Service

Today At TRNS

The Washington Bureau will also be covering: -FRC Action, the legislative arm of the Family Research Council; the American Family Association; Focus on the Family ACTION; American Values; the Family Research Council; and the Heritage Foundation - Summit Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.; House Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence, ...

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Related Topix: Washington, Charitable Organizations, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Tom Price, Representative Michele Bachmann, Eric Cantor

Tue Sep 15, 2009

Clarks Hometown News Patriot

Jersey Congressional Competition

Two of New Jersey's 13 congressional districts are among only 34 nationally where voters split their ballots in 2008 by choosing Democrat Barack Obama for president while electing a Republican to represent them in the House of Representatives.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Frank LoBiondo, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Representative Leonard Lance, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama

Mon Sep 14, 2009

The Corner

Investigating the Black Panther Case -- By: NRO Staff

Republican congressmen Lamar Smith and Frank Wolf, who have been doggedly pursuing the Civil Rights Division trying to get answers as to why this case was dismissed, have expressed their relief that Justice is finally beginning to take this issue seriously .

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Lamar Smith, Representative Adrian Smith, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama

Thu Sep 10, 2009

Omaha World-Herald

Rep. Smith in earshot of outburst

Obama: It's 'season for action' Rep. Adrian Smith of Nebraska found himself next to the center of attention on Capitol Hill: Rep.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Lamar Smith, Representative Adrian Smith, Joe Wilson, Barack Obama

Tue Sep 08, 2009

Time

A Move to Register Sex Offenders Globally

An US national accused of having sex with minors is taken into custody in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

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Related Topix: Prison, Southeast Asia, World News, Cambodia, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Lamar Smith

Thu Sep 03, 2009

UnionLeader.com

Closing Tobey: Service and savings

As school started in districts across the state this week, the doors of Tobey School in Concord were closed and locked.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Lamar Smith

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