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Haley hopes SC can seek own health care solutions
South Carolina Gov.-elect Nikki Haley said Wednesday she will ask President Barack Obama to allow states to opt out of the new federal health care law. Read more »
Obama gets Powell's backing on START nuclear deal
President Barack Obama rallied support for a stalled nuclear treaty from former Secretary of State Colin Powell Wednesday, as Republican lawmakers indicated a greater... Read more »
White House vows to strengthen ties with Dem govs
The White House on Wednesday pledged to work more closely with the nation's Democratic governors after a tumultuous election year marked by a strained relationship. Read more »
Lame-duck agenda features political votes
Senate Republicans threatened Wednesday to block virtually all legislation until expiring tax cuts are extended and a bill is passed to fund the federal government,... Read more »
AP-CNBC poll: People don't want to cut programs they like
WASHINGTON — Americans say giant federal deficits trouble them, but they're reluctant to charge ahead with a budget-cutting drive that would hurt the programs... Read more »
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