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NSA debate pits far left, right against the middle
WASHINGTON (AP) — Revelations of massive government collections of Americans' phone and email records have reinvigorated an odd-couple political alliance of the far left and right. A number of Democratic civil liberties activists, along with...
Tags: Harry Reid, Computer Networking and Internet, Barack Obama, Civil Rights, CBS Corp.
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Divided government: Washington is closing, states are moving in opposite directions
Conservative Republicans in our nation's capital have managed to accomplish something they only dreamed of when tea partiers streamed into Congress at the start of 2011. They've basically shut down Congress. Their refusal to compromise is working just...Tags: Social Issues, Abortion Issue, Justice System, Judges, Employment Opportunities
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Paul Cellucci dies at 65; former governor of Massachusetts
Former Massachusetts Gov. Paul Cellucci, 65, who became a vigorous fundraiser for research on ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, during his last years, died Saturday in Hudson, Mass. His death of complications from ALS was announced by the...
Tags: Lou Gehrig's Disease, Politics, Regional Authority, Executive Branch, Diseases and Illnesses
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For gay couple, immigration debate offers hope for a return to Allentown
WASHINGTON — To hear Kindall Goble and Phil Healing talk about their life in Allentown is like listening to a child describe a trip to Disney World. In quick and animated tones, they talk about the plays they worked on at the now-defunct Theatre...
Tags: Human Rights Campaign, England, Immigration Reform Legislation (2013), Barack Obama, Civil Rights
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Bill Daley to explore run for Illinois governor
Former White House chief of staff Bill Daley plans to announce Tuesday that he's forming an exploratory committee as he weighs a Democratic primary challenge to Gov. Pat Quinn. The move allows Daley to start raising money and not let the summer slip...
Tags: Al Gore, Chicago Mayor, Barack Obama, Pension and Welfare, Gun Control
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A five-point update on NASCAR's Chase for the Cup playoff
There are 12 races left to decide which drivers make NASCAR's Chase for the Cup title playoff. So how does the Chase stack up now? Here are five items of note. Remember, 12 Sprint Cup Series drivers qualify for the 10-race Chase: The top 10 in points...
Tags: Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., Stock Car Racing, Paul Menard
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Letters to the Editor: Seminole schools, Trayvon Martin, The Villages
Fix Seminole schools I read with amazement the Sentinel article on the need for Seminole County schools to fix its facilities problems using the recently passed millage increase ("Seminole schools chief urges fixes using tax hike, but board skeptical,"...
Tags: Immigration, George Zimmerman, Trayvon Martin, Separation of Church and State, Illegal Immigrants
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INSIDE SLANT
ReutersThe Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Oakland Raiders - INSIDE SLANT The Raiders brought in Matt Flynn in part because of his leadership qualities. Yet Flynn, both on the field and in the locker room, isn't about to force the issue. As the new Raiders'...Tags: Mickey Shuler , Atlanta Falcons, Carson Palmer, Richard Gordon, Philip Wheeler
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Kittleman launches run for Howard executive
The race to lead Maryland's most affluent county began Tuesday as state Sen. Allan H. Kittleman launched his bid to become just the second Republican to be elected Howard County executive. In an afternoon appearance at the Columbia Lakefront, Kittleman,...
Tags: Local Elections, Barack Obama, Civil Rights, Ellicott City, Gays and Lesbians
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Introducing OutWords: Not-so straight talk with Andy Wolt
Some of you may recognize me from my SpaceManAndy advice column in City That Breeds. Well, I've decided to focus my efforts here, on the LGBT community. As a gay man living in Baltimore, I'm here to answer any and every question you can throw at me....
Tags: Advice Columns and Columnists, Gays and Lesbians
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Illinois governor faces challenge from former Obama Chief of Staff Daley
ReutersCHICAGO (Reuters) - Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley, the son and brother of former mayors of Chicago, announced on Tuesday he is exploring a challenge to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn in the 2014 Democratic primary. The news could get even...Tags: Al Gore, Chicago Mayor, Barack Obama, Pat Quinn, Culture
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Decentralize the UC system? It's a bad idea [Blowback]
In arguing that the individual campuses of the University of California would be better served by having a looser relationship with a drastically downsized UC office of the president, UCLA history professor David Myers relies in part on the late Clark...Tags: University of California, Los Angeles, Teaching and Learning, Students, Economy, Business and Finance, Finance
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