Political News Feed from CNN.com
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AARP endorses House health care bill full story
The push to overhaul health care received a major boost as the nation's largest organization of older Americans endorsed legislation drafted by top House Democrats.
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Valerie Jarrett balances roles of friend, official adviser to Obama full story
Valerie Jarrett is fiercely loyal to Obama, as one of his closest friends. But she also advises him as president and is one of the White House's ultimate insiders.
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The West is tough terrain for Democrats full story
The western United States, with its independent streak and growing population, is the terrain both political parties are hoping to mine for electoral gains in the coming years.
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A year after election, promise of 'change' is a slow go full story
Ten months into President Obama's presidency, he still needs time to turn a myriad of campaign promises into policy.
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H1N1 vaccine arrives for troops, but not enough full story
The first shipment of H1N1 vaccine set aside for U.S. troops deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan arrived late Tuesday, but it contains only half the amount requested.
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Analysis: Elections not a huge blow for Obama full story
Victories in New Jersey and Virginia provided a major shot in the arm for the Republican Party, but the Democratic losses of these two governorships should not be interpreted as a significant blow to President Obama.
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Fiorina jumps in high-profile California Senate race full story
Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina finally made it official Wednesday: She's running for Senate in California.
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Obama's half brother says father abusive full story
In a new book, the half brother of President Obama claims the father they shared was often drunk and physically abusive.
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Mann: When will the U.S. deal with global warming? full story
The United States has its first black president, but it may have to wait to get a green one. Right now, Barack Obama has his hands full.
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VA's goal: Eradicate vet homelessness in 5 years full story
With a simple, declarative statement, the head of the Department of Veterans Affairs announced his ambitious goal to eradicate one of the country's most shameful problems.
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