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 Newt Gingrich: His anti-media plan

Newt Gingrich: His anti-media plan

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Obama benefitting from economy news


President Barack Obama speaks at the Nob Hill Masonic Center in San Francisco, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
 
President Barack Obama is reaping political benefits from the country's brighter economic mood.
 
 
 

Newt Gingrich: His anti-media plan Video
As much as former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., despises the mainstream media, they have twice...
 

Arizona finally gets GOP attention Video
Rick Santorum is looking for another upset or two, while Mitt Romney is hoping to keep his leading rival...
 

On the campaign trail: Feb. 22 Video
The latest news from the campaign trail.
 

Poll: Santorum surges, Obama leads GOP
A surging Rick Santorum is running even with Mitt Romney atop the Republican presidential field, but...
 

Rick Santorum: The X Factor Video
Last month, few would have guessed former Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa., would be leading the favorite and...
 

On the campaign trail: Feb. 21 Video
The president and GOP candidates try to rally more support.
 

PACs take in more than candidates
An unmistakable dynamic is playing out in the money game among Republican presidential candidates: New...
 

Mitt Romney: He's got the money
Republican Gov. Mitt Romney’s business-like mentality and no-nonsense rapport seem to be striking the...
 

Sunday morning political rewind Video
While the four hopefuls will be in Arizona for a debate Wednesday night, Michigan has the makings to...
 
 
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Political News


RI'ers running for delegate must file
Time is ticking away for Rhode Islanders who want to be delegates at the Democratic or Republican presidential conventions…
 

Joe Kennedy III launches campaign run
Joseph Kennedy III has launched his campaign for the Massachusetts congressional seat now held by retiring U.S. Rep. Barney…
 

Bill focuses on political contributions
Rep. John G. Edwards has introduced a new bill that will require political parties and action committees to file a report…
 

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Newsmakers


Newsmakers 2/17: Angel Taveras
This week on Newsmakers: Providence Mayor Angel Taveras.
 

Newsmakers 2/10: Deborah Gist
This week on Newsmakers: State Education Commissioner Deborah Gist.
 

Newsmakers 2/3: Gov. Chafee, Mullaney
This week on Newsmakers: Gov. Lincoln Chafee and State Budget Officer Thomas Mullaney.
 

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U.S. Congressional News


Hearing waived for Capitol bomb suspect
A Virginia man charged with plotting a suicide bombing inside the U.S. Capitol has waived his rights to preliminary and…
 

High court torn over lying about medals
The Supreme Court appears to be sharply divided over a law that makes it a crime to lie about having been awarded top military…
 

Fannie, Freddie may get smaller role
The government regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has submitted a plan to Congress that would shrink the mortgage…
 

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Rhode Island (change)

 
Gov. Lincoln Chafee, the first independent in his position, has his work cut out for him: fix the state's finances and help 66,000 unemployed Rhode Islanders get back to work.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Lincoln Chafee
Lieutenant Governor: Elizabeth Roberts
Attorney General: Peter Kilmartin
State Treasurer: Gina Raimondo
Secretary of State: Ralph Mollis

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