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Obama ups pressure over transportation
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, under fire over high unemployment, stepped up pressure on Congress on Saturday to pass transportation legislation he said would protect almost 1 million American jobs.
Obama backtracks on smog plan, bows to big business
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama put a stop on Friday to new rules that would limit smog pollution, unexpectedly reversing course on a key policy measure after businesses said it would kill jobs and cost them billions of dollars.
Analysis: Mix of measures more likely in Obama jobs plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Poor U.S. jobs figures on Friday put President Barack Obama on the spot to create a viable jobs plan in a speech to Congress next week that may help determine whether he wins re-election or not.
Palin sees room for more White House candidates
URBANDALE, Iowa (Reuters) - Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin said on Friday there was room for more candidates in the presidential race, but stopped short of announcing whether she would launch her own bid for the White House.
Senate panel to vote on 7 SEC, financial nominees
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate Banking Committee on Friday said it will vote next week on the nominations of seven individuals for senior federal regulatory positions, including two Securities Exchange Commission members.
Republican group amasses $25 million for 2012 election
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A major Republican-linked fundraising group has amassed $25 million this year to finance attacks on President Barack Obama and other Democrats in the 2012 elections.
Analysis: Obama's trade legacy in a crucible this fall
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After a slow start that has frustrated U.S. business groups, the next four months could be important to President Barack Obama's legacy on trade.
Mitt Romney promises "bold" jobs plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Mitt Romney promised on Friday to propose a bold jobs plan that seeks cuts in federal spending and business taxes, a reduction in "burdensome" regulations and a balanced budget.
Arizona opts not to bring primary forward to January 31
PHOENIX, Sept 2 (Reuters ) - Arizona Governor Jan Brewer on Friday opted not to move up the state's Republican presidential primary to January 31, in what could have been a controversial move that would have shaken up the party's electoral calendar.
Appeals court asked to vacate "Don't Ask" judgment
PASADENA, Calif (Reuters) - Obama administration lawyers asked a federal appeals court on Thursday to vacate a judgment declaring "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" unconstitutional now that the ban on openly gay men and women in the military is about to be repealed.
Romney targeted over plans for growth — of his house
Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, who has criticized President Obama for taking a vacation at a time of high unemployment, filed for permits to expand his oceanfront home in California.
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