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...
 

Mixing religion and politics Video
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum has been trying to undo the damage of some controversial...
 

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


Seniors, deaf & blind face service cuts
Several Massachusetts health and service programs face cuts in the upcoming state budget.
 

Girl Scouts "Radicalized"?
Indiana lawmaker blasts Girl Scouts as a "tactical arm of Planned Parenthood".
 

WMass to pay for MBTA shortfall?
Advocates say lawmakers must consider new revenue to fill the budget shortfall within the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority,…
 

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White House News


Obama speaks at black history ceremony
President Barack Obama heralded a new national black history museum as "not just a record of tragedy, but a celebration…
 

Obama seeks 28 percent corp. tax rate
President Barack Obama rolled out a corporate tax overhaul plan Wednesday that lowers rates but also eliminates loopholes…
 

Officials: Afghan, US near partnership
The U.S. and the Afghan governments are considering pushing through a long-delayed partnership agreement by relegating the…
 

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Federal Budget News


Obama seeks 28 percent corp. tax rate
President Barack Obama rolled out a corporate tax overhaul plan Wednesday that lowers rates but also eliminates loopholes…
 

Obama to Congress: 'Keep going'
Relishing a political victory, President Barack Obama said Tuesday that Congress "did the right thing" by extending payroll…
 

Congress passes payroll tax cut bill
Congress has passed legislation renewing a payroll tax cut for 160 million workers and jobless benefits for millions more,…
 

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