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Kirsten Gillibrand

2011's Most Liberal Senators

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TECHNOLOGY 35 minutes ago

White House Unveils ‘Privacy Bill of Rights’

The Obama administration will unveil a privacy “bill of rights” on Thursday that it says will give consumers more control over how their personal data is collected and used online.

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CAMPAIGN 2012 10:50 p.m.

Romney Is 'Resolute' in Arizona Debate, But Will That Be Good Enough?

After months of a two-steps-forward, one-step-back campaign, Romney needed to take a flying leap in Wednesday’s debate, before crucial contests next week that will determine whether he remains the front-runner for the Republican nomination.

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CAMPAIGN 2012 10:41 p.m.

Fact Checking the 20th GOP Debate

National Journal fact-checks the four GOP presidential hopefuls in the 20th debate held in Mesa, Ariz.

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2012 Decoded 10:13 p.m.
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FACT CHECK: Romney Understates Obama Moves Against Iran

Mitt Romney claimed President Obama did not install stringent sanctions against Iran in its effort to derail its nuclear program – but top U.S. intelligence and defense officials disagree.

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2012 Decoded 10:01 p.m.
2012 Decoded 9:51 p.m.

Did President Romney Just Promise Us A War?

Mitt Romney came very close Wednesday night to saying he was ready to go to war with Iran--right now-- if he were president. 

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HEALTH CARE 9:32 p.m.

Women to Congress: Contraception Conversation Isn’t Over

When Georgetown Law student Sandra Fluke was denied the opportunity to testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee last week, outraged Democrats and activists cried that the women’s voice has been silenced on an issue that pertains to women’s health. But the conversation is far from over.

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9:28 p.m.

FACT CHECK: Gingrich Claim on Obama Infanticide Vote A Stretch

In answering a CNN debate question about birth control, Newt Gingrich, in typical fashion, lashed out at the media for giving President Obama a free pass during his 2008 bid.

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2012 Decoded 9:25 p.m.
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COLUMNS
Reid Wilson: On the Trail

The New Democratic Litmus Test

February 18, 2012
Obama likely will be the last Democrat to win party's presidential nomination without backing same-sex marriage.
Gwen Ifill: Gwen's Take

Black History or American History: What’s the Difference?

February 16, 2012

I’ve often wondered what it meant that the month we set aside to take special note of African-American achievement is the one that’s usually only 28 days long.

Charlie Cook: Charlie Cook's The Cook Report

Risky Business

February 16, 2012
Don’t be fooled into thinking that today’s events will turn November’s election. A lot of time remains.
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EXPERT OPINIONS
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Latest Response by Emil H. Frankel: Activity, But Little Progress

Transportation Experts

Infrastructure Becomes Campaign Fodder

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Latest Response by Jack Schenendorf: Putting the National Interest First

Energy Experts

Where Can Government Energy R&D Have Most Impact?

2:25 p.m.

Latest Response by Brent Erickson: Find White Space in the Whole Oil Barrel

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