Friday, February 3, 2012 | Last Updated: 7:09 p.m.

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CAMPAIGN 2012 6:47 p.m.

Paul Downplays Expectations for Nevada

Rep. Ron Paul on Friday told reporters that Nevada’s caucus “isn’t do or die” for his presidential campaign, but said he would appreciate getting a “tremendous boost” should he perform well.

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Influence Alley 6:39 p.m.
NATIONAL SECURITY 6:02 p.m.

Congress: Egypt's Harassment of NGOs Puts U.S. Aid at Risk

Dozens of lawmakers are warning that the $1.3 billion in military aid the U.S. gives Cairo each year is in jeopardy unless the Egyptian government lifts the travel ban on personnel from American nongovernmental organizations and stops harassing civil society groups there.

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CAMPAIGN 2012 5:53 p.m.

Gingrich Alleges Romney Unfair to Poor

Newt Gingrich on Friday hit Mitt Romney for being unfair to the poor while at the same time contending that a Romney administration would support food stamps as much as President Obama – calling the president “big food stamp” and Romney “little food stamp.”

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Influence Alley 5:24 p.m.
Hotline On Call 5:20 p.m.

Previewing the Sunday Shows

The focus will be on the Super Bowl and Nevada caucus results on the Sunday shows this weekend.

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CAMPAIGN 2012 5:04 p.m.

Election Official Says Santorum Doesn’t Qualify for Indiana Ballot

Rick Santorum has failed to qualify for the May 8 Indiana presidential primary ballot, the Marion County voter registration office determined on Friday – a decision that Santorum’s campaign says it plans to challenge.

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ANALYSIS 4:56 p.m.

Romney's Tax Management Requires a Big Team and a Big Budget

One of the most interesting details on Mitt Romney’s 2010 tax return, if you ask an accountant, is the blank line item for the cost of tax preparation. Here's a look at the cost, time, and team that go into preparing hundred-plus-page tax filings for Romney and the rich. 

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4:20 p.m.

Congressional Football Players—PICTURES

On the eve of the Super Bowl, take a look at these members of Congress who also had success on the gridiron.

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CAMPAIGN 2012 4:14 p.m.

Super Campaigning: Obama, Romney Will Have Super Bowl Events in Indiana—PICTURES

On Sunday, the New England Patriots and the New York Giants will vie for the NFL's Lombardi Trophy at the Super Bowl in Indianapolis—a crowning achievement in American sports. Meanwhile, President Obama and Mitt Romney are locked in a contest for the crowning achievement in American politics—the presidency. To reach that goal, the campaigns of both candidates will be holding events. Here's a look at who will be attending

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