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HEALTH CARE 9:32 p.m.

Women to Congress: Contraception Conversation Isn’t Over

By Olga Belogolova

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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CAMPAIGN 2012 8:37 p.m.

FACT CHECK: Gingrich's $2.50-Per-Gallon Gas Claim Iffy

By Naureen Khan

Presidential contender Newt Gingrich opened the CNN debate by making the bold promise that he could bring the price of gasoline to $2.50 a gallon.

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HEALTH CARE 5:45 p.m.

FDA Advisers Recommend New Diet Drug

By Maggie Fox

Food and Drug Administration advisers voted against the pleas of consumer advocates on Wednesday to approve what would be the first new diet drug to hit the US market in 13 years. Called Qnexa, the pill is a combination of two older drugs – one itself a diet pill called phentermine, and an anti-seizure drug that appears to help suppress appetite as part of the combination.

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TAXES 12:08 p.m.

Obama Election-Year Corporate-Tax Plan an Opening Bid, Light on Details

By Kelsey Snell

The Obama administration unveiled a new corporate-tax plan on Tuesday that could intensify the tax-reform debate in Washington, but it is unlikely to result in any near-term reform.

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ECONOMY 7:49 a.m.

White House to Propose Corporate Tax Cut, Ending Some Deductions

By Niraj Chokshi

An Obama administration plan would cut the top corporate tax rate but raise revenue overall by closing loopholes and ending subsidies -- an election-year proposal meant to draw a contrast with Republican contenders for the White house.

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ANALYSIS February 21, 2012

Kicking the Can on Greece Could Be Best Deal for U.S. Economy

By Catherine Hollander

Kicking the can down the road isn’t always a bad thing. When it comes to the Greek bailout agreement reached on Tuesday, it’s actually a very good thing for the United States.

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CONGRESS February 21, 2012

In Contraception Fracas, Pelosi and Other Dems Schedule Own Hearing

By Billy House

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., announced that she and members of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee will hold their own hearing Thursday on the “issue of women’s health.”

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TECHNOLOGY February 21, 2012

FCC Holds a Few Aces on Spectrum

By Juliana Gruenwald

Congress may have reached a deal to sell off some spectrum, but the FCC holds some important cards that will determine who gets hold of it.

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HEALTH CARE February 21, 2012

FDA Slows Shortages of Two Cancer Drugs

By Meghan McCarthy

The Food and Drug Administration, along with private manufacturers, announced efforts on Tuesday that they say will stave off shortages for two cancer drugs.

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ECONOMY February 21, 2012

Fannie, Freddie Regulator Outlines New Strategy Absent GSE Reform Effort

By Stacy Kaper and Kristin Roberts

The Federal Housing Finance Agency – regulator to troubled housing enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – on Tuesday issued a significantly revised strategy for the companies’ operations meant to jumpstart lawmakers’ reform efforts and lead to a mortgage finance market dominated by the private sector, not government.

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