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Texas Gov. Rick Perry headlines South Carolina Republican fundraiser
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is returning to South Carolina Tuesday to help raise money for the state Republican party.
Obama pledges more funding to fight HIV/AIDS
Vowing to continue the global fight against HIV and AIDS, President Obama on Monday pledged $100 million in funding for a new round of federal research into treatments and, eventually, a cure.
Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox will promote Obamacare at Mall of America
Two of American folklore's towering icons are set to visit a suitably large shopping center this weekend to promote the Minnesota health exchange tied to Obamacare.
HealthCare.gov employs a new look once again
The federal Obamacare website has a new look once again, as the Obama administration tries to rebound from the portal's disastrous October debut by touting fixes to the website and new tools to cope with thousands of users at the same time.
Former DNC chair: Obama mismanaged health care rollout
Former Democratic National Committee chair and Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell said Monday that President Obama has shown "terrible mismanagement" during the rollout of the Affordable Care Act and should have been better prepared for the launch of his signature domestic achievement.
Conservative group targets Sen. Mary Landrieu on judicial nominees
A conservative group released television ads Monday attacking Sen. Mary Landrieu for supporting President Obama's judicial nominees.
Ray LaHood: More money needed for transportation infrastructure
Former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Monday that the deadly commuter train crash in New York over the weekend is indicative of the lack of government investment in the nation's aging infrastructure.
Ex-N.H. senator, Robert Smith, looks to knock off Democrat Jeanne Shaheen in 2014
Former New Hampshire Sen. Robert C. Smith announced over the weekend that he has changed his mind and will seek the seat now held by Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
Son, granddaughter join Biden on weeklong diplomatic trip to Asia
Vice President Joseph R. Biden departed Sunday afternoon for a weeklong trip to Asian with two family members on his government plane — son Hunter Biden and granddaughter Finnegan.
Obamas visit fasting immigration activists
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama made a surprise visit Friday to speak with immigration advocates who are fasting for comprehensive immigration reform on the National Mall.
Obamacare 'just went really horrible,' Mike Tyson declares
Iron Mike is no longer in Obamacare's corner. Mike Tyson, the mercurial former heavyweight boxing champion of the world, told CNN's Piers Morgan that the rollout of the health care law "just went really horrible."
Gurley Martin, 90, jumps into Kentucky Senate race against Mitch McConnell
Ninety-year-old Gurley Martin filed to run in the 2014 U.S. Senate race in Kentucky Wednesday — on his birthday — giving Minority Leader Mitch McConnell a challenger who's 19 years his senior.
More Americans down on state of country: poll
The percentage of Americans who think things are going well in the country is at its lowest in nearly two years, a CNN poll released Friday showed.
Obama calls the troops on Thanksgiving
President Obama called 10 U.S. service members Thursday to wish them a happy Thanksgiving and to thank them for their service.
Obama discusses Iran deal with Saudi king — after the fact
President Obama called King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to "share the details" of the nuclear accord with Iran, four days after the pact infuriated the Saudis.
