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Sheriff Joe Arpaio Sends ‘Threats Unit’ Investigator To Hawaii To Escalate Birther Probe

tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com — Not to be outdone by the Arizona secretary of state’s recent flirtation with birtherism, Sheriff Joe Arpaio escalated his probe into President Obam... View in Crawl 4

Sheriff Joe Arpaio Sends ‘Threats Unit’ Investigator To Hawaii To Escalate Birther Probe

Pro-Obama Super PAC Uses Gingrich, Perry To Go After Romney's Bain Record

livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com — The pro-Obama super PAC Priorities USA Action has created a new web video which uses attacks from Mitt Romney's rivals during the Republican p... View in Crawl 4

Pro-Obama Super PAC Uses Gingrich, Perry To Go After Romney's Bain Record

Obama Camp Releases Infographic On Romney's Offshore Bank Accounts

livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com — President Obama's campaign website has released a new infographic highlighting Mitt Romney's assets around the globe. Mitt Romney has inv... View in Crawl 4

Obama Camp Releases Infographic On Romney's Offshore Bank Accounts

How Republicans Have Gained The Upper Hand In The Fight Over The Violence Against Women Act

tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — An obscure parliamentary snafu has stymied Democrats’ aggressive efforts to extend Violence Against Women Act protections to same-sex couples, ille... View in Crawl 4

How Republicans Have Gained The Upper Hand In The Fight Over The Violence Against Women Act

‘Small-Goverment’ Schilling’s Biz Goes Bad, Asks Rhode Island For More Taxpayer Cash

tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com — Curt Schilling is a hero to New England baseball fans, known for his performances in high pressure situations. But as a businessman, he’s made a bi... View in Crawl 4

‘Small-Goverment’ Schilling’s Biz Goes Bad, Asks Rhode Island For More Taxpayer Cash

One Last Chance To Get Wall Street Reform Right

tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — One of the most dogged Wall Street reformers on Capitol Hill says there’s a small but golden opportunity to close key loopholes in the 2010 financi... View in Crawl 4

One Last Chance To Get Wall Street Reform Right

Arizona Goes Birther: Secretary Of State Says It’s ‘Possible’ Obama Won’t Be On Ballot

tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com — The man in charge of running Arizona’s elections has gone to the birthers. Secretary of State Ken Bennett now says he’s not convinced Barack Obama ... View in Crawl 4

Arizona Goes Birther: Secretary Of State Says It’s ‘Possible’ Obama Won’t Be On Ballot

Documents Show Cops Believed Trayvon Martin Killing Was ‘Ultimately Avoidable’

tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com — The killing of Trayvon Martin was “ultimately avoidable” if George Zimmerman had just stayed in his vehicle instead of pursuing the unarmed teen, F... View in Crawl 4

Documents Show Cops Believed Trayvon Martin Killing Was ‘Ultimately Avoidable’

GOP Budget Violates Boehner’s Debt Ceiling Demand

tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — House Speaker John Boehner’s demand Tuesday that the next increase in the debt limit be accompanied by dollar-for-dollar “cuts and reforms” apparen... View in Crawl 4

GOP Budget Violates Boehner’s Debt Ceiling Demand

DOJ: Issa’s Move To Hold AG In Contempt ‘Unprecedented’

tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com — House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. Darrell Issa’s drive to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt is “unwarranted,” “unprecedented” and... View in Crawl 4

DOJ: Issa’s Move To Hold AG In Contempt ‘Unprecedented’

Why Republicans Are Flirting With Debt Limit Debacle 2.0

tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Whether or not he can make it stick in any meaningful way, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) revealed on Tuesday that Republicans still have an app... View in Crawl 4

Why Republicans Are Flirting With Debt Limit Debacle 2.0

Is Boehner’s Debt Limit Threat All Hot Air?

tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner made clear Tuesday that the administration expects to be able to thwart John Boehner’s plan to hold the debt li... View in Crawl 4

Is Boehner’s Debt Limit Threat All Hot Air?

Boehner: No Higher Taxes In Lame-Duck Debt Limit Fight

tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — In addition to teeing up another debt limit fight for the lame duck session of Congress later this year, by demanding dollar-for-dollar budget cuts... View in Crawl 4

Boehner: No Higher Taxes In Lame-Duck Debt Limit Fight

Dems: Boehner Renewed Debt Limit Fight Because He’s In Thrall To Far Right

tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Democrats are horrified, but not exactly shocked, that House Speaker John Boehner plans to tee up a new debt limit fight. View in Crawl 4

Dems: Boehner Renewed Debt Limit Fight Because He’s In Thrall To Far Right

Boehner: We’ll Do Debt Limit Brinksmanship All Over Again

tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner wants Congress to raise the debt limit again later this year “without drama, pain and damage.” House Speaker Jo... View in Crawl 4

Boehner: We’ll Do Debt Limit Brinksmanship All Over Again

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