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AFP
House experience a minus for some Senate hopefuls
The Associated Press
By HENRY C. JACKSON, AP – 9 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) — US House members who are trying to make the step up to the Senate this year are finding themselves on the defensive about Washington experience that traditionally has been a big asset.
House members seeking election to Senate find insider label can be a minus ...Washington Post
House Republican leaders plan summer tax cut voteFox News
With a Bipartisan Flurry, Becoming a Do-Something SenateNew York Times
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Chicago Tribune
House OKs cigarette tax hike
Chicago Tribune
SPRINGFIELD — Smokers are likely to pay $1 more a pack after the Illinois House on Friday approved a cigarette tax increase to avoid even deeper cuts to health care for the poor. The House has long been the stumbling block to higher tobacco taxes, ...
State House votes to add $1 to pack of cigarettes to help MedicaidChicago Sun-Times

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Buying Madonna's house: A tale of family, fame and misfortune
CNN
Just about everyone in my hometown of Rochester Hills knew Madonna had grown up there, but I would guess there weren't too many who could point out which house had been hers. That is, until we bought it and put it on national TV.


 
Michigan House to vote on teacher benefits bill
CBS News
A plan requiring school employees to pay more toward their pensions but not force new teachers into a 401(k)-style system was approved by a Michigan House committee Thursday, meaning the full chamber will consider a pension fix much different than the ...

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The Express Tribune
White House rejects claim Obama refused to meet Zardari
New York Daily News
By Anwar Iqbal Friday, May 25th 2012, 06:34 PM May 25--WASHINGTON (Dawn/ Ann) -- The White House has rejected claims that US President Barack Obama had refused to have an exclusive meeting with Pakistan President Zardari during the Chicago summit.
Obama reaffirmed revival of Pak-US relations: White House officialThe Express Tribune
US drone strike kills 4 militants in PakistanZee News

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Afghan house ratifies strategic pact with US
New York Daily News
Kabul, May 26 — Wolesi Jirga, the lower house of the Afghan parliament, Saturday ratified a strategic partnership agreement signed by President Hamid Karzai and his US counterpart Barack Obama. The agreement signed by the two leaders May 1 in Kabul ...

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Spelling's widow sues Md. auction house over dolls
CBS News
WASHINGTON — The widow of TV producer Aaron Spelling is suing a Maryland auction house that sold part of her extensive collection of antique dolls, claiming it owes her money and failed to return unsold items. Candy Spelling filed the lawsuit against ...

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