Politics & Government

A campaign sign for John F. Kennedy, a Republican running for office in Georgia, by the railroad tracks outside the city of Forsyth.

Politics & Government

On The Ballot In Georgia This Year: JFK

12:48pm April 30, 2014

by Adam Ragusea

JFK is running for a Georgia state Senate seat this year — John Flanders Kennedy, that is. He's a Republican, but his signs bear an uncanny similarity to the logo the former president once used.

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Conservatives Yet To Rally Around Obamacare Replacement

12:18pm April 30, 2014

by Scott Horsley

Congressional Republicans say they want to repeal and replace Obamacare, but they've been light on details of what the alternative might look like.

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White House Warns Highway Trust Fund Is Low On Funds

8:22am April 30, 2014

by Brian Naylor

The Obama administration has sent to Congress a four-year $302 billion infrastructure bill. It proposes closing corporate loopholes to make up for lost revenues from the gas tax.

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New York Rep. Michael Grimm Indicted On 20 Counts

6:18pm April 28, 2014

by Joel Rose

Rep. Michael Grimm of New York turned himself in to face federal charges related to a health food restaurant he ran before he was elected to Congress. The Republican congressman says he's innocent and plans to run for re-election this fall, but Democrats have have high hopes of flipping the last GOP-held seat in New York City.

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Early Voting Off to a Fast Start

12:54am April 28, 2014

Early voting is off to a brisk start locally.

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Dr. Monica Wehby, a Republican U.S. Senate candidate in Oregon, appears in the much-talked-about campaign ad "Trust."

Politicians Get Personal With Memorable Early Campaign Ads

7:15pm April 25, 2014

by Don Gonyea

It's early in the 2014 election season, but already some noteworthy — and powerful — biographical spots are starting to appear.

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Pay-To-Play Laws Celebrate 20th Anniversary

7:15pm April 25, 2014

by Peter Overby

The latest Supreme Court ruling easing campaign finance laws could trigger a challenge to pay-to-play laws. That would affect two governors with national ambitions: Andrew Cuomo and Chris Christie.

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Early Voting Begins in North Carolina

5:33pm April 24, 2014

Polls are open in North Carolina's 100 counties.

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Georgia Bill Loosens Restrictions On Guns In Public Places

12:34pm April 22, 2014

by Susanna Capelouto

Allowing guns into government buildings that have no security is part of a bill waiting the governor's approval. Municipalities worry their budgets will grow as they forced to hire security.

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Hundreds of people arrive on the National Mall Friday to try to set a world record for the largest group dressed as comic book characters gathered in one location. The event was organized by Awesome Con 2014, a comic book convention that will take place i

Hey, Superheroes On The National Mall: Any Advice For Congress?

7:13pm April 18, 2014

by Ailsa Chang

Gathered in Washington for a comic book convention, these costumed enthusiasts shared how their favorite characters would run the country.

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