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A Biden dictionary record? No malarkey.

First Read: In new data announced Wednesday by Merriam-Webster, a much-quoted Bidenism from the 2012 campaign set a record for the year in online lookups during a single 24-hour period.
Obama sees signs GOP might relent on tax hikes for wealthy

President Barack Obama suggested that some Republicans had begun to soften their opposition to increased tax rates on the wealthiest Americans, but sharply warned the GOP against looking to tie their budget fight to an upcoming debt-ceiling debate.

5 things you should know about immigration reform
Advocates for comprehensive immigration reform won their first major legislative victory this week when the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 13-5 to approve the bipartisan "Gang of Eight" plan.

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Roseanne Barr, Jill Stein: Green Party Candidates for President
The Green nominee will be chosen at the party's 2012 convention in Baltimore in July.
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Romney Takes Florida Presidential Primary
Former Massachusetts governor easily wins, but Newt Gingrich says he will continue to campaign.
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GOP Florida Primary
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Hoot for Newt
G-O-P presidential candidate Newt Gingrich has a new tool in his campaign chest.
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Romney Takes Lead
Mitt Romney starts to extend lead in Florida, one day ahead of the GOP primary in that state.
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Vote for Satchel
Canine candidate works to get on the presidential ballot.
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Joe Smith Announces Run for North Little Rock Mayor
Launches campaign at City Hall.
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Romney Releases Tax Returns
Overnight, the former Massachusetts governor confirmed that he paid about $3 million in income tax for 2010 and expects to pay about $3.2 million to...
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