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		<title>Wednesday</title>
		<link>http://alliedpublicaffairs.com/2012/02/wednesday-79/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:51:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Max Hamel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consumer Bureau Targets Over-Draft Fees]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><a href="http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/banking-financial-institutions/211857-consumer-bureau-targets-overdraft-fees" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Consumer Bureau Targets Over-Draft Fees</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/unions-gearing-spend-big-2012-election-080108785.html;_ylt=AjkUl2o.a9ONLu1e3UOmzEuyFz4D;_ylu=X3oDMTN1cHJoNWRqBG1pdANKdW1ib3Ryb24gUG9saXRpY3NTUARwa2cDNDhmOTk1ODEtOTdmZS0zNWU4LTk5NTktOTE0N2IxYjNmNzRkBHBvcwMxBHNlYwNqdW1ib3Ryb24EdmVyAzdjYjhiNzFiLTVkMmMtMTFlMS1iZmYzLWNkNTljZGY0YWM2Nw--;_ylg=X3oDMTFzaHB2YmRpBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdANwb2xpdGljcwRwdANzZWN0aW9ucwR0ZXN0Aw--;_ylv=3" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Unions Gearing Up to Spend Big in 2012 Election</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0212/73146.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Online Privacy Bill Remains Elusive</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/22/business/legal-fees-for-fannie-and-freddie-near-50-million.html?_r=1&amp;smid=tw-nytimes&amp;seid=auto" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Legal Fees for Fannie and Freddie Near $50 Million</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/02/22/romney-donors-start-tapping-out-as-race-drags-on/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">2/3 of Romney Donors Have Already Maxed-Out</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://decoded.nationaljournal.com/2012/02/the-thirdparty-myth.php" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">The Third Party Myth</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/02/21/treasury-to-detail-corporate-tax-plan-on-wednesday/?mod=WSJBlog&amp;utm_source=twitterfeed&amp;utm_medium=twitter" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Treasury to Detail Corporate Tax Plan</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://m.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2012/02/at-the-supreme-court-odds-lie-against-affirmative-action/253393/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Landmark Decision on Affirmative Action in 2012?</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com/news03.php?nt_id=68282&amp;ct_id=1&amp;ct_name=1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Battle Lines Drawn on Puerto Rico Plebiscite</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_98/Obama-Inches-Closer-to-Midnight-Rules-212536-1.html?pos=htmbtxt" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Administration Inches Closer to Midnight Rules</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://flavormagazinevirginia.com/localeggs/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Extra</span></a></h3>
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		<title>Tuesday</title>
		<link>http://alliedpublicaffairs.com/2012/02/tuesday-80/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:36:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Max Hamel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[What Happened to Peak Oil?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><a href="http://www.chron.com/business/article/U-S-oil-gusher-blows-out-projections-3341919.php" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">What Happened to Peak Oil?</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/judicial/story/2012-02-06/supreme-court-health-care/53180378/1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Court Action Could Prolong Health-Care Fight</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/project_syndicate/2012/02/why_germany_is_phasing_out_its_solar_power_subsidies_.html?wpisrc=twitter_socialflow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Why Germany is Cutting Solar Power Subsidies</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://travel.usatoday.com/news/story/2012-02-20/Hertz-agrees-to-government-oversight-of-recalled-cars/53180734/1?source=twitter" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Hertz Agrees to Government Oversight of Recalled Cars</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/obama-pushes-the-question-what-are-students-taxpayers-getting-for-their-college-dollars/2012/02/20/gIQAlox9OR_story.html?wprss=rss_linkset&amp;Post+generic=%3Ftid%3Dsm_twitter_washingtonpost" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">President Shifts Focus to Value in Higher Ed</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/21/us/politics/campaigns-use-microtargeting-to-attract-supporters.html?_r=1&amp;smid=tw-nytimes&amp;seid=auto" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Campaigns Get Serious About Micro-Targeting Voters</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_CAMPAIGN_FUNDRAISING?SITE=AP&amp;SECTION=HOME&amp;TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&amp;CTIME=2012-02-21-02-33-47" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Super PACs May Overtake Campaign Fundraising</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/feb/20/canada-eu-tar-sands" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Canada Threatens Trade War Over Oil Sands</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/environment/story/2012-02-21/biobased-products-government-boost/53181882/1?source=twitter" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Government to Buy More Bio-Based Products</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0212/73100.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Mitt&#8217;s Burn Rate a Boon for the President</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46446950/ns/technology_and_science-security/#.T0OUNJjC8UU" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Data Collection Arms Race Fuels Privacy Fears</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.poetry-archive.com/b/correspondences.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Extra</span></a></h3>
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		<title>Monday</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:57:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Max Hamel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When George Washington Became Great]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><a href="http://www.city-journal.org/2012/22_1_urb-george-washington.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">When George Washington Became Great</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/46446225" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Mortgage Backed Securities Regain Allure</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/211515-republicans-plot-repeal-of-federal-education-regulations" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">House Republicans Plot Repeal of Education Regulations</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-02-16/us-population-growth-slows/53157486/1?source=twitter" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Economic Downturn Slows US Population Growth</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2012/02/american-telecoms?fsrc=gscn/tw/te/bl/reverseauctionsmoveforward" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Wireless Industry Cheers Payroll Tax Extension</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/20/us/politics/plouffe-obama-aide-lends-firm-hand-to-campaign.html?_r=1&amp;smid=tw-nytimes&amp;seid=auto" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">The President&#8217;s Campaign Quarterback</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/211615-slouching-toward-gop-nomination-romney-needs-strong-win-in-michigan" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Slouching Towards the GOP Nomination</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://spacenews.com/policy/120217-shrinking-nasa-budget-tradeoffs.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Shrinking NASA Budget Forces Tough Tradeoffs</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.cfoworld.com/operations/32093/us-lawmakers-call-ftc-investigate-google-over-safari-cookies" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Lawmakers Call for FTC Probe of Google Over Web Tracking</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://articles.latimes.com/2012/feb/18/business/la-fi-0218-us-markets-20120218" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Dow Nears Psychological Milestone</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/the-education-issue-more-students-getting-graduate-degrees/2012/01/26/gIQAGQTvHR_story.html?tid=sm_twitter_washingtonpost" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Extra</span></a></h3>
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		<title>Friday</title>
		<link>http://alliedpublicaffairs.com/2012/02/friday-75/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:45:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Max Hamel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[What Happens if Romney Loses]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="color: #800000;"><a href="http://www.nationaljournal.com/magazine/romney-michigan-and-conventional-wisdom-20120216?mrefid=freehplead_1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">What Happens if Romney Loses Michigan?</span></a></span></h3>
<h3><a href="http://thehill.com/homenews/house/211325-payroll-tax-vote-divides-gop" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Payroll Tax Vote Divides GOP</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2012/02/16/john-engler-corporate-tax-overhaul-fades/?grcc=d2f16af08dc740a072146a4e3fe0e6a8Z10&amp;mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_news" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Corporate Tax Overhaul Effort Fades</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/story/2012-02-12/college-costs-free-textbooks/53123522/1?source=twitter" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Groups Target College Textbook Prices</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0212/73009.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Reid Looks to Stick Around</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2012/02/obama-raises-291m-in-january/1?source=twitter#.Tz5VGZjC8UU" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Obama Raises $30M in January</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.economist.com/node/21547789" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Over-Regulated America</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204059804577227610626440858.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">President Weighs Attacks on Santorum</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/consumer-agency-wants-oversight-of-debt-collectors-credit-bureaus/2012/02/15/gIQAieioHR_story.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Consumer Watchdog Goes After Debt Collectors</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://firststreetresearch.cqpress.com/2012/02/16/flood-insurance-bill-keeps-lobbyists-submerged-in-work/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">The Best Lobbyists are Constituents</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/venture-capitalists-play-key-role-in-obamas-energy-department/2011/12/30/gIQA05raER_story.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Venture Capital Firms and the Obama Administration</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/19/magazine/shopping-habits.html?_r=2&amp;pagewanted=all" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">How Companies Learn Your Secrets</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/the-long-slog-projecting-the-republican-race-through-june/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Sabato&#8217;s Crystal Ball</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.theatlanticcities.com/design/2012/02/why-alleys-deserve-your-attention/1249/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Extra</span></a></h3>
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		<title>Thursday</title>
		<link>http://alliedpublicaffairs.com/2012/02/thursday-79/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:46:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Max Hamel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Medicare Will be Big Election]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><a href="http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2012/02/15/138990/what-to-do-about-medicare-will.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Medicare Will be Big Election Issue</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/polls/211067-poll-obama-leads-gop-field-in-key-swing-states" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">President Leads GOP Field in Swing States</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_97/Keystone-Pipeline-Finds-New-Opponents-212467-1.html?pos=htmbtxt" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Keystone Pipeline Finds New Opponents</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/2012/02/16/the_state_and_local_pension_crisis_99520.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">The State and Local Pension Crisis</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/oil-prices-climb-iran-stops-exports-europe-15636113#.Tz0HNpjC8UU" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Oil Prices Up Amid Iran Tensions</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57378769/chinese-solar-panels-exemplify-trade-problems/?tag=cbsnewsSectionContent.1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Chinese Solar Panels Exemplify Trade Problems</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0212/72947.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Campaign Goes After Super PAC Donation</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/story/2012-02-15/Some-states-weigh-opt-out-laws-for-mandatory-immunizations/53110858/1?source=twitter" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">States Weigh Opt-Out Laws for Mandatory Immunizations</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/congress-under-pressure-to-produce-a-transportation-bill/2012/02/14/gIQAhIVDGR_story.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Pressure is on to Pass Transportation Bill</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/vote-expected-soon-on-150-billion-economic-package/2012/02/15/gIQATaeeGR_story.html?tid=sm_twitter_washingtonpost" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Congress Reaches Deal on Economic Package</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/16/business/self-insured-complicate-health-deal.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Self Insured Complicate Deal on Contraception</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/46401756" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Foreclosures on the Rise</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/15/how-1-minute-intervals-can-improve-our-health/?src=me&amp;ref=general" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Extra</span></a></h3>
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		<title>Wednesday</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:46:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Max Hamel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GOP Turns Defense Cuts on]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><a href="http://dyn.politico.com/printstory.cfm?uuid=437850E4-40B6-4393-90EA-04A534F7E5FC" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">GOP Turns Defense Cuts on President</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://thehill.com/blogs/transportation-report/infrastructure/210747-facing-objections-from-left-and-right-boehner-splits-up-transportation-bill" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">House Splits Up Transportation Bill</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/congressional-bargainers-reach-tentative-deal-on-extending-payroll-tax-cut-jobless-benefits/2012/02/15/gIQAFKt9ER_story.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Tentative Deal Reached on Payroll Tax Cut</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.city-journal.org/2012/22_1_california-demographics.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">California&#8217;s Demographic Revolution</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://campaignstops.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/14/rick-santorums-pincer-movement/?ref=opinion" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Santorum&#8217;s Pincer Movement</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2012/0214/No-budget-No-problem!-The-strange-politics-behind-a-budgetless-America" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">The Odd Politics Behind a Budgetless America</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2012/02/the-10-best-and-10-worst-states-for-high-tech-business/253043/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">The Best and Worst States for High-Tech Businesses</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.source.ly/10MeJ#.TzuzxJjC8UU" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Summer Gas Prices Could Impact Economy</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.nationaljournal.com/healthcare/reid-to-allow-vote-on-rescinding-contraception-rule-20120214" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Reid to Allow Vote on Rescinding Contraception Rule</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/telecom/story/2012-02-14/robocall-ftc-do-not-call/53097276/1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">FCC to Get Tougher on Robo Calls</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-15/lightsquared-blow-leaves-falcone-few-options-to-salvage-value.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">LightSquared Out of Time?</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204062704577223582956163916.html?mod=googlenews_wsj" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">President Puts $5B Behind Teacher Quality</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204062704577223944004788290.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">US Weighs Sharp Cuts to Nuclear Stockpile</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/02/2012_world_press_photo_contest.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Extra</span></a></h3>
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		<title>Tuesday</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:55:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Max Hamel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Military Space Spending Declines Under]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><a href="http://spacenews.com/military/120213-mil-space-spending-decline.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Military Space Spending Declines Under Budget Request</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.people-press.org/2012/02/13/santorum-catches-romney-in-gop-race/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Santorum Catches Romney in GOP Race</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/13/usa-epa-coal-idUSL2E8DAGDN20120213" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">US Carbon Rule Could Foreclose New Coal Plants</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/210335-energy-dept-nears-approval-of-83b-nuclear-loan-setting-up-capitol-hill-fight" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Nuclear Loans Tee Up Battle Over Energy Investments</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0212/72815.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Rough Landing for Airfare Price Rule</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204883304577221342883636060.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEADTop" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">The Spending and Debt Boom</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/agency-agency-guide-obamas-budget-164800001.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Agency by Agency Guide to the President&#8217;s Budget</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/14/us/politics/us-voter-registration-rolls-are-in-disarray-pew-report-finds.html?_r=2&amp;partner=MYWAY&amp;ei=5065" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">US Voter Rolls in Disarray</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-14/obama-s-budget-misses-an-opportunity-to-tackle-tax-reform-view.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">President Misses Chance to Tackle Tax Reform</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/lawmakers-weigh-gop-plan-for-yearlong-extension-of-payroll-tax-cuts-as-negotiations-falter/2012/02/14/gIQAppekCR_story.html?tid=pm_business_pop" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Lawmakers Weigh Year-Long Extension of Payroll Tax Cut</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/02/skating.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Extra</span></a></h3>
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		<title>Monday</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:45:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Max Hamel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Coming Fight Over the]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57376303/big-fight-looms-over-obamas-budget-proposal/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">The Coming Fight Over the President&#8217;s Budget</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://thehill.com/blogs/transportation-report/infrastructure/210185-big-house-gop-test-260-billion-highway-bill-heads-for-cliff" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Highway Bill Heads for the Cliff</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/obama-administration-weighs-political-cost-of-environmental-rules/2012/02/07/gIQAvJzx8Q_story.html?tid=sm_twitter_washingtonpost" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Obama Slows Environmental Rules Weighing Political Cost</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/story/2012-02-10/super-pac-targets-congressional-incumbents-primary/53064894/1?source=twitter" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Super PAC Targets Congressional Incumbents</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/02/12/private-equity-industry-attracts-s-e-c-scrutiny/?smid=tw-nytimes&amp;seid=auto" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Private Equity Industry Attracts SEC Scrutiny</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_OBAMA_COMMUNITY_COLLEGES?SITE=AP&amp;SECTION=HOME&amp;TEMPLATE=DEFAULT" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Administration Proposes Job Training Program at Community Colleges</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/10/us-usa-taxes-obama-corporate-idUSTRE8191YM20120210" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">President to Pitch Lower Corporate Tax Rate</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203315804577211603523857404.html?mod=googlenews_wsj" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Justice Department to Clear Google Acquisition</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/13/uk-airshow-idUSLNE81C00W20120213" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Tensions Grow Over EU Airline Emissions Scheme</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/drillers-cut-natural-gas-production-prices-drop-15568545" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Drillers Cut Production as Natural Gas Prices Drop</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://money.cnn.com/2012/02/13/news/economy/china_us_relations/?source=cnn_bin" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Our Love-Hate Relationship with China</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://articles.boston.com/2012-02-12/news/31052564_1_mitt-romney-rick-santorum-maine-gop" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Santorum Plans Aggressive Strategy Against Romney</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://dailyinfographic.com/what-happens-to-your-digital-life-when-you-die-video-infographic" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Extra</span></a></h3>
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		<title>Friday</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:40:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Max Hamel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is 2012 Slipping Away from]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><a href="http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2012/02/is-2012-slipping-away-from-the-gop.php" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Is 2012 Slipping Away from the GOP?</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-09/foreclosure-deal-to-spur-new-wave-of-u-s-home-seizures-help-heal-market.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Foreclosure Deal May Spur US Home Seizures</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/02/10/146635596/how-two-bitter-adversaries-hatched-a-plan-to-change-the-egg-business?ft=1&amp;f=1014&amp;sc=tw" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">How Two Bitter Rivals Changed the Egg Business</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.npr.org/2012/02/10/146680445/obama-to-release-fiscal-2013-budget-next-week?ft=1&amp;f=1014&amp;sc=tw" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">President to Release Budget Next Week</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-02-10/nursing-home-federal-ratings/53031094/1?source=twitter" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Nursing Homes Improve but Some Problems Persist</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203824904577212832724317096.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Low Turn-Out and the Big Tune-Out</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2012/02/taking-a-deep-d.php" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Senate Races that Will Decide Control</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2012/02/the-amazing-swing-state-recovery-and-why-it-probably-doesnt-matter/252874/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Swing State Recovery and Why it May Not Matter</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.economist.com/node/21547242?fsrc=scn/tw/te/ar/notquitepartytime" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Signs of Recovery but Not Quite Party Time</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/10/us/bishops-planned-battle-on-birth-control-coverage-rule.html?_r=1&amp;smid=tw-nytimes&amp;seid=auto" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Bishops Were Prepared for Battle</span></a></h3>
<h3><strong><a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505267_162-57374456/white-house-to-soften-birth-control-requirement/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">White House Ready to Soften Contraception Rule?</span></a></strong></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.mainjustice.com/justanticorruption/2012/02/08/lagging-export-rules-getting-massive-overhaul/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Lagging Export Rules Get Massive Overhaul</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.tedxamsterdam.com/2011/peter-van-uhm-guns-for-world-peace/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Extra</span></a></h3>
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		<title>Thursday</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:58:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Max Hamel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tax Cut Conferees May Meet]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><a href="http://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_93/Payroll-Conferees-May-Meet-Privately-212256-1.html?pos=htmbtxt" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Tax Cut Conferees May Meet Privately</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/209611-some-in-gop-want-return-to-earmarks" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Some In GOP Want a Return to Earmarks</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-08/obama-campaign-chief-messina-seeks-to-assure-wall-street-donors.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">President&#8217;s Campaign Manager Tries to Assure Wall Street</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-02-09/corporate-coalition-says-obama-investment-taxes-near-world-high.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Corporate Coalition Warns Investment Taxes are Near World High</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505267_162-57373758/partisan-battle-over-contraceptives-heats-up/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Partisan Battle Over Contraceptives Heats Up</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46323704/ns/politics/#.TzPAlZjC8UU" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Ten States Get Waiver from No Child Left Behind Law</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.source.ly/10M4P#.TzO_G5jC8UU" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">House OKs Bill to Help Shed Surplus Federal Property</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2012/02/the-amazing-high-speed-rise-of-the-app-economy/252785/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">The High Speed Rise of the App Economy</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/09/business/states-negotiate-25-billion-deal-for-homeowners.html?_r=2&amp;smid=tw-nytimes&amp;seid=auto" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">States Negotiate $26B Deal for Homeowners</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/taxes/story/2012-02-08/online-sales-taxes/53015142/1?source=twitter" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Momentum Grows For Taxing Online Sales</span></a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/02/curing-diabetes-how-type-2-became-an-accepted-lifestyle/252598/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800000;">Extra</span></a></h3>
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