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Monday, June 25, 2012

The Salt

California Dairy Farmers Split Over Milk Payments In Farm Bill

A dairy cow peeks out of its stall at Case van Steyn's dairy in Galt, Calif.

June 25, 2012 KXJZCalifornia is the top dairy-producing state in the nation. And its dairy farmers are split over the impact of the latest farm bill's impact on the government's antiquated milk price support system.

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Political Junkie

It's ScuttleButton Time!

Scuttlebutton for 06.25.12

June 25, 2012 While I imagine there are some out there who await the Supreme Court's ruling on health care policy, I'm convinced everyone is excited about this week's ScuttleButton puzzle. And can you blame them?

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Supreme Court Says Montana Cannot Ignore 'Citizens United' Ruling

Montana Attorney General Steve Bullock sought to prevent the U.S. Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United decision from being used to strike down a state law restricting corporate campaign spending. On Monday, the Supreme Court rejected Bullock's argument, holding that "there can be no serious doubt" that Citizens United applies to Montana law.

June 25, 2012 The justices say a state law cannot supersede its 2010 Citizens United ruling, which let corporations deploy their money to help or attack specific candidates. Montana had argued that a history of corporate-financed corruption in state government should let tough state laws remain in force.

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Age, Demographics And Ethics Make For A Tough Primary For Charlie Rangel

Rangel has advancing age, health issues, ethics woes and changing demographics in his battle to win a 22nd term in Congress.

June 25, 2012 Charles Rangel's long career in Congress is at risk in Tuesday's New York primary. He is 82, faces a redrawn district, and is coming off being censured by his colleagues.

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Mitt Romney

Romney's Next Challenge: Woo Skeptical Republicans

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney greets attendees at the conference of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials in Orlando, Fla., on June 21. The presumptive GOP nominee took knocks from congressional Republicans during the party's presidential primaries.

June 25, 2012 The presumptive GOP nominee took knocks from congressional Republicans during the party's presidential primaries. But Mitt Romney and his supporters are hoping Republicans will rally behind him ahead of what looks likely to be a hard-fought and close election against President Obama.

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Sunday, June 24, 2012

National Security

Planes, Patience And Slightly Kid-Friendlier Security

Some parents say the hardest part of flying with young kids on an airplane is dealing with unpredictable kids and adult passengers.

June 24, 2012 School's out and that means families with young children are packing their bags and boarding flights. This summer, though, kids going through airport security are being treated just a little bit more like kids. The Transportation Security Administration has announced some new policies.

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Election 2012

Sen. Hatch Faces 'Youth Movement' In Utah Primary

Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch and former state Sen. Dan Liljenquist talk before a debate at KSL NewsRadio in Salt Lake City on June 15. The two face each other in the Utah Republican primary on Tuesday.

June 24, 2012 KUERThe six-term Republican senator faces an anti-incumbent atmosphere and an opponent who was just 2 years old when Orrin Hatch was first elected to the Senate. Utah Republicans will go to the polls Tuesday to decide between Hatch and former state Sen. Dan Liljenquist.

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Saturday, June 23, 2012

Presidential Race

Putting A Positive Spin On Negative Campaigning

The 1988 presidential race between George H.W. Bush and Michael Dukakis is often considered one of the most negative elections in the modern era.

June 23, 2012 The general election is still months away, but President Obama and Mitt Romney are already hammering each other with attack ads. Negative campaigning is hardly new, and some say the 2012 race could be one of the most negative races in recent history. But is that really a bad thing?

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