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Monday, March 12, 2012
Friday, March 02, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
U.S.
Virginia Governor Backs Down From Ultrasound Bill
February 23, 2012 After protests, the GOP governor asked legislators to revise a bill that would have mandated an invasive procedure before a woman could have an abortion. The bill had become a political liability for Bob McDonnell at a time many see him as a potential GOP vice presidential candidate.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Newt Gingrich
Georgia On His Mind, Gingrich Faces Key Primary
February 21, 2012 Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is facing his most important challenge yet — winning Georgia on Super Tuesday. Georgia is considered Gingrich's home because he represented parts of the state in Congress for 20 years, but he hasn't lived there for more than a decade.
Thursday, February 09, 2012
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Health
Abortion Debate Likely To Heat Up In 2012
February 1, 2012 Dozens of abortion restrictions passed in the states during 2011 — nearly a record since the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. This year, anti-abortion groups say they'll focus on bills that would ban abortions at 20 weeks, limit insurance coverage and grant constitutional rights to embryos.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Election 2012
In Backing Romney, Haley Seen As Political Enigma
January 20, 2012 South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley swept into office on a wave of Tea Party enthusiasm. One year later, her approval numbers are slumping, and her endorsement of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has drawn criticism from many of her core supporters.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Business
Move Over, Delta: Southwest To Fly Out Of Atlanta
January 17, 2012 The discount carrier will start serving the nation's busiest airport in February. But getting passengers to switch from hometown carrier Delta could be a challenge, despite its lower fares.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Monday, January 09, 2012
Health
Controversy Swirls Around Harsh Anti-Obesity Ads
January 9, 2012 A Georgia hospital has launched an advertising campaign that grimly highlights the risks of childhood obesity. The goal of the "Stop Sugarcoating It, Georgia" ads is to shock families into recognizing that obesity is a problem. The ads are making an impact, but the tactics are raising questions.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Newt Gingrich
As Gingrich Stumps In Iowa, His Style Evolves
December 22, 2011 While he's considered an intelligent and inspirational speaker, the GOP presidential candidate also can come across as arrogant or acerbic. But in recent days on the campaign trail, he seems to be making an effort to be positive and more patient.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
It's All Politics
In Iowa, Gingrich Evokes Reagan's '11th Commandment'; Plans Final Push
December 21, 2011 Newt Gingrich campaigned across Iowa this week to mostly big crowds. And he is planning a 44-stop bus tour that begins after Christmas and leads into the Jan. 3 caucuses.
Still No Job: Over A Year Without Enough Work
Who Gives The Long-Term Jobless A Helping Hand?
December 21, 2011 More than 40 percent of the long-term unemployed say they've received a lot of help from family and friends, while only 1 in 10 reports getting much help from churches or community groups, according to an NPR/Kaiser Family Foundation poll. But these groups say they're in high demand.
