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Critics, Proponents Spar Over Minimum Wage

July 23, 2009 • The federal minimum wage will rise Friday 70 cents to $7.25. Conservative economists say it will kill jobs; liberals say it will boost consumer spending, which will help the economy.

Critics, Proponents Spar Over Minimum Wage

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Economy

Minimum Wage Hike Spurs Optimism And Debate

July 23, 2009 • Millions of America's low-wage workers are about to get a raise. But economists are debating how the pay hike will play out. Some worry that forcing higher wages will hurt small businesses. Others say raising the minimum wage will generate more consumer spending.

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Tracking The Overhaul

Franken's Victory Gives Democrats 60 Senators

July 1, 2009 • Al Franken's victory gives the Democrats a 60th senator. Theoretically, that should end any chance Republicans would have had to hold up legislation through the filibuster.

Franken's Victory Gives Democrats 60 Senators

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Law

Supreme Court Sides With White Firefighters

June 29, 2009 • The Supreme Court on Monday wrapped up its term with a long-awaited decision, ruling in favor of white firefighters who had complained that the city of New Haven, Conn., had discriminated against them on the basis of race by refusing to certify promotion exam scores. The ruling reversed a decision that high court nominee Sonia Sotomayor endorsed as an appeals court judge.

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Iran's Pivotal Presidential Election

Iran's Security Forces Stopped Opposition Protest

June 25, 2009 • Huge street demonstrations in Iran have been reduced to only die-hard protesters. Those who tried to gather Wednesday were violently dispersed by security forces. State-run television says more than 600 people have been arrested since the disputed June 12th presidential election.

Iran's Security Forces Stopped Opposition Protest

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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets

Town Home To Many Out-Of-Work Wall Streeters

June 25, 2009 • Many Ridgewood, N.J., residents built their lives as brokers, bankers and in scores of other financial jobs. But the recession has altered lives and changed the mood in the bedroom community.

Town Home To Many Out-Of-Work Wall Streeters

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Analysis

Washington Heat Forces News Conference Inside

June 24, 2009 • President Obama's news conference on Tuesday was supposed to be held outside in the Rose Garden. Because of the heat it was moved to the White House briefing room. Reporters pressed the president on a range of isssues.

Washington Heat Forces News Conference Inside

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Law

High Court Leaves Voting Rights Act Intact

June 23, 2009 • The Supreme Court ruled Monday in a case that could have gutted the Voting Rights Act, but didn't. By an 8-1 margin, the justices left the law intact, although they said more voting districts should have the chance to be free of Justice Department oversight.

High Court Leaves Voting Rights Act Intact

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Sports

Glover Wins Rain-Soaked U.S. Open

June 23, 2009 • Lucas Glover won the U.S. Open Monday, edging out Phil Mickelson, David Duval and Ricky Barnes. Glover is a 29-year-old South Carolinian who had won just once before on the PGA Tour.

Glover Wins Rain-Soaked U.S. Open

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Analysis

Administration Stays Focused On Health Care

June 22, 2009 • A new public opinion poll gives a sense of what Americans are thinking about when it comes to health care and other issues. Besides domestic issues, the Obama administration is monitoring the situation in Iran following this month's disputed presidential election.

Administration Stays Focused On Health Care

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Law

Analysis: Obama Picks Sotomayor For High Court

May 26, 2009 • President Obama tapped federal appeals judge Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court on Tuesday. She would be the first Hispanic justice and the third female justice. If confirmed by the Senate, Sotomayor, 54, would succeed retiring Justice David Souter.

Analysis: Obama Picks Sotomayor For High Court

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Law

Obama To Nominate Sotomayor To High Court

May 26, 2009 • President Obama has chosen federal appeals judge Sonia Sotomayor for the opening on the Supreme Court. The announcement is expected to be made official Tuesday. If confirmed by the Senate, Sotomayor would be the first Hispanic to serve on the nation's highest court. She would succeed Justice David Souter, who is retiring.

Obama To Nominate Sotomayor To High Court

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Law

Obama To Name Supreme Court Nominee

May 26, 2009 • President Obama is expected to nominate federal appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. She would be the first Hispanic justice. If confirmed by the Senate, Sotomayor would succeed retiring Justice David Souter.

Obama To Name Supreme Court Nominee

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Law

Calif. Poised For Court's Gay Marriage Decision

May 26, 2009 • California's Supreme Court is expected to rule Tuesday on the fate of Proposition 8, the state's voter-approved ban on gay marriage.

Calif. Poised For Court's Gay Marriage Decision

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World

N. Korea Nuke Test Condemned

May 25, 2009 • The communist government of North Korea says that it has successfully conducted its second nuclear test. Leaders around the world, including President Obama, have strongly condemned the test.

N. Korea Nuke Test Condemned

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