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Talk Of Boycotting Russian Olympics Stirs Emotions

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Talk Of Boycotting Russian Olympics Stirs Emotions

July 17, 2013 • There have been suggestions that if Russia grants asylum to "NSA leaker" Edward Snowden, the U.S. should respond by not sending athletes to the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi. But others say that just sends the wrong message and punishes only the athletes.

This Particular Nomination May Not Be About Obama; It's About Chuck Hagel

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This Particular Nomination May Not Be About Obama; It's About Chuck Hagel

January 14, 2013 • President Obama had a lot of great things to say about Chuck Hagel when he nominated him to become secretary of defense. But a lot of other folks — including Jewish groups, Senate Republicans and veterans of the Bush White House — are far more critical. Is it political? Or personal?

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GOP Senators Warn Of Tough Road For Hagel Nomination

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GOP Senators Warn Of Tough Road For Hagel Nomination

January 6, 2013 • President Obama will on Monday name former GOP Sen. Chuck Hagel to be his next defense secretary, an administration official confirmed to NPR. Hagel's past comments on Iran, Israel and gays have come under scrutiny.

The Legacy Of Sen. Jim DeMint — The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

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The Legacy Of Sen. Jim DeMint — The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

December 10, 2012 • The bombshell announcement by South Carolina's Jim DeMint that he will resign his Senate seat could lead to the first black senator from the South since Reconstruction. But how will DeMint's tenure be judged?

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Both Sides Itching For A Confirmation Fight Over Susan Rice

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Both Sides Itching For A Confirmation Fight Over Susan Rice

November 19, 2012 • The election is over. Or is it? Both sides look ready to start fighting again should President Obama nominate U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice to succeed Hillary Clinton as secretary of state.

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Sen. Graham Votes Yes On Kagan, Risks Wrath On Right

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), shown in a June 29 file photo, says he will vote for President Obama's Supreme Court nominee, Elena Kagan. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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Sen. Graham Votes Yes On Kagan, Risks Wrath On Right

July 20, 2010 • The Senate Judiciary Committee vote on Elena Kagan for the Supreme Court fell on strict party lines ... except for Sen. Lindsey Graham. The South Carolina Republican voted in her favor.