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No Child Left Behind: Obama grants 10 states leeway on education law

President Barack Obama said on Thursday he was granting 10 states exemptions from parts of the No Child Left Behind education law, a move that could prove popular in an election year with parents and teachers who have criticized the law - but raises concern among some advocates for low-income and minority students.

FBI Notes on Steve Jobs Cited Drug Use, Abrasiveness

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs
Newly released Federal Bureau of Investigation files regarding Apple Chairman Steve Jobs noted the computer visionary’s use of drugs, abrasive personality but also his fitness for a prospective government appointment.
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The Real 'Food Stamp President': Rep. Gutierrez Rips Newt Gingrich [VIDEO]

Gutierrez called out Gingrich for labeling President Obama the food stamp president (watch here), and revealed the actual food stamp president was not a Democrat, but a Republican: George W. Bush. Gutierrez also tore into the former Speaker on Wednesday for relying on politically punchy and racially volatile props to sustain his presidential campaign.
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Prop. 8 Ruling: 5 Things to Know After Calif. Gay Marriage Ban's Overthrow

The Ninth Circuit Court ruled in support of Judge Walker's decision that Prop 8 was unconstitutional, striking down the ban against same-sex marriage in California. But what does this mean for LGBT couples? What was Walker's original ruling? Who ruled in Tuesday's case? Here's everything you need to know, and what comes next.
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Prop 8 Is Unconstitutional, Rules Court

The U.S. 9th Circuit of Appeals in San Francisco Tuesday upheld a lower court decision, which had declared unconstitutional California’s controversial Proposition 8 banning same sex marriage.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure founder Nancy Brinker makes an address aired on the organization's website

Komen reverses move to cut Planned Parenthood funding

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation backed down from its decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood, which provides abortion and birth control services, following a massive outcry by supporters of the world's largest breast cancer charity.
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Komen Struggles to Defuse Planned Parenthood Crisis

The world's leading breast cancer charity, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, struggled on Thursday to defuse a growing crisis over its decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood, which provides abortion and birth control services.
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Obama's Auto Bailout Success Story Will Prove Crucial in Election Fight vs. Romney

Picture President Barack Obama's reelection campaign as a showroom. Over there, at one stand, is an overall improving economy -- he hopes. And somewhere in the showroom, either as a part of the economy stand or standing on its own, will be the health and restoration of the United States automotive industry. If the past week and a half is any indication, Obama plans to use it as a critical point in his reelection campaign as the industry continues a dramatic recovery from dire straits just mor...
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Facebook execs gear up political influence arm

Preparing to join the ranks of publicly traded companies, Facebook Inc is also beefing up its presence in the U.S. capital with a first report of money pouring into its newly created political fundraising arm.
EU Trade Commission Karel De Gucht (R) and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk attend a session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, January 28, 2012.

Beware, Trade Cheats: New U.S. Team Getting Ready for You

A new team of U.S. trade enforcers will make countries think twice about building unfair barriers to American exports, said President Barack Obama's top trade official, who noted the team will include intelligence officials as well as representatives of multiple agencies.
Republican presidential candidate Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney leaves his podium during a break in the Republican presidential candidates debate in Jacksonville, Florida January 26, 2012.

Could Another Republican Enter 2012 Presidential Race?

Many Republicans are concerned that the bitter nomination fight between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich may already have damaged both of them to the extent that neither would be able to defeat Democratic President Barack Obama in the Nov. 6 general election.

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