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He acknowledged that Congress was given “inaccurate” information about gun-trafficking sting.
Women accusing Cain to appear before reporters together; one accuser acknowledges other workplace complaints.
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Government can attach a GPS to car of any American and record movements without a warrant.
He announced changes to Head Start funding and attacked GOP proposals to cut school spending.
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Herman Cain's lawyer blasts media at news conference
Herman Cain appears at a news conference alongside his lawyer, Atlanta-based L. Lin Wood, who has represented Richard Jewell and Rep. Gary Condit (D-Calif.), both falsely accused of wrongdoing.Herman Cain's lawyer blasts media at news conference
Herman Cain appears at a news conference alongside his lawyer, Atlanta-based L. Lin Wood, who has represented Richard Jewell and Rep. Gary Condit (D-Calif.), both falsely accused of wrongdoing.Ohio voters reject GOP-backed union limits
The state's new collective bargaining law was defeated Tuesday after an expensive union-backed campaign that pitted firefighters, police officers and teachers against the Republican establishment. (Nov. 9)Cain: 'Never acted inappropriately with anyone'
Herman Cain addressed allegations that he sexually harassed Sharon Bialek, denying any wrongdoing and saying "I don't even know who this lady is." (Nov. 8)Tense exchange between Holder and Cornyn
During testimony on the Justice Department's 'Fast and Furious' program, Attorney General Eric Holder and Sen. John Cornyn (R-Tex) enter into a tense exchange about Holder's responsibility and knowledge of the ill-fated gun tracking program.FlackCheck.org to use humor in tracking political rhetoric
Director of The Annenberg Public Policy Center and University of Pennsylvania communications professor Kathleen Hall Jamieson spoke with the Post's Emi Kolawole about The Annenberg Public Policy Center's newest addition, FlackCheck.org, and the unprecedented use of over-the-top rhetoric in the Republican primary race.Herman Cain: 'We are taking this head-on'
Appearing on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain says that he will fight the latest harassment allegations head-on because there is not an ounce of truth to the claims. (Nov. 8)Fourth Herman Cain accuser details harassment claims
Sharon Bialek, a client of attorney Gloria Allred, becomes the first woman to publicly accuse Herman Cain of sexual harassment at a news conference in New York City.Obama pushing for veterans jobs
President Barack Obama is promoting new ways to help veterans find jobs in a tough economy while pressing Congress to approve tax credits for businesses to hire former members of the military. (Nov. 7)Thousands protest at White House over oil pipeline
Thousands of demonstrators gathered near the White House on Sunday to oppose the Keystone XL project, a transnational oil pipeline that protesters fear could harm the environment. (Nov. 6)One year from the election, Obama eyes second term
One year from election day, President Barack Obama's campaign is aware of many of the challenges it faces as it fights for a second term. (Nov. 7)One year from election day, GOP race unsettled
With one year to go until the 2012 Election, the GOP presidential race remains far from settled. Meanwhile, an angry, frustrated nation braces for a potentially brutal campaign year ahead. (Nov. 7)Huntsman's daughters on their Herman Cain parody ad
Abby, Liddy and Mary Anne Huntsman spoke with Bob Schieffer on why they decided to contribute to their father's presidential campaign by creating a spoof of Herman Cain's ad. (Nov. 6)What's Your Take?
The simple fact is that Obama thought he would do what Clinton did during his Presidency. It did not wok. Obama should have realized when Mitch McConnell declared that the Republican policy is to make him a one-term president. He kept talking about bi-partisan approach and is too late to go on the offensive.
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The publisher of “Going Rouge: Sarah Palin — An American Nightmare” is enlisting Writers for the 99% to pull the book together.
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