Politics
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Bill de Blasio's liberal activism wins out in NYC mayoral race
by CBS Evening News 66 views
Bill de Blasio, newly elected mayor of New York City, met with outgoing Mayor Michael Bloomberg to discuss the transition of power. De Blasio, a liberal Democrat, promises to roll back the police tactic known as stop and frisk and bridge the gap between rich and poor. Scott Pelley reports.
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Obamacare's impact on Va. governor's race worries Democrats
by CBS Evening News 182 views
More than a quarter of Virginia voters said health care was the issue that mattered most to them in Tuesday's election, which could explain why the race to elect a new governor was so close. Most lawmakers assume HealthCare.gov will be working properly by next year's midterm elections, meaning Democrats will likely be judged on the quality of the exchanges' plans. Nancy Cordes reports.
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Mayor Bill de Blasio takes the reins at NYC's City Hall
by CBS This Morning 168 views
New York City voters chose a Democrat for mayor for the first time in two decades. Jeff Pegues reports how Bill de Blasio will soon be a household name across the country.
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Gubernatorial election results: Moving to the middle?
by CBS This Morning 40 views
Republican Gov. Chris Christie won a commanding re-election victory in New Jersey and former Democratic Party Chairman Terry McAuliffe won the gubernatorial election in Virginia. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid reports on the theme of bipartisanship shown in both elections.
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What can GOP learn from Christie's big win?
by CBS This Morning 64 views
A handful of states voted in elections last night that will have ripple effects nationwide. CBS News political director John Dickerson assesses the impact of the elections, including the potential president run for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and what it means for the next possible match-ups.
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Election Day 2013: Gubernatorial races in N.J. and Va.
by CBS This Morning 49 views
The 2013 Gubernatorial elections are underway Tuesday morning in New Jersey and Virginia. Former Obama Chief of Staff and CBS News contributor Bill Daley joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to evaluate the national implications of the election.
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Star power helps Democrat in Va. governor's race
by CBS Evening News 82 views
Polling shows Democrat Terry McAuliffe leading Republican Ken Cuccinelli in the Virginia governor's race. McAuliffe, with the help of Democratic stars such as President Obama, has argued Cuccinelli is too conservative, while Cuccinelli says the race is a referendum on Obamacare in Virginia.
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Clinton, Christie seen as prepping for 2016 race
by CBS This Morning 93 views
The 2016 presidential election is two years away but the buzz about Hillary Clinton and Chris Christie entering the race is undeniable. Jan Crawford reports.
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Sen. Ayotte on potential Christie presidential run: "He's a strong candidate"
by CBS This Morning 44 views
Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., talked to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the 2016 presidential race, the Benghazi attack, Obamacare, and the budget crises that have faced the government over the past few years.
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Obama: "We need both" growth and fiscal responsibility
by CBS This Morning 40 views
President Obama emphasized the importance of growth and investment in his weekly address on Saturday, saying fiscal responsibility is important, but we should not be cutting spending "just for the sake of cutting."
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Daley discusses the obstacles of keeping the president informed
by CBS Evening News 76 views
Scott Pelley talks with CBS News consultant and former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley about the challenges involved in keeping the president informed, as well as the influence of contractors on government projects.
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Obama aides explored replacing Biden with Clinton, book claims
by CBS This Morning 141 views
A new book "Double Down: Game Change 2012" describes White House aides considering replacing Vice President Biden with Hillary Clinton in the 2012 campaign. Former Obama Chief of Staff and CBS News contributor Bill Daley joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the issue, as well as issues with the HealthCare.gov website rollout.
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Texas abortion law: Judge blocks controversial measure
by CBS This Morning 61 views
A judge struck down parts of a new anti-abortion law in Texas on Monday. The judge ruled a provision that requires doctors performing abortion procedures to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital was "without a rational basis and places a substantial obstacle in the path of a woman seeking an abortion." The state has already filed an appeal. Norah O'Donnell reports.
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Parts of Texas abortion law unconstitutional, judge rules
by CBS Evening News 196 views
With new abortion restrictions set to go into effect Tuesday, a federal district judge in Texas struck down key parts of the law. Dozens of abortion clinics that were set to close Tuesday will now remain open. Anna Werner reports.
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White House official fired for anonymously tweeting attacks against Obama
by CBS This Morning 190 views
Jofi Joseph was an official in the National Security Staff at the White House. He was fired last week after being identified as the person behind hundreds of anonymous tweets attacking the Obama administration since 2011. CBS News White House correspondent Bill Plante reports.
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Republican Party fiercely divided in Ala. primary race
by CBS Evening News 234 views
The Republican primary for an open House seat in southern Alabama has turned into a bitter fight. The race between Dean Young and Bradley Byrne echoes the party's sharp divide over the government shutdown in Washington. Chip Reid reports.
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N.Y. Giants coach gives Congress pep talk
by CBSNewsOnline 1,959 views
New York Giants' Tom Coughlin coached Congress on how to work with the other team in remarks in Washington, D.C. on Friday. President Obama welcomed the New York Giants to the White House to commemorate the Super Bowl win.
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President Obama signs STOCK act
by CBSNewsOnline 228 views
President Obama on Wednesday signed into law the STOCK Act, a bipartisan bill designed to stop so-called "congressional insider trading." The president hailed the law as a "good and necessary" step in the fight against corruption and the influence of money in politics.
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Rep. Giffords' last act as Congresswoman
by CBSNewsOnline 507 views
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' last act as Congresswoman of her Tucson, Ariz. district was a quiet stroll through a food bank named in her honor, The Gabrielle Giffords Family Assistance Center. The food bank was created with donations given in Giffords' name. (no audio)
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Obama croons at The Apollo
by CBSNewsOnline 1,975 views
Obama sings a little Rev. Al Green at a fundraiser at The Apollo.
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Face The Nation with Bob Schieffer - L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa - Face to Face
by CBSNewsOnline 688 views
Only 26 of the nation's 363 metropolitan areas recovered their lost jobs by the end of 2011, making jobs and the economy the main topics at this week's U.S. Conference of Mayors. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa tells Bob Schieffer what he thinks Congress should do to address the jobs situation.
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CBS This Morning - Obama to visit Disney World
by CBSNewsOnline 1,007 views
President Obama is scheduled to visit Disney World in Orlando, Fla., to discuss jobs in the hard-hit state. Bill Plante reports on Mr. Obama's travel agenda.
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CBS This Morning - Christie on VP job: "I can't imagine me doing it"
by CBSNewsOnline 298 views
Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) discusses the likelihood of being on the GOP ticket for vice president.
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CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley - Obama nixes Keystone pipeline
by CBSNewsOnline 1,792 views
After three years of studying the impact of the proposed Keystone pipeline, President Obama said no. Wyatt Andrews reports on why the president shot down the project and the anger his decision is inciting in Republicans.
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CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley - White House blames GOP for Keystone decision
by CBSNewsOnline 235 views
White House spokesman Jay Carney on Wednesday said Republicans put the Keystone Pipeline decision in jeopardy when they set an "arbitrary" deadline.
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CBS This Morning - Obama's approval hovering in 40s: Poll
by CBSNewsOnline 116 views
President Obama's approval rating has been hovering in the mid-forty's for the past year. Bill Plante reports on a new CBS News/New York Times poll that shows Mr. Obama's approval rating hasn't change very much.
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CBS This Morning - Barbour on GOP politics and controversial pardons
by CBSNewsOnline 150 views
Former Gov. Hayley Barbour (R-Miss.) talks to Charlie Rose about the GOP race in South Carolina as well as the controversial pardons he granted when he left office.
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Meanwhile, in the Obama camp
by CBSNewsOnline 167 views
CBS News senior White House correspondent Bill Plante discusses what the Obama campaign has been up to as the GOP presidential hopefuls have been battling it out.
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CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley - First Lady rebuts perceived image
by CBSNewsOnline 1,955 views
Michelle Obama acknowledged in an interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King she does not like the image some people have painted of her. She also dismissed reports of tension between her and the president's staff, reports Norah O'Donnell.
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Clinton denies any U.S. role in killing Iranian scientist
by CBSNewsOnline 2,062 views
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday that Iran's threats to close the Strait of Hormuz were provocative and dangerous. She also denied the U.S. had any role in the killing of an Iranian scientist.
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Obama urges U.S. businesses to "insource" jobs
by CBSNewsOnline 295 views
President Obama on Wednesday urged businesses to bring jobs back from abroad and touted companies that have chosen to do more manufacturing in the U.S.
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CBS This Morning - Mrs. Obama "confident" in her husband's campaign
by CBSNewsOnline 35,274 views
First Lady Michelle Obama speaks to "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King about her campaign advice for President Obama, adjusting to her role in the White House, and how she addresses public opinion of her husband's presidency.
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CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley - White House Chief of Staff resigns
by CBSNewsOnline 283 views
Richard Daley, the White House Chief of Staff and President Obama's right hand man, resigned after just over a year on the job. Norah O'Donnell reports.
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CBS Sunday Morning - Defying the "rules" of elections
by CBSNewsOnline 169 views
Over and over again political seers wind up looking like fools because they assume that "what's past is prologue," but as Jeff Greenfield explains, just because something has not happened before doesn't mean it won't happen.
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Face The Nation with Bob Schieffer - How the internet is changing politics
by CBSNewsOnline 560 views
Money is still arguably the most powerful force in American politics, but as Bob Schieffer explains, the internet is also making an equally large stamp on politics.
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Can charisma be taught?
by CBSNewsOnline 2,223 views
Charisma. You either have it or you don't, right? Susan Spencer sought out to see if charisma can actually be defined by a concrete formula and if it can be taught to those less "gifted."
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The Early Show - N.H. rep. on Tea Party voters, primaries
by CBSNewsOnline 172 views
New Hampshire Rep. Frank Guinta speaks to Jim Axelrod and Nancy Cordes about how Tea Party supporters voted in Iowa and their role in the upcoming New Hampshire primaries.
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Obama addresses Iowans on caucus night
by CBSNewsOnline 429 views
President Obama hosted a video conference with Iowans Tuesday, the same night Republican presidential candidates battled for votes in the Iowa caucuses.
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The Early Show - Iowa politics and Obama
by CBSNewsOnline 173 views
What is President Obama's plan of action to win over Iowa voters? Democratic consultant and former Deputy White House Communications Director Jenn Psaki discusses President Obama's campaign.
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The Early Show - Iowa caucuses: An insider's view
by CBSNewsOnline 257 views
Scott Conroy, National Political Reporter of "Real Clear Politics," gives Norah O'Donnell and Bob Schieffer an insider's view of the Iowa caucuses.
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Obama, Maliki visit "Tomb of the Unknown"
by CBSNewsOnline 868 views
President Barack Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Monday, to honor the thousands killed in the Iraq war.
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Obama: We leave Iraq with heads held high
by CBSNewsOnline 526 views
President Obama on Monday, marked the end of the war in Iraq with an appearance with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, saying U.S. troops leave with their "heads held high." These are his remarks in full.
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The Early Show - Breyer: Making Our Democracy Work
by CBSNewsOnline 94 views
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer joins Erica Hill and Chris Wragge to talk about his book, "Making Our Democracy Work." He discussed why Americans need High Court decisions, and whether politics plays a role in them.
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The Early Show - Obama outlines election strategy on "60 Minutes"
by CBSNewsOnline 3,330 views
President Obama told "60 Minutes" it doesn't matter who the Republican nominee is, because they all believe the same thing. CBS News senior White House correspondent Bill Plante reports.
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White House opposes defense bill's terror policies
by CBSNewsOnline 314 views
The White House is opposing a Senate bill that would require foreign terrorism suspects captured in the U.S. to be prosecuted by the Military instead of civilian courts. Bob Orr reports.
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President Obama, pt. 2
by CBSNewsOnline 13,185 views
Steve Kroft questions the president on a wide range of critical topics, including his performance in office, the U.S. economy and unemployment, and the budget woes in Washington.
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President Obama, pt. 1
by CBSNewsOnline 20,831 views
Steve Kroft questions the president on a wide range of critical topics, including his performance in office, the U.S. economy and unemployment, and the budget woes in Washington.
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Are the political parties destroying American politics?
by CBSNewsOnline 371 views
Bob Schieffer comments on the damage that Republicans and Democrats are causing as they campaign. Can it be repaired?
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Politicians joke for charity at D.C. contest
by CBSNewsOnline 48 views
"The Early Show" features some of the highlights from the Funniest Celebrity in Washington Contest, a charity event featuring some politicians you know and others who stay behind the scenes.
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Clinton in Burma: Pushing hard for real reforms
by CBSNewsOnline 905 views
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is pushing Burma's leaders to do more to build democracy on a history-making visit to the long-isolated country. CBS News correspondent Wyatt Andrews reports.
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CBS Evening News - Scranton sounds off on Obama's chances
by CBSNewsOnline 324 views
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Pennsylvania will be a vital swing state in the upcoming presidential election. As President Obama visited Scranton, where unemployment is soaring, Chip Reid spoke with residents about the Obama's chances of winning them over. -
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CBS Evening News - Obama pushes for payroll tax extension
by CBSNewsOnline 407 views
President Obama is using the fight over the payroll tax cut to frame the debate for next year's election -- panting the Republicans as a party that will protect the wealthy at the expense of the middle class. Norah O'Donnell reports.
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The Early Show - Barney Frank: A look at the career of a liberal hero
by CBSNewsOnline 212 views
After 32 years in Congress, Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) will not be seeking reelection in 2012. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid takes a look back at his legacy.
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Will Obama compromise on payroll tax cuts?
by CBSNewsOnline 111 views
CBS News Chief White House correspondent Norah O'Donnell on Monday asked how much would President Obama compromise on payroll tax cuts and how a NATO airstrike in Pakistan that killed dozens will impact U.S.-Pakistani relations.
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Capitol Christmas tree arrives
by CBSNewsOnline 123 views
A 65-foot Sierra white fir tree from California's Stanislaus National Forest, arrived on Capitol Hill Monday, following a 20-day tour across the country.
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Barney Frank retires from Congress
by CBSNewsOnline 414 views
Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank, one of the most powerful Democrats on Capitol Hill announced his retirement Monday, citing redistricting as "a factor" in his decision.
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Nancy Pelosi too busy to debate Rick Perry
by CBSNewsOnline 594 views
Republican presidential candidate Gov. Rick Perry challenged House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to a debate, but on Thursday she listed several reasons why she can't.
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The Early Show - Obama gets crocodile insurance for Australia trip
by CBSNewsOnline 207 views
President Obama has been giving crocodile insurance for his Australia trip just in case of an attack. Jeff Glor reports.
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The Early Show - Clinton in Manila for South China Sea dispute
by CBSNewsOnline 229 views
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton boarded a U.S. Navy Destroyer in Manila, Philippines, to sign an agreement for multi-national talks on competing claims for islands and oil rights in the South China Sea. Jeff Glor reports.
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CBS Evening News - Obama defends his foreign policy record
by CBSNewsOnline 188 views
With his foreign policy record under fire from Republican candidates, President Obama was on the offense during an important economic summit, vigorously defending his record. Norah O'Donnell reports.
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CBS Evening News - Supreme Court to review health care act
by CBSNewsOnline 343 views
The Supreme Court will decide whether President Obama's landmark health care legislation, which requires that all Americans buy health insurance or pay a penalty, is unconstitutional. Jan Crawford reports.
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The Early Show - Obama on GOP debate: Waterboarding is torture
by CBSNewsOnline 925 views
President Obama pushed back at Republican criticisms on Iran and comments on the practice of waterboarding discussed at the CBS News/National Journal debate. Bill Plante reports.
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22-year-old voted mayor of Mass. town
by CBSNewsOnline 593 views
Russ Mitchell profiles 22-year-old Alex Morse, who beat the incumbent with 53 percent of the vote to become the mayor-elect of Holyoke, Mass.
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Obama advisers dismiss GOP criticisms of Iran
by CBSNewsOnline 231 views
President Obama's top advisers are dismissing Republican criticisms on Iran, saying the administration is firmly committed to preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Norah O'Donnell reports.
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What counts as "inside information"?
by CBSNewsOnline 538 views
Peter Schweizer of the Hoover Institution says the most valuable intelligence is often traded behind closed doors.
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Congress: Trading stock on inside information?
by CBSNewsOnline 23,918 views
Steve Kroft reports that members of Congress can legally trade stock based on non-public information from Capitol Hill.
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Jim DeMint on GOP debate, Perry's slip-up
by CBSNewsOnline 1,171 views
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Sen. Jim DeMint, R - S.C., speaks to Chris Wragge about the Republican presidential debate, and candidate Rick Perry's stumble over what three government agencies he said he'd abolish. -
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The Early Show - Ohio voters reject collective bargaining law
by CBSNewsOnline 58 views
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In Ohio voters handed union workers a victory by rejecting a law that would have limited collective bargaining. Also, Mississippi voters defeated a measure that would outlaw abortion by redefining "personhood." Jeff Glor reports. -
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CBS Evening News - Holder: Any instance of gunwalking is unacceptable
by CBSNewsOnline 259 views
Attorney General Eric Holder was grilled in a Senate hearing about his role in the ATF operation Fast and Furious where agents let guns walk into the hands of Mexican drug cartels. Sharyl Attkisson reports.
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Personhood amendment fuels abortion debate
by CBSNewsOnline 590 views
Mississippi voters are considering an amendment to their state constitution by adding the "personhood" amendment, and it has become the latest battle over abortion rights. Randall Pinkston reports this "personhood" vote could set a precedent for the nation.
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Raw Video: Obama plays with blocks, Legos at Head Start
by CBSNewsOnline 901 views
President Obama on Tuesday toured classrooms at the Regional Head Start Center in Yeadon, Penn. as part of his "We Can't Wait" campaign.
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Holder: I regret death of border patrol agent
by CBSNewsOnline 159 views
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) on Tuesday asked Attorney General Eric Holder if he's spoken to or apologized to agent Brian Terry's family. Terry was murdered last December by suspected members of a drug cartel.
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The Early Show - Key elections in Ohio, Mississippi
by CBSNewsOnline 111 views
Voters in Ohio are deciding whether to repeal the law limiting collective bargaining rights, and in Mississippi, voters are being asked to define "personhood." Terrell Brown reports.
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Can Obama stop Iran from building nuclear weapons?
by CBSNewsOnline 1,289 views
CBS News Chief White House correspondent Norah O'Donnell on Monday asked White House Press Secretary Jay Carney to respond to reports that Iran is moving closer to developing nuclear weapons.
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Veterans Lehrer, Schieffer talk debate moderating experiences
by CBSNewsOnline 129 views
As the 2012 debate calendar fills up, two veterans, CBS News' Bob Schieffer and PBS' Jim Lehrer discussed their experiences as moderators. Lehrer has moderated 11 of the past 35 presidential debates and details them in his new book "Tension City: Inside the Presidential Debates, from Kennedy-Nixon to Obama-McCain."
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The Early Show - Abramoff: D.C. "Revolving door' has to go
by CBSNewsOnline 1,995 views
Convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff speaks to the "Early Show" anchors about his "60 Minutes" interview and his new memoir. He suggested several steps to curb lobbyists' influence in Washington.
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The Early Show - Jack Abramoff and corruption in Congress
by CBSNewsOnline 1,277 views
Convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff tells Lesley Stahl in a "60 Minutes" interview how he asserted his influence in Congress for years.
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CBS Evening News - Protestors urge Obama to kill Keystone pipeline
by CBSNewsOnline 586 views
More than a thousand protestors gathered to demonstrate against the Keystone oil pipeline, and to urge President Obama to not approve the project.
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Jack Abramoff: The lobbyist's playbook
by CBSNewsOnline 87,217 views
Crooked lobbyist Jack Abramoff explains how he asserted his influence in Congress for years, and how such corruption continues today despite ethics reform. Lesley Stahl reports.
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Gabrielle Giffords writes for book by her husband
by CBSNewsOnline 300 views
Lee Cowan reports on a new book coming out about Gabrielle Giffords' fight to recover from her shooting.
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CBS Evening News - Giffords' book details struggle to survive
by CBSNewsOnline 197 views
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was able to pen the last chapter of a book about herself - by herself - just 10 months after being shot in the head. Lee Cowan reports on what she reveals in "Gabby: A story of Courage and Hope."
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Obama: G20 strengthened economy recovery
by CBSNewsOnline 302 views
President Barack Obama said Friday that leaders at the G20 summit in France have made progress in putting economic recoveries on "firmer footing" but said there is more hard work ahead.
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Will Obama declare stalemate on jobs bill?
by CBSNewsOnline 248 views
During the G20 summit in Cannes, France, CBS News Chief White House correspondent Norah O'Donnell on Friday asked President Obama if he thinks he's an effective leader when it comes to the economy.
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Jon Corzine resigns from MF Global
by CBSNewsOnline 473 views
Former N.J. Gov. Jon Corzine resigned his position as CEO of the bankrupt securities firm, MF Global. Jeff Glor reports.
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The Early Show - White House subpoenaed over Solyndra
by CBSNewsOnline 119 views
The White House is being subpoenaed by a House committee for documents in the Solyndra investigation. Jeff Glor reports.
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Hotsheet Live - Friday Funnies: Presidential candidates let loose
by CBSNewsOnline 68 views
In this week's edition of Friday Funnies, a presidential candidate serenades a crowd, another lets loose and it goes viral, plus President Obama just wants more food.
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Rice: Cain shouldn't play the "race card"
by CBSNewsOnline 244 views
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice tells CBS News that Herman
Cain should not play the "race card," during an interview with Chief
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Hotsheet Live - Boehner takes on Norquist
by CBSNewsOnline 320 views
When asked if Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist is helping the GOP, Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) on Thursday said it's not often he's asked about "some random person in America."
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"Who gets last word on jobs?"
by CBSNewsOnline 76 views
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) on Thursday sparred with Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) about the jobs bill and one man declared he would "get the last word."
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"Who gets last word on jobs?"
by CBSNewsOnline 76 views
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) on Thursday sparred with Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) about the jobs bill and one man declared he would "get the last word."
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The Early Show - Obama jokes with Sarkozy at G20 summit
by CBSNewsOnline 6,956 views
President Obama congratulated French President Nicolas Sarkozy on the birth of his daughter, Giulia Bruni-Sarkozy and added he knows which parent's looks she inherited.
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The Early Show - Condoleezza Rice: "Politics doesn't appeal to me"
by CBSNewsOnline 259 views
Former Sec. of State Condoleezza Rice speaks to chief White House correspondent Norah O'Donnell about the war in Iraq, the Sept. 11 attacks, and the possibility of seeking political office.
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The Early Show - Rice loath to credit Obama for foreign policy success
by CBSNewsOnline 216 views
CBS News chief White House correspondent Norah O'Donnell talks to former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice about her new book, "No Higher Honor: A Memoir of My Years in Washington."
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The Early Show - Obama talks jobs bill in key swing states
by CBSNewsOnline 53 views
President Obama made a new pitch for his jobs bill, speaking to local TV stations in key swing states that he needs to win reelection in 2012. WCCO-TV's Amelia Santaniello reports.
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Condoleezza Rice's thoughts on a vice presidency
by CBSNewsOnline 339 views
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice tells CBS News her thoughts on becoming vice president if asked by a candidate during an interview with Chief White House Correspondent Norah O'Donnell on "The Early Show."
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The CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley - Debt experts scold supercommittee
by CBSNewsOnline 78 views
Erskine Bowles and three other debt experts lectured the members of the congressional supercommittee that their partisan standoff is wrecking the country. Nancy Cordes reports on what is holding up the committee's progress.
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Will supercomittee fail the country?
by CBSNewsOnline 35 views
Former White House Chief of Staff and co-chair of President Obama's fiscal commission Erskine Bowles on Tuesday said he's "worried" that the supercommittee would fail to reach a debt deal which could lead to another credit downgrade.
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The Early Show - Obama in excellent health at 50: WH doctor
by CBSNewsOnline 54 views
The White House doctor says President Obama is in excellent health at age 50. Betty Nguyen reports.
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The Early Show - Clinton cancels Europe trip due to mom's illness
by CBSNewsOnline 185 views
Sec. of State Hillary Clinton canceled a planned trip to Europe reportedly because her 92-year-old mother is sick. Betty Nguyen reports.
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Obama to issue exec orders until jobs bill passes
by CBSNewsOnline 1,613 views
CBS News chief White House correspondent Norah O'Donnell reports President Obama will issue an executive order almost every week, according to a senior adviser, to keep pressure high on Congress to pass his jobs bill.
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Obama's executive action on drug shortages: Why now?
by CBSNewsOnline 63 views
CBS News chief White House correspondent Norah O'Donnell asked Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius what the urgency is for President Obama's executive order addressing drug shortages and if politics are at play.
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The CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley - Herman Cain's popularity surging
by CBSNewsOnline 244 views
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GOP presidential contender Herman Cain is gaining name recognition among Republicans and is now the frontrunner in the field of candidates. Chip Reid reports on how the former Godfather's Pizza CEO got to this point. -
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The CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley - Herman Cain's threat to the GOP field
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Scott Pelley speaks with chief Washington correspondent and anchor of "Face the Nation" Bob Schieffer about the threat Herman Cain poses to his opponents in the GOP field and how seriously we should take Cain's campaign. -
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Perry makes it official in New Hampshire
by CBSNewsOnline 170 views
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Texas governor and Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry on Friday filed paper work for the New Hampshire primary. -
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Friday Funnies: Cain, Huntsman and Romney
by CBSNewsOnline 204 views
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Jon Huntsman seeks an unlikely running mate, Hermain Cain's campaign heats up with a "smoking," new ad, and Romney plays the name game in this week's Friday Funnies. -
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The Early Show - Perry may stay out of future debates
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Rick Perry may not participate in any future debates for the Republican nomination. Terrel Brown reports. -
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The Early Show - Four Americans have dinner with Obama
by CBSNewsOnline 147 views
Four Average Joes (and Josephines!) won a contest to have dinner with President Obama. Terrel Brown reports.
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Cain defends 9-0-9 provision for the poor
by CBSNewsOnline 180 views
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At the Arkansas Lincoln Day Dinner Thursday, Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain defended his 9-0-9 provision for the poor, saying he waited to unveil it "until they attacked me on that." -
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Hotsheet Live - Clinton: State Dept. unaware of "Fast & Furious"
by CBSNewsOnline 271 views
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday said the Justice Dept. did not give the State Dept. a "heads up" about the botched gunwalking scandal known as "Operation Fast and Furious."
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White House mocks Congress' nine percent approval rating
by CBSNewsOnline 253 views
A news CBS News and The New York Times poll shows American's approval of Congress dropped to an all-time low of nine percent. White House Press Secretary Jay Carney on Thursday joked that "nine" is a popular number with the GOP.
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Is Boehner open to tax increases?
by CBSNewsOnline 96 views
Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said on Thursday the bipartisan supercommittee is having a hard time reaching a consensus to reduce the deficit. Boehner dismissed a recent proposal from Democrats that included cuts and tax increases, but Boehner did not rule out any tax increases saying he's "committed" to reach an outcome.
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The Early Show - Obama announces plan for student loan relief
by CBSNewsOnline 529 views
President Obama announced a plan to help Americans pay off their student loans more easily. Dean Reynolds reports. Also, personal finance expert Carmen Wong Ulrich speaks about how the plan could help
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Hotsheet Live - Why Herman Cain won't win the GOP nomination
by CBSNewsOnline 410 views
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CBS News polls place Herman Cain as the front runner in the GOP presidential nomination race and Gov. Rick Perry trailing far behind. CBS News.com senior political reporter Brian Montopoli explains why Rick Perry is the stronger candidate. -
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The CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley - Geithner: Obama didn't fumble focus on jobs
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A new CBS News poll shows 85 percent of Americans believe the economy is getting worse or will stay the same. Norah O'Donnell asks Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner if we've hit rock bottom, and how the president will fare at the polls if unemployment doesn't drop.
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Hotsheet Live - Obama likens GOP primary to "Survivor"
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President on Tuesday said he's waiting until everyone's "voted off the island" before he pays attention to the field.
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Late night with President Obama
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Tonight President Obama is set to make his first late-night talk show appearance since 2009. Here are highlights from Obama's last visit to The Late Show with David Letterman on September 21, 2009.
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The Early Show - Obama unveils executive orders to boost economy
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President Obama's focused his three-day West Coast trip on a series of executive orders to boost the economy, including new rules to help refinance mortgages. Bill Plante reports.
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The CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley - Obama "can't wait" for congress on mortgages
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President Obama is announcing a series of steps to help struggling Americans using executive actions without the approval of Congress. Bill Plante reports.
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The CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley - Obama "can't wait" for congress on mortgages
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President Obama is announcing a series of steps to help struggling Americans using executive actions without the approval of Congress. Bill Plante reports.
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The CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley - Private loans left out of Obama's mortgage plan
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While the Obama administration could be helping as many as 1 million people with government backed loans, estimates say there are 7 million homeowners who are up to date -- but underwater -- with payments on private mortgages who won't qualify. Wyatt Andrews reports.
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Obama promises help for "underwater" homeowners
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President Obama on Monday announced new measures to help borrowers refinance their existing mortgages to new loans with lower interest rates and cheaper monthly payments.
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Will Obama's mortgage refinance plan help you?
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Dean Baker of the Center for Economic and Policy Research sits down with CBSNews.com deputy politics editor Corbett B. Daly to discuss the ins and outs of President Obama's latest attempt to help struggling homeowners get a lower payment on their mortgage. Will it help?
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The Early Show - Obama to unveil new plan to fix mortgage crisis
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CBS News chief White House correspondent Norah O'Donnell reports on Pres. Obama's plan for a major overhaul of an underused mortgage refinance program that will remove a lot of the barriers in place for people who can't take advantage of some of the savings currently available.
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Rice: Bush undercut post-war Iraq planning
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Former Sec. of State Condoleezza Rice says in a new book that President George W. Bush undercut her efforts to focus attention on planning for post-war Iraq. Russ Mitchell reports.
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Dems try again to pass Obama's jobs bill
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The Senate is scheduled to vote on a $60 billion bill to rebuild aging infrastructure. Nancy Cordes reports on the second try by Democrats to pass President Obama's jobs bill.
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Obama: The Qaddafi regime has come to an end
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During a news conference from the White House Rose Garden Thursday, President Obama said this is a "momentous day in the history of Libya." Here are his remarks in full.
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Clinton on Qaddafi: We came, we saw, he died
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Speaking between network interviews, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton jokes with reporter on early, unconfirmed reports that deposed Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi had been killed.
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The Early Show - Avid texter pauses briefly to shake Obama's hand
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An avid texter in Virginia was busy on his smartphone while in line to shake President Obama's hand. The man paused briefly only to shake Mr. Obama's hand. Betty Nguyen reports.
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The CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley - Fact check: Romney and Perry on immigration
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In Tuesday's Republican debate, GOP presidential contenders Mitt Romney and Rick Perry squared off in a heated exchange over their views on immigration. Wyatt Andrews sorts out the rhetoric from the facts. -
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Obama buys 70-pound pumpkins for White House
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Raw Video: After pitching his jobs bill at Langley Air Force Base on Wednesday, President Obama and the first lady made a surprise stop at a farmer's market and purchased six pumpkins, including two, giant, white gourds called "full moon" pumpkins.
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The Early Show - Sen. McCaskill loses 50 pounds and tweets about it
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Erica Hill talks to Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo), who recently decided to make a very public commitment - via Twitter - to shed some pounds. The senator made herself accountable to her followers and dropped 50 pounds in just five months.
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Swooning student asks Obama if he knows Justin Bieber
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As his bus tour continued Tuesday, President Obama stopped at a high school in Virginia where a swooning student was more interested in pop star Justin Bieber than the President's job plan.
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McConnell: Obama campaigning to save his job, not yours
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Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday, said President Obama doesn't believe economy is going to get better, so "he hit the campaign trail 13 months early." President Obama is on a three-day tour to promote to his American Jobs Act. -
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McCain: Obama campaigning on taxpayer's dime
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Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) on Tuesday said, President Obama's jobs tour is being charged to American taxpayers and that's "the wrong thing to do." -
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Obama: Now's the time to say yes we can
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Rallying a crowd in Jamestown, North Carolina on Tuesday, President Obama said too many Americans are hurting right now for us to sit by and do nothing.
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Obama: Don't let GOP bamboozle you on taxes
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President Obama on Tuesday, said reports that his jobs plan would raise taxes for everyone is not true. Obama said his bill would cut taxes for most Americans, and only raise taxes for "top 2%" income earners.
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The Early Show - Pres. Obama's bus tour touts jobs bill
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Pres. Obama began his three day bus tour to Virginia and North Carolina to gain support for his jobs bill. CBS News chief White House correspondent Norah O'Donnell reports.
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President's Bus Tour
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Joe Williams, White House Reporter for POLITICO, discusses President Obama's bus tour to gain support for his jobs bill.
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Obama compares his jobs plan to GOP plan
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During a visit to West Wilkes High School in Millers Creek, North Carolina on Monday, President Obama said the GOP plan would return "to old days where wall street writes own rules."
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Obama: I'll give Congress another chance to do its job
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On the first leg of his bus tour in Asheville, North Carolina, President Obama on Monday said he'll break his jobs bill up into "bite-sized" pieces and return it to Congress.
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Obama: I've tried to work with these Republicans
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President Obama on Monday, said he's gone out of his way to cooperate with Republicans because he's "eager" to see them stand up with "serious approach" to getting people back to work.
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The Early Show - Lady Gaga sings for Bill Clinton's 65th birthday
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Former President Bill Clinton celebrated his 65th birthday with a weekend-long bash to benefit his foundation. Hattie Kauffman reports on the celebration. -
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The Early Show - Issa: Discrepancies in FBI gunwalker investigation
by CBSNewsOnline 47 views
Rep. Darrell Issa, chair of the House Oversight Committee, plans to question the FBI about discrepancies in the investigation of the "fast and furious" program that led to the death of an agent. Sharyl Attkisson reports.
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Obama speaks at MLK memorial dedication
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CBS News RAW: Highlights from President Obama's remarks at the official dedication ceremony for the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial at the National Mall in Washington D.C.
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Bill Clinton parties like a rock star
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Bill Clinton will be celebrating his 65th birthday in style with celebrities and, at the same time, raising money for charity. Seth Doane reports.
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The CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley - Obama orders troops to central Africa
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President Obama has ordered 100 "combat equipped" troops on the ground in central Africa to advise and train local forces who are battling rebels terrorizing four coutries, including Uganda and South Sudan. Scott Pelley reports.
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Obama touts decision to save U.S. auto industry
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CBS News RAW: After touring the GM Orion assembly plant with South Korean President Lee, President Obama delivers a speech in which he defends his decision to bailout the U.S. auto industry.
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Is sonic boom in store for Obama and Lee?
by CBSNewsOnline 188 views
On a trade mission that could trigger an economic boom, President Obama and his South Korean counterpart Lee Myung-bak visit the GM plant where the new Chevrolet Sonic subcompact is assembled. CBS News White House Correspondent Mark Knoller previews the visit.
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Obama in Michigan
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President Obama is going to Michigan to push his economic policies and new trade deals designed to bring more jobs to America. Bill Plante reports.
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The Early Show - Rick Perry's plan for America
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Chris Wragge speaks with Texas Governor Rick Perry about his slipping poll numbers and his plans to get America running again. -
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The Early Show - Perry on the offensive
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Rick Perry will be announcing a plan for the economy and job creation. it comes as his poll numbers slip in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. CBS News chief correspondent Jan Crawford reports. -
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Obama challenges GOP to pass jobs bill
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President Obama is once again challenging Republicans in Congress to pass a jobs bill - two days after they voted to kill his package of stimulus spending and tax increases. Scott Pelley reports.
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The CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley - Congress passes free trade agreements
by CBSNewsOnline 319 views
Congress has passed a landmark free trade agreement with South Korea, Colombia and Panama. Nancy Cordes takes a look at the effect the deals will have and why it took years to get them passed.
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Obama: My plan creates more jobs than any GOP plan
by CBSNewsOnline 251 views
During a White House news conference Thursday, President Obama said independent economists have found that the American Jobs Act would create up to 1.9 million jobs.