Domestic issues pack solid punch
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Bush and Kerry express different philosophies about health care system and how it can be changed. â¢ President Bush: Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
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Public opinion surveys make it abundantly clear that this election year is not the time for Republicans Ã¢ÂÂ at least those facing tough challenges in battleground House districts Ã¢ÂÂ to run as best buddies of President Bush or the Republican leadership in Congress.
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The nation&#39;s capital has been distracted this week by an issue more compelling than terrorism, the war in Iraq , Social Security reform, or Bernard Kerik&#39;s love life: the fate of Major
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Most Americans are angry about "something" when it comes to how the country is run, and they're more likely than in previous years to vote for a challenger this November, a new poll suggests. More than 60 percent of those surveyed said government policies need either major changes or a complete overhaul.
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Some newly elected House Democrats find themselves in a political no-man's land back home, drawing fire from both sides
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Energized by electoral wins, conservative Christians are pushing ahead state and local initiatives on controversial issues.
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By Jordan Robertson< Associated Press
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This is one in an occasional series of stories leading up to November&#39;s election on economic issues being put forth by President Bush and Democratic challenger Sen. John F. Kerry.
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It&#39;s a matter on the minds of many Americans and arguably the top domestic issue in the presidential election. With medical costs and premiums rising, health insurance is influencing how people
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The US House of Representatives passes tough legislation against immigration.
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Positions on the country's direction at home and abroad are starting to take shape in the blur of motion, money and ambition of the 2008 presidential contest.
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By Frank Ahrens, Washington Post Staff Writer
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WASHINGTON - National security issues such as the war in Iraq and terrorism are dominating voters' attention in the final weeks before Election Day, Associated Press polling found.    Along with security issues like war and terrorism, the economy and health care were near the top of the list of the nation's most important problems in an AP-Ipsos poll...
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Gay marriage is emerging as a big enough issue in several states to influence races both for Congress and the presidency.
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Vindicated by Tuesday&#39;s elections and with his party strengthened on Capitol Hill, President Bush pledged Wednesday to push a broad domestic agenda
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The United States is facing the possibility of a severe economic correction. Yet most of the causes of such a correction are, for the most part, being completely ignored in preference to partisan bickering. It is the proverbial elephant in the living room - except it is not just one, but several elephants that everyone is doing their best to ignore. While the likelihood that any of these issues could result in disaster is low, these are issues worth taking the time to discuss.
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- Domestic issues took precedence yesterday as both major-party presidential candidates sought to rally Americans to their side, with John F. Kerry chastising President Bush for seeking