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In S.C. GOP Forum, Romney Gets Implicit Jabs



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Candidates were explicitly prohibited from even mentioning each other during the presidential forum Saturday. Still, going into the last week of campaigning in South Carolina, most found ways to get in a hit without naming their rivals. Front-runner Mitt Romney was the biggest target.
World News

Obama's Grade In Foreign Policy 2011: 'Incomplete'



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By Ari Shapiro
Much of global affairs lies beyond any one country's control, even for the most powerful country in the world. Still, the global landscape looks completely different from one year ago, in part due to President Obama's accomplishments.
Politics

Obama's Jobs Bill Pitch: A Bridge To Nowhere?



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By Ari Shapiro
The president traveled to Ohio's Brent Spence Bridge on Thursday to help sell his jobs bill. While everyone agrees the bridge is badly in need of repair, Republicans say the president's jobs bill won't get it done.
World News

At U.N., Obama Faces Palestinian Challenge



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By Ari Shapiro
The president lauded the international community Tuesday for its unified effort on Libya. But on Wednesday the prospect of the Palestinians seeking U.N. recognition of their statehood could throw a wrench into the administration's diplomatic works. 
Politics

For Supporters, Ron Paul's Message Strikes A Chord



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By Ari Shapiro
During the last presidential race, Paul had some of the most fervent supporters in the Republican field, but that didn't translate to electoral success. This year, Paul supporters are disappointed in the lack of coverage after he finished second in the Iowa straw poll.
Politics

President Gets Big Megaphone, But May Be Tuned Out



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By Ari Shapiro
President Obama has kept a low profile since his effort Monday to calm stock market jitters had little noticeable effect. To be fair, it's hard to imagine any president pulling the markets out of their nosedive with a speech. As a rule, presidential speeches tend not to change the course of events.
Politics

Obama Steps Up Campaign To Win Over Latino Voters



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By Ari Shapiro
On Monday, President Obama addresses the National Council of La Raza, the largest Hispanic advocacy group in the country. It's part of the president's intense push to reach out for the Latino vote.
Politics

Obama's Many Acts Command Debt-Ceiling Stage



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Each "Groundhog Day" of negotiations has brought a slightly different performance from the president: monologue one day, chorus number the next, and maybe a fight scene when things get spicy.
Politics

Bipartisan Debt Talks To Resume Monday



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By Ari Shapiro
A deficit-cutting session at the White House ended with no apparent progress Sunday. The president and congressional leaders are trying to agree on terms for raising the debt limit.
US News

Is Obama's Bet On Green Jobs Risky?



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By Ari Shapiro
The administration is betting that green technologies will create the jobs of the future. But despite reason for optimism, critics doubt whether the White House or anyone can see into the future with confidence or prevent such jobs from going overseas.
Politics

Facebook Has Powerful Friends; Will Users Suffer?



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By Ari Shapiro
The company owns a huge amount of information about a huge number of people — more than 600 million. As the relationship between the site and the political establishment blossoms, the rules for what the company can do with that information are still being written.
Politics

Obama Eyes Disaster At Home While Traveling Abroad



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As President Obama was flying to Ireland, home of his great-great-great grandfather, the death toll was rising after a tornado smashed into Joplin, Mo, Sunday. The president kept to his long-planned agenda, while keeping in touch with disaster aid efforts.
News

After Bin Laden's death, Obama Visits NY



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By Ari Shapiro
The president is in New York City Thursday, laying a wreath at the World Trade Center site, and meeting with first responders and families of victims of Sept. 11, 2001.
Digital Life

New Media Could Make Or Break Presidential Race



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By Ari Shapiro
Between Sarah Palin's half-million Twitter followers and President Obama holding a town hall meeting at Facebook headquarters on Wednesday, there's no denying that new media will have a huge impact on the 2012 presidential election.
Politics

Obama Walks Political Tightrope On Libya



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By Ari Shapiro
President Obama weighed in early and often as Egyptian protesters toppled the regime of a U.S. ally. But the unrest in Libya presents a very different set of political challenges, and Obama has responded largely by working behind the scenes.
Politics

Obama Quiet As Union Protests Grow In Swing States



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By Ari Shapiro
Union organizers are ramping up their efforts in state capitals across the country, emphasizing that what began in Madison, Wis., could have national consequences. But union leaders say they are glad the Obama administration has watched from the sidelines.
History

Indonesia And Obama's Personal Path To Democracy



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By Ari Shapiro
As democracy protests spread across Egypt, Bahrain and other Middle Eastern countries, the White House is studying historical parallels. One of those parallels has personal significance to President Obama.
Politics

On Human Rights, Obama's All Talk, Critics Say



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By Ari Shapiro
The protests in Egypt have given President Obama an opportunity to back up his rhetoric on human rights with actions. But his response hasn't been earning high marks from human rights activists so far.
Politics

Will 'Win The Future' Be A Winner For Obama?



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By Ari Shapiro
During his recent State of the Union address, President Obama tossed out a new catchphrase: Win the Future. It's the latest of several political slogans he has used, but will it have the success some of the others garnered?
Politics

Writing State Of The Union Speech: A Juggling Act



By Ari Shapiro
In order for the State of the Union address not to feel like a clunky, legislative laundry list, White House speechwriters must carefully manage different departments' agendas and officials' opinions. And after the Tucson shootings, hitting the right tone is also key.
US News

Sheriff: Accused Shooter 'Unhinged,' Made Threats



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By Ari Shapiro
Jared Lee Loughner, 22, who is in law enforcement custody, lives near the scene of the shooting, which killed six people and injured at least a dozen others, including Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik said there's reason to believe Loughner has "a mental issue."
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Panel Blasts Government On Gulf Oil Spill Response



By Ari Shapiro
A preliminary report released Wednesday by the federal commission investigating the BP oil spill blames the Obama administration for misrepresenting "the amount and fate of the oil" in the Gulf of Mexico.

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