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• Aug 9, 2013

  Some Democrats Want to Repeal 'Obamacare' Advisory Board

  More Democrats are now supporting repeal of the Independent Payment Advisory Board, which was created by the Affordable Care Act, or "Obamacare," to lower the costs of healthcare.

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  Aug 7, 2013

  Forget Wedlock, Marriage Should Be 'Wedleases,' Washington Post Op-Ed Says

  The "'til death do you part" part of marriage is an antiquated notion that should be abandoned, Paul Rampell argued in a Washington Post op-ed. Instead, marriage should be a "wedlease," in which couples agree to stay together for only a specified period of time.

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  Aug 7, 2013

  US State Dept. Seeks More Engagement With Faith Leaders; Opens New Outreach Office

  The U.S. State Department will be reaching out more to religious leaders and communities at home and abroad, Secretary of State John Kerry explained as he announced Wednesday the new Office of Faith-Based Community Initiatives within State.

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  Aug 6, 2013

  Ron Paul Campaign Reportedly Bought Endorsement From Iowa State Senator Before Caucus

  Iowa State Senator Kent Sorenson reportedly offered the Ron Paul 2012 presidential campaign his endorsement and access to the mailing lists of the state's largest homeschool network and Michele Bachmann supporters for $208,000 for himself and his staff, according to an report by The Iowa Republican. The report does not confirm whether the Paul campaign paid off Sorenson, but Paul did receive Sorenson's endorsement.

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  Aug 6, 2013

  Wendy Davis: Abortion Is 'Sacred Ground,' Should Have No Restrictions; May Run for Governor

  Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis, who gained national attention after filibustering a ban on abortions at 20-weeks, said that abortion is "sacred ground," and there should be no restrictions at all placed upon it. She also said she is considering running for governor of Texas.

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  Aug 5, 2013

  Late Night Comedy: Now Obama, Weiner Butt of Most 2013 Jokes

  While Republicans were the butt of most late night comic humor last year, now that President Barack Obama is reelected those comics have turned most of their attention to the president. New York mayoral candidate and famed "sexter" Anthony Weiner had the second most late night jokes in the first half of 2013.

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  Aug 3, 2013

  8 Issues That Show Congress Is More Bipartisan Than You Think

  Does this sound familiar? Congress is more partisan than ever; Republicans and Democrats do not know how to work together; the Parties are so divided that nothing gets accomplished. But there have been a number of issues for which Republicans and Democrats have recently worked across the aisle with one another.

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  Aug 2, 2013

  IRS Harassment Continued Despite Promises It Would Stop, Pro-Life Groups Say

  The Internal Revenue Service continued to harass pro-life organizations even after the Obama administration promised the targeting of conservative groups would stop, according to documents provided by the Thomas More Society to Congress.

• Aug 1, 2013

  Next Congress Could See First Same-Sex Married Republican

  The next U.S. Congress could see its first openly-gay Republican in a same-sex marriage. Richard Tisei appears to be eyeing a rematch against Rep. John Tierney in the sixth district of Massachusetts. In what should be a strong year for Republicans, the race would be competitive. Some Republican leaders are hoping his candidacy will demonstrate the Party's open-mindedness.

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  Aug 1, 2013

  How Multi-Ethnic Churches Could Help Close the Race Wage Gap

  New research on the race wage gap points to the important role multi-ethnic churches can play in reducing race-based income disparities.