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Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Republicans are stepping up efforts to convince more House Democrats to switch parties and are focusing on Rep. Chris Carney (D-Penn.), who has been asked by Sen. John McCain about making such a move, a top GOP official tells POLITICO.

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Michael Jordan sues two Chicago grocery stores - Ball Don't Lie - NBA Blog - Yahoo! Sports

Michael Jordan sues two Chicago grocery stores - Ball Don't Lie - NBA Blog - Yahoo! Sports

Michael Jordan sues grocery stores

Quick Fact: Fox News advances falsehood that health bill will "bankrupt" country | Media Matters for America

Quick Fact: Fox News advances falsehood that health bill will "bankrupt" country | Media Matters for America

Quick Fact: Fox News advances falsehood that health bill will "bankrupt" country

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

The White House now expects January’s crowded congressional calendar to force health-reform talks into February, past President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address. But top aides tell POLITICO that the president will go ahead with plans for what they call “a very hard pivot” to focusing on jobs next month, once the contours of a final health bill are set.

The Buzz Log - A Very Obama Christmas - Yahoo! Buzz

The Buzz Log - A Very Obama Christmas - Yahoo! Buzz

The Obama family faces yet another first this holiday season: their first Christmas in the White House. The people want to know what they'll do and where they'll be. One-day searches on Yahoo! show that lookups on "obama christmas" grew 100% in the last day. Queries on "obama christmas card" and "obama christmas eve" were also popular. Here, a rundown of what to expect from the first family.