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US Congress passes historic health overhaul
The US Congress passed an historic health care overhaul late Sunday, handing President Barack Obama a landmark win and taking the United States closer than ever to guaranteed coverage for all Americans.
Mar 22, 2010 |
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Support for climate change action drops, poll finds
Americans' support for government action on global warming remains high but has dropped during the past two years, according to a new survey by Stanford researchers in collaboration with Ipsos Public Affairs. Political rhetoric ...
May 08, 2012 |
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Obama likely to clear path for California emissions law
With a new occupant in the White House, California could soon start enforcing its 2002 law that requires a sharp reduction in vehicle emissions.
Jan 23, 2009 |
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Great speeches: How to know one if we hear one
With the season for political oratory hard upon us, how does the rhetoric of this year's crop of presidential contenders measure up?
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Oct 12, 2011 |
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Unconscious racial attitudes playing large role in 2012 presidential vote
After the 2008 election of President Barack Obama, many proclaimed that the country had entered a post-racial era in which race was no longer an issue. However, a new large-scale study shows that racial attitudes have already ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 07, 2012 |
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US abortion views shift, majority are 'pro-life': poll
US opinion on abortion has shifted with, for the first time in nearly 15 years, a narrow 51-percent majority identifying themselves as "pro-life," according to a new Gallup poll published Friday.
May 15, 2009 |
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It's not what politicians say but what we hear
There is increasing evidence that individuals interpret the same election message in different ways, according to their personal political views, say experts in the British Medical Journal today.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Apr 27, 2010 |
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House votes to repeal regs on Internet access
(AP) -- House Republicans adamant that the government keep its hands off the Internet passed a bill Friday to repeal federal rules barring Internet service providers from blocking or interfering with traffic on their networks.
Apr 08, 2011 |
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Democratic, republican presidents have had similar economic records, says political scientist
In his recent book "Unequal Democracy," noted Princeton political scientist Larry Bartels reaches the controversial conclusion that Democratic presidents have generally done a better job in handling the economy.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Feb 04, 2010 |
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The impact of candidates' statements about climate change on electoral success
Candidates gain votes by taking a "green" position on climate change -- endorsing the existence of warming, human causation, and the need for taking action to address it, according to a new study of U.S. adults.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jul 05, 2011 |
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US greenhouse gases back up after decline
US emissions of greenhouse gases blamed for climate change rose in 2010, ending a brief downward turn as the world's largest economy gradually recovers from recession, official data showed Monday.
Apr 16, 2012 |
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Americans overestimate political polarization, according to new research
(PhysOrg.com) -- Many Americans overestimate the degree of polarization between Democrats and Republicans, and this misconception is associated with citizens’ voting behavior and their involvement in ...
Feb 07, 2012 |
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Space -- the next frontier for Hillary Clinton?
She has been the US secretary of state, a senator and nearly became president, but Hillary Clinton joked Thursday that she might want to try another role -- space tourist.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Apr 26, 2012 |
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Liberals vs. conservatives: How politics affects charitable giving
Americans are more likely to donate to a charity that reflects the values of their political affiliation, according to a new study from Rice University, the University of Texas at San Antonio and Pennsylvania ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 31, 2012 |
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Democrats Seen as the 'Undeserving Rich' Face Rejection by Party Voters
(PhysOrg.com) -- In a recent study, researchers from several universities looked at why white working-class voters voted Republican in recent national elections even when they didn't like Republican policies.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 11, 2009 |
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