Politics News
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Chief Justice Urges End to Politics on U.S. Judicial Vacancies
U.S. Chief Justice John G. Roberts urged the U.S. Senate to find a way to stop holding up judicial confirmations for political reasons, citing overworked judges and mounting vacancies across the country.
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Obama Says He Will Work With Republicans to Cut 9.8% Jobless Rate in 2011
President Barack Obama pledged to work with Republican lawmakers to strengthen the economy in 2011 and build on economic gains that show the recovery is “gaining traction.”
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U.S. Treasury Boosts Ally Stake to 74% as Lender Prepares to Exit Bailout
Ally Financial Inc. , the auto and home lender bailed out by the U.S., moved closer to shedding taxpayer ownership as the government converted $5.5 billion of preferred stock into common shares.
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Write-in Candidate Murkowski Certified as Winner of Alaska's Senate Seat
Republican U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska was certified the winner of her write-in re- election bid after claiming victory more than a month ago over a Tea Party rival.
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