Belief in America at heart of Obama Romney race
Washington analysis frames the 2012 contest as a clash over what it means to be American. Obama and Romney invoke national destiny, promising to restore the nation’s values while shaping voters’ view of who truly believes in America. Polls show deep partisan divides on the country’s direction.
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Congress Returns to Punt Problems Before Election
Congress resumes a curtailed pre election session aiming to avoid a government shutdown with a six month stopgap spending bill and potential disaster aid funding. A five year farm bill dominates debate as House Republicans resist moving forward while Democrats push nutrition cuts in tension over farm support and food stamps.
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Romney and Obama seek swing voters on health care stance
Romney shifts toward centrist talk on health care and defense spending as Obama highlights Medicare. Romney says he would keep select health care reform elements like coverage for those with conditions and new marketplaces, while criticizing automatic defense cuts. He proposes Medicare options for seniors and cautions against repealing essential protections.
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FDA warns Iowa egg firm over salmonella detection
Centrum Valley Farms disclosed that FDA found salmonella Heidelberg in two of six poultry houses at its Clarion facility during a May inspection. Eggs from the plant were withheld for repeated negative tests before sale approval, under heightened oversight after the 2010 nationwide outbreak.
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