Obama presses jobs push amid stalled bill and tour
President Obama vows to travel the country urging lawmakers to vote on his economic proposals. He urges Republicans to stop partisan fights and back cash for teachers, police, and firefighters, while splitting the bill into pieces for passage. He tours North Carolina and Virginia to promote job creation amid bipartisan praise for trade deals.
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Cain Vows Evangelical Challenge to Perry in GOP Race
Herman Cain pressed his case to evangelical voters in Harriman Tennessee aiming to erode Rick Perry's hold on religious conservatives. Cain touted his Christian conservative credentials as polls place him in the top tier while campaign finance shows Perry and Romney ahead in funds.
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Louisa residents left to cover disaster damages without federal help
After a 5.8 earthquake along with a hurricane and tornado hit Louisa County, residents faced an $18 million damage bill. With no federal assistance, locals fundraised and helped neighbors as leaders and residents mourned a miracle no one died. Community volunteers, including Fran Grimm, organized field fundraisers near the high school. The area lies in central Virginia’s quake zone with few tremors and rare hurricanes, prompting prayers for relief.
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