Democrats push to defend ObamaCare amid brighter outlook
Democrats press to embrace the health care overhaul as 7 million signups exceed expectations and CBO predicts modest 2015 cost rise. Some candidates spotlight fixes and insurance protections while critics warn the law remains a campaign target ahead of the November election.
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Algeria's Disaffected Youth Boycott Presidential Election
Algerian college students playing soccer along Algiers waterfront vow not to vote in the election as 77 year old President Bouteflika seeks a fourth term. They demand jobs housing and an inclusive system while protests and police crackdowns mark the campaign eve.
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West Virginia Senate race tests coal state voting loyalties
In West Virginia, Secretary of State Natalie Tennant campaigns on coal ties to contrast with President Obama as she seeks to oust Shelley Moore Capito. Capito leads in fundraising and energy industry support, while Tennant highlights local economic ties and opposition to EPA rules. The dynamic mirrors energy-state campaigns in Louisiana Alaska and Kentucky as Democrats vie to hold or gain Senate seats amid strong Republican sentiment.
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