McCain Faces Toughest Re election Battle In Arizona
Arizona Senator John McCain confronts a tough re election fight with 40 percent favorability. Republican challenger J D Hayworth gains conservative support as McCain shifts right on immigration and social issues. Palin Brown collaborate while Hayworth campaigns via radio and begins official bid.
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Record lobbying expenditures reach $3.5 billion in 2009
Health care and business interests led a record $3.5 billion in lobbying spending in 2009, up 5 percent from 2008 amid an economy stalled by unemployment. The U S Chamber of Commerce topped individuals at 145 million, while Exxon Mobil spent 27 million and pharmaceuticals 267 million.
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Obama signs bill lifting debt cap and new paygo rules
President Obama signed legislation raising the debt limit from 12.4 to 14.3 trillion dollars. The measure imposes pay as you go rules requiring future spending or tax changes to be offset by cuts or revenue, with automatic cuts to some programs if violated. Medicare and farm subsidies face triggers, while Medicaid Social Security and food stamps are exempt. The signing occurred privately at the White House on Friday.
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