Romney abroad trip tests foreign policy poise
Mitt Romney prepares for a high stakes overseas tour to England Israel and Poland. The campaign uses the trip to frame his foreign policy stance and contrast with Obama while highlighting the Salt Lake City Olympics leadership. Critics warn against early criticism abroad.
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Obama defends remark as Romney presses attack on small business
President Obama faces GOP criticism over his July remark that “you didn’t build that.” Democrats roll out direct to camera ads to counter the charge while Romney aides keep up pressure with widespread events. The dispute centers on who helped entrepreneurs and the impact on the 2012 campaign.
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House Republicans reject Obama offshore drilling plan
The House approved a more expansive five year offshore drilling plan 253 to 170 with 25 Democrats voting yes and voted to reject the president's plan 261 to 164. The Interior Department enumerated 12 Gulf lease sales and three Alaska sites for 2012 2017. The White House has veto threats and the Senate is unlikely to act.
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