Snowe retirement highlights partisan drift in Congress
The retirement of moderate Republican Olympia Snowe of Maine underscores growing polarization in Congress. Experts say centrists are shrinking as parties pull right and left, complicating gridlock relief and bipartisan cooperation. Snowe cited polarization and political paralysis as fueling her departure, signaling a Democratic shift and a weakened center in national politics.
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Romney and Santorum Split Michigan Delegates
Romney and Santorum claimed satisfaction after a tight Michigan primary as they shift focus to Ohio and Super Tuesday contests. Romney touted jobs and debt control while Santorum highlighted winning half of Michigan's 30 delegates despite losing the popular vote, with momentum turning toward a multi-state delegate fight.
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Obama honors Iraq veterans at White House dinner
President Obama hosted a small dinner for about 200 Iraq War veterans and guests from all states and territories. Attendees included a 24 year old sailor who lost part of a leg and a Georgia born sergeant with six Iraq deployments who earned the Distinguished Flying Cross. A Gold Star widow sat with Michelle Obama, honoring her husband Col. Thomas Felts who died in Baghdad in 2006. The event comes as calls grow for a broader national tribute to veterans.
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