Bunning blocks 30 day unemployment extension in Senate
Kentucky Senator Jim Bunning again blocks Senate action on a 30 day extension of jobless benefits and related measures in a $10 billion spending bill. He demands full funding without increasing the federal deficit, while colleagues press talks of pay as you go.
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Texas GOP primary could shape America's textbooks
The Texas Republican primary for five Board of Education seats could decide who writes state standards and, by extension, textbooks sold nationwide. Incumbents led by Don McLeroy face challengers like Thomas Ratliff and Tim Tuggey in battles seen as culture war clashes over evolution, social studies figures, and curriculum priorities.
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Jerry Brown launches California governor bid in costly race
Democrat Jerry Brown formally entered the California governor race, signaling a high stakes contest against either Meg Whitman or Steve Poizner. Brown, 71, has raised substantial funds and built broad support, aiming to fix the state’s fiscal crisis and education and park challenges.
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