Promise and reality clash in GOP energy and economy stances
A fact check evaluates Romney Santorum Gingrich and Obama on energy and economic promises. It notes deficits from Romney plans, manufacturing shifts, entitlements challenges, and Obama mileage standards with cost and savings estimates, highlighting contrasting claims and independent analyses.
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Washington
Barack Obama
Obama
Santorum
Abortion Law Restrictions and Access Impact
Lawmakers push bans waiting periods and counseling as research shows Medicaid funding bans may reduce abortion access by raising costs and limiting affordable services. Experts differ on deterrence with Medicaid bans possibly cutting abortions by about 8 or 9 percent, while informed consent has weaker effect. Mississippi cited as example with lower abortion rate amid restrictions.
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Nonpartisan
Tax Policy Center
Romney
Obama
Standard & Poor
Congress
Peter Brownlie
Planned Parenthood of
Kansas
Mid-Missouri
Tracy Weitz
University of California
San Francisco
Weitz
Michael New
University of Alabama
New
U.S
Mississippi
Ron Paul Eyes Victory in Washington Caucuses
Ron Paul mobilizes in Washington as Republicans hold caucuses across the state. He faces Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum with delegates not bound to a candidate. Paul draws enthusiastic crowds, hoping for a strong showing after energizing a base in eastern Washington.
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Spokane
Wash
Ron Paul
Washington State
Texas
Washington
Federal judge allows NLRB union poster requirement
A federal judge rules the National Labor Relations Board may require most private employers to display posters about workers right to form unions and other rights. Enforcement hinges on evidence of anti union conduct rather than mere omission.
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Washington
National Labor Relations Board
U.S
Amy Berman Jackson
NLRB
Mark Pearce
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Sam Hananel
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