Obama Campaign Braces as Election Buildup Intensifies
With six weeks to go Obama campaign shows momentum yet nerves. Advisors weigh risks from Middle East tensions to debates and outside Republican ads. Tempting late moves like contesting Arizona could stretch resources. They stress turnout and battleground state operations amid cautious optimism.
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Obama calls world to reject extremism at UN
At the UN General Assembly Barack Obama urged world leaders to stand against violence and extremism and defend religious rights and free speech. He warned intolerance cannot be contained and pressed for peaceful resolution of conflicts in Syria and Iran while condemning the anti Islam video protests that left many dead.
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Ethics panel urges bipartisanship in Waters probe
A temporary ethics group urged lawmakers to avoid partisan infighting in probes of misconduct. It found no clear evidence that Maxine Waters steered bailout funds, but said her staff and grandson sought to assist OneUnited Bank despite her guidance, prompting a formal admonition.
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Romney and Clinton share stage at New York conference
Mitt Romney and Bill Clinton appeared side by side at Clinton's global conference in New York Clinton recalled working with Romney to save AmeriCorps and praised his bipartisan appeal Romney credited Clinton with boosting his public image and quipped about a Clinton bounce in Obama’s polls The pair exchanged smiles and chatted after Romney's remarks
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