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Opposes Proposed 80 Holds Hearings 80 Raises Concerns Over 80 Passes Legislation 80 Panel Rejects 80 Considers Options 80 Panel Backs 80 Lacks Votes 80 Panel Debates 80 Faces Scrutiny 80 Reaffirms Support 80 House Panel Approves 80 Lawmaker Proposes 80 Squabble Over 80 Candidates Spar 79 Lawmakers Vow 79 Panel Clears 79 Dems Push 79 Seeks Answers 79 Suit Challenges 79 Takes Step Toward 79 Voters Favor 79 Leans Toward 79 Seeks Tougher 79 Draws Mixed Reaction 79 Debate Focuses 79 Vote Nears 79 Pushes Ahead 79 Renews Call 79 Lawmakers Oppose 79 Proposes Cuts 79 Clears Path 79 Legislation Passed 79 Lays Out Plan 79 Negotiators Agree 79 Reverses Course 79 Could Undermine 79 Issue Heats Up 79 Clears Way 79 Seeks Compromise 79 Proposes Cutting 79 Reach Compromise 79 Supreme Court Hears Arguments 79 Candidates Differ 79 Gets Mixed Reviews 79 Hearings Begin 79 Senators Criticize 79 Faces Obstacles 79 Tax Hikes 79 Lawmakers Criticize 78 Outlines Plans 78 Rejects Proposed 78 Scrutinizes 78 Trade Barbs 78 Bipartisan Support 78 Underscores Need 78 Misses Deadline 78 Shortchanges 78 Uphill Fight 78 Raises Concerns About 78 Deals Blow 78 Lawsuit Seeks 78 Gives Boost 78 Signed Into 78 Sends Mixed Signals 78 Demands Answers 78 Candidates Spar Over 78 Delays Vote 78 Seeks Delay 78 Suit Seeks 78 Debate Continues 78 Audit Faults 78 Stirs Debate 78 Minimum Wage Increase 78 Panel Urges 78 Judge Hears Arguments 78 Bill Clears Hurdle 78 Minimum Wage Hike 78 Tussle Over 78 Argue Against 78 Dealt Setback 78 Gets Mixed Reaction 78 Reintroduces 78 Puts Brakes 78 Veto Threat 78 Wrangle Over 78 Lays Groundwork 78 Wants Answers 78 Gives Nod 78 Gay Marriage Amendment 78 Prospects Dim 78 Faces Challenges 78 Cautiously Optimistic About 78 Panel Recommends 78 Panel Probes 78 Holds Firm 78 Law Upheld 78 Backs Away 78 Hears Testimony 77 Alito Filibuster 77 Decides Against 77 Budget Vetoes 77 Nears Approval 77 Gains Steam 77 Unanimously Approves 77 Hits Speed Bump 77 Legislator Wants 77 Applauds Passage 77 Spends Millions 77 Panel Criticizes 77 Assails 77 Lawmaker Wants 77 Stimulate Economy 77 Wants Probe 77 Ruled Unconstitutional 77 Seek Compromise 77 Files Complaint Over 77 Repeal Effort 77 Tentative Deal Reached 77 Draws Ire 77 Introduces Legislation 77 Faces Criticism 77 Legislation Passes 77 Fight Looms 77 Panel Mulls 77 Leaders Applaud 77 Activists Urge 77 Cigarette Tax Hike 77 Raises Concerns 77 Locals React 77 Gets Earful 77 Groups Warn 77 Tightens Rules 77 Draws Criticism 77 Seek Tougher 77 Proposes Legislation 77 Proposal Rejected 77 Gets Backing 77 Hits Snag 77 Fight Heats Up 77 Wrestles With 77 Law Unconstitutional 77 Panel Advises 77 Seek Input 77 Lawmaker Asks 77 Vote Delayed 77 Reconsiders 77 Sets Priorities 77 Lawmaker Pushes 77 Faces Backlash 77 Trade Jabs 77 Appears Unlikely 77 Politicians React 77 Debate Rages 77 Draws Protest 77 Lawmaker Urges 77 Voter Anger 76 Approves Sweeping 76 Statewide Smoking Ban 76 Eases Rules 76 Reiterates Support 76 Schwarzenegger Vetoes 76 Clock Ticking 76 Vexes 76 Strongly Supports 76 Rejects Proposal 76 Could Backfire 76 Battle Heats Up 76 Weighs Options 76 Jobless Benefits 76 Would Restrict 76 Fee Hikes 76 Voters Reject 76 Rejects Calls 76 Could Hinder 76 Could Hamper 76 Proposed Cuts 76 Could Hurt 76 Sees Possible 76 First Step Toward 76 Leaders Agree 76 Nears Passage 76 Gaining Steam 76 Panel Discusses 76 Spar Over 76 Budget Impasse 76 Eases Restrictions 76 Groups Decry 76 Bicker Over 76 Protest Planned 76 Proposes Changes 76 Rejects Bid 76 Leaders Criticize 76 Renew Push 76 Makes Strides 76 Feds Approve 76 Votes Unanimously 76 Groups Protest 76 Expresses Disappointment 76 Activists Protest 76 Deeply Disappointed 76 Stands Behind 76 Evenly Split 76 Reaches Compromise 76 Makes Pitch 76 Put Brakes 76 Reverses Stance 76 Draws Mixed Reviews 76 Aide Resigns 76 Gubernatorial Candidates 76 Considers Dropping 76 Urge Passage 76 Gas Tax Hike 76 Outline Plans 76 Judge Overturns 76 Report Criticizes 76 Lawmaker Says 76 Deal 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Looms 75 Mixed Reactions 75 Face Uphill Battle 75 Leaders Decry 75 Welfare Recipients 75 Passes Sweeping 75 Raises Concern 75 Experts Urge 75 Woes Prompt 75 Feds Investigate 75 Postpones Decision 75 Close Loopholes 75 Rankles 75 Emphasizes Need 75 Poses Challenge 75 Drops Bid 75 Could Harm 75 Questions Surround 75 Cuts Threaten 75 Spending Freeze 75 Decision Delayed 75 Same Sex Benefits 75 Expresses Concern About 75 Headed Toward 75 Joins Effort 75 Draws Praise 75 Reneges 75 Weigh Options 75 Panel Nixes 75 Vote Postponed 75 Narrowly Approves 75 Appears Likely 75 Ruled Illegal 75 Toughens 75 Poses Challenges 75 Pave Way 75 Unanimously Passes 75 Official Quits 75 Nears Deal 75 Could Weaken 75 Sidesteps 75 Raises Questions 75 Raises Doubts 75 Could Reshape 75 Ruffles Feathers 75 Ad Focuses 75 Raises Possibility 75 Strongly Opposes 75 Supports Gay Marriage 75 Judge Nixes 75 Ratchets Up 75 Groups Endorse 75 Input Sought 75 Remains Elusive 75 Reverses Decision 75 Pressure Mounts 75 Makes Headway 75 Stresses Need 75 Voices Concern 75 Files Suit Over 75 Alito Nomination 75 Hearing Scheduled 75 Enacts 75 Sets Deadline 75 Overrules 75 Ex Aide 75 Chides 75 Puts Spotlight 75 Overwhelmingly Approves 75 Double Digit Lead 75 Expresses Confidence 75 Bogs Down 75 Proposed Budget Cuts 75 Hearings Scheduled 75 Pay Hikes 75 Vote Looms 75 Looms Large 75 Controversy Surrounds 75 Passes Resolution 75 Aide Quits 75 Panel Suggests 75 Raise Minimum Wage 75 Disagrees With 75 Haggle Over 75 Puts Pressure 75 Rejects Claim 75 Court Reinstates 74 Leads Effort 74 Take Step Toward 74 Stalemate Continues 74 Draws Scrutiny 74 Judge Clears Way 74 Testify Before 74 Nears Decision 74 Deadline Looms 74 Gives Thumbs Up 74 Wants Stricter 74 Looms Over 74 Effort Fails 74 Coalition Applauds 74 Decision Nears 74 Deal Struck 74 Outlines Agenda 74 Speaks Out Against 74 Scraps Plans 74 Poll Suggests 74 Urges Immediate 74 Gets Reprieve 74 Gay Marriage Ruling 74 Protests Planned 74 Puts Off 74 Gay Marriage Ban 74 Gets Endorsement 74 Draw Attention 74 Gets Boost From 74 Judge Halts 74 Polls Suggest 74 Spells Out 74 Frets About 74 Recommends Changes 74 Imported Drugs 74 Ruling Expected 74 Fret Over 74 Could Threaten 74 Challenges Await 74 Costs Soar 74 Watered Down 74 Stands Firm 74 Could Cripple 74 Sees Decline 74 Files Paperwork 74 Adviser Resigns 74 Reconvenes 74 Pushes 74 Amasses 74 Renews Debate 74 Showdown Looms Over 74 Backs Gay Marriage 74 Debate Rages Over 74 Breaks Ranks 74 Gov't Seeks 74 Boost Economy 74 Edges Ahead 74 Passes Landmark 74 Defends Stance 74 Leaders Vow 74 Advises Against 74 Gay Marriage Opponents 74 Gay Marriage Debate 74 Leaders Warn 74 Puts Focus 74 Lowers Expectations 74 Task Force Recommends 74 Scaled Back 74 Wins Approval 74 To Decide Fate 74 Justices Uphold 74 Misleads 74 Sotomayor Nomination 74 Democrats Assail 74 Feds Investigating 74 Tentatively Approves 74 Complaint Filed Against 74 Bishops Urge 74 Judge Throws Out 74 Inches Closer 74 Implores 74 Be Studied 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Petition 74 Jeopardizes 74 NewsMax.com Wires 74 Candidates Vie 74 Lay Groundwork 74 Neglects 74 Expresses Concern 74 Pledges Support 74 Voters Approve 73 Attack Ads 73 Tax Rebates 73 Faces Setback 73 Raises Questions About 73 Lagging Behind 73 Panel Finds 73 Demonstrators Protest 73 Momentum Builds 73 Amid Controversy 73 Protesters Greet 73 Girds 73 Defends Decision 73 Leaders Denounce 73 Inches Toward 73 Focus Shifts 73 Considers Ban 73 Immigration Overhaul 73 Legislators Approve 73 Expert Urges 73 Debate Intensifies 73 Orders Halt 73 Spending Cuts 73 Budget Cuts Threaten 73 Raises Hopes 73 Slams Door 73 Seeks Input 73 Takes Effect 73 Broke Rules 73 File Lawsuit 73 Petition Seeks 73 Opts Out Of 73 Approves Gay Marriage 73 Denies Request 73 Declared Winner 73 Faces Uncertain Future 73 Appeals Court Upholds 73 Hearing Begins 73 Rethinks 73 Face Scrutiny 73 Crisis Looms 73 Considers Extending 73 Pared Down 73 Defends Handling 73 Proposes Tougher 73 Wife Sentenced 73 Negative Ads 73 Withholds 73 Ease Restrictions 73 Fiscal Restraint 73 Paints Bleak Picture 73 Lift Ban 73 Watchdog Warns 73 Hopefuls Debate 73 Court Clears Way 73 Legislative Session Ends 73 Disavows 73 Underscore Need 73 Demands Removal 73 Urges Caution 73 Gets Thumbs Down 73 Should Apologize 73 Uproar Over 73 AJC Applauds 73 Deadline Approaches 73 Won'T 73 File Suit 73 Probe Sought 73 Throws Out 73 Ethanol Subsidies 73 Fraud Allegations 73 Pot Legalization 73 Draw Scrutiny 73 Rell Vetoes 73 Bodes Ill 73 Seek Recount 73 Supreme Court Overturns 73 Delays Decision 73 Stirs Up Controversy 73 Extends Olive Branch 73 Softens 73 Changes Stance 73 Pay Raises 73 Abortion Stance 73 Should Resign 73 Reduce Deficit 73 Sets Aside 73 Raises Doubts About 73 Prompts Calls 73 Pulls Ahead 73 Imperils 73 Gets Nod From 73 Anti Gay Marriage 73 Inching Toward 73 Preside Over 73 Launches Probe Into 73 Proposes Sweeping 73 Lambastes 73 Extending Unemployment Benefits 73 Edges Toward 73 Rebuffs 73 Reader Commentaries 73 Regulatory Overhaul 73 Strikes Down 73 Takes Jab 73 Remain Divided 73 Declares Victory 73 Mixed Reaction 73 Deeply Divided 73 Finds Itself 73 Talks Underway 73 Report Suggests 73 Grapples With 73 Noncommittal 73 Case Settled 73 Wage Freeze 73 Face Obstacles 73 Subsidizes 73 GOP Presidential Hopefuls 73 Offshore Drilling Ban 73 Judge Dismisses Lawsuit 73 Tax Breaks 73 Questions Remain About 73 Official Resigns 73 Paves Way 73 Appears Headed 73 Takes Swipe 73 Cut Greenhouse Gases 73 Lawmaker Resigns 73 Makes Mockery 73 Critics Decry 73 Chastises 73 Dealt Blow 73 Proves Difficult 73 Outpaces 73 Cries Foul Over 73 Overrides Veto 73 Decision Expected 73 Backs Off 73 Supreme Court Hears 73 Cautions Against 73 Judge Upholds 73 Mountaintop Mining 73 Poses Dilemma 73 Sounds Alarm 73 Gets Boost 73 Overstates 73 Sever Ties 73 Casts Vote 73 Violated Rules 73 Move Toward 73 Campaign Kicks Off 73 Stimulus Dollars 73 Should Reconsider 73 Seeks Reversal 73 Resume Negotiations 73 Suit Settled 73 Derides 73 Recess Appointments 73 Nominee Withdraws 73 Vetos 73 Raise Taxes 73 Threatens Lawsuit 73 Presidential Hopefuls 73 Ctd 72 Discriminates Against 72 Must Accept 72 Settle Lawsuit Over 72 Could Sway 72 Faces Tough 72 Stresses Importance 72 Berates 72 Remains Committed 72 Court Overrules 72 Sets Stage 72 Heated Debate 72 Ups Ante 72 Tentatively OKs 72 Gets Nod 72 Focuses Attention 72 Probe Targets 72 Tighter Controls 72 Seek Answers 72 Questions Linger 72 Battle Brews 72 Deadline Looming 72 Abortion Debate 72 Undercuts 72 Announcement Expected 72 Spells Trouble 72 Reforms Needed 72 Protesters Disrupt 72 Imperil 72 Election Nears 72 Experts Weigh 72 Protest Proposed 72 Lifts Restrictions 72 Ban Upheld 72 Praises Passage 72 Approves Revised 72 Sues Feds 72 Loses Seat 72 Demand Apology 72 Touts Progress 72 Takes Backseat 72 Advises Caution 72 Deadline Nears 72 Draws Mixed Reactions 72 Harsh Words 72 Budget Stalemate 72 Lends Support 72 Causes Controversy 72 Aide Arrested 72 Raise Concerns 72 Stress Importance 72 Move Swiftly 72 Rejects Criticism 72 Balks 72 Switches Parties 72 Seek Reelection 72 Groups Denounce 72 Feds Probe 72 Phasing Out 72 Stirs Controversy 72 Opens Door 72 Causes Confusion 72 Could Spell 72 Court Tosses 72 Takes Steps Toward 72 Declares Candidacy 72 Steers Clear 72 Pins Hopes 72 Agreement Reached 72 Regulators Approve 72 TribBlog 72 Expresses Concerns Over 72 Poses Threat 72 Petition Filed 72 Same Sex Weddings 72 Deals Setback 72 Cries Foul 72 Reshapes 72 Income Tax Hike 72 Tax Loopholes 72 Abandons Plans 72 Seems Unlikely 72 Persuades 72 Derails 72 Nixed 72 Tighten Rules 72 Jobless Benefits Extension 72 Poll Indicates 72 Disagrees 72 Outlines Goals 72 Court Hears Arguments 72 Effort Underway 72 Controversy Continues 72 Hit Snag 72 Stresses Importance Of 72 Sales Tax Hike 72 Urges Tighter 72 Awaits Approval 72 Candidates Debate 72 Puts Squeeze 72 Banning Gay Marriage 72 Moves Quickly 72 Cell Phone Ban 72 Gains Traction 72 Farm Subsidies 72 Powder Sent 72 ACLU Files Lawsuit 72 Stirs Concern 72 Reaffirm Commitment 72 Rebukes 72 Lobbying Effort 72 Go Separate Ways 72 Moves Ahead 72 Dispute Settled 72 Candidate Withdraws 72 Roils 72 Widens Lead 72 Denounces 72 Expresses Optimism 72 Stays Strong 72 Must Cooperate 72 Deeply Concerned About 72 Legalizes 72 Shifts Toward 72 Holds Vigil 72 Earmark Ban 72 Questions Abound 72 Takes Responsibility 72 Budget Woes 72 Aide Says 72 Seeks Approval 72 Raises Eyebrows 72 Erodes 72 Claim Victory 72 Biggest Obstacle 72 Decry 72 Announce Candidacy 72 Efforts Underway 72 Official Warns 72 Could Hinge 72 Would Require 72 Takes Steps 72 Controversy Continues Over 72 Wins Reprieve 72 Hearing Set 72 Kagan Nomination 72 Okays 72 Remains Hopeful 72 Rivals Agree 72 Raise Doubts 72 Begins Debate 72 Reasserts 72 Reject Proposal 72 Proposed Changes 72 NEWSWEEK Cover 72 Gets Involved 72 Lawsuit Filed Over 72 Commissioners Approve 72 Denies Clemency 72 Flunks 72 Takes Blame 72 Tax Cheats 72 PAC Endorses 72 Abolish Death Penalty 72 THE PILOT LIGHT 72 Gains Ground 72 Reaffirms Commitment 72 Relents 72 Lawsuit Tossed 72 Closely Linked 72 Leaning Toward 72 Determine Fate 72 Ban Gay Marriage 72 Workplace Smoking Ban 72 Mixed Reviews 72 Alleges Fraud 72 Firm Sues 72 Casts Doubt 72 Judge Denies Request 72 Strikes Blow 72 Ignored Warnings 72 Talks Stall 72 Airport Screeners 72 Wants Tougher 72 Temporary Halt 72 Declared Unconstitutional 72 Considers Cutting 72 Raises Fears 72 Shareholder Sues 72 Report Sheds Light 72 Curtails 72 Fraud Crackdown 72 Weather Slows 72 Scandal Rocks 72 Rate Freeze 72 Rejects Appeal 72 Files Complaint Against 72 Dispute Continues 72 Steel Tariffs 72 Could Trigger 72 Accusations Fly 72 Take Reins 72 Dems Urge 72 Could Pave Way 72 Moves Closer 71 Suit Filed Against 71 Court Reverses 71 Follows Suit 71 Remain Vigilant 71 Feels Pinch 71 Pin Hopes 71 Official Criticizes 71 Panel Upholds 71 Voters Cast Ballots 71 Economists Predict 71 Faces Tough Questions 71 Denies Wrongdoing 71 Officials Warn 71 Gets Subpoena 71 Judge Tosses 71 Applauds Bipartisan 71 Activists Criticize 71 Hires Lobbyist 71 Marijuana Legalization 71 Seek Delay 71 Plows Ahead 71 Shoring Up 71 Declares Emergency 71 Considers Raising 71 Gubernatorial Candidates Debate 71 Awaits Ruling 71 Sets Goal 71 Raising Debt Ceiling 71 Multibillion Dollar 71 Ruling Upheld 71 Issues Ultimatum 71 Being Debated 71 Tread Carefully 71 Stirs Up 71 Fuming Over 71 Intervenes 71 Could Imperil 71 Problems Persist 71 Stepped Up 71 Closely Watching 71 Kicks Off Campaign 71 Aide Pleads Guilty 71 Pokes Fun 71 Outlines Priorities 71 Causing Controversy 71 Report Faults 71 Defends Role 71 Loom Large 71 Flexes Muscle 71 Tougher Penalties 71 Still Undecided 71 Sparks Controversy 71 Faces Uncertain 71 Gets Thumbs Up 71 Resists Calls 71 Erupts Over 71 Political Posturing 71 Fee Increases 71 Regulate Tobacco 71 Businessman Pleads Guilty 71 Bows Out Of 71 Create Jobs 71 Questions Arise Over 71 Writes Letter 71 Loses Bid 71 Charges Dismissed 71 Vows Fight 71 Feds Cite 71 Rejects Idea 71 Raise Concern 71 Feds Deny 71 Dragging Feet 71 Presses Ahead 71 Annan Urges 71 Considers Easing 71 Abortion Notification 71 Expert Predicts 71 Workers Comp Reform