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Poll suggests voters in swing districts don’t want health bill

Poll suggests voters in swing districts don’t want health bill

WASHINGTON — A poll released Monday by a conservative women's group says voters in 35 key congressional districts oppose the health care plan and suggested that lawmakers who vote for it do so at their own risk.

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Health care debate spurs booming business in political ads

Health care debate spurs booming business in political ads

LITTLE ROCK — Spirited national debates on landmark issues have given Arkansas television stations plenty to be thankful for — a steady flow of political ad spending at a time when a trickle is normal.

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Stephens Media to profile war heroes

Stephens Media to profile war heroes

WASHINGTON — In a project entitled "War Heroes," we will introduce dozens of soldiers who have been recognized for bravery and valor during eight years of military operations.

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Washington Digest: House okays guns in parks

Washington Digest: House okays guns in parks

WASHINGTON — The House passed an amendment last week that will allow people to bring loaded and concealed weapons into national parks and wildlife refuges.

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Washington Digest: House, Senate pass budgets

Washington Digest: House, Senate pass budgets

WASHINGTON — The House and Senate last week passed far-reaching budget bills, the first step toward tackling President Barack Obama's policy goals on energy, taxes, health care and education.

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Washington Digest: House votes to tax bailout bonuses

Washington Digest: House votes to tax bailout bonuses

WASHINGTON — House lawmakers last week channeled anger into a bill that seeks to recover most of millions in bonus money paid to individuals who worked for the AIG insurance firm and other financial companies that received federal bailout funds.

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Washington Digest: Senate clears major spending bill

Washington Digest: Senate clears major spending bill

WASHINGTON — The Senate last week passed a $410 billion spending bill necessary to keep the government running through the end of September, following debate over its size and the number of earmarked projects it contained.

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Washington Digest: House passes mortgage aid bill

Washington Digest: House passes mortgage aid bill

WASHINGTON — The House last week passed a housing aid bill that would allow bankruptcy judges to adjust the mortgages of financially stressed homeowners.

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Lincoln recovering from back surgery

Lincoln recovering from back surgery

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln was recovering at home in Arkansas after undergoing back surgery on Monday, her office said this morning.

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Congress passes Obama $787 billion stimulus

Congress passes Obama $787 billion stimulus

WASHINGTON — Heeding a call from President Barack Obama, Congress last week passed and sent to the White House a massive $787 billion bill combining a broad range of tax breaks and fresh federal spending to create jobs and respond to the nation's economic crisis.

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