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?We Have Seen What the Edge of a Cliff Looks Like and It Was Frightening?: An Exit Interview with Dr. Christina Romer
Today was the last day of work at the White House for Dr. Christina Romer, chair of President Obama?s Council of Economic Advisers, who is heading back to the University of California at Berkeley to teach. We caught up with her for a few minutes to talk about August?s jobs numbers and her gig.Barack Obama- University of California Berkeley- Council of Economic Advisers- Christina Romer- President
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Brewer Says She Was Wrong About Beheadings in Arizona
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer said Friday she was wrong when she claimed that headless bodies were turning up in the Arizona desert as part of border-related violence.
Source: FOX

Politicians Pitch on YouTube
Loopy online videos have become a hallmark of this midterm election, as candidates desperate for attention open themselves to ridicule with Internet ads.
Source: Wall Street Journal

Obama raising cash for Sestak
by Colby Itkowitz President Barack Obama is scheduled to headline a fundraiser for U.S. Senate candidate Joe Sestak in Philadelphia on Sept. 20. First reported by Politicspa, Obama will be at several events in Pennsylvania that same day. (John Callahan, perhaps?) This will be the first time Obama has campaigned for/with Sestak this election cycle. Obama did not hide his support for Sen. Arlen Specter in the Democratic primary and his administration not so slyly tried to convince Sestak to ...
Source: Baltimore Sun

Fox News Poll: Americans Say Iraq War Worth It
Despite its contentious history, most American voters appear to have made a positive judgment about the country?s efforts in Iraq.
Source: FOX

Clinton: Middle East Peace Talks Could Be 'Last Chance'
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton sought to inject urgency into Israeli-Palestinian peace talks Friday, warning that the negotiations may be "the last chance for a very long time" to reach an agreement. 
Source: FOX

Michigan Supreme Court Leaves 'Tea Party' Off November Ballot
A shadowy group calling itself "The Tea Party" won't be allowed on the state's November ballot after a Friday order from the Michigan Supreme Court.
Source: FOX

Second Gulf Oil Facility Fire Reignites Offshore Drilling Debate
Two oil rig fires in less than five months in the Gulf of Mexico has spurred environmental groups and some lawmakers out of the woodwork to pressure the Obama administration to extend its six-month ban on deepwater drilling.
Source: FOX

WATCH: Amanpour Talks About Exclusive Blair Interview
"This Week"Host Christiane Amanpour discusses upcoming show on "Top Line."Amanpour- United States- Christiane Amanpour- Tony Blair- Television
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WATCH: Ovide: 'It's Not About Party Bosses and Big Money'
Ovide Lamontagne (R) NH Senate Candidate talks Palin politics on "Top Line."Politics- United States Senate- United States- Republican- Parties
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