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The Caucus: The Early Word: Gloves Off
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Political news from today's Times, plus a look at what's happening in Washington.
The Caucus: Romney Raises $40.1 Million in April, Nearly Matching Obama
2 hours ago
The contributions on behalf of Mitt Romney represent a huge jump over the $12.6 million that his campaign raised in March, an increase partly attributed to donors coalescing around Mr. Romney as the nominee.
G.O.P. ‘Super PAC’ Weighs Hard-Line Attack on Obama
4 hours 17 minutes ago
A group of high-profile Republican strategists is working with a conservative billionaire, Joe Ricketts, seeking to mount one of the most provocative campaigns of the “super PAC” era.
New Fight on a Speaker at a Catholic University
Yesterday
Georgetown University, a Jesuit institution, is being rebuked by local bishops after inviting Kathleen Sebelius, the health secretary and a supporter of abortion rights, to speak at commencement.
Political Memo: Romney Camp Tries to Limit Reporters’ Access, and Rope Line Ruckus Erupts
Yesterday
The Romney campaign on Wednesday may have attempted to keep their candidate away from reporters on the rope line, where he has had a few slip-ups.
G.O.P. Upset Puts Focus on Would-Be Kingmaker
Yesterday
Senator Jim DeMint’s mission to bring what he sees as a more pure strain of conservatism to the Senate does not sit well with all his colleagues.
Judge Blocks Indefinite Military Detention Provision
Yesterday
A judge on Wednesday blocked enforcement of a recently enacted law's provision that authorizes indefinite military detention for those deemed to have "substantially supported" al Qaeda, the Taliban or "associated forces."
Army to Review Its Psychiatric Evaluation Process
Yesterday
Congress put pressure on the military after hearing complaints about reversed diagnoses of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Big Gathering for NATO Puts Chicago on High Alert
Yesterday
The first NATO summit meeting to be held in the United States outside of Washington will amount to a significant trial for Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
Campaign Ads Early and Aggressive
Yesterday
Both candidates and their allies are pouring money into commercials to win over voters who might not be paying much attention.
James Abdnor, Former South Dakota Senator, Dies at 89
Yesterday
James Abdnor, a Republican, served four terms in the House and one in the Senate after defeating George S. McGovern in 1980.
The Caucus: Study Argues Romney's Mormon 'Problem' Is Exaggerated
Yesterday
A new study released by the Brookings Institution argues that Mitt Romney's Mormon religion is unlikely to hurt him at the polls in November.
House Passes Domestic Violence Bill
Yesterday
The Republican bill differs from the Senate’s version in protections for many battered women, including lesbians, American Indians and illegal immigrants, Democrats say.
The Caucus: Senate Republicans Engineer Rebuke on Budget
Yesterday
Republicans set out to embarrass the Democratic majority for not producing a budget blueprint for the last three years.
F.B.I. Chief Says Leak on Qaeda Plot Is Under Investigation
Yesterday
Robert S. Mueller III said that such a leak threatens operations, “makes it much more difficult to recruit sources, and damages our relationships with our foreign partners.”
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