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WASTEFUL EARMARKS HIGHLIGHTED IN WASHINGTON
Sen. Jim DeMint, R-SC, discusses the Citizens Against Government Waste 2007 Congressional Pig Book Summary that highlights wasteful spending by the Congress during a news conference in Washington on March 7, 2007. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)

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Sanford defeats Colbert Busch for U.S. House seat in South Carolina
Sanford defeats Colbert Busch for U.S. House seat in South Carolina
Republican former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford defeated Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch Tuesday for the U.S. House seat he held from 1995 to 2001.
Sanford in dead heat with Colbert Busch in S.C. congressional race
Sanford in dead heat with Colbert Busch in S.C. congressional race
Disgraced ex-Gov. Mark Sanford pulled to a dead heat with Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch in South Carolina's special congressional election, a poll indicated.
DeMint: Immigration reform would be costly
Former South Carolina Republican Sen. Jim DeMint said implementing the bipartisan immigration reform proposal before Congress would cost trillions of dollars.
Mark Sanford faces contempt of court charge for trespassing
Mark Sanford faces contempt of court charge for trespassing
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has been ordered to explain in court why he should not be held in contempt for trespassing, court documents show.
Sanford wins runoff in South Carolina
Sanford wins runoff in South Carolina
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, whose second term is notable for a sex scandal, defeated Curtis Bostic in Tuesday's Republican congressional runoff.
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Ex-Gov. Sanford ready for his comeback
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, whose second term is notable for a sex scandal, holds the edge heading into Tuesday's Republican congressional runoff.
Sanford advances to S.C. GOP runoff
Sanford advances to S.C. GOP runoff
Mark Sanford, the ex-South Carolina governor remembered for a sex scandal now mounting a political comeback, reached a congressional primary runoff Tuesday.
Sanford seeks forgiveness in new campaign
After giving "hiking the Appalachian trail" a new meaning, former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is seeking forgiveness for his "mistakes."
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Forced-unionism allows union bosses to forcibly take dues from a politically diverse group of workers and then give hundreds of millions every year almost exclusively to one political party
GOP introduces anti-union bill
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No American should be forced to join a union and pay dues to get a job in this country
GOP introduces anti-union bill
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The deal Congress just passed over conservative objections has already had its obvious effect, the loss of America's credibility around the world
DeMint calls for Geithner's resignation
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I don't think there's any room to negotiate on raising taxes, particularly on smaller businesses
Temporary tax cut extension on the table
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There certainly will be disruption, but this is not a deadline we should rush and make a bad deal
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Arias Is Found Guilty of Murder in Arizona
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Jodi Arias (R) reacts as she hears the verdict of guilty of first degree murder after a four month trial in Phoenix, Arizona, May 8, 2013. Arias was convicted of murdering her lover Travis Alexander in Tempe, Arizona in June of 2008. UPI// Rob Schumacher/Arizona Republic/Pool