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Park Service asks Occupy DC to remove camping materials by Monday

By: Aubrey Whelan 01/27/12 12:14 PM

A U.S. Park Police official places warnings on tents at Occupy’s Freedom Park camp on Friday. The... Read More

The National Park Service is asking Occupy DC protesters in McPherson Square and Freedom Plaza to remove all camping material from the parks by Monday – and protesters who do not comply could be arrested, according to a flyer distributed at the camps Friday.

McDonnell defends Romney's health care position

By: Steve Contorno 01/27/12 11:15 AM

In this Oct. 26, 2011 file photo, Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt... Read More

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell defended Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney’s record on health care Friday morning as he amps up his support of the former Massachusetts governor in a tightening race.

McDonnell was on Fox News to dissect Romney’s Thursday night debate performance, including a testy back-and-forth with former Sen. Rick Santorum on President Obama’s health care reforms.

Economy grew 2.8 pct. in Q4, but outlook is hazy

By: MARTIN CRUTSINGER 01/27/12 8:45 AM

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2011 file photo, 2011 Chevrolet Malibus are lined up at a car dealership in... Read More

The economy grew late last year at a pace that in normal times would suggest it's healthy.

But the 2.8 percent annualized growth rate in the October-December quarter — the fastest pace since the spring of 2010 — isn't being cheered by most economists or investors.

Obama decries rising cost of college education

By: JIM KUHNHENN 01/27/12 4:20 AM

President Barack Obama speaks at the University of Michigan's Al Glick Field House, Friday,... Read More

President Barack Obama called Friday for an overhaul of the higher education financial aid system, warning that colleges and universities that fail to control spiraling tuition costs could lose federal funds.

The election year proposal was also a political appeal to young people and working families, two important voting blocs for Obama.

O'Malley wants to tax apps, e-books, other downloads

By: Brian Hughes 01/26/12 8:05 PM

ANNAPOLIS -- Marylanders might have some extra inspiration when they download "Angry Birds" to their smartphones in coming months.

The state would charge a 6 percent sales tax on virtually every downloaded product under an obscure provision in Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposed budget.

Romney steady, Gingrich flat in GOP debate

By: Susan Ferrechio 01/26/12 11:15 PM

Republican presidential candidates former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Massachusetts Gov... Read More

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney launched his most aggressive debate performance to date Thursday, landing blows against rival Newt Gingrich on immigration and Freddie Mac while ridiculing Gingrich's proposal to colonize the moon.

Most of the attention in the candidates' 19th debate focused on the front-runners Romney and Gingrich.

Republican candidates should name all of their bundlers

By: Examiner Editorial 01/26/12 8:05 PM

Stephen Schwarzman, Chairman and CEO of The Blackstone Group, pictured, who has hosted a fundraiser... Read More

Meet the bundlers. They are usually wealthy campaign supporters with social or business connections to many similarly situated friends. Their job is to solicit political donations from these friends and colleagues, and then to deliver the funds to a chosen candidate. No person can donate more than $5,000 to a campaign (primary and general election combined), but bundlers can take credit for corralling maximum donations from dozens or even hundreds of donors. Read More

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Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Wizards coach Randy Wittman was 38-105 with the Minnesota Timberwolves in... Read More

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