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Dems grasp for election lifeline
By Peter Schroeder
Hillary Clinton and Democrats have a new opening to tout the party’s record on the economy as they seek to regain their footing for the fall campaign.
A new report out Tuesday from the Census Bureau showed that incomes grew in 2015 for the first time since 2007, rebutting one of the biggest criticisms of the economic recovery under President Obama — namely, that pay has remained stagnant.
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Hillary Clinton faces dilemma following ‘deplorables’ remark
By Jonathan Easley and Amie Parnes
Hillary Clinton faces a major dilemma in the wake of her controversial “basket of deplorables” comment: keep hammering Donald Trump on race or pivot to other issues.
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Clinton releases medical records
By Lisa Hagen
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on Wednesday released in-depth information from her medical records, including her personal physician saying “she is in excellent mental condition.”
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Trump’s trip to Oz dominates day 
By Ben Kamisar
Donald Trump handed television personality Mehmet Oz a one-page summary of his recent physical on Wednesday at a taping of “The Dr. Oz Show” that dominated coverage of the White House race.
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Five dramatic revelations from Powell’s leaked emails
By Jesse Byrnes
Candid emails from former Secretary of State Colin Powell are causing a stir across the country with their blunt assessment of a host of Washington’s stars.
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Snags emerge on budget bill
By Alexander Bolton
Senate leaders are struggling to reach agreement on a short-term funding measure to keep the federal government from shutting down.
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Saudis wait for Obama’s exit
By Julian Hattem
President Obama’s departure from the White House will lead to a change in the United States’ relationship with Saudi Arabia, which the Persian Gulf nation is likely only too eager to see.
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Johnson, Stein unlikely to make first debate stage
By Ben Kamisar and Lisa Hagen
Third-party candidates are likely to be shut out of the upcoming presidential debate after being unable to parlay dissatisfaction with the major party candidates into higher poll numbers.
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Will the Blues be next to leave ObamaCare?  
By Lauren Clason
The premium-stabilization programs of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will expire this year, and even insurers like Blue Cross Blue Shield — once considered the companies of last resort — are considering leaving the exchanges.
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Louisiana Republicans: This isn’t like Sandy
By Timothy Cama and Devin Henry
Louisiana lawmakers are defending their 2013 votes against aid for Hurricane Sandy relief — even as they request billions of dollars to help their state recover from last month’s floods.
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The Associated Press: Clinton back on campaign trail after releasing health info
By Julie Pace and Lisa Lerer
Hillary Clinton returns to the campaign trail Thursday following a bout of pneumonia that sidelined her for three days and revived questions about both the Democratic nominee and Republican Donald Trump’s transparency regarding their health.
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The Wall Street Journal: Republicans are slow to back Donald Trump’s paid maternity-leave plan
By Richard Rubin
Democrats criticize the proposal as insufficient compared with what Hillary Clinton is offering.
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The New York Times: New records shed light on Donald Trump’s $25,000 gift to Florida official
By Kevin Sack and Steve Eder
Documents obtained this week by The New York Times, including a copy of Mr. Trump’s check, at least partly undercut a timeline that looked like a quid pro quo.
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USA Today: Obama’s judges help to set election rules for November
By Richard Wolf
President Obama has been unable to fill a seat on the Supreme Court for six months, but his lower court appointments could help swing the presidential election to his chosen successor.
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Bloomberg: Warren: Next administration should investigate — and possibly jail— Wall Street bankers
By Joshua Green
In trying to reopen the investigation, Elizabeth Warren is telegraphing her new Senate tactics—and sending a message to Hillary Clinton.
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