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With a Signal to Donors, Obama Yields on ?Super PACs?
A Republican fund-raising advantage among outside groups has led the White House to change course and use surrogates to encourage donations to a ?super PAC.?

The Caucus: Preview of the Republican Caucuses in Colorado and Minnesota and ...
Can Rick Santorum succeed in defeating Mitt Romney in one state, or perhaps more, just as Mr. Romney is hoping to demonstrate that he has the nomination wrapped up?

Romney?s Returns Revive Scrutiny of Offshore Tax Shelters
Experts say Mitt Romney appears to have benefited from an investment technique that has long frustrated Congress.

Major Obama Donors Are Tied to Pepe Cardona, Mexican Fugitive
The Obama campaign said it was refunding more than $200,000 raised by the family of a casino magnate linked to violence and corruption in Mexico who has been seeking a pardon.

The Caucus: White House May Compromise on Contraception
The Obama administration has faced resistance over a new rule that requires insurance plans at some religious institutions to cover birth control.

Republicans See Politics in Chrysler Super Bowl Ad
Chrysler?s Super Bowl ad provided yet another reminder that in today?s polarized political climate, even a football championship can be thrust into a partisan light.

For Mormon Voters, Mitt Romney?s Faith a Factor, but Not The Only One
As Mitt Romney approaches primaries in states where his religion could be an advantage, more supporters say his values are the bigger issue.

Heading Midwest, Romney Takes Aim at Santorum
With Rick Santorum poised to do well in the Minnesota caucuses, the Romney campaign issues statements attacking him on spending.

House and Senate at Impasse on Medicare
Lawmakers in both parties say they want to give doctors a small increase in Medicare payments, but they cannot agree on how to pay for it.

Political Memo: Obama Campaign on Lookout for Romney Flubs
Obama campaign aides are spending their time, they say, looking for Mitt Romney missteps, and they have been rewarded.

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