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	Obama birth control policy divides Democrats Democrats are deeply divided over President Barack Obama's new rule that religious schools and hospitals must provide insurance for free birth control to their employees. 3 hours 36 minutes ago
	Biden 'determined' to work out birth control issue Vice President Joe Biden says he believes the Obama administration can address concerns raised by the Catholic church and religious groups about a new birth control policy.
	Obama praises Italian leader's economic efforts President Barack Obama is praising Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti for his efforts to lead Italy out of its fiscal quagmire.
	Senators renew push for campaign finance amendment Two senators say the campaign finance system is so broken that a constitutional amendment is needed to rein in runaway spending in elections.
	GOP report questions Guantanamo detainee releases House Speaker John Boehner says there's "clear evidence" that detainees who are released from Guantanamo Bay "end up back on the battlefield."
	Audit clears State Department in Keystone review The State Department's internal watchdog has cleared the agency of any impropriety in its review of a permit for a controversial pipeline that that would carry Canadian oil across the continental United States.
	Santorum defends 'good' earmarks Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum is defending his use of spending earmarks in Congress saying some were necessary for defense or health programs.
	Democrats propose six-week cut in jobless benefits Congressional Democrats are urging a modest cut in the number of weeks that unemployed workers can receive jobless benefits as House-Senate talks on a payroll tax cut slowly inch along.
	Kennedy moves ahead of expected congressional bid Joseph Kennedy III has moved ahead of an expected congressional bid to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Barney Frank.
	Gingrich hopes high road and new funds can save him Newt Gingrich, suddenly in danger of losing his perch as Mitt Romney's strongest GOP challenger, is fine-tuning his presidential campaign.

Vote 2011 Headlines

	Town clerk in Ledyard same-sex marriage flap re-elected A town clerk in Cayuga County who refuses to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples because of her religious beliefs has won her re-election race.
	Republican to take over as Cicero Town Supervisor Incumbent Democrat Judy Boyke lost to Republican challenger Jim Corl in the race for town Supervisor in Cicero. Corl won by a margin of 60 percent to 40 percent. Video
	24-year-old elected mayor in Ithaca; will be youngest in NYS Ithaca voters elected the city's first African American mayor Tuesday and at just 24 years old Svante Myrick is the youngest mayor in the city's history. When inaugurated in January, he will also become the youngest mayor in New York State.
	Village of Camillus to stay intact Voters rejected a proposition to dissolve the village of Camillus by a vote of 60 to 40 percent Tuesday night. Video
	Referendum to buy Burdick Chevrolet property shot down By a small margin, voters shot down a referendum in the town of Salina that called for purchasing and renovating the Burdick Chevrolet property on Old Liverpool Road to consolidate Salina’s Town Hall and Highway Department. Video

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