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U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick's surprise announcement Tuesday that she'll leave Washington after nine terms sparked a scramble by would-be successors that reached halfway around the world - literally.

Modified: 02/08/12 04:15:10 AM

It's getting hard to keep up with who's running for office or not these days.

Modified: 02/07/12 11:21:08 PM

Republican Rick Santorum is looking to capitalize on a string of stunning victories that snapped his four-state losing streak and raised new questions about front-runner Mitt Romney's clout with conservatives.

Modified: 02/08/12 07:42:07 AM
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State Rep. Jennifer Weiss, an outspoken veteran Democrat, announced Tuesday she would not seek another term.

Modified: 02/07/12 09:40:55 AM
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U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick's surprise announcement Tuesday that she'll leave Washington after nine terms sparked a scramble by would-be successors that reached halfway around the world - literally.

Modified: 02/08/12 04:15:10 AM
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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney shifted his focus from the economy to abortion, religious freedom and gay marriage in recent days, part of an intensified effort to win over social conservatives in states voting Tuesday. It didn't work.

Modified: 02/08/12 07:39:34 AM
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The grand vision for a high-rise public safety center gave way to political reality Tuesday when the City Council embraced a less costly approach that would break the project into phases, starting with a 911 center northeast of downtown.

Modified: 02/08/12 03:59:58 AM

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