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4-Year-Old Mayor Is the Cutest Politician You Will Ever See
Experience isn’t always the most important qualification for a politician. Sometimes dimples work just fine.
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Why Liking Something on Facebook Isn’t As Helpful As You Think
If you think you're saving the world by liking a page on Facebook, UNICEF Sweden has got some news for you -- you're not. Liking a page is a great way to keep informed about a charity or cause, but unless it's part of a specific campaign, it doesn't actually do much good
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Shocking Video: Assassination Attempt Foiled By Jammed Gun
An attempt on the life of a Bulgarian politician was miraculously averted yesterday when the would-be killer's gun refused to fire.
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The Funniest Fiscal Cliff Memes
Hey, did you hear the good news? We managed to avoid soaring headlong off the fiscal cliff yesterday. Granted, the House pulled the plug on a bill providing emergency aid to people whose lives were destroyed by Superstorm Sandy to do it. But they did it. Hooray!(?)
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South Carolina and Kentucky Ban Booze on Election Day
An election is the ultimate celebration of democracy. However if you live in South Carolina or Kentucky, booze probably isn't going to be part of your November 6 revelry.
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Senator John McCain Live On The Billings Morning News [AUDIO]
November 1, 2012 As I expected the visit with Senator John McCain on The Billings Morning News was special and exciting! The Senator is teaming up with Denny Rehberg on a campaign stop in Billings.
It was fun to meet him and his handlers and they really spoke well
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“Mayor Call” on K-Bear With Tom Hanel [AUDIO]
July 10, 2012 After the 4th of July holiday it was back to work for Mayor Tom Hanel. City Council business meeting on Monday night. Mayor Hanel likes the fact that for two meetings in a row they have been short and productive.
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Mayor Tom Hanel Says The New Billings Library is Coming [AUDIO]
June 26, 2012 It was my weekly "Mayor Call" with Tom Hanel on the show this morning as it is every Tuesday and the Mayor gave his bullet points from the Monday City Council meeting. He was happy that the meeting was only 35 minutes long this time and the council accomplished major business including the approval to move ahead with the new Billings Library.
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Should Churches Be Involved in Politics? — Survey of the Day
The separation of church and state doesn’t mean religious leaders can’t express political opinions. And in the wake of President Obama’s endorsement of gay marriage there has been talk that some houses of worship may encourage their flock not to vote for the president in 2012 to protest his reversal on the issue.
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Bruce Springsteen on Politics: ‘I’d Prefer to Stay on the Sidelines’
When Bruce Springsteen spoke to the press in Paris last month, the outspoken political activist had some choice words for the Obama administration. Now, more of that hour-long press conference has been released.
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Do You Think the Media Is Politically Biased? – Survey of the Day
While most media organizations strive to be fair in their reporting (you know, that whole objectivity thing), the majority of Americans think that their bias still shows through in their political coverage.
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Do You Talk About Politics at Work? – Survey of the Day
Politics is definitely in the air, especially since 2012 is an election year. But a recent survey by Harris Interactive on behalf of Careerbuilder.com suggests most folks still shy away from talking about Democrats and Republicans in their workplace.