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Paul takes VV straw; Bachmann, Rubio suggested as VP candidates
Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) was declared the winner of this year’s Values Voter Summit straw poll, taking 37 percent of the vote.
At Values Voter Summit, controversial Texas pastor endorses Perry
UPDATED Oct. 8, with reaction from Planned Parenthood
Controversial Texas pastor Robert Jeffress introduced presidential candidate Rick Perry to the stage at this year’s Values Voter Summit, telling a jam-packed ballroom that the Texas governor deserves the presidency because he has a “strong commitment to biblical values.”
Tax watch group says Florida universities under used for their tech research
Heroic Media using Google to divert abortion-seekers, violating the search engine’s policy
Anti-abortion-rights media group Heroic Media recently launched a new online strategy that violates Google policy.
The Texas-based organization — best known for erecting controversial billboards with phrases such as, “The most dangerous place for an African American is in the womb” – re-designed its website in late July, launching More…
Perry attacked by Romney on immigration, Obama on climate change
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is taking heat from both his GOP opponents and President Barack Obama, who called him out on his science stance during a campaign fundraiser Sunday evening.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney circulated a press memo Monday morning entitled, “Illegal Immigration Imitation: Rick Perry More…
Kaiser Health News: States moving toward more Medicaid managed care
New data shows Florida has one of the highest rates of citizens without health insurance
Recent information released from the U.S. Census Bureau reports that Florida had the third highest percentage of residents without insurance in 2010.
Governor Jindal of La. endorses Rick Perry
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, who once considered pursuing his own White House bid, has handed his endorsement to Texas Gov. Rick Perry.
Louisana Gov. Bobby Jindal spoke with Cedar Rapidians in the aftermath of the 2008 floods. (File Photo: Lynda Waddington/The Iowa Independent)
“[Perry's] record on job More…
Minnesota has third lowest uninsured rate, Gallup says
Minnesota has the third lowest number of residents lacking health insurance coverage, according to a survey by Gallup. The state ranks below Massachusetts and Vermont, two New England states that have instituted universal health care insurance programs. According to the survey, 9.4 percent of Minnesotans lack health insurance.
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