Report: Redskins out of Peyton Manning sweepstakes

Report: Redskins out of Peyton Manning sweepstakes: "It seems Peyton Manning is already winnowing down the list of teams he'll entertain when it comes time to decide his next NFL home."

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D.C. has no count of jobs from stimulus - Washington Times

D.C. has no count of jobs from stimulus - Washington Times: "Despite receiving more than $885 million in federal economic stimulus funds since 2009, the D.C. government — whose residents face one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation — cannot say how many jobs it actually created for those who live in the District."

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Govt. sets record deficit in February - Washington Times

Govt. sets record deficit in February - Washington Times: "The federal government recorded its worst monthly deficit in history in February, according to a preliminary report Wednesday from the Congressional Budget Office that said the deficit in fiscal year 2012 is already more than half a trillion dollars."

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Michigan lottery winner loses government food aid - chicagotribune.com

Michigan lottery winner loses government food aid - chicagotribune.com: "Beware of too much good luck, warns a classic Greek myth – a lesson that a Michigan woman who won a $1-million state lottery jackpot has learned the hard way."

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McConnell: President Lobbying Against Keystone XL Pipeline Jobs | RealClearPolitics

McConnell: President Lobbying Against Keystone XL Pipeline Jobs | RealClearPolitics: "U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement on the Senate floor Thursday regarding efforts by the President to lobby Democrat Senators against Senator Hoeven's amendment on the Keystone XL Pipeline:"

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Gas Prices Now A Big Factor In Presidential Election « CBS Minnesota

Gas Prices Now A Big Factor In Presidential Election « CBS Minnesota: " It might be one of the biggest issues in the upcoming presidential election. Last night, CBS News exit polls found 77 percent of those voting in seven Super Tuesday states say rising gas prices were an important factor in their vote."

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Israel asks U.S. for arms that could aid Iran strike | Reuters

Israel asks U.S. for arms that could aid Iran strike | Reuters: "Israel has asked the United States for advanced "bunker-buster" bombs and refueling planes that could improve its ability to attack Iran's underground nuclear sites, an Israeli official said on Thursday."

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News from The Associated Press

News from The Associated Press: "VIENNA (AP) -- Three days of protracted negotiations held under the specter of war highlighted the diplomatic difficulties ahead for nations intent on ensuring that Iran is not developing nuclear weapons."

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