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"The United States added 200,000 new jobs last month, the Labor Department said Friday, a robust figure indicating that the economic recovery may finally be building up a head of steam.

The nation’s unemployment rate fell to 8.5 percent in December, from a revised 8.7 percent in November, the government said. The Labor Department also revised the number of new jobs added in November to 100,000, from 120,000.

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"Iran's navy says it has test-fired a medium-range surface-to-air missile in international waters near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. It's Iran's latest show of strength in the face of international criticism over its nuclear program..." (Jan. 1) (/The Associated Press)

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"The prospects for a significant third-party presidential bid in 2012 are gathering steam, potentially complicating things for the eventual Republican nominee.

The Libertarian Party could have a candidate with some name recognition, with former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson expected to announce Wednesday he will leave the GOP and seek the Libertarian nomination. And the spot isn't necessarily Mr. Johnson's for the taking. Should…

(SEE BELOW)-THEY DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH SIGNATURES TO MAKE THE VIRGINIA STATE GOP PRIMARY BALLOT:

"Presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich's campaign attacked Virginia's GOP primary election system on Saturday for keeping him off the state's March 6 Super Tuesday ballot. It was a significant setback for a candidate who has surged in popularity but struggled to organize his campaign. 

The state party said that Gingrich,…

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Per the 2012 budget:  There is still no deal re the Payroll Tax Cut and the Pipeline plan-these are separate.  However, they are still rangling re.  the EPA regulations and their costs, etc.  Also, some sources are saying over 100,000 Pell Grants for undergraduates may be cut.  Remember, we are in FY 2012 right now!  Here is a quote:

 "Congress appears to have averted an imminent government shutdown, striking a $1 trillion deal to fund the federal government through…

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"President Obama claims that he has women’s best interests at heart and that he is attuned to the plights and struggles every woman faces. He is so dedicated to the female population in the United States that he has launched a new…