Politics

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It’s not a question of helping those in need, but rather whether the money will be added to the deficit, says Sen. Tom Coburn, Oklahoma Republican. “That battle’s not over as far as I’m concerned, and it’s certainly not over as far as our kids are concerned.” (Associated Press)

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“The reason is very simple: You’re going to delay relief. The quicker you do relief, the cheaper,” says Sen. Charles E. Schumer, New York Democrat, on why adding the cost for recovery from Superstorm Sandy to the federal deficit is a necessity. (Associated Press)

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“With these demographics, it’s a very difficult sell for any GOP candidate.” - Former Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. — the state’s only Republican governor since Spiro Agnew held the office in 1969. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

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** FILE ** Carry teams move transfer cases of the remains of the four Americans killed in Benghazi, Libya, from a transport plane during a ceremony Sept. 14, 2012, at Andrews Air Force Base, marking the start of congressional and State Department inquiries into the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi. (Associated Press)

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Protesters carry a large Argentine flag during an anti-government demonstration in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)

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A protester wearing a mask on the back of his head and an Argentine flag marches during anti government demonstration in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)

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A elderly protester bangs a pot during an anti-government demonstration in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)

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A protester carries a sign that reads in Spanish "No to constitutional reform" during anti-government demonstration in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)

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Yayoflautas occupied the headquarters of the Catalan privatehealth care provider’s association in Barcelona, proving that they won’t take spending cuts lying down. (Oscar Martinez/Special to The Washington Times)

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Senior citizens support others’ protests and stage “pranks” of their own in a fight for economic reform in Spain. (Oscar Martinez/Special to The Washington Times)

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Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, Arizona Democrat, and her husband, Mark Kelly, leave U.S. District Court in Tucson, Ariz., after the sentencing of Jared Loughner on Thursday. Mr. Kelly said to Loughner: “Her life has been forever changed. … Every day is a continuous struggle to do those things she once was so good at.” (Associated Press)

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** FILE ** Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer shows her gratitude to supporters Tuesday night, Nov. 6, 2012, in Lincoln, Neb. Mrs. Fischer’s win in the deep red state returns the U.S. Senate seat to the Republican column following the retirement of Democrat Ben Nelson. (Associated Press)