Ayotte to back immigration overhaul

Ayotte joins senators backing immigration overhaul, calls plan 'tough but fair'

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APNewsBreak: US Rep. Pallone says he's running for NJ Senate; 2 other Dems already in race

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Newark Mayor Booker formally joins NJ Senate race

Newark Mayor Booker formally announces he's running for US Senate to fill Lautenberg's seat

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Senators differ on value of phone records program

2 members of Senate Intelligence Committee differ on value of NSA phone records program

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Obama: Congress can finish immigration this summer

Obama says there's no reason Congress can't pass immigration overhaul by end of summer

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In 50 years, huge strides for gay-rights movement

Over 50 years, local activists helped gay-rights movement surmount setbacks, make huge gains

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On guns and more, NH Sen. Ayotte backs GOP leaders

On guns and more, Sen. Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire backs GOP leaders as party profile grows

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Dems tap star power, money for Mass. Senate race

Wary of another GOP victory, Democrats commit political stars and money to Mass. Senate race

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VP tag team: Biden, Gore to campaign for Markey

VP tag team: Joe Biden, Al Gore to raise money for Democrat running in Mass. Senate race

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State laws varied on gun, abortion laws

Idea of constitutional rights varies, as state lawmakers widen gaps on gun, abortion laws

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