Where the Senate stands (via CNN Political Ticker)

Open Senate seats in November (as of 3/7/2011): Democrats 5 Republicans 3 TOTAL 8 Democratic open seats: RETIRING: 5 Kent Conrad (North Dakota) – announced 1/18/2011 Joe Lieberman (I-Connecticut) – announced 1/19/2011 Jim Webb (Virginia) – announced 2/9/2011 Jeff Bingaman (New Mexico) – announced 2/18/2011 Daniel Akaka (Hawaii) – announced 3/2/2011 Republican open seats: RETIRING: 3 Kay Bailey Hutchison (Texas) – announced 1/13/2011 Jon Kyl (Ariz … Read More

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High court turns aside another lawsuit questioning Obama citizenship (via CNN Political Ticker)

WASHINGTON (CNN) — The Supreme Court has again rejected an appeal from a "birther" proponent questioning the citizenship of President Barack Obama. The justices Monday turned aside without comment a request for a rehearing of various claims, after dismissing the original appeal in late January. The long-shot petition by Gregory Hollister had called on Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan to withdraw from considering the constitutional claims … Read More

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POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: Monday, March 7, 2011 (via CNN Political Ticker)

The CNN Washington Bureau’s morning speed read of the top stories making news from around the country and the world. Click on the headlines for more. WASHINGTON/POLITICAL For the latest political news: http://www.CNNPolitics.com CNNMoney: Budget battle: Neither side blinks On Day 157 of operating without a full budget, and with 13 days to go before the latest short-term fix expires, lawmakers appear no closer to a deal to keep the government running. La … Read More

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POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: Monday, March 7, 2011 (via CNN Political Ticker)

The CNN Washington Bureau’s morning speed read of the top stories making news from around the country and the world. Click on the headlines for more. WASHINGTON/POLITICAL For the latest political news: http://www.CNNPolitics.com CNNMoney: Budget battle: Neither side blinks On Day 157 of operating without a full budget, and with 13 days to go before the latest short-term fix expires, lawmakers appear no closer to a deal to keep the government running. La … Read More

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