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Boehner Blasts White House on Religion Rule

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NATIONALJOURNAL.COM

House Speaker John Boehner denounced the Obama administration on Wednesday on the question of religious freedom, vowing to overturn a controversial rule for employers to provide free contraception if it's not rescinded.

"It must not stand and it will not stand," Boehner said on the House floor.

“In recent days, Americans of every faith and political persuasion have mobilized in objection" to the rule he said "constitutes an unambiguous attack on religious freedom in our country." read more »

Santorum Bests Romney in Three-State Sweep

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CBNNEWS.COM

It's being called a "Santorum Sweep." Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum scored three huge wins in the race for the Republican nomination Tuesday, dominating the races in Colorado, Minnesota, and Missouri.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I don't stand here to claim to be the conservative alternative to Mitt Romney. I stand here to be the conservative alternative to Barack Obama," Santorum told supporters during his victory speech. read more »

Candidates: Obama Violating Freedom of Conscience

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CBNNEWS.COM

The Republican presidential candidates have their eyes on three states in the race to take on President Obama for the White House.
    
Colorado and Minnesota are set to hold caucuses Tuesday, while Missouri will hold a primary.
    
Rather than taking swipes at one another, the GOP candidates are focusing their attacks on the president.
    
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum accused Obama of violating freedom of conscience.  read more »

Romney Looks Ahead to Colorado, Minnesota after Nevada Win

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CBNNEWS.COM

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is being considered the clear front-runner for Tuesday's Republican caucuses in Colorado and Minnesota.

Romney scored a big win in the Nevada presidential caucuses on Saturday, walking away with a little more than 50 percent of the vote.

While Nevada does have a sizable Mormon population, election analysts say he carried most of the evangelical vote too. read more »

Trump Discusses Romney Endorsement, Christian Coaliton with Greta Van Susteren

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FOXNEW.COM

See Entire Video Interview Here

GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: Well, it happened. Donald Trump picks a candidate, and with Las Vegas as his backdrop, Trump says he has picked a winner! We spoke with Donald right after the big announcement.

VAN SUSTEREN: Donald, nice to see you. read more »

Christian Coalition's Michele Combs Comments on Komen's Reversal on Planned Parenthood Funding

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ONENEWSNOW.COM

Offering its apology, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced today it is changing its mind and will continue financial grants to the abortion-provider Planned Parenthood.

"We apologize to the American public for recent decisions that cast doubt upon our commitment to our mission of saving women's lives." read more »

Critics Blast Romney as Republicans Look to Nevada

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CBNNEWS.COM

There's new twists and turns on the Republican campaign trail just ahead of Saturday's Nevada caucuses.

GOP sources now say real estate mogul Donald Trump is expected to endorse former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.

The news comes after two Newt Gingrich campaign advisers claimed it was the former House speaker that "the Donald" would be throwing his support behind.

An endorsement from Trump would have given Gingrich's campaign a much-needed boost Thursday. read more »

Romney Flying High, Gingrich Says 'Never Say Die'

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CBNNEWS.COM

TAMPA, Fla. -- Mitt Romney is back on top after winning Tuesday's Florida's Republican primary. 

He now leads in delegates and momentum after snagging the biggest prize so far in the GOP race for president. read more »

Senate Clears Way for Vote on Insider Trading

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CBNNEWS.COM

WASHINGTON -- Congress' low approval ratings have sparked a rare instance of bipartisanship, as both parties are rushing to pass a bill that would make it clear that insider trading laws apply to lawmakers.

The Senate voted 93-2 Monday to clear the way for consideration of amendments and -- sponsors hope -- final passage later this week. read more »

Romney Surges in Florida, Gringrich Plays Catch Up

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CBNNEWS.COM

Florida Republicans head to the polls Tuesday as the state's presidential primary takes a crucial turn.

The forecast is sunny for Mitt Romney, with polls showing him pulling ahead of Newt Gingrich, a victory firmly in his grasp.

"With a turnout like this, I'm beginning to feel we might win tomorrow," Romney told a crowd of several hundred at a stop in Dunedin, Fla., on Monday.

Nevertheless, the race appears to be far from over.

Seniors and Hispanics read more »
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