A whole new Romney for 2012 presidential run (Los Angeles Times)

The early Republican favorite is wearing Gap skinny jeans and going tieless on network TV. But despite his makeover, he still has a hard time connecting with voters. Defying his reputation as a 1950s square, the new, more casual Mitt Romney is popping up around the country as he readies a second run for president. He's going tieless on network TV, strolling NASCAR pits in Daytona and sporting skinny Gap jeans bought for him by his wife. Share With Friends: | | Politics - Top Stories Stories, News Feeds and News via Feedzilla.

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In Cuba, Jailed American Faces Trial

Today, American contractor Alan Gross goes on trial in Cuba. He's charged with "acts against the integrity and independence" of the state. Gross says he was just trying to help enhance Internet connectivity for the island's small Jewish community. Nick Miroff is watching, and he speaks with host Melissa Block.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/03/04/134272743/In-Cuba-Jailed-American-Faces-Trial?ft=1&f=1004

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Ore. Congressman Back, 'In Good Shape,' After Gaffes

Democrat David Wu has returned to Washington after reports of odd behavior and allegations of drug abuse led him to return home for a week. His troubles started last Halloween, when he sent a photo of himself wearing a tiger costume to staffers. Wu plans to run for re-election in 2012, but both parties have an eye on his seat.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/03/04/134194616/ore-congressman-back-in-good-shape-after-gaffes?ft=1&f=1014

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Cattle Ranchers in a Battle with Wolves

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Five Quick Things About The New Health Care Ruling (The Atlantic)

Judge Vinson should have automatically stayed his ruling back in January, which is probably why he did it now Share With Friends: | | Lybia Protests News, Politics - Top Stories News, RSS and RSS Feed via Feedzilla.

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GOP Budget Could Hobble Obama Environment Policy

The budget bill passed by the Republican-controlled House would slash EPA funding by nearly a third ? more than any other agency. It would stop the agency from regulating greenhouse gas emissions and gut many other programs that prevent air and water pollution and enforce environmental laws.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/03/03/134237203/gop-budget-plans-quash-obama-environment-policy?ft=1&f=1007

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The Changing Face Of Organized Labor

The new year has brought a sharp increase in labor conflict in America.

In Wisconsin and Ohio, public employee unions are battling Republicans in the legislature and the governor's office.

In Providence, R.I., the city has fired nearly 2,000 union teachers.

Then there's the NFL, where owners and players are at an impasse as the midnight deadline for negotiations nears — meaning even ESPN is on the labor beat.

Each of the conflicts has a different set of issues and different circumstances. But they also highlight how the face of organized labor in the U.S. has changed.

Unions remain a major player in American politics, pouring money and manpower into elections and other public policy debates. But labor's numbers have been shrinking for decades. Now, only about 12 percent of the U.S. workforce belongs to a union. That compares with about 20 percent in the early 1980s.

Labor historian Nelson Lichtenstein at the University of California, Santa Barbara describes what the typical unionized worker in America looked like 50 years ago:

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/03/03/134229414/the-changing-face-of-organized-labor?ft=1&f=1003

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