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Sunday, May 05, 2013  The Fairfield Arts and Convention Center hosted "Proud to Be a Democrat" potluck. Democratic leaders from Iowa critcized Gov. Branstads heathcare plan, and discussed the 2014 elections.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin has won two high-profile Republican endorsements a day after guaranteeing his candidacy would continue.

Sunday, May 13, 2012  Saturday afternoon, Republican candidates running for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, Dan Dolan and John Archer, both participated at a Tea Party forum in Ottumwa.

Monday, April 13, 2009  US congressman escapes injury in mortar attack at Somali airport; 19 Somalis hurt

Friday, February 13, 2009  The recovery plan: Washington goes into motion with $800B jolt of economic shock therapy

Monday, February 09, 2009  President Barack Obama faces a barrage of questions on his plans to reinvigorate the economy with a massive stimulus bill and additional billions in bailout money for the financial markets.

Friday, December 26, 2008  Fact Finder has learned new estimates for the upcoming 2010 Census will make some changes in the U.S. Congress.