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Cash-strapped states avoid word 'taxes'

Rise disguised as penalty, fee

Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010

Faced with severe budget shortfalls after a steep economic recession, state legislatures and governors are trying to raise money without raising taxes — at least not technically.

U.S. raises $500 million for Haiti

Exceeds disaster aid in a good economy

Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010

Even when money's tight, Americans can be counted on to lend a hand in the midst of a disaster, as witnessed by the U.S. response to the devastation wrought by the Haiti earthquake.

Fight on right enlivens Utah Senate race

Senator faces conservative fire

Monday, Jan. 25, 2010

On the list of endangered congressional incumbents this year, Sen. Robert F. Bennett is one of the last names you'd expect to see. Yet Mr. Bennett is in trouble, according to both the polls and the prevailing political winds, which are blowing from the right.

Haiti appeal from Planned Parenthood hit

Pro-lifers argue fundraiser exploits natural disaster

Friday, Jan. 22, 2010

Pro-life groups are accusing Planned Parenthood of taking advantage of the humanitarian catastrophe in Haiti to promote a pro-choice agenda.

Federal health care foes plot for state opt-outs

Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010

Congress can pass a federal health care bill and President Obama can sign it, but that doesn't mean the states plan to abide by it.

Denver mayor aims for open governor's seat

Incumbent forgoing 2nd term

Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010

Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper jumped into the Colorado governor's race Tuesday, an unsurprising decision that immediately made him the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee.

Cameras blocked at Prop 8 trial

No broadcast in courtroom for 3 days

Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010

The Supreme Court on Monday temporarily blocked a federal judge's decision to allow cameras in the courtroom during the trial on the constitutionality of California's same-sex-marriage ban.

Salazar won't run for Colo. governor

Friday, Jan. 8, 2010

DENVER | Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced Thursday he won't run for Colorado governor in 2010 and instead threw his support behind Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper for the job.

Colo. governor won't seek 2nd term

Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010

UPDATED: Colorado Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter announced Wednesday that he will not seek a second term, saying he wanted to spend more time with his wife, Jeanne, and four children.