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GOP Presidential Hopefuls Are Squaring Up For First Debate Bout

By David Folkenflik Thursday night’s GOP debates on Fox News — especially the prime time event, featuring front runner Donald J. Trump — are among the most anticipated cable programs

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State Seeks Input on New Child Support Rules

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz The state of Indiana is asking for citizen input on new guidelines regarding child support. One of which no longer automatically allows for child support up to

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Who’s In, Who’s Out: Selection Day For The GOP Presidential Debate

By Jessica Taylor Donald Trump is on top, followed by Jeb Bush and Scott Walker. Chris Christie and John Kasich barely make it in, while Rick Perry misses the cutoff

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Fox News’ Debate Selection Method Is Not Without Critics

Broadcaster Fox News announces which 10 candidates will be allowed on stage for the first official Republican debate next month. NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with politics editor Domenico Montanaro. »

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Privacy Advocates To Senate Cyber Security Bill

By Brian Naylor The Senate is considering a bill to make it easier for businesses and the government to share data about cyber threats. Proponents say it would enhance security;

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Hogsett Wants to Follow Ballard on Vacant Homes

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz Indy Democratic Mayoral candidate Joe Hogsett says he wants to build on incumbent Mayor Greg Ballard’s efforts when it comes to addressing abandoned and vacant housing. Hogsett

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The Strangest Presidential Campaign Ever

By Linton Weeks In the annals of American politics, there have been some pretty quirky quests for the White House. » E-Mail This …read more Via: http://www.npr.org/sections/npr-history-dept/2015/08/04/428989753/the-strangest-presidential-campaign-ever?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=politics

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Forum In N.H. A Warmup For First GOP Debate Of 2016 Race

By Don Gonyea Fourteen Republican presidential hopefuls made for a crowded GOP field Monday night in Manchester, N.H. Donald Trump declined to attend. It wasn’t a debate, but rather two

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Mixed React to Obama Coal Decision

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz Reaction to President Barack Obama’s new rules regarding coal emissions is drawing mixed reaction from Hoosiers policy makers, most of it negative. The plan calls for a

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14 GOP Candidates Will Share The Stage At New Hampshire Forum

Correspondent Don Gonyea tells NPR’s Melissa Block that unlike official GOP debates, which will limit the number of participants, all the hopefuls were invited to to appear in Manchester on