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House likely to stay in GOP hands on Election Day

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 28th

By ALAN FRAMAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - In one Democratic ad, a grunting, helmet-wearing actor portraying GOP Rep. Jon Runyan of New Jersey, a former football lineman, physically blocks seniors from their Medicare benefits. Another TV ad accuses Massachusetts House GOP hopeful Richard

Many employers still unaware of NY nanny law

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 28th

By JULIE WATSON and MICHAEL VIRTANENAssociated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Allison Julien worked for more than two decades as a nanny in New York, toiling 50 to 60 hours a week without overtime pay until the state enacted the nation's first bill of rights for domestic workers two years ago.

Obama presents his closing case in 7 states

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 27th

By KEVIN FREKINGAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - TITLE: "Table" LENGTH: Two minutes. AIRING: In the closely contested states of New Hampshire, Virginia, Florida, Ohio, Iowa, Nevada, and Colorado.

Christian right election-year rally set for Philly

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 27th

By RACHEL ZOLLAP Religion Writer Christian conservatives who blame "moral depravity" for everything from the recession to terrorism are converging on Philadelphia for a rally they hope will spark a religious revival as Election Day nears. Called "America for Jesus 2012," the prayer assembly on

How the AP-NCC poll was conducted

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 27th

By The Associated Press The Associated Press-National Constitution Center Poll on privacy and drones was conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Corporate Communications from Aug. 16-20. It is based on landline and cellphone telephone interviews with a nationally representative random

Gov't awards $290 million for teacher incentives

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 27th

By JOSH LEDERMANAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is awarding $290 million in grants to reward top teachers and boost opportunities for teachers who work in impoverished schools. The Department of Education says the funds will flow to almost 1,000 schools in 18 states

California Community Colleges names new chancellor

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 27th

By TERENCE CHEAAssociated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - California Community Colleges on Thursday named a veteran administrator to lead the nation's largest system of public higher education as it confronts a host of financial and academic challenges. Brice Harris, who previously headed the

Former Boston U. president John Silber dies

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 27th

By MARK PRATTAssociated Press BOSTON (AP) - John Silber, the sharp-tongued, pugnacious public intellectual who transformed Boston University during a quarter-century as president and mounted an unsuccessful run for governor of Massachusetts, died Thursday. He was 86. Silber died of kidney

Myanmar leader praises Suu Kyi at UN

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 27th

By MATTHEW PENNINGTONAssociated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Myanmar's president Thursday said his country has taken irreversible steps toward democracy as he paid unprecedented public tribute to opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, describing her as crucial to political reforms. President

WATCH IT: Samuel L. Jackson's Crazy Political Video; WARNING...Some May Find The Video Offensive

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 27th

YAHOO.COM - You're probably already sick of political ads by now, what with the presidential election less than six weeks away, but a group of Barack Obama supporters are banking on the fact a new unorthodox spot they're releasing — starring Samuel L. Jackson and jarringly titled "