Liz Sidoti

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WASHINGTON — On June 12, 1999, George W. Bush began his White House quest with this comment at to a barbecue-going crowd in Iowa: “This country is hungry for a new style of campaign ... a campaign that unites all Americans toward a better tomorrow.” “I’m a uniter, not a divider,” the Texas Republican said throughout that campaign, pitching himself as a “compassionate conservative” with a broad domestic policy agenda.

Health-and-fitness trips for adventurous travelers 02/10/13 - 1:27am

everal years ago, I found myself needing a certain type of vacation - one that would help me reset life and that combined my passions: fitness and sports, the outdoors and travel, healthy food and new people.

RINCON, Puerto Rico — Several years ago, I found myself needing a certain type of vacation — one that would help me reset life and that combined my passions: fitness and sports, the outdoors and travel, healthy food and new people. I wanted much of the planning done for me. I also wanted the ability to break from any itinerary. And I wanted to go alone without feeling lonely. A reasonable cost, a variety of activities and a warm location also were important.

AP analysis: Is government's role to fix economy? If so, to what degree? 09/12/11 - 9:13am

WASHINGTON — The economy needs to be fixed. On this, Democrats and Republicans agree. They part ways over how to do it and, specifically, what role the federal government should play.

Gasoline prices intricately related to volatile events around world, foreign politics 04/07/11 - 1:12am

WASHINGTON — Quick: What do these things have in common? Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. The Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Wall Street volatility. A cranky, even angry American populace.

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Poll indicates Americans souring more on economy 04/01/11 - 12:14am

WASHINGTON — For all the talk of recovery, Americans are growing increasingly pessimistic about the economy as soaring gas costs strain already-tight budgets. But so far, people aren’t taking it out on President Barack Obama, a new Associated Press-GfK poll shows.

Mitt Romney focuses on Obama, economy 03/08/11 - 2:04am

BARTLETT, N.H. (AP) — This time, Mitt Romney has a clear pitch: I’m the strongest Republican to challenge President Barack Obama on the country’s single biggest issue — the economy.

On the edge of financial breakdown governors ask feds to avoid causing states more pain 02/28/11 - 1:26am

WASHINGTON — Their states on the brink of financial catastrophe, governors pleaded Saturday for the divided federal government to avoid doing anything that would hamper the tenuous economic recovery back home.

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Money crises looms over governors' meeting; executives struggle to plug budget holes 02/27/11 - 2:23am

WASHINGTON — Confronting crushing budget woes, many of the nation’s governors are calling for painful spending cuts. But beyond that, their approaches are diverging drastically, from union-cramping proposals in Wisconsin and other states to higher taxes in Illinois and elsewhere.

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Can 2012 GOP hopefuls deliver on promises? 02/14/11 - 1:34am

WASHINGTON — Republicans who want to be the one to make Barack Obama a one-term president are promising big changes should the GOP win the White House in 2012.

Trump dangles potential 2012 bid before CPAC 02/12/11 - 1:06am

WASHINGTON — Just how wide open is the Republican presidential field? Vast enough that Donald Trump may want you to hire him.