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18 years later, Romney tries again
In 1994, Mitt Romney told Bob Schieffer why his business background will help him beat Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass. He lost that race.
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Ask the Experts: Gas Prices
With gas prices rising fast, MoneyWatch editors Jill Schlesinger and Jack Otter turn to Kelly Blue Book's Alec Gutierrez for information on what's driving the increase. And CBSNews.com political reporter Brian Montopoli explains what pain at the pump means for the Presidential race.
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A race without Super PACs
Although Super PACs have fueled massive amounts of advertising this campaign season, Nancy Cordes reports on one race where both candidates have disavowed their use. It's the Massachusetts race to fill the late Sen. Ted Kennedy's shoes.
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Killing Giants | The Live One
We love it when upstarts topple the giants they face...and we've seen it over and over again from Silicon Valley to the other side of the world. Author Stephen Denny has profiled more than 30 upstart brands in a dozen countries, including Method and Boston Beer Company to China's Baidu and Brazil's Oi Mobile. He joins us on The Live One to share strategies to topple the Goliath in any industry.
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Evening News Online, 02.16.11
Wednesday: Anti-government protesters confronting government forces have spread to Libya; Also, Bernie Madoff says that banks "had to know" about his ponzi scheme; Plus, one photographer's mission to bring home to Tucson's children.
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JFK Inaugural Speech 50 Years Later
On the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's presidential inauguration, Jeff Greenfield reports on the impact of one of the most celebrated inaugural addresses of all time.
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Rep. Boehner: The Next Speaker
Rep. John Boehner will become the speaker of the House next month, but few know this Ohio Republican beyond his life in Washington. Lesley Stahl profiles the congressman.
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Jimmy Carter: Ted Kennedy Blocked Health Care Reform
Jimmy Carter explained why his administration could not pass health care reform legislation to CBS News senior White House correspondent Bill Plante. The former president said he doesn't have "any doubt" that Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.), who was running against him for president at the time, stood in his way.
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Carter Explains Contentious Relationship With Media
In Part 2 of Washington Unplugged's exclusive interview with Former President Jimmy Carter, author of "White House Diary", he explains to CBS News' Bill Plante why his relationship with the media was often contentious during his presidency. Plus; Richard Wolffe and Leslie Sanchez wrap-up Tuesday's bipartisan summit.
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Evening News Online, 11.03.10
Wednesday: President Obama comments on finding common ground with House Republicans; Plus, the new players in Congress and what they see as a mandate for change; And, where did Democrats go wrong?
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Where Did Dems Go Wrong?
As Republicans celebrate their return to power in the House of Representatives, Democrats are coming to terms with what went wrong. Katie Couric reports.
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Evening News Online, 11.01.10
Monday: The latest developments in the 2010 midterm campaign season; Also, officials link several U.S. bomb plots to the Yemen-based terror group al Qaeda; Also, famed presidential speechwriter Ted Sorensen dies at 82-years-old.
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Ted Sorensen Dies at 82
Over the weekend Ted Sorensen died of complications from a stroke at age 82. Richard Schlesinger profiles the famed speechwriter of former president John F. Kennedy.
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Ted Sorensen Dead at 82
One of the closest advisors to President John F. Kennedy has died. Russ Mitchell reports on the life and career of Ted Sorensen, best known as the president's speechwriter.
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Evening News Online, 10.04.10
Monday: Discovered terror plots lead to heightened travel security around the world; Also, a new vaccine designed to treat brain cancer yields promising results; And, Steve Hartman's "Everybody In The World Has A Story."
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Jimmy Carter's White House Diary
Lesley Stahl speaks to the former president about his new book, "White House Diary," in which he admits mistakes and blames Ted Kennedy for delaying comprehensive health care.
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Preview: Jimmy Carter
Lesley Stahl speaks to the former president about his new book, "White House Diary," in which he admits mistakes and blames Ted Kennedy for delaying comprehensive health care. Sunday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. ET/PT.
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Jimmy Carter Slams Ted Kennedy
Former President Jimmy Carter tells Lesley Stahl Americans would've had comprehensive health care for decades had Ted Kennedy not killed his bill. Sunday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. ET/PT.
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Scott Brown's 3 Months in Office
Just 3 months ago Mass. Republican Scott Brown stunned the political world by winning an election to finish the U.S. Senate term of the late Ted Kennedy. Tony Guida reports on how Brown is doing so far in office
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Face The Nation, 04.18.10
Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) makes his Sunday television debut and Pulitzer winning columnist Kathleen Parker weighs in. And; Bob Schieffer on life before jet planes and volcanic ash.
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Health Reform's Epic Tale
From President Theodore Roosevelt to President Obama, the newly passed Health Reform Bill has had a long history. Sharyl Attkisson shows us the roots of the epic battle.
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Face The Nation, 03.07.10
Senators Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) discuss health care and the state of Washington. Plus; Politico's Jim VandeHei and Washington Post's Dan Balz join the discussion.
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Senator Bayh Says Bye
Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana announced that he is retiring, fed up with partisan bickering. As Nancy Cordes reports, this puts in play a once-safe Democratic seat in a red state.
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Republican Scott Brown Sworn In
Vice President Joe Biden swears in Republican Scott Brown to serve Massachusetts by taking the Senate seat formerly occupied by the late Ted Kennedy.
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Scott Brown's Victory Speech
Massachusetts Republican Senator-elect Scott Brown appeared before his supporters on the night of a special election to fill Ted Kennedy's vacant U.S. Senate seat.
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