Counterterrorism chief Michael Leiter resigning
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Tough illegal immigration law signed in Alabama
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Congress goes quiet on Twitter in wake of scandal
There was a noticeable drop in the number of Tweets out of Congress following Rep. Anthony Weiner's Twitter scanda
Dems shunning Weiner, strategist says
Robert Zimmerman: Most I speak to would rather be seen with GOP Rep. Paul Ryan than Weiner
Herman Cain interview: Full transcript
Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain in conversation with CBSNews.com senior political reporter Brian Montopoli
Obama name-check can't save Chet's Restaurant
President said Toledo, Ohio, eatery saw boost from bailout in speech to autoworkers last week, but owner says it's time to sell
More signs Rudy Giuliani will make 2012 bid
Magazine report says former NYC mayor to throw hat in ring, and focus on N.H. after failed 2008 bid avoided the state
Why a Palin presidential campaign is hopeless
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Weiner clings to office after new pic, baby news
Pressure builds from fellow Dems calling resignation as new x-rated photo is released, wife's pregnancy revealed
Judges seem receptive to health care challenge
Judges on a federal appeals court panel on Wednesday repeatedly raised questions about President Obama's health care overhaul
Gates: No US "rush to the exits" in Afghanistan
Defense secretary seeks to reassure allies after Germany warns pullout of too many Americans could jeopardize NATO strategy
Charges may be dropped in NSA whistleblower case
Federal prosecutors' plans to withdraw key documents in their case against Thomas Drake suggests gov't may have overreached in using the Espionage Act
"Gay Girl in Damascus" may not be real
Washington Post: Questions emerge about existence of Syrian-American blogger and her supposed detention in Syria
Herman Cain: I would accept Muslim in my cabinet
GOP presidential candidate who said he wouldn't be comfortable with Muslim in Cabinet maintains that Sharia Law is legitimate threat
Herman Cain: Americans should cut back fast food
Former fast food executive says Americans should cut back - but that the government shouldn't make them
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