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As economy dominates, Obama, McCain seek answers
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Planned Parenthood's political action committee released a new TV ad today hitting presumptive Republican nominee John McCain's stand on birth control. (article 2) Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain are suggesting tax, spending and regulatory plans in response to soaring gasoline prices, a home lending crisis and other woes hitting consumers. (article 4) A year ago, the Iraq war and terrorism dominated the campaign, and that was reflected in candidates' rhetoric and poll results. (article 4) FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. Scott Romney, the older brother of John McCain's former GOP rival Mitt Romney, will become a co-chairman of the McCain campaign in Michigan, CBSN confirms. (article 6) In his opening remarks to the crowd of over 200 people, Chuck Yob referred to Scott Romney as " our new co-chair. (article 6) President Bush's failed push to privatize Social Security has not deterred John McCain from putting forward the same idea and from risking a similar political disaster. (article 3) This week, the coalition which began laying its plans Friday in a conference call arranged by the DNC will start demonstrating at McCain's events and offices, particularly in key states with many seniors. (article 3)

Other stories about Obama, McCain and Barack:
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  • McCain receives polite but tepid welcome from pro-Obama crowd (6 articles)
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  • Obama, McCain and their awkward Hispanic outreach (6 articles)
  • Racial rifts: Obama's candidacy a Rorschach test for nation's minorities (5 articles)

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  • Story keywords
    Obama, McCain, Barack, campaign, voters

    Source articles
    1. McCain attacked over gay adoption (boston.com, 07/16/2008, 424 words)
    2. Ad hits McCain on birth control stand (boston.com, 07/16/2008, 348 words)
    3. McCain takes a Social Security risk (L.A. Times, 07/14/2008, 914 words)
    4. As economy dominates, Obama, McCain seek answers (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 07/16/2008, 935 words)
    5. Column: Gas Prices Aren't Figment Of Our Imagination (CBS News, 07/15/2008, 861 words)
    6. Mitt's Brother To Co-Chair McCain Campaign In Michigan (CBS News, 07/14/2008, 178 words)
    7. 2008 Presidential Campaign Blog (boston.com, 07/16/2008, 717 words)
    8. Los Angeles Times (L.A. Times, 07/16/2008, 802 words)




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