Mar 27

A tale of a giant cheese, a loaf of bread and the First Amendment



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This week marks an interesting anniversary in U.S. history—the first known appearance of a huge loaf of bread at the White House, as a tribute to an equally giant, politically charged cheese wheel that symbolized the First Amendment.



Mar 27

Presidential Madness (Rounds 3 & 4): Secretary of war and defense



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Our two-week contest to pick the best presidential Cabinet ever continues with two matchups involving the men who led America through war and peace.



Mar 26

Supreme Court seems uneasy after Prop 8 testimony



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Early reports about today’s Supreme Court hearing on California’s Proposition 8 indicate a potential June ruling may let a lower-court decision stand in the same-sex marriage case.



Mar 26

Presidential Madness (Round 2): Favorite modern secretary of state



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Our two-week contest to pick the best presidential cabinet ever continues with a heavyweight battle among six modern secretaries of state. Round 2 begins today.



Mar 25

Obamacare’ biggest challenge may be coming this fall



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The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, celebrated its third anniversary on Saturday, but the controversial law’s biggest challenge is still on the horizon.