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Monday, June 25, 2012

Election 2012: Supreme Court permits no limits on state campaign funds

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06/25/2012
Reuters Election 2012 Daily round-up of the day's top news from the campaign trail, the White House and all the politics in between
Supreme Court permits no limits on state campaign funds
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In a blow to those trying to restrict corporate spending in U.S. elections, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled against a century-old law in Montana that set limits on business spending for political campaigns in the state.
Romney says Obama failed to lead on immigration
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Mitt Romney blasted President Barack Obama on Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld part of an Arizona law cracking down on illegal immigration that Romney had endorsed while seeking the Republican presidential nomination.
U.S. House Republicans: keep Keystone in transport bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the House of Representatives are insisting that a measure to approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline must be part of a transportation funding bill, a stance that could hobble negotiators sprinting to try to reach a deal on the legislation this week.
Supreme Court sets Thursday for healthcare ruling
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court's ruling on the fate of President Barack Obama's 2010 healthcare law will be announced on Thursday, the last day of the high court term, the court said on Monday.
Concerned about Arizona law after court ruling: Obama
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Monday he was pleased the Supreme Court struck down key parts of Arizona's immigration law but was concerned about the standing provision allowing police to stop people they suspect are illegal immigrants.
Most Americans oppose health law but like provisions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Most Americans oppose President Barack Obama's healthcare reform even though they strongly support most of its provisions, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed on Sunday, with the Supreme Court set to rule within days on whether the law should stand.
Obama revels in support from Latinos, swipes Romney
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida (Reuters) - President Barack Obama reveled in the support of Latino leaders on Friday and took a swipe at his election rival Mitt Romney for giving mixed messages on how to handle illegal immigration.
Blunt says to keep an eye on Virginia
Missouri Senator Roy Blunt, who is Mitt Romney's point person in Congress, doesn't think Ohio or Florida will be the main states to watch on election night. He says his eyes will be on Virginia.
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