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Elections 2020

Pence, Harris spar over the future of the ACA in VP debate

by David Brancaccio , Nancy Marshall-Genzer and Alex Schroeder
Oct 8, 2020
Harris said the Trump administration would take away Obamacare's protections for people with preexisting conditions.
"President Trump and I have a plan to improve health care and protect preexisting conditions for every American," Vice President Mike Pence said. But he did not offer any further details.
Eric Baradat, Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images
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President George H.W. Bush dies at 94

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Nov 30, 2018
He came to office promising not to raise taxes, but later compromised to help cut the deficit.
U.S. President George Bush poses for photographers after his address to the nation, 27 September 1991, in the Oval Office of the White House. During his speech, Bush announced that the U.S. will unilaterally eliminate its land and sea-based short-range nuclear weapons.
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Have you ever heard of Longwood University?

by Amy Scott
Oct 4, 2016
You will. It's spending millions to host tonight's vice presidential debate.
Longwood University will spend about $5.5 million hosting the 2016 vice presidential debate.
Longwood University
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Inauguration Day

Notable firsts in inauguration history

by Chau Tu
Jan 18, 2013
Tradition and ritual play major roles on Inauguration Day. Here are some of the firsts, both quirky and significant, that have occurred throughout history.
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Campaign Finance

Ads quick to criticize after VP debate

by Rachael Marcus
Oct 12, 2012
Biden, Ryan razzed in quick response ads
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Attitude Check

V.P. debates draw us in, but don't influence voters

by Marketplace Contributor
Oct 11, 2012
Despite increased interest in vice presidential debates -- from Sarah Palin and Joe Biden to tonight's Biden-Ryan showdown -- polls show these debates don't really change the vote in November.
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Campaign Trail

The influence of the vice president

by Marketplace Contributor
Jul 18, 2012
As Romney prepares to tap running mate, historians say vice presidents have a mostly unseen role in shaping policy.
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