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December 20, 2015

Rand Paul endorses Scott Brown in NH Senate race

New Hampshire Senate candidate Scott Brown picked up the endorsement Friday of Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., in a move that could help the Republican challenger cash in on the senator's appeal among the state's independent-minded voters.

December 20, 2015

GOP rival gains on top Dem Durbin in Illinois Senate race

The No. 2 Senate Democrat, long thought to have an easy ride to a fourth term, could be in for a fight as recent polls show the race narrowing in the final weeks of the 2014 midterms.

December 20, 2015

Old rivals square off in rough Connecticut rematch, governor invokes Newtown

The governor’s race in traditionally liberal Connecticut is quickly turning into one of the tightest and toughest in the country, as Republican Tom Foley looks to settle an old score against incumbent Democratic Gov. Dannel Malloy.

December 20, 2015

America's first offshore wind project hit with waves of controversy

America’s first-ever offshore wind farm is going over-budget before construction even begins, critics say. The $2.6 billion Cape Wind project, a private project benefiting from millions in federal subsidies, plans to pioneer offshore wind energy in pursuit of an eco-friendly, sustainable energy supply. Wind turbines typically seen onshore will be installed offshore on the coast of Cape Cod in Nantucket Sound.  

December 20, 2015

Perry talks national issues as he begins six-stop New Hampshire swing

On the heels of the sweeping Republican gains in the midterm elections, Texas GOP Gov. Rick Perry on Sunday unofficially kicked off the presidential primary season in New Hampshire, starting his six-stop swing through the state with a visit to Concord.

December 20, 2015

Lawmakers, workers vow to fight proposed base closures that could hurt New England shipyard

The latest round of proposed Defense cuts, included in the presidential budget plan being unveiled Tuesday, is putting a New England shipyard at risk and threatening thousands of jobs.

December 20, 2015

Rail industry at risk of halting service amid struggle to meet year-end safety deadline

On New Year’s Day, 70,000 miles of the country’s railway system could come to an unprecedented halt—leaving millions of commuters without a ride and slamming the brakes on freight service.

December 20, 2015

Planned Parenthood workers, PACs donated $25M to Dems since 2000

The financial ties between Planned Parenthood and Democrats run deep, with the taxpayer-funded women's health care and abortion provider's employees and political arms donating at least $25 million to party lawmakers over the last 15 years, according to a FoxNews.com analysis.

December 20, 2015

Oklahoma Legislature, like Congress, takes aim at taxpayer-funded wind energy credits

Just outside the small farming community of Tuttle, Oklahoma, the 262-foot-tall wind turbines that dot the horizon are welcome additions -- providing millions of dollars in additional income to farmers and landowners.

December 20, 2015

Candidates battle for the libertarian vote in New Hampshire

The battle for the 2016 Republican nomination is on in New Hampshire, where presidential contenders Ted Cruz and Rand Paul have targeted the libertarian vote in hopes of winning the country’s first primary.