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-Politics Daily StaffThe informal survey also gave high marks to President Obama, the Armed Forces and the EPA for use of Facebook.
Billy the Kid Remains an Outlaw: New Mexico Governor Won't Pardon Him
-Tom DiemerIt was a "close call," but Gov. Bill Richardson said the historical record as to why one of his predecessors backed away from a deal with the Kid is too fuzzy for him to go ahead with a posthumous pardon.
The Top Stories in Religion and Politics in 2010 -- What They Mean, Why They Matter
-David GibsonFrom the "Ground Zero mosque" to Glenn Beck, gays, abortion and the never-ending clergy sex scandal, religion took no holiday this year.
How Congress Changed Your Life in 2010
-Patricia MurphyHealth care reform, tax cuts, and much more made 2010 a busy year for lawmakers, and what they did will affect significantly Americans in the next year and beyond.
Obama Names Ambassadors, No. 2 Official at Justice in Recess Appointments
-Tom DiemerThe six people the president picked can serve until late next year. All had been awaiting Senate confirmation for an average of 147 days.
Atheists Demand Equal Time at New D.C. Mayor's Prayer Service
-David GibsonThe Secular Coalition for America wants a "humanist celebrant" included to "offer inspiration without religion."
Democrats Boast of 'Top 10' List in Last Congress
-Tom DiemerWhether voters didn't fully understand all of Congress' accomplishments or simply didn't agree with the Democratic priorities, the party took a shellacking in the mid-term election.
Freshman Republican Says Senate Shouldn't Filibuster Judicial Nominees
-Tom DiemerIn the short term at least, making it more difficult to filibuster a judicial nominee would be an advantage for Senate Democrats, who want speedy confirmation of President Obama's appointees.
Nancy Pelosi Turning to Hollywood for 'Rebranding' Advice?
-Tom DiemerA spokesman for Steven Spielberg said the famed director wants to work with actors -- not politicians. But Spielberg has actively supported Democratic candidates in the past.
Pat Robertson: Decriminalize Marijuana (Yes, THAT Pat Robertson)
-David GibsonThe founder of the Christian Coalition finds his libertarian side. Or else he's been smoking something. But pro-pot activists are pleased.
Senate Farewells Sound Familiar Warning: Partisanship Is Ruining Us
-Linda KillianWednesday's bipartisanship on Capitol Hill was a hopeful sign for departing senators, who implored incoming lawmakers to embrace the lost art of compromise.
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