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Rep. W. Todd Akin brought home federal dollars for projects in his district but is now an ally of an anti-earmark group, opening himself up to criticism that he has switched to get a campaign donation from the group for his Senate race. (The Jefferson City News-Tribune via Associated Press)

Akin gets support from anti-earmark group

By David A. Lieb - Associated Press

Rep. Mazie K. Hirono, a Democrat, is defeating a former two-term governor by double digits in Hawaii, although polling in the state has been unreliable. She is riding a blue tide that includes native son President Obama at the top of the ballot. (Associated Press)

Strong Republican a Senate long shot in Hawaii

By Sean Lengell - The Washington Times

“I was looking at my government, and I wasn’t happy with it. So rather than complain, I decided to run myself. I thought I could do a better job, and I still feel that way.” - Former Marine tank commander Nick Popaditch, who lost his right eye during the April 2004 battle of Fallujah in Iraq, and who is now the Republican nominee in California’s 53rd Congressional District.

More veterans on political battlefield

By Allen G. Breed - Associated Press

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren won the endorsement of the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts. She addressed a gathering outside a firehouse in Boston on Wednesday. Mrs. Warren is running against incumbent Republican Sen. Scott P. Brown. A recent poll show him with 20-point advantage among male voters. (Associated Press)

Male voter support boosts GOP candidates

By Paige Winfield Cunningham - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Kentucky Republican (AP Photo)

Senators join suit over Obama’s constitutional powers

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Sen. Kelly Ayotte, New Hampshire Republican.

GOP senators berate Obama over looming defense cuts

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Rep. Todd Akin (left), Missouri Republican Senate candidate, accompanied by former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, speaks during a news conference Sept. 24, 2012, in Kirkwood, Mo. Akin is seeking to unseat Democratic incumbent Sen. Claire McCaskill in the November election. (Associated Press)

Conservative fund considers backing Mo. Rep. Akin

By David A. Lieb and Jim Salter - Associated Press

Inside Politics: Intel chairman challenges account of embassy attack

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

** FILE ** Rep. W. Todd Akin, the Republican Senate candidate in Missouri, speaks during a news conference in Kirkwood, Mo., on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is campaigning with the hopeful. (Associated Press)

Akin gets some good news as super PAC mulls funding

By Paige Winfield Cunningham - The Washington Times

Rep. Jim Jordan, Ohio Republican (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

Confident conservative Jordan: Stand ground on taxes

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Inside Politics: Akin faces critical time for bid in Missouri

The Washington Times

**FILE** Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Nevada Democrat, announces July 31, 2012, to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington that he and GOP House Speaker John Boehner have reached an agreement to keep the government running on autopilot for six months when the current budget year ends on Sept. 30. (Associated Press)

Unproductive Congress skips town until November

By Andrew Taylor - Associated Press

Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill (right) speaks Sept. 21, 2012, as she looks toward Republican challenger Rep. Todd Akin during the first debate in the Missouri Senate race in Columbia, Mo. (Associated Press)

Akin, McCaskill trade barbs in first debate

By Paige Winfield Cunningham - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Sen. Scott Brown, Massachusetts Republican, left, shakes hands with his Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren, right, on the set before their first debate as moderator Jon Keller, center, looks on, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Brown, Warren drop gloves in Mass. debate

By Paige Winfield Cunningham - The Washington Times

Illustration Stabbing the Hand that Feeds You by Linas Garsys for The Washington Times

PAUL: Demanding justice from Libya, Egypt and Pakistan

By Sen. Rand Paul

Democrats use Romney remarks for Hill races

By Henry C. Jackson - Associated Press

**FILE** House Ways and Means Committees Chairman Rep. Dave Camp, Michigan Republican. (Associated Press)

House GOP to try to block waiver of welfare work rule

By Sean Lengell - The Washington Times

Rural lawmakers face fury back home

By Mary Clare Jalonick - Associated Press

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Nuclear terrorism bill delay unwarranted

The Washington Times

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MILLER: Capitol hand out to Romney

By Emily Miller - The Washington Times