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HILLARY CLINTON

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WORLD / Politics
Apr 19, 2016
As N.Y. showdown looms, Sanders hits Clinton campaign financing, cries DNC foul
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders accused front-runner Hillary Clinton of apparent campaign finance violations on Monday, ratcheting up the rhetoric against his rival one day before New York state's crucial primary elections.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 16, 2016
Sanders' tax returns rank him high among Americans but far below Clinton
U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, who has made income inequality a top campaign theme, had taxable income of $205,271 in 2014, almost putting him in the top 5 percent of American earners, according to the release of his federal tax return on Friday.
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BUSINESS
Apr 13, 2016
Kerry defends TPP, hints candidates playing to Americans' trade fears
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry defended a 12-nation Pacific trade agreement on Tuesday against what he suggested was fear-mongering by the leading U.S. presidential candidates.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 13, 2016
Line in Clinton-de Blasio skit iks some as untimely racial gaffe
A comic gag turned into a gaffe for Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton and New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, triggering a storm of social media comment accusing them of being insensitive to African-Americans.
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WORLD / Politics
Apr 8, 2016
Bill Clinton faces protesters who say his 1994 'three strikes' crime reforms hurt African-Americans
Former President Bill Clinton faced down protesters angry at the impact his crime reforms of 20 years ago have had on black Americans and defended the record of Hillary Clinton, his wife, who is relying on the support of black voters in her quest for the presidency.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 6, 2016
Cruz, Sanders come out on top in Wisconsin primaries
Republican Ted Cruz won the Wisconsin presidential primary on Tuesday, dealing a blow to front-runner Donald Trump's hopes of amassing the delegates needed for the party's nomination ahead of the July convention and boosting the chances of a rare contested convention.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 2, 2016
U.S. State Department halts review of Clinton emails at FBI's request
At the request of the FBI, the U.S. State Department has suspended plans for an internal review of whether classified information was properly handled in former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's emails, a spokeswoman said on Friday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 31, 2016
If U.S. bans abortion, women who get one should be punished, Trump says before backpedaling
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said on Wednesday that women who end pregnancies should face some sort of punishment if the United States bans abortion, but appeared to walk back on his comments after their release by MSNBC to say the abortion issue should be handled by the states....
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 30, 2016
Libya mars Clinton's foreign policy credentials
Hillary Clinton was a co-author of the U.S. plan to topple Moammar Gadhafi, which led to Libya becoming a failed state.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 29, 2016
Trump would destroy progressive movement if he gets to pick top court justice: Clinton
Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton rebuked Senate Republicans on Monday for denying a hearing to U.S. Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland, accusing them of obstructionism, and warned of dangers if Donald Trump appointed the next justice.
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WORLD / Politics
Mar 29, 2016
Clinton to rip Trump, Republicans over snub of Obama's top court pick
Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton will assail the prospect of a Donald Trump-appointed U.S. Supreme Court justice on Monday, her campaign said, as she seeks to regain momentum from party rival Bernie Sanders, the winner of three weekend nominating contests.
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 28, 2016
Trump is positioned to win the presidency
If the Democrats are serious about stopping Donald Trump, they should stop Hillary Clinton from clinching the nomination.
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WORLD / Politics
Mar 28, 2016
Fresh from tri-state wins, Sanders urges superdelegates to rethink Clinton backing
Fresh from Democratic presidential primary wins over the weekend in three U.S. states, Bernie Sanders said on Sunday he had political momentum that could help him win the backing of Democratic power brokers in his race against Hillary Clinton.
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WORLD / Politics
Mar 25, 2016
Exact role of Clinton's IT staffer remains unknown
Soon after Hillary Clinton's arrival at the State Department in 2009, officials in the information technology office were baffled when told that a young technician would join them as a political appointee, newly disclosed emails show.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 23, 2016
Jeb Bush endorses Ted Cruz for Republican nomination
Former candidate Jeb Bush endorsed Ted Cruz for the Republican presidential nomination on Wednesday, saying the U.S. senator from Texas represents the party's best chance of winning the White House.
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 20, 2016
I dunno if Hillary Clinton is evil, but she sure is dumb
Vote for Hillary Clinton if you want. But don't vote for her because she's smart.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 18, 2016
Close count gives Clinton Missouri primary win; Sanders concedes
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has won the Missouri primary, the Associated Press reported on Thursday, with rival Bernie Sanders conceding the contest.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 17, 2016
After riots threat, 'fan the flames' Trump dumps Fox debate
U.S. Republican front-runner Donald Trump warned on Wednesday of riots if he is denied the party's presidential nomination and pulled the plug on a scheduled debate among candidates, raising the temperature even more in a heated White House race.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 16, 2016
Trump takes Florida, bumps Rubio out of race as Kasich bags Ohio; Clinton cleans up
Marco Rubio ended his campaign on Tuesday for the Republican presidential nomination after failing to translate support from the party's establishment into victories in primary states, including his home state of Florida, which rival Donald Trump took in stride.

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