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politics lead
Labor Day in Washington echoes like a starter pistol's blast, signaling that election season is kicking into high gear.
CNN’s Dana Bash reports on the upcoming midterm elections.
politics lead
As the sprint towards the midterm elections begins, CNN's Dana Bash, Donna Brazile, Jonathan Martin and Doug Heye discuss which political party has the momentum going into the races to gain control of Capitol Hill.
money lead
Some homeowners in Philadelphia are losing their homes and it has nothing to do with their ability to pay their mortgage.
CNN's Pamela Brown reports.