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  • Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant (Associated Press)

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  • Sen. Robert Menendez, New Jersey Democrat (Associated Press)

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  • **FILE** Rep. Michele Bachmann, Minnesota Republican (Associated Press)

    States surrender to health care law, set up exchanges

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  • Sen. Tom Harkin, Iowa Democrat. (Associated Press)

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  • Illustration Pro-Life by Greg Groesch for The Washington Times

    MCCONCHIE: Pro-life victories in 2012

    As 2012 draws to a close, it is that time of year when we take stock of what we've accomplished and look ahead to the future. For pro-life Americans, the victories are numerous, and despite the November election, the outlook is bright.

  • A woman leaves a Hobby Lobby store in Little Rock, Ark., on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)

    Hobby Lobby set to argue to block health care law

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