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The advertisements highlighted how the two parties’ candidates have developed starkly different approaches to the housing meltdown, which has come to dominate the presidential race.

In advance of the June 1 primary, the candidates are seeking to avoid being mired in the issue that defines Puerto Rican politics.

The advertisements highlighted how the two parties’ candidates have developed starkly different approaches to the housing meltdown, which has come to dominate the presidential race.

A veteran legislator from South Jersey said that he would challenge New Jersey Senator Frank R. Lautenberg for the Democratic nomination.

In Clarks Summit, Pa., the new politics of immigration has put Keith Eckel, one of the largest tomato growers in the Northeast, out of business.

Many Democrats are calling on Howard Dean to be more aggressive in bringing the nominating battle to a close.

Rupert Murdoch organized a fund-raiser for Hillary Rodham Clinton two years ago; now his daughter is holding one for Barack Obama.

Many Democrats are calling on Howard Dean to be more aggressive in bringing the nominating battle to a close.

Rupert Murdoch organized a fund-raiser for Hillary Rodham Clinton two years ago; now his daughter is holding one for Barack Obama.

Hillary Rodham Clinton continues to lead in polls in Pennsylvania, but Barack Obama has begun an ad blitz to try to narrow the gap.