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National Cathedral prepares to reopen. (Nikki Kahn/Post)
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Bachmann tries to grow her base beyond tea party and evangelicals
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House Republicans intensify Solyndra probe
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Summer and sun return to Outer Banks
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Michele Bachmann says she would consider Everglades drilling
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