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First Read: Back to (non-debt) business Obama pivots to talking jobs, birthday fundraising and an upcoming trip through the Midwest. Obama campaign expects lower summer fundraising President Barack Obama's campaign expects to raise tens of millions of dollars less this summer than it did in the spring because negotiations over the nation's debt limit forced Obama to cancel several fundraisers. First Read: Perry prayer event carries risk Intended to underscore his connection to evangelical Christians, the event could become fodder for opponents' political ads if any of the attendees make controversial statements. Officials prod Congress to fix aviation stalemate The Obama administration on Wednesday strongly urged Congress to return from its August vacation to resolve a partisan standoff over a bill to end the partial shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration. Analysis: Obama suffers political setback in deal The president suffered a defeat in the battle over raising the U.S. debt limit that may impact his plans for job growth and winning re-election in 2012. Texas Gov. Perry's day of prayer shadows 2012 bid Some conservatives suggested the overtly religious event, called "The Response," could distract from Perry's key selling points on the relatively successful Texas economy and could backfire in places like New Hampshire, the first primary state. Copyright 2011 msnbc.com RSS URL: http://rss.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032552/device/rss/rss.xml

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