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Bush to Lose 'Fast Track' Trade Authority

President Bush loses his power Saturday to seal “fast track” trade agreements without intervention from Congress, where Democrats blame recent deals for sending U.S. jobs abroad SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-29 16:50 opinion · news · conservative · liberal · media

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Romney Defends Dog on Station Wagon on 1983 Trip

Mitt Romney says putting his family dog into a kennel strapped to the top of his station wagon on a 1983 family trip. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-29 16:00 american · bush · opinion · Iraq · media

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White House Has 10 Days to Explain Executive Privilege

Democrats sent a letter to White House counsel giving deadline of 10 days to respond of why the White House claimed executive privilege on subpoenaed documents. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-29 15:30 liberal · conservative · american · politics · media

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Bush Prepares for Meeting With Putin

President Bush prepares for Sunday meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid increasing tensions between the two countries. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-29 13:40 democrat · media · republican · news · 2008 Election

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Student Convicted of Threatening to Kill President Bush

Vikram Buddhi, a Purdue University graduate student, was convicted of threatening to kill President Bush and Laura Bush and faces up to 35 years in prison. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-29 12:20 news · media · american · politics · republican

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FOX News Poll: Third Party President Good for Country

Nearly half of Americans believe it would be good for the nation if an independent candidate won the 2008 presidential election, latest FOX News poll finds. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-29 10:00 Iraq · bush · opinion · media · american

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No More Tanning Beds for Ohio Teens Under Proposal

Ohio lawmakers consider banning teenagers from using commercial tanning beds under a bill moving through the state legislature. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-29 09:30 news · republican · conservative · media · Iraq

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Q&A: Brit Hume Recollects the Days of Being a CIA Target

Hume says: ‘They surveilled my house and followed my wife and kids when my wife was driving them to school and they followed me to work apparently. … But I was leading a pretty humdrum life in those days, and I didn’t have any skeleto...

by danrants 2007-06-28 21:40 media · 2008 Election · news · politics · bush

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Sen. Byrd: I'll Work 'Until This Old Body Gives Out'

Sen. Robert C. Byrd has addressed hundreds of issues in his 49-year Senate career, but his speech Thursday was unusually personal SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-28 17:40 conservative · republican · politics · media · american

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Senate Approves Bush Nominee for 'War Czar'

The Senate approved President Bush’s nominee Thursday to make Lt. Gen. Douglas Lute the top military official overseeing the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-28 17:30 american · Iraq · news · media · 2008 Election

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House Bill Would Sanction Cos. Providing Fuel to Iran

Leaders of a bipartisan House panel, seeking economic pressure against Iran, moved Thursday to reduce Tehran’s import of gasoline SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-28 17:10 news · liberal · 2008 Election · media · politics

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Possibly Tainted Fish From China Detained by FDA

Imports of five species of farmed Chinese seafood will be detained until they can be shown free of potentially dangerous antibiotics, U.S. government health officials said Thursday. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-28 16:10 conservative · republican · opinion · media · Iraq

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Immigration Bill Fails Crucial Test Vote in Senate

A defiant group of senators refused to continue down the path of a widely unpopular immigration reform bill Thursday, putting up a roadblock on a procedural debate and squeezing out any time left to work on one of President Bush’s top domestic pr...

by danrants 2007-06-28 13:00 politics · democrat · media · Iraq · american

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DHS Lawsuit From Limo Co. Inolved in Bribery Scandal Nixed

A federal court Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed against the Department of Homeland Security by an Arlington, Va., limousine company linked to a congressional bribery scandal SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-28 10:40 news · republican · conservative · media · american

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House Lawmakers to Consider Pay Raise

House lawmakers to consider $4,400 pay raise that would increase salaries to about $170,000. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-28 10:10 conservative · 2008 Election · media · liberal · democrat

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Bush Administration Weighs Next Move on Subpoenas

Bush administration is deciding how to react to subpoenas issued Wednesday to the White House and Vice President Dick Cheney’s office. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-28 09:50 bush · Iraq · democrat · media · 2008 Election

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Stalled Senate Immigration Bill Continues To Founder

Christopher Rizo - AHN Staff Writer Washington, D.C. (AHN) - An immigration overhaul stalled in the U.S. Senate continued to founder Wednesday, after six senators who initially supported the legislation said they are reluctant to support the White Hou...

by danrants 2007-06-27 21:40 media · bush · news · opinion · Iraq

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Senate Immigration Bill Steps Toward Grave

The fragile immigration reform bill crafted in the Senate faces sudden death Thursday when a second vote is scheduled to shut down a filibuster. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-27 20:00 media · politics · republican · news · bush

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Michigan Family Looks to Congress to Fight Deportation Order

When Guy and Genevieve Vang came to the U.S. 18 years ago, they thought they did everything right so they could raise their family and work legally in the United States, but now they face deportation. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-27 19:20 media · Iraq · liberal · news · republican

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Californians Divided Over Mandating Pet Sterilization Ahead Of Senate Vote

Shaveta Bansal - AHN News Writer Sacramento, CA (AHN) - As the pet-sterilization bill heads towards the state Senate, Californians are divided over whether the legislation will actually help communities to save millions of dollars spent on controlling...

by danrants 2007-06-27 18:00 news · media · liberal · conservative · opinion

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Son of Sen. Bill Nelson Convicted of Battery

The son of U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., faces up to six years in prison after being convicted Wednesday on charges of battery of a law enforcement officer, disorderly intoxication and resisting arrest without violence. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-27 17:40 bush · american · 2008 Election · opinion · media

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Feds Contact 3rd Former Aide to Rep. Doolittle

California GOP Rep. John Doolittle’s former legislative director said Wednesday he was recently contacted by federal investigators in their probe of Doolittle’s ties to jailed lobbyist Jack Abramoff SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-27 17:30 2008 Election · Iraq · media · republican · opinion

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N.H. Expands Options to Be First-in-Nation Primary

While the 2008 presidential candidates and their campaigns are scrambling to make the most of the Feb. 5 quasi-national primary, New Hampshire voters are still wondering when their first-in-the-nation primary will be held. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-27 15:00 Iraq · media · news · conservative · democrat

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White House, Cheney's Office Subpoenaed for Eavesdrop Files

The Senate Judiciary Committee subpoenaed the White House and Vice President Dick Cheney’s office Wednesday for documents relating to President Bush’s warrant-free eavesdropping program. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-27 14:10 liberal · media · american · politics · 2008 Election

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Bush to Send Envoy to Muslim States

President honors Islamic Center in Washington, D.C., by promoting ‘respectful dialogue and continued friendship.’ SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-27 13:00 media · 2008 Election · politics · american · democrat

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Richardson Urges U.S. to Reach Out to Moderate Iranians

Democratic presidential contender Bill Richardson believes the United States must reach out to moderate elements in Iranian society if it is to defuse a standoff between the two countries over Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-27 12:40 media · 2008 Election · news · american · republican

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Elizabeth Edwards to Ann Coulter: Knock It Off

Elizabeth Edwards pleaded Tuesday with Ann Coulter to ’stop the personal attacks,’ a day after the conservative commentator said she wished Edwards’ husband, Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, had been killed by terrorist...

by danrants 2007-06-27 12:30 opinion · Iraq · news · american · media

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Court Sides With DeLay on Conspiracy Charge

State’s highest criminal appeals court agrees with lower ruling that conspiracy can’t be applied to pre-2003 Texas Election Code. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-27 12:20 liberal · conservative · democrat · media · 2008 Election

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'08 Hopefuls Have Tough Time Casting Votes, Campaigning

The six senators seeking the White House can talk the talk. Voting the vote is not so easy SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-27 10:10 bush · Iraq · republican · opinion · media

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House: Reopen of Statue of Liberty Crown

The House on Tuesday prodded parks officials to reopen the crown of the Statue of Liberty to the public a step the government says is too dangerous. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-27 10:00 media · conservative · 2008 Election · politics · news

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Buffett Dishes on Business at Clinton Fundraiser

‘Oracle of Omaha’ hasn’t officially endorsed New York senator, but took questions at $1 million fundraiser he cohosted in New York. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-27 09:30 liberal · democrat · Iraq · republican · media

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Obama, Romney, Richardson Run TV Ads In Iowa

Megan Shannon - AHN News Writer (AHN) - Presidential hopeful Barack Obama is already launching television ads in Iowa to keep up with both the GOP and Democratic competition. While normally campaigns take a rest during the summer months, Obama, Repub...

by danrants 2007-06-26 23:40 republican · american · conservative · media · opinion

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House Panel Split on Legal Rights for Gitmo Detainees

Democrats on House Judiciary subcommittee say White House acted outside law in not allowing detainees to pretest their treatment, Republicans say the detainees are unlawful combatants present a threat to Americans. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-26 23:10 media · liberal · Iraq · american · politics

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Republicans Calling for Iraq War's End

Christopher Rizo - AHN Staff Writer Washington, D.C. (AHN)- As public dissatisfaction of the Iraq war intensifies, the number of Senate Republicans calling on President Bush to begin withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq is increasing. Sen. George Voinov...

by danrants 2007-06-26 21:30 american · liberal · 2008 Election · bush · media

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'Day of Silence' Makes Noise on 'Net

So you just found a new Internet radio channel that has the coolest music and you’re telling all your pals about it? Well, it might not exist after July 15. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-26 20:10 news · politics · liberal · american · media

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Interior Dept. Official Griles Sentenced in Lobby Probe

The Interior Department’s former No. 2 official was sentenced to 10 months in prison Tuesday for lying to senators in the Jack Abramoff lobbying scandal, the highest administration official sentenced in the probe SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-26 19:30 Iraq · media · politics · conservative · american

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Fred Thompson Defends Record as Lobbyist

Possible 2008 presidential candidate Fred Thompson defended his record as a lobbyist Tuesday, saying it’s an important part of life. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-26 16:20 Iraq · media · american · news · 2008 Election

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Paul Newman Uses Video to Garner Support for Dems

The Senate Democratic Campaign Committee hopes actor Paul Newman can lure some donors to help out the 2008 class of Democratic senators as ‘Newman’s Own.’ SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-26 16:00 conservative · republican · 2008 Election · media · democrat

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Scrushy, Siegelman Head to Sentencing

Sentencing began Tuesday morning in the federal bribery, conspiracy and mail fraud trials of former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy and former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-26 13:40 republican · Iraq · democrat · opinion · media

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Trooper Behind Wheel During Crash Still Driving Governor

State trooper behind the wheel during Gov. Jon Corzine’s serious car crash continues to drive the governor around. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-26 11:50 Iraq · news · media · liberal · politics

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Bush Gives Final Plug Ahead of Immigration Vote

President Bush was pumping up the rhetoric ahead of another key test vote in the Senate Tuesday on a fragile bipartisan compromise to overhaul the nation’s immigration laws. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-26 09:40 conservative · opinion · 2008 Election · news · media

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McCain Dismisses Polls Show Support Slipping

Republican White House hopeful John McCain defends 2008 campaign after polls show him slipping into single digits. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-26 09:30 politics · american · media · bush · Iraq

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Sen. Lugar Says Bush's Iraq Strategy Is Not Working

The unusually blunt assessment deals a political blow to Bush, who has relied heavily on GOP support to stave off anti-war legislation. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-26 08:20 conservative · politics · 2008 Election · news · media

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Bush Team 'Optimistic' Over Immigration Bill

But opponents who say the measure rewards lawbreakers say their efforts to stop the bill are gaining momentum. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-26 08:10 media · Iraq · politics · american · opinion

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Rice: Sudan Must Still Face Sanctions Threat for Darfur

Secretary of State says world must be ready to apply sanctions to African nation if it reneges on pledge to allow U.N. peacekeepers in trouble Darfur region. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-26 00:30 american · news · politics · republican · media

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Poll: Bloomberg Popular As Presidential Candidate

Megan Shannon - AHN News Writer (AHN) - Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is the current frontrunner in the 2008 race for president with 30 percent support. But a CNN poll found that another New York mayor might be tough competition if he’s in...

by danrants 2007-06-25 23:30 news · conservative · media · liberal · politics

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Decade-Long Debate Over Sex-Ed Spills Into Funding

Democrats long skeptical that abstinence-only programs are more effective than “comprehensive” sex-ed classes are trying to reverse Bush administration policy and kill a key entitlement program for abstinence-only funding set to expire Jun....

by danrants 2007-06-25 20:00 bush · liberal · republican · american · media

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Giuliani Names Father Of Indicted Treasurer To Help Lead South Carolina Campaign

Matthew Borghese - AHN News Writer Washington, D.C. (AHN) - Republican frontrunner and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has named 80-year-old Arthur Ravenel a co-chairman of his South Carolina campaign committee. Last week, the Department of ...

by danrants 2007-06-25 18:10 republican · democrat · bush · news · media

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Supreme Court Rules Taxpayers Can't Sue Administration Over Faith-Based Programs

Shaveta Bansal - AHN News Writer Washington D.C. (AHN) - With a very narrow margin, a Supreme Court jury ruled Monday that taxpayers lack the standing to sue Bush administration’s so-called “faith-based initiative” that encourages re...

by danrants 2007-06-25 17:50 bush · conservative · american · media · news

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White House Stymies Move To Declassify Report On Pre-War Iraq Intelligence

Jessica Pupovac - AHN Washington, DC (AHN) - The White House is resisting a bipartisan move to declassify a Senate report on pre-war intelligence surrounding Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, the San Francisco Examiner reported on Monday. The ...

by danrants 2007-06-25 17:00 bush · opinion · media · news · democrat

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Grandma to Accept Plea Deal for Ballots in Dog's Name

Washington state officials have a bone to pick with one grandmother who is in the doghouse for protesting a 2005 voter registration law. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-25 16:50 Iraq · democrat · republican · media · bush

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Cheney Swears In New Wyoming U.S. Senator Barrasso

Dr. John Barrasso becomes newest senator on Capitol Hill Monday after Wyoming Sen. Craig Thomas died June 4. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-25 16:40 media · politics · bush · news · republican

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Move Over, Obama Girl, Tommy Girl is Next

Barack Obama’s not-so-secret admirer is going to have to share the stage soon with another female fan of a presidential candidate. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-25 16:30 media · american · republican · bush · conservative

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Romney Donates to Presidential Campaign Again

Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney donates money to his presidential campaign for the second time. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-25 14:20 opinion · liberal · american · media · conservative

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Obama to Launch Two Television Ads in Iowa

Sen. Barack Obama, a 2008 White House hopeful, to launch two biographical television adst his week in Iowa. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-25 14:00 liberal · opinion · media · politics · bush

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Lady Bird Johnson Remains in Texas Hospital

Lady Bird Johnson rests comfortably in a Texas hospital after being treated for a low-grade fever that subsided. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-25 13:30 bush · american · media · liberal · news

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Clinton Uses Cautious Approach on Health Care Reform

Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton taking cautious approach to pitching health care reform. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-25 13:20 media · republican · Iraq · american · news

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High Court Loosens Restrictions on Campaign Ads

The Supreme Court loosened restrictions Monday on corporate- and union-funded television ads that air close to elections, weakening a key provision of a landmark campaign finance law SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-25 11:30 bush · 2008 Election · news · liberal · media

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Court Sides With Builders in Endangered Species Dispute

Supreme Court rules in favor of developers and the Bush administration Monday in a dispute with environmentalists over protecting endangered species. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-25 11:20 2008 Election · liberal · american · conservative · media

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Bush Faith-Based Office Victorious at Supreme Court

In split decision, high court rules Monday that tax money can fund federal grants for religious-based charities. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-25 11:10 media · politics · liberal · conservative · american

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Rice In Paris For Talks Still Explaining Last Year's "Birth Pangs" Of Democracy Analogy

Linda Young - AHN News Writer Paris, France (AHN) - Ahead of talks on Darfur in Paris U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said that democracy would still come to the Middle East. She made the remarks on Monday under intense questioning by Western...

by danrants 2007-06-25 11:00 opinion · media · republican · democrat · 2008 Election

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Report: Senator John Warner May Not Run Again

An 80-year-old John Warner may not run for a sixth term as Virginia’s senior senator, but has kept mum so far, possibly to help Republican Rep. Tom Davis get a leg up for what would become a toss-up seat, sources close to the action say. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-25 09:40 democrat · opinion · media · liberal · politics

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Immigration Could Be Key to Latino Vote in 2008

As lawmakers return to the Senate to try to come up with an immigration reform bill that will please border security hawks, union workers and big employers, the debate could take its toll on presidential candidates who dare to ignore the Latino vote. ...

by danrants 2007-06-25 06:30 republican · american · bush · liberal · media

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Rest of Country Bemoans All-New York '08 Race

The thought of a three candidate-race — Clinton, Giuliani and Bloomberg — that originates from New York leaves many voters looking for diversity. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-24 17:00 news · bush · Iraq · liberal · media

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Judge Criticizes President's Warrantless Wiretap Program

Christopher Rizo - AHN Staff Writer Washington, D.C. (AHN)-A federal judge, who once sat on the nation’s so-called spy court to authorize wiretaps in terrorist and espionage cases, criticized President George Bush’s sidestepping of the jud...

by danrants 2007-06-24 14:30 news · opinion · democrat · american · media

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Edwards Denies Misuse of His Anti-Poverty Center

Democratic presidential candidate says his nonprofit group has complied with the law and is not subject to FEC reporting requirements because it hasn’t been used to help his campaign. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-24 12:30 democrat · politics · media · republican · bush

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Obama Speaks To Congregation Of 10,000 In Connecticut Hocky Arena

Tomasz Filipczak - AHN Hartford, CT (AHN) — Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, of Illinois, spoke to a crowd of 10,000 members of the United Church of Christ gathered in a Harford, Connecticut hockey arena Saturday. Obama, a mem...

by danrants 2007-06-24 12:20 news · democrat · liberal · media · 2008 Election

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Rev. Jesse Jackson Arrested at Gun Shop Protest

Jackson was arrested when he refused to move away from the entrance to Chuck’s Gun Shop in Riverdale. SOURCE

by danrants 2007-06-24 09:10 media · liberal · democrat · bush · politics

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Obama: Some Have 'Hijacked' Faith

Sen. Barack Obama told a church convention Saturday that some right-wing evangelical leaders have exploited and politicized religious beliefs in an effort to sow division. SOURCE

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Transcript: Democratic Radio Response

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Update: Cheney Not Bound By Presidential Directive On Classified Documents, White House Says

Christopher Rizo - AHN Staff Writer Washington, D.C. (AHN)-The White House on Friday defended Vice President Dick Cheney’s decision not to comply with an executive order regarding the handling on national security information. White House spoke...

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Vietnamese President Says No Need to Improve Human Rights

President Bush emphasize human rights and democracy Friday during the first visit by a Vietnamese president to the White House since the Vietnam War SOURCE

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Bush Emphasizes Human Rights to Vietnamese President

President Bush emphasizes human rights and democracy Friday during the first visit by a Vietnamese president to the White House since the Vietnam War. SOURCE

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White House: Afghanistan Prison Not Alternative to Gitmo

White House says prison on Afghanistan isn’t an alternative to Guantanamo Bay prison facility in Cuba. SOURCE

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White House Denies Reports Of Imminent Closure Of Guantanamo Prison

Shaveta Bansal - AHN News Writer Washington, D.C. (AHN) - The White House has denied reports that the administration is nearing a decision to close the Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba. The Associated Press reported Thursday that officials are considerin...

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Full House to Greet Hillary Clinton's Arkansas Fundraiser

Hillary Clinton returns to Arkansas Saturday where she was a first lady where Democrats hope to greet her with a full house for a party fundraiser. SOURCE

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New Hampshire Investigating Traffic Stop by Romney Aides

New Hampshire Attorney General investigating if White House hopeful Mitt Romney’s aides made an illegal traffic stop of a reporter. SOURCE

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New Energy Bill Passed By Senate Now Goes To The House For Discussion

Linda Young - AHN News Writer Washington, D.C. (AHN) - The Senate has passed the first significant changes to the nation’s vehicle fuel efficiency laws since 1975 over the strident opposition of automakers. The Senate finally ended debate on the...

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Pentagon Cyber Attack Takes 1,500 Off Line

The Defense Department took as many as 1,500 computers off line because of a cyber attack, Pentagon officials said Thursday. SOURCE

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Earmark Disclosure: True Measure of Transparency?

Republicans’ efforts to portray themselves as the more responsible of the two parties when it comes to pork projects may have their cover blown if lawmakers follow the example of Illinois Democratic Rep. Rahm Emanuel. SOURCE

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Administration Downplays Reports of Gitmo Closure

Bush administration officials are dismissing reports that the administration is nearing a decision to close the military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, although officials told FOX News late Thursday that it is something that has been under considerati...

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Senate Issues Subpoenas Over President Bush's Domestic Spy Program

Christopher Rizo - AHN Staff Writer Washington, D.C. (AHN) - The opening salvo has been launched in what could become a protracted battle between Senate Democrats and President George Bush over his domestic spying program. On Thursday, the Senate Jud...

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Report: White House Nearing Decision to Close Guantanamo

The Defense Department is downplaying reports that the Bush administration is nearing a decision to close the military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba SOURCE

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GOP Opposes Pelosi Meeting With Terror Sponsors

A Republican congressman wants to prevent House Speaker Nancy Pelosi from meeting with foreign leaders but Democrats don’t agree that their leader should be under such restraints. SOURCE

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Congress Debates Discrimination Claims by Black Farmers

Eight years after the government reached an agreement with black farmers over decades of discrimination, Democrats say the deal is broken and want to give farmers another chance at compensation SOURCE

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Judiciary Democrat Denies Witch-Hunt on the Web

A House Judiciary Committee Web page asking former and current Justice Department officials to offer their stories on politicization of the department ‘launched prematurely,’ Democratic Chairman John Conyers said Thursday. SOURCE

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Marion Barry Avoids Jail Time Over Tax Troubles

Former District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry is serving probation and not going to jail for a criminal tax offense. SOURCE

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Senate Strikes New Deal On Car Fuel Efficiency

Matthew Borghese - AHN News Writer Washington, DC (AHN) - The U.S. Senate reached a deal Thursday to increase American automobile fuel economy standards, the first substantive increase in almost 20 years. A bipartisan compromise settled on 35 miles pe...

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Republicans Muster Little Bipartisan Support For Seersucker Thursday

Linda Young - AHN News Writer Washington, DC (AHN) - On the first day of summer Republican Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi admonished his Senate colleagues to loosen up, leave their wool suits at home and come to work in cooler seersucker suits. See...

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Giuliani Regrets Joining Iraq Study Group

Presidential contender Rudy Giuliani says it was a mistake to join the Iraq Study Group because of his busy campaign schedule. SOURCE

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Giuliani Backs Senator Obama's Call To Make Earmarks Public

Matthew Borghese - AHN News Writer Washington, D.C. (AHN) - Former Mayor of New York City and Republican candidate for the presidential nomination in 2008 is supporting a call by Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) to end the process of anonymous Congressiona...

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House Panel OKs $153M in Pet Projects

House panel approves millions in pet projects for 377 ‘earmarks’ in lawmakers’ home districts. SOURCE

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Senate Republicans Thwart Oil Tax Plan

Christopher Rizo - AHN Staff Writer Washington, D.C. (AHN)-Senate Republicans on Thursday thwarted a $32 billion package of tax increases on large oil companies to bankroll tax breaks for renewable energy and clean-burning coal technologies. Opponent...

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Ashcroft Says Officials Were Divided Over Eavesdropping

Former Attorney General John Ashcroft confirmed the Bush administration was sharply divided over the legality of President Bush’s most controversial eavesdropping work, the chairman of a congressional panel said Thursday SOURCE

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Report: Trooper Blamed for New Jersey Governor Crash

Team investigating the car crash that seriously injured New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine finds that the state troops behind the wheel is to blame. SOURCE

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House to Cast Abortion Vote on Contraceptive Grants

House lawmakers to vote on whether to reverse U.S. policy and provide contraceptive grants to groups overseas that also provide abortions. SOURCE

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Senator Obama Reveals 113 Budget Requests

Presidential hopeful Barack Obama becomes first candidate to release his earmark requests in the Senate. SOURCE

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U.S. Supreme Court Making Appeals Process More Difficult

Christopher Rizo - AHN Staff Writer Washington, D.C. (AHN)-The U.S. Supreme Court has made it more difficult for most defendants to challenge their federal prison sentences, with a decision announced Thursday. Upholding a 33-month sentence given to V...

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EPA Proposes Tougher Air Quality Standards

Christopher Rizo - AHN Staff Writer Washington, D.C. (AHN)-The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposal Thursday to strengthen the nation’s air quality standard for ground-level ozone, updating its 1997 regulation. The EPA has ...

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Capitol Hill Members To Be Presented With "Curing Cancer With Mathematics" Exhibit

Patricia Shehan - AHN News Writer Washington, D.C. (AHN) - Researchers claim better cancer fighting therapies can be more effective with the use of mathematics. The team will be presenting a research project titled, “Curing Cancer with Mathemati...

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