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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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