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  • US elections: Congressional Democrats aim to ride Obama wave to red-state victories 23 Jul 2008 22:55 GMT
    ... With a bulging war chest and Barack Obama's name on the ballot, congressional Democrats are ... Campaign Committee, said Obama would boost Democratic Senate candidates in several targeted states, including Georgia, ...

  • Ahumada: County's warnings politically motivated 23 Jul 2008 22:54 GMT
    ... Mayor Pat. M Ahumada Jr. chastised Cameron County officials Wednesday ... R-Texas, announced Wednesday that he is urging Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to pass legislation to allow county governments ...

  • Michigan voters: U.S. should have steered clear of Iraq 23 Jul 2008 22:54 GMT
    ... Michigan voters: U.S. should have steered clear of Iraq ... Democrat Barack Obama rather than Republican John McCain, based partly on their positions on the ... Vietnam and foreign policy expert in the Senate, is better qualified to deal with terrorism ...

  • Bill Moyers and Michael Winship: Mother's milk of politics turns sour 23 Jul 2008 22:54 GMT
    ... Posted Jul 23, 2008 @ 06:35 PM Once again we're ... of all political stripes, including Republican John McCain's presidential campaign manager, Rick Davis; Democrat Barack ... FISA surveillance legislation that just passed the Senate. It let the big telecommunications companies off ...

  • US House passes housing bill 23 Jul 2008 22:53 GMT
    ... a 272-152 vote, now moves to the US Senate, where a vote may take place later this week or ... for the two companies. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he wanted to send the measure ...

  • House Approves Rescue for Homeowners and Freddie, Fannie 23 Jul 2008 22:50 GMT
    ... A sign is posted in front of a foreclosed home for ... is now on track to pass the Senate and become law within days. swallowed its distaste for $3.9 ... along," Mr. Dodd said . But conservative GOP senators led by Senator Jim DeMint, Republican of ...

  • Out of bounds: Obama incorrectly claims to be Banking Committee member... 23 Jul 2008 22:50 GMT
    ... Discuss your viewpoints on this subject with others. Join ... past week, we passed out of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee _ which is my committee ...

  • Congress debates 'don't ask' 23 Jul 2008 22:50 GMT
    ... By William H. McMichael - Staff writer Posted : Wednesday ... the ban, and 60 votes in the Senate to stop a filibuster, neither of which ... which is assured. And if Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., the Republican candidate for president, is ...

  • Lawmakers greet Great Lakes bill with fanfare 23 Jul 2008 22:32 GMT
    ... WASHINGTON - Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle and Capitol Hill ... together in an ornate room off the Senate floor. Lawmakers said they would be racing the clock ... key congressional lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and ...

  • K Street Communication 23 Jul 2008 22:31 GMT
    ... (The Politico) RedState got its paws on an e-mail a staffer for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) sent Wednesday to business representatives which the conservative blog dubbed an "S.O.S. to ...

  • Obama spends less in June, saves resources 23 Jul 2008 22:31 GMT
    ... Obama spends less in June, saves resources Article Last ... $21.5 million raised by Republican rival John McCain during the month. Obama had $72 million ... to the campaign account for her 2012 Senate re-election. Donors can also ask for refunds ...

  • Poll finds Obama holds narrow lead in Virginia 23 Jul 2008 22:31 GMT
    ... Sen. Barack Obama maintains a two-point lead over Sen. ... Virginia voters. In Virginia's contest for the U.S. Senate, former Gov. Mark R. Warner leads former ...

  • House Passes Housing Rescue Bill, After Bush Drops Opposition 23 Jul 2008 22:31 GMT
    ... WASHINGTON — Rescue legislation sailed through the House Wednesday ... is now on track to pass the Senate and become law within days. The White House swallowed its ... product along," Dodd said . But conservative GOP senators led by Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., were ...

  • House Approves Foreclosure Rescue Bill 23 Jul 2008 22:30 GMT
    ... Rescue legislation sailed through the House Wednesday aimed at ... is now on track to pass the Senate and become law within days. The White House swallowed its ... product along," Dodd said . But conservative GOP senators led by Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., were ...

  • House Passes Homeowner Rescue Bill 23 Jul 2008 22:30 GMT
    ... A state-by-state look at foreclosure rates, which were up ... is now on track to pass the Senate and become law within days. After the president said he ... product along," Dodd said . But conservative GOP senators led by Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., were ...

  • Oya's road to the wine house 23 Jul 2008 22:27 GMT
    ... Wine can be light, fresh and fruity. It can also ... dusty Arizona red wine representing Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) leads with 120 glasses sold since ... Democratic Gov. Mark Warner, currently running for Senate, is a frequent customer. Stover insists that ...

  • Senate GOP issues ultimatum to expand oil drilling 23 Jul 2008 22:27 GMT
    ... Senate Republicans have threatened to block nearly all other bills ... several recent high-profile legislative battles. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) planned for the Senate this week ...

  • House approves bill that aims to help strapped homeowners facing foreclosure, mortgage giants 23 Jul 2008 22:27 GMT
    ... House approves bill that aims to help strapped homeowners ... of two pillars of the mortgage market. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., left, and ... product along," Dodd said . But conservative GOP senators led by Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., were ...

  • Alexander Calls For Senate Action On High Gas Prices 23 Jul 2008 22:27 GMT
    ... Alexander Calls For Senate Action On High Gas Prices U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tn.) made the following remarks on the floor of the Senate on ...

  • House Passes Bill For Strapped Homeowners, Lenders 23 Jul 2008 22:20 GMT
    ... House Passes Bill For Strapped Homeowners, Lenders Legislation To ... is now on track to pass the Senate and become law within days. The White House swallowed its ... product along," Dodd said . But conservative GOP senators led by Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., were ...

  • House Passes Housing Rescue Bill 23 Jul 2008 22:17 GMT
    ... WASHINGTON — Rescue legislation sailed through the House Wednesday ... is now on track to pass the Senate and become law within days. The White House swallowed its ... product along," Dodd said . But conservative GOP senators led by Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., were ...

  • Senators Question Oversight of Contracts in Iraq 23 Jul 2008 22:17 GMT
    ... WASHINGTON (AP) -- A key Senate Democrat is accusing the Bush administration and ... plan for troop support in Iraq. And Robert Byrd says that's also led to theft and ...

  • House passes housing bill; Bush lifts veto threat 23 Jul 2008 22:16 GMT
    ... WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives passed ... a 272-152 vote, now moves to the U.S. Senate, where a vote may take place later ...

  • Suspicion, land would be foes in Afghan surge 23 Jul 2008 22:16 GMT
    ... Suspicion, land would be foes in Afghan surge By ... here from Iraq. His Republican opponent, John McCain, has not specified how many extra troops ... terrorism. Proposed legislation being pushed by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee would triple humanitarian spending ...

  • Pelosi Statement on 60th Anniversary of Integration of U.S. Armed Forces 23 Jul 2008 22:16 GMT
    ... Pelosi Statement on 60th Anniversary of Integration of U.S. ... 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - - Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, House Republican Leader John Boehner, Senate Republican ...


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