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Republican National Committee holds special D.C. session today - Los Angeles Times

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Republican National Committee holds special D.C. session todayLos Angeles Times, CA - 2 hours agoHaving lost both houses of Congress in two consecutive elections and now the big house — the white one down Pennsylvania Avenue — the Republican Party's …Indecision Roils RNC Race Washington PostRNC calls unprecedented meeting to question future leaders CNNDuncan fights […]

7 January 2009 | Republican | No Comments

Gromer Jeffers Jr.: Straus a mixed blessing for Texas House Democrats - Dallas Morning News

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Gromer Jeffers Jr.: Straus a mixed blessing for Texas House DemocratsDallas Morning News, TX - 6 hours agoThe departure of Craddick, the Midland Republican, removes one of the most redoubtable bogeymen in Texas for Democrats, with former US House Majority Leader …Bud Kennedy: Young Rep. Straus is bringing change — sort of — to … Fort Worth […]

7 January 2009 | Republican | No Comments

Governor rejects Dems' budget, as he promised - San Francisco Chronicle

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Governor rejects Dems' budget, as he promisedSan Francisco Chronicle,  USA - 6 hours agoThe governor plans to reopen negotiations that would include Democratic and Republican leaders of the Legislature, McLear said. …Video: Anti-Tax Groups Sue Over Budget Package kcratvCalifornia gov vetoes Democrats' budget plan ReutersGov. Schwarzenegger rejects latest budget proposal The Associated PressSan Jose Mercury News - […]

7 January 2009 | Republican | No Comments

Sugar Land Republican takes oath of office at Capitol ceremony - Houston Chronicle

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Sugar Land Republican takes oath of office at Capitol ceremonyHouston Chronicle, United States - 7 hours agoBy STEWART M. POWELL Copyright 2009 Houston Chronicle Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — It was a sleepless night for the family of Sugar Land Republican Pete …Olson Poised to Take Oath as Texas' Only New Congressman MyFox HoustonOlson is only […]

7 January 2009 | Republican | No Comments

Bush Brother Won’t Seek Senate Seat in Florida - New York Times

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Bush Brother Won’t Seek Senate Seat in FloridaNew York Times, United States - 12 hours agoThe decision, less than a month after Mr. Martinez, a Republican, announced his plan to retire, surprised some supporters. Local fund-raisers; Mr. Bush’s …Jeb Bush Says He Won't Run For Open Senate Seat in 2010 Washington PostJeb Bush says won't […]

7 January 2009 | Republican | No Comments

New Voices in Congress Will Change the Tone of the Democratic Majority - New York Times

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New Voices in Congress Will Change the Tone of the Democratic MajorityNew York Times, United States - 13 hours agoAaron Schock, the 27-year-old Republican from Illinois, was even more insistent that taxpayers have grown increasingly impatient with bailout after bailout. …Video: Obama to Bring Accountability to Spending Plan AssociatedPressHouse Democrats Pass New Rules to Curb […]

7 January 2009 | Republican | No Comments

Key Senate Republican Ups the Rhetoric, Questions "Character" of … - ABC News

Key Senate Republican Ups the Rhetoric, Questions "Character" of …ABC News - 15 hours agoThe ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Penn., this afternoon raised the level of his rhetoric in questioning the …Specter Attacks Choice for Attorney General New York TimesPre-Gaming Eric Holder’s Senate Confirmation: A Yes-Man or a No-Man? Wall […]

7 January 2009 | Republican | No Comments

MN-Senate: Coleman Contests! - Washington Post

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MN-Senate: Coleman Contests!Washington Post, United States - 15 hours agoNorm Coleman filed a formal election contest this afternoon, a move that ensures several more months of drama in the race between the incumbent Republican …Video: Coleman Sues Over Minn. Senate Recount Result AssociatedPressRepublican Norm Coleman comes out fighting Isanti County NewsColeman Vows to Fight […]

7 January 2009 | Republican | No Comments

Democrats redo House rules, end GOP influence - The Associated Press

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Democrats redo House rules, end GOP influenceThe Associated Press - 16 hours agoDemocrats passed the bill over Republican objections, 242-181 on a mostly party-line vote. Republicans in the last Congress were able to achieve small …US House Democrats, Republicans Pledge Bipartisanship Voice of AmericaWhich state had the closest open-seat US House race in […]

7 January 2009 | Republican | No Comments

Whitman Clears Schedule Before Tossing Her Hat? - New York Times

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Whitman Clears Schedule Before Tossing Her Hat?New York Times, United States - 16 hours agoMs. Whitman, a Republican, has long been rumored to have some interest in pursuing the governorship in 2010, and her resignations, which went into effect on …Ex-eBay CEO largely unknown amid Calif. gov.'s bid The Associated PressEBay’s Whitman Plans Run for […]

7 January 2009 | Republican | No Comments