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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Republican vice chairwoman of Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners survives challenge (The Kalamazoo Gazette)
Deb Buchholtz-Hiemstra narrowly survived a challenge from a fellow Republican Tuesday to retain her position as vice chairwoman of the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners. Democrats, who hold a 9-8 board majority, had recruited newly elected Commissioner Ann Nieuwenhuis to replace Buchholtz-Hiemstra. Southwest Michigan local government • Read more local government stories from the Kalamazoo […]
Lake County Council’s sole Republican in line for leadership role (The Times of Northwest Indiana)
CROWN POINT | The Lake County Council’s lone Republican member appears to be in line to become president of county government’s fiscal body.
Republican to print Meriden, Conn., paper (The Republican)
The Republican Co. announced Tuesday that it will begin printing the Record-Journal, the daily newspaper in Meriden, Conn., on Feb. 1.
Bailout rage divides the GOP - CNNMoney.com
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Bailout rage divides the GOPCNNMoney.com - 1 hour agoRight now it is a more apt description of the grassroots Republican revolt against corporate-minded administration officials. "The bailout was a bust," says …Other Voices: Republicans need to move toward center to remain … MLive.comRepublicans seeking to lead party criticize Bush, push for … The Miami […]
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 - 3 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 … […]