McCain Vets Cantor as Running Mate - 05 Aug 2008 Wall Street JournalJohn McCain's decision to vet Rep. Eric Cantor, a little-known, 45-year-old Virginia congressman, as a potential running mate suggests he may be looking
Michigan Primary Could Mark First Strike For Rep. Kilpatrick - 05 Aug 2008 CQPolitics.com,By Marie Horrigan, CQ Staff On paper, today’s primary in the Detroit-based 13th Congressional District should be a walk in the park for Democratic Rep.
House GOP leaders vow to keep up protest sessions - 05 Aug 2008 CNNRep. Mike Pence, R-Indiana, said that 40 Republican members are committed to rotate in shifts throughout the week. Asked how long they'll be there, he said,
Jake Gyllenhaal's Rep Calls Engagement Rumors 'False' - 05 Aug 2008 FOXNewsAP Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon are not engaged, Gyllenhaal's rep told USmagazine.com, saying that "The Daily Mail reports are false.
Bernie Mac Hospitalized But 'Still Alive,' Rep Insists - 05 Aug 2008 MTV.comBy Jocelyn Vena While Bernie Mac remains in the hospital under treament for pneumonia, his rep slammed widespread media reports that the comedian is in very
Resolution formally apologizes to blacks - 05 Aug 2008 Belleville News Democrat,US Rep. Jerry Costello, D-Belleville: "This is an appropriate action given that the institution of slavery was one of the worst and prolonged events in
A Cutco Sales Rep's Story - 05 Aug 2008 Wall Street JournalBy SARAH E. NEEDLEMAN For soon-to-be college junior Derek Kernus, a typical workday as a Cutco representative starts around 8 am and concludes by 7 pm—hours
Rush rallies for health care - 05 Aug 2008 Chicago Sun-Times,BY ABDON M. PALLASCH Political Reporter/apallasch@suntimes.com Before cheering supporters, Rep. Bobby Rush Monday proclaimed himself cancer-free and
Rep. Morris a champion for Seacoast fishing industry - 05 Aug 2008 Exeter News-Letter,By Marshall “Lee� Quandt The Seacoast has a champion in the fishing industry and that is State Rep. Richard Morris from Seabrook. I have known Richard for a
Rep: Morgan Freeman To Make Full Recovery - 05 Aug 2008 The Celebrity Truth,Following Morgan Freeman’s car accident late Sunday night (August 3) during which he flipped his car several times, the actor’s rep has released a statement
Rep. Mike Castle on Rising Cost of College - 05 Aug 2008 FOXNewsREP. MIKE CASTLE, R-DEL.: Thank you very much, Stuart. VARNEY: Now, sir, I have read this bill. And it includes, for example, making textbook costs more
Rep. Tim Murphy responds - 05 Aug 2008 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review,My actual quote was, "We can't drill our way out of this, but we can't get out of this without drilling." It is no surprise that gas prices have soared.
Rep. Erickson appointed to CDV committee - 05 Aug 2008 Beaufort Gazette,Speaker of the House Bobby Harrell appointed Rep. Shannon Erickson, R-Beaufort, to the Joint Criminal Domestic Violence Study Committee.
Suit: Rep. Buchanan Skirted Campaign Finance Law - 05 Aug 2008 Tampa Tribune,By MARK DOUGLAS SARASOTA - A former employee has filed a lawsuit accusing US Rep. Vern Buchanan of falsifying business documents in the operation of a
Hot weather, hot races on Tuesday - 05 Aug 2008 Kansas City Star,Among the races to watch: Missouri governor: State Treasurer Sarah Steelman and US Rep. Kenny Hulshof top a field of four Republicans competing to see who
Rep. Young speaks to business owners - 05 Aug 2008 Juneau Empire (subscription),JUNEAU - Alaska's congressman, Don Young, defended his heavy use of earmarks Monday morning, over coffee at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce.
Tampa Rep. Betty Reed's honors claimed are way overstated - 05 Aug 2008 Tampabay.com,By Alexandra Zayas, Times Staff Writer TAMPA — Rep. Betty Reed, the incumbent in the two-Democrat District 59 race for the Florida House, recently mailed a
New rep. to US optimistic about arms sales - 05 Aug 2008 Radio Taiwan International,Taiwan's new representative to the US Jason Yuan expects that the US government will eventually approve arms sales to Taiwan. Yuan arrived in Washington,
Rep. Thomas to serve on commission - 05 Aug 2008 The Banner-Graphic,BY JAMIE BARRAND, Editor INDIANAPOLIS --Statehouse leaders have assigned State Rep. Amos Thomas, R-Brazil, to the Public Defender Commission.
Congressional debate goes Web 2.0 -- in protest - 05 Aug 2008 Computerworld,Rep. John Culberson (R-Tex.) posted to micro-blogging site Twitter at a little before noon Eastern on Friday that the Democratic leadership had ordered the
Rep. Kirk's good, just not good enough - 05 Aug 2008 Chicago Daily Herald,Like many political moderates in the 10th Congressional District, I believe Congressman Mark Kirk has been a good representative of our interests.
Gallagher drops out of state rep. race - 05 Aug 2008 Hampton Union,By Annie Hamilton Jane Gallagher has withdrawn from the race as a candidate. There will be no replacement candidate for voters to write in on the ballot.
Rep. Paul Hodes: America must chart new energy course - 05 Aug 2008 The Union Leader,By REP. PAUL HODES NEW HAMPSHIRE families are struggling with record-high gas prices and now face a winter with heating oil above $4.50 a gallon.
Veltec Hires Sales Rep for New England - 05 Aug 2008 Bicycle Retailer,CARSON CITY, NV (BRAIN)—Veltec Sports has appointed Andy Ewas to the position of outside sales representative for the New England territory,
State rep candidates to debate - 05 Aug 2008 MetroWest Daily News,By Aaron Wasserman/Daily News staff The MetroWest Chamber of Commerce next month will host forums for the candidates running in two contested state
Rep. Judy Warnick meets with Minutemen in Kittitas - 05 Aug 2008 Daily Record,By RYAN THOMPSON LIBERTY — A Minuteman Civil Defense Corps meeting at the Liberty Fire Hall might not seem like the place you’d find District 13 state Rep.
Bright, Davis support oil drilling - 05 Aug 2008 Montgomery Advertiser,US Rep. Artur Davis, D-Birmingham, and Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Bright voiced their support for two pending bills -- one to halt the federal
Chaves County commissioner seeks AG probe of Rep. Foley - 05 Aug 2008 Carlsbad Current Argus,ROSWELL - A Chaves County commissioner wants the state attorney general to investigate business ties between state Rep. Dan Foley and a contract the state
US Rep. Boswell: Announces $100000 NEA Grant To Iowa Arts Council - 05 Aug 2008 IowaPolitics.com (press release),Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Leonard Boswell received notification that the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) is awarding $100000 to the Iowa Arts
Starkville native crowned Miss Hospitality; Noxubee rep finishes ... - 05 Aug 2008 The Commercial Dispatch,...“I’m so excited to promote tourism and be a goodwill ambassador for the state,� said Ferguson. “I can’t wait to meet new people and share the hospitality of
Lawmakers Seek Data On Targeted Online Ads - 05 Aug 2008 Washington Post,Some, like Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), chairman of the panel's telecommunications subcommittee, said at a hearing on the subject last month that
Damac woes threaten to wobble real estate rep - 05 Aug 2008 Kipp Report,The key to making a successful investment in the property market is to treat the deal as a long-term investment, have patience, buy only quality products in
The Local Delegation: Rep. John P. Sarbanes (D-Md.) - Aug 4, 2008 Washington Post,Democratic US Rep. John P. Sarbanes of Maryland's 3rd District will be online Monday, Aug. 4 at 10 am ET to take your questions about his work and goals in
Blackstone Group opening Beijing rep office - Aug 4, 2008 ReutersHONG KONG/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - US private equity heavyweight Blackstone Group (BX.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz), in which China's sovereign
Alaska energy relief plans still under discussion - Aug 4, 2008 Forbes,Rep. Bryce Edgmon, D-Dillingham, said the Legislature should establish a standing committee on energy. The House and Senate already have resources
REP. JACKIE SPEIER - Aug 4, 2008 San Jose Mercury News,Personal: Husband Barry Dennis is an investment counselor; two children: Jackson Sierra, 19, a Stanford University student, and Stephanie Sierra, 13.
Pelosi's oil slick - Aug 4, 2008 The Swamp - Tribune's Washington Bureau,REP. PELOSI: What we have presented are options that would really make a difference at the pump. Free our oil, Mr. President. We're sitting on 700 million
Day jobs: State rep kicks it in off-time - Aug 4, 2008 Grand Junction Free Press,By Emily Anderson State Rep. Steve King, shown here demonstrating self-defense scenarios with his wife, Dawn, teaches self-defense and works at the Mesa
House Tables Resolution To Censure Rep. Rangel - Aug 1, 2008 Washington Post,By Christopher Lee Rep. Charles Rangel (DN.Y.) had a tough July, and yesterday he had to scramble to keep it from ending on another down note.
Rep. Lamar Smith: Idiot Extraordinaire - Aug 4, 2008 OpEdNews,Few are quite so consistently adept at the practice as Texas Rep. Lamar Smith. As ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee, the rabidly partisan
Rep. Bill Grant faces 3 GOP challengers - Aug 4, 2008 Mid Columbia Tri City Herald,By Chris Mulick, Herald Olympia bureau A Republican trio has stepped forward to take on longtime state Rep. Bill Grant, D-Walla Walla, but after 22 years in
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