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DC: The 51st State?
Seeded on Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:45 AM EST (MotherJones.com)
Washington Dispatch: It's a little-known fact that Barack Obama supports statehood for Washington, DC. But local activists are still crossing their fingers for congressional representation.
Block the Vote
Seeded on Wed Oct 22, 2008 11:32 AM EDT (Rolling Stone)
These days, the old west rail hub of Las Vegas, New Mexico, is little more than a dusty economic dead zone amid a boneyard of bare mesas.
Alaska Panel finds Palin abused power
Seeded on Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:02 PM EDT (msnbc.com)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A legislative committee investigating Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has found she unlawfully abused her authority in firing the state's public safety commissioner.
This Could Be A Very Big Deal
Seeded on Thu Oct 9, 2008 1:15 PM EDT (Talking Points Memo)
Laissez-faire taboos and financial benchmarks get knocked down with dizzying speed in recent economic news. But this article just out from the Times seems like a pretty big deal.
$3 Million Overhead Projector? McCain Lie Shows No Understanding of Science or Technology
Seeded on Thu Oct 9, 2008 12:14 PM EDT (Talking Points Memo)
Did anyone else wonder what McCain was talking about last night when he slammed Obama over funding for a "$3 million overhead projector"? I did, and so did others. Here's a great response from someone who knows what they are talking about:
Todd Palin Had Unusual Access to Wife's Staff, Investigation Shows
Seeded on Thu Oct 9, 2008 10:11 AM EDT (The Huffington Post)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin remained in the dark while her husband repeatedly asked top state officials to help get his former brother-in-law kicked off the state police force, Palin's husband and top aides said in affidavits provided to The Associated Press.
The Bailout Plans Fine Prin
Seeded on Thu Oct 9, 2008 2:48 AM EDT (MotherJones.com)
Treasury Sec. Hank Paulson's $700 billion bailout plan now has a name: the Troubled Asset Relief Program, or TARP. But even as Capitol Hill debates TARP, few seem to have noticed the proposal item that puts taxpayers on the hook for future bailouts.
Troopergate Probe Could Carry Weight, After All
Seeded on Wed Oct 8, 2008 3:49 PM EDT (Talking Points Memo)
It looked a couple weeks ago as if the McCain campaign's effort to shut down Trooper-Gate had largely succeeded.
Palin Problem
Seeded on Fri Sep 26, 2008 1:37 PM EDT (National Review Online)
Kathleen Parker a nationally syndicated columnist believes Sarah Palin is out of her league. According to Parker, "Palin's recent interviews with Charles Gibson, Sean Hannity, and now Katie Couric have all revealed an attractive, earnest, confident candidate.
No Deal on Bailout
Seeded on Fri Sep 26, 2008 12:26 AM EDT (The Nation)
The Democrats have their bailout plan but the Republicans are not solidly backing it. And John McCain? His trip to Washington can only be called a distraction.
The 'Bailout from Hell' Must be Rejected
Seeded on Thu Sep 25, 2008 5:57 PM EDT (The Huffington Post)
Bob Barr gives his opinion as to why this bailout must be rejected.
Stopping a Financial Crisis the Swedish Way
Seeded on Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:46 PM EDT (The New York Times)
Very interesting article. I am confused as to why no one on the hill has looked at what other countires have done and learn from their successes and mistakes.
An Innocent Man?
Seeded on Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:01 PM EDT (Atlanta creative loafing)
This article while published in May, gives some background on Troy Davis' case.
Supreme Court Stays Execution of Troy Davis in Georgia
Seeded on Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:48 PM EDT (The Afro-American Newspapers | Your Community. Your History. Your News.)
U.S. Supreme Court has granted a last minute stay of execution for Troy Anthony Davis.
subpoena list for Troopergate
Seeded on Sat Sep 20, 2008 4:36 PM EDT (adn.com: Alaska)
This is a blog with an update on the Troopergate investigation. It lists all the people subpoenaed. It also lists people the investigatiors are interested in speaking with but have not issued a subpoena yet.
The Hill Palin wont say whether veep is an executive post
Seeded on Fri Sep 19, 2008 2:28 PM EDT (TheHill.com)
An interesting article about which branch the VP position is a part of. Biden and Cheney weigh in but Palin remains silent.
Wisconsin Hotly Contested: Allegations of Voter Fraud Surface
Seeded on Thu Sep 18, 2008 3:08 AM EDT (The Huffington Post)
Wisconsin has become one of the most watched battleground states in the country, and forces on both the Democratic and Republican sides have activated their field operations and get-out-the-vote, or GOTV, efforts to woo registered Independent and undecided likely voters.
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