Articles filed under Politics
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Local lawmakers split on failed bailoutSep 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Suburban congressional lawmakers split Monday on the $700 billion economic bailout deal that failed and sent markets tumbling. Suburban Republicans, aside from U.S. Rep....
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Bailout is fresh fodder for Congressional challengersSep 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Nearly a month from the election, the historic financial industry bailout is shaking up the suburban congressional campaign trail as challengers seek any edge in their t...
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Veteran's widow supports MunsonSep 29, 2008 11:00 pm - As the widow of a disabled World War II veteran, who was a member of the Veteran's Memorial Park Committee, I really appreciate State Rep. Ruth Munson's continued effort...
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Time for action, not politics, on economic crisisSep 29, 2008 11:00 pm - It would be easy to condemn the proposed $700 billion Wall Street bailout if its only beneficiaries were the greedy tycoons and misguided fantasy-dwellers who built unre...
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Dist. 15 board must remain strongSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - A union retiree opines in the Aug. 26 Fencepost storm clouds may loom in District 15's future, leading a call his "union begin preparations for another ugly fight". Perh...
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Warding off attacks against Gov. PalinSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Two Sept. 14 letters condemning Gov. Sarah Palin and a letter condemning the campaigns for "making fun of the other guys" demand response. In a world where politicians o...
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McCain will bring more of the sameSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - I am bewildered and angered by the front page tag line in the Sept. 12 Daily Herald. In it, you quote President Bush's comments marking the seventh anniversary of Sept. ...
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Race would be won if Clinton on ticketSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Whether one believes Gov. Palin has the resume to be a vice presidential candidate and thus a heartbeat away from the presidency, one thing is definite in this year's pr...
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Obama, McCain back bailout, VP debate looms nextSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- A vote Monday on the $700 billion financial rescue hangs over the U.S. presidential campaign even as the next round of political fireworks loomed -- the vi...
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Choice of Palin was McCain desperationSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - It was fourth and 15 with just two minutes to go in the game. John McCain had two choices: Punt and hope his defense could get the ball back or go for the Hail Mary and ...