Articles filed under Politics
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West, Lopez, Daughtry among stars in DenverAug 24, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER -- Never mind those stinging "celebrity" ads, or the rebuttal by Paris Hilton. Musicians, artists and Hollywood types are descending on Denver -- and so what if B...
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Blagojevich says rewrite expands ethics reforms, not guts itAug 24, 2008 11:00 pm - As Illinois Democrats rallied in Denver for their 'favorite son' during the party's first day at the convention, Gov. Rod Blagojevich was back in Chicago rewriting legis...
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Excerpts of Biden's speechAug 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Excerpts of Joe Biden's prepared remarks on Saturday in Springfield as provided by the Obama campaign: Well, it's great to be here! On the steps of the old State House i...
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Obama's lack of abortion concernAug 23, 2008 11:00 pm - When I was a zygote, it was determined that I could be aborted with a "morning after pill" and no one would care since I couldn't even be seen by the naked eye. When I g...
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Excerpts of Obama's speechAug 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Excerpts of Barack Obama's prepared remarks on Saturday in Springfield as provided by his campaign: For months, I've searched for a leader to finish this journey alongsi...
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U.S. reliance on Mideast oil a mythAug 23, 2008 11:00 pm - In order to promote his energy initiative in his latest campaign mailing, 10th District incumbent Rep. Mark Kirk echoes the popular myth that the United States is depend...
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Analysis: Biden fills attack roleAug 23, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER -- Barack Obama says Joe Biden is ready to step in as president. He's not bad in the role of attack dog, either, wasting no time gnawing at GOP rival John McCain....
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Illinois Dems offer little for Obama to brag aboutAug 23, 2008 11:00 pm - When Barack Obama announced his candidacy for president from the steps of the Old State Capitol, he described Springfield as the crucible where he learned the art of pol...
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Legislation to aid victimized womenAug 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Congressman Mark Kirk should be commended for his willingness to stand up for victimized women. In 2007, Congressman Kirk co-sponsored the "Compassionate Assistance for ...
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Kirk explains vote on equal pay billAug 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Should Congress force a woman to proactively opt out of class action lawsuits or lose her individual right to sue for wage discrimination? Hard to imagine that this ques...