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With recall ink still fresh, Wisconsin Democrats eye primary
Nation NowWisconsin recall petitions: The ink is barely dry on Wisconsin’s recall petitions, but Democrats are preparing for a possible primary to see who will get a shot at running against Republican Gov. Scott Walker.... -
Nancy Pelosi gets nostalgic about retiring Barney Frank
With Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank's retirement, Congress will lose arguably its most colorful, powerful, quotable characters. As expected, the news has longtime Capitol hands pulling out their best Frank anecdotes. Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-...Tags: Barney Frank, Nancy Pelosi
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Weekend TV Talk Shows for Nov. 27 – 28
Show TrackerSATURDAY Good Morning America (N) 7 a.m. KABC The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer Airport security screenings: Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas.). (N) 3 p.m. CNN McLaughlin Group (N) 6:30 p.m. KCET SUNDAY Today Cyber Monday; apologizing; apples. (N) 6 a.m....... -
Weekend TV Talk Shows: The way forward in Afghanistan is a featured topic
Show TrackerTODAY Good Morning America (N) 7 a.m. KABC The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer Afghanistan: correspondent Michael Ware; Obama's environmental policy: Democratic strategist James Carville, Ben Stein; Rep. Patrick Kennedy abortion controversy: Bishop... -
Wisconsin's David Obey becomes 18th House Democrat to pack it in this year
Top of the TicketFacing a tough re-election climate, the 20-term liberal representative says he's bone-tired.... -
U.S. fears clock ticking on Afghanistan
The Obama administration is racing to demonstrate visible headway in the faltering war in Afghanistan, convinced it has only until next summer to slow a hemorrhage in U.S. support and win more time for the military and diplomatic strategy it hopes can...Tags: Crimes, Taliban, Drug Trafficking, Julian Barnes, Advanced Training
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Why Congress didn't bring the troops home
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterTo a crescendo of clicking cameras, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stepped before a row of shimmering U.S. flags last March to make an announcement Americans had been waiting four months to hear. November's elections had swept Democrats into power on a...Tags: Republican Party, Howard Berman, Defense, David Petraeus, John McCain
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Bush seeks billions more in military funding
Los Angeles Times Staff WritersSetting up another confrontation with congressional Democrats over the war in Iraq, President Bush on Monday sent Congress a $45.9-billion emergency funding request for expenses related to U.S. military campaigns around the world. The request, which...Tags: Defense, Heads of State, Emergency Planning, Foreign Aid, Democratic Party
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State Democrats upset with Republican redistricting plan
FOX6 ReporterIs the state redistricting plan a new way to make elections more fair for Wisconsin's changing population? The highly charged issue of how to redraw the state's assembly and senate districts hit the state capitol. Democrats say the new map of voting...Tags: Republican Party, Scott Fitzgerald, Politics, Minority Groups, Democratic Party
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State lawmakers propose using federal money to fix Hoan Bridge
FOX 6 ReporterTwo Wisconsin politicians want to use federal money to help repair the ailing Hoan bridge. The money they want to use is stimulus money earmarked for Wisconsin's new high speed rail system. State lawmakers and the Department of Transportation says the...Tags: Politics, Technology, Science and Technology, Fox Broadcasting Company, Justice System
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Deficit worries spook Democrats
The Swampby Janet Hook With voter anger about the federal deficit intensifying in this election year, Democrats in Congress are edging away from one of their long-held articles of faith -- government spending on social programs such as education and relief......Tags: Republican Party, Politics, Career and Workplace, Public Finance, State Budgets
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Sean Duffy: 'Real World' to 'Young Gun'
The Swampby Michael Muskal Sarah Palin has famously announced her "Mama Grizzlies," conservative female candidates she is backing in their races to reshape the American political scene. But there also a "Papa Grizzly," Sean Duffy, a conservative district...Tags: Tim Pawlenty, Republican Party, Democratic Party, Primaries, Television Industry
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