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Bush administration opposes tobacco regulation »

Posted by: ap 1 year, 4 months ago in News

WASHINGTON (AP) _ The Bush administration strongly opposes legislation to give federal health authorities the power to regulate tobacco products, a top official said in ...

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House backs $8 billion for highway trust fund »

Posted by: ap 1 year, 4 months ago in News

WASHINGTON (AP) _ The House on Wednesday approved an $8 billion infusion into the highway trust fund, restoring temporary solvency to the federal account essential ...

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McCain has Berlin moment too _ in little Berlins »

Posted by: ap 1 year, 4 months ago in News

WASHINGTON (AP) _ John McCain can be a Berliner, too.

The Republican National Committee decided to have a little fun with Barack Obama's widely ...

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Congress moves quickly to pass housing package »

Posted by: ap 1 year, 4 months ago in News

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Congress is moving quickly to pass a housing package that aims to help 400,000 strapped homeowners avoid foreclosures and prevent Fannie ...

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How they voted: House roll call on housing bill »

Posted by: ap 1 year, 4 months ago in News

The 272-152 roll call Wednesday by which the House passed a bill that aims to help homeowners facing foreclosure and to prevent mortgage giants Fannie ...

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Obama, McCain on the issues »

Posted by: ap 1 year, 3 months ago in News

WASHINGTON (AP) _ A look at where Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain stand on a selection of issues as the national party conventions ...

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MBNA paid Biden son at critical time for bill »

Posted by: ap 1 year, 3 months ago in News

WASHINGTON (AP) _ A son of Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden was paid an undisclosed amount of money as a consultant by MBNA, the ...

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Obama, McCain on the issues »

Posted by: ap 1 year, 3 months ago in News

A look at where Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain stand on a selection of issues as the national party conventions affirm their presidential ...

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Fact Check: Checking the GOP's speakers »

Posted by: ap 1 year, 3 months ago in News

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Republican National Convention speakers held back their harshest rhetoric against Barack Obama and Democrats on Tuesday, but some got in ...

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Fact Check: Checking the GOP's speakers »

Posted by: ap 1 year, 3 months ago in News

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Republican National Convention speakers held back their harshest rhetoric against Barack Obama and Democrats on Tuesday, but some got in ...

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Obama, McCain on the issues »

Posted by: ap 1 year, 2 months ago in News

A look at where Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain stand on a selection of issues as the national party conventions affirm their presidential ...

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Fact Check: The fuller story in St. Paul »

Posted by: ap 1 year, 2 months ago in News

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ John McCain set a new tone for the Republican National Convention Thursday, with speakers abandoning many of the tough words ...

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Obama, McCain on the issues »

Posted by: ap 1 year, 2 months ago in News

A look at where Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain stand on a selection of issues:

ABORTION

McCain: Opposes abortion rights. Has voted for ...

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Tobacco bill unlikely to pass this year »

Posted by: ap 1 year, 2 months ago in News

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Landmark legislation that would give federal health authorities the power to regulate the tobacco industry is unlikely to pass this year.

The ...

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McCain criticizes Obama vote on sex ed legislation »

Posted by: ap 1 year, 2 months ago in News

CHICAGO (AP) _ Republican John McCain's presidential campaign released a new television ad Tuesday that says Democratic rival Barack Obama is bad for families ...

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