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Wednesday | The Emory Wheel

A Generational Game-Changer

Sadly, it seems that Alaska may no longer be an accurate microcosm of America. Or at least not in the eyes of Sarah Palin, who, via Facebook on Saturday night, sought to reassure her following and encourage them to "hold on to hope" and remained girded to "fight hard because Congressional action tonight just put America on a path toward an ...

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Related Topix: Social Software, US News, US Politics, Representative Michele Bachmann, Republican

Mon Nov 09, 2009

The Honolulu Advertiser

Federal HOPE builds on Hawaii program

Two U.S. Congressmen Friday introduced federal legislation that would fund creation of HOPE programs around the country.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Adam Schiff, Democrat, Republican

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Lahonton Valley News

Unequal justice

In 2005, 19-year-old Jamie Leigh Jones of Houston was working for Halliburton/KBR in the Green Zone, Iraq.

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Related Topix: Halliburton, Energy, Oil & Gas, Prison, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives

Sat Nov 07, 2009

The Tennessean

'Silent witnesses' sink to new level of depravity

We were all appalled at the recent news of the gang-rape of a 15-year-old high school student outside of her high school homecoming dance in Richmond, Calif.

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Related Topix: Richmond, CA, Prison, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Daily Kos

Republican Priorities

Why do they hate America? When it's a choice between strengthening the Patriot Act, or showing up for the Tea Party Patriots, what's a GOP lawmaker to do? We'll give you one guess... Several Republican members of Congress yesterday blew off votes on the signature anti-terror legislation of the post 9/11 era to attend Michele Bachmann's Tea Party ...

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Related Topix: US News, Representative Jim Jordan, US Politics, Trent Franks, Louie Gohmert, Republican, US House of Representatives, Steve King

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Houston Chronicle

GOP congressmen: Health plan a threat to Houston institutions

In one last salvo aimed at the House Democratic plan to overhaul health care, Houston-area Republican congressmen claimed Wednesday that famed medical institutions such as the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and the Texas Medical Center will suffer the brunt of a federally controlled medical system.

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Related Topix: Houston Metro, US News, US Politics, Michael McCaul, Republican, US House of Representatives, Representative Pete Olson

Mon Nov 02, 2009

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Video Fix: Math teacher gives awesome Halloween lecture

Today we have Video Fix: The Halloween version. Didn't think we could find enough cool Halloween-related videos? Try us.

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Related Topix: Biola University, Seattle Metro, Lake Forest Park, WA, US Politics, US News, Joe Barton, Republican, US House of Representatives

Sat Oct 31, 2009

KVUE

TV: Bill would create national missing persons database for adults

The nation's missing children have one. There's even one for criminals. But there's no national database for missing adults in the United States.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives

Fri Oct 30, 2009

KHOU-TV Houston

O'Quinn will be remembered for legal victories, charity and controversy

John O'Quinn is being remembered as a bigger-than-life figure with a big heart. O'Quinn, one of Houston's most prominent attorneys, was killed in a single-car crash on Allen Parkway Thursday morning.

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Related Topix: Houston, TX, Houston Metro, University of Houston, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Criminal Report Daily

Help Find the Missing Act

Have you heard about H.R. 3695, the "Help Find the Missing Act ," introduced by Representatives Chris Murphy and Ted Poe ? This important legislation would aid in filling the gaps in the nation's missing persons system and would help bring closure to the loved ones of the missing.

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Related Topix: Los Angeles, CA, US Politics, Republican

Wed Oct 28, 2009

The South Mississippi Sun Herald

Goodell defends NFL to Congress about concussions

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell did not acknowledge a connection between head injuries on the football field and later brain diseases while defending the league's policies on concussions before Congress on Wednesday.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Linda Sanchez, Democrat, Maxine Waters, John Conyers, Republican

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Hellenic News of America

Secretary Clinton Receives Important Cyprus Communication Signed by Over 30% of U.S. Congress

SECRETARY CLINTON RECEIVES IMPORTANT CYPRUS COMMUNICATION SIGNED BY OVER 30% OF U.S. CONGRESS WASHINGTON, DC, October 26, 2009 -- Today the U.S. Congress sent Secretary of State Hillary Clinton a letter signed by 132 Members of Congress expressing support for the Administration's efforts to avoid mistakes of failed efforts of the past in helping ...

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Related Topix: US Politics, Hillary Clinton, US News, US Senate, Democrat, US House of Representatives, Representative Albio Sires, Republican, Representative Gus Bilirakis, Shelley Berkley, Representative Michael McMahon

Star-telegram.com

National briefs: Texas lawmakers, others ask for no new obstacles to offshore drilling

Legislators protest barriers to drilling WASHINGTON - Sixty-nine lawmakers, including Reps.

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Related Topix: Pete Sessions, Representative Pete Olson, US Politics, Henry Cuellar, US News, Michael McCaul, Republican, US House of Representatives, Kenny Marchant, Democrat

Fri Oct 23, 2009

Crooks and Liars

The Rachel Maddow Show: Indefensible

As Rachel reports, it looks like the vote taken by 30 Republicans to protect contractors rather than rape victims is not playing very well for them in their local papers.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, David Vitter, US Senate, Louisiana

Thu Oct 22, 2009

HIV and Hepatitis

U.S. House and Senate Pass Ryan White Extension Act, Ensuring Continued HIV/AIDS Funding

On October 21, Congress passed the Ryan White Extension Act of 2009, which provides for continued funding of HIV/AIDS treatment and other services.

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Related Topix: HIV/AIDS, Health, US News, US Politics, Kevin Brady, Republican, US House of Representatives, Ron Paul, Louie Gohmert

Wed Oct 21, 2009

National Post

Thirty GOP senators and the Jamie Leigh Jones rape case

Full Comment's Araminta Wordsworth brings you a regular dose of international punditry at its finest.

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Related Topix: Prison, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Republican, US House of Representatives, John McCain

Tue Oct 20, 2009

Athens Banner-Herald

Mike Williams: Georgia senators embarrass state

Georgia's Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson joined 28 other Republican U.S. senators recently in voting against an amendment that would have denied funding to government contractors who deny their employees the right to seek justice in court when they have been raped by their fellow workers.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Jeff Sessions, US Senate

Mon Oct 19, 2009

KBMT

Cap and Trade Effects

Lay Offs and Higher Prices? News KBMT Story Created: Oct 19, 2009 at 5:22 PM CDT Story Updated: Oct 19, 2009 at 5:25 PM CDT A lawmaker says legislation aimed at improving air quality could cost Southeast Texas thousands of jobs.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Beaumont Metro

Sat Oct 17, 2009

Examiner.com

Fundraiser announced for Border Patrol Agents pardoned by Bush

It's being billed as 'A Time for Justice' fundraiser. Nacho Ramos and Jose Compean will be headed back to court in order to clear their names.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Houston Metro

Sat Oct 10, 2009

Cup Of Joe Powell

Alexander, Corker Vote No On Punishing Rapists

Tennessee Senators Alexander and Corker decided to vote against a proposal to allow victims of rape to have a day in court - along with 28 other Republican senators this week.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Republican, US House of Representatives, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, US Senate, John McCain

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