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NY growth besieges Revolutionary patriots' graves
Ed Spaeth was researching his family tree when he discovered an 18th-century ancestor likely was buried in the woods just down the hill from his Hudson Valley home.
7 hrs ago | 6 ABC
Man accused of threat against Specter
July 3, 2009 - -- Authorities say a Mandan man is accused of making a telephone threat to Sen.
11 hrs ago | ClipSyndicate
VIDEO: In-Depth Look - Warner's Climate And Health-Care Outlook
Interview and discussion with Virginia Senator, Mark Warner. He shares his thoughts about President Obama's battle for health-care reform and shares his insights about the climate change bill.
16 hrs ago | Politico
Key committee supports public option
Chris Dodd unveiled a bill that costs significantly less than an earlier, incomplete plan from the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee that would have topped $1 trillion and left many Americans uninsured.
20 hrs ago | KAAL
SoCal-to-Vegas route wins federal designation
LAS VEGAS - The clogged tourist travel route between Southern California and Las Vegas has been designated a federal high-speed rail corridor, in a move that officials hope would signal increased cooperation between the regions on building speedier train travel.
SC senator defends ouster of president of Honduras, calls him a 'Chavez-style dictator'
South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint is defending the ouster of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya and says the rule of law is working in Honduras.
Newspaper columnists give Palin dubious 'Sitting Duck Award'
The National Society of Newspaper Columnists chose Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as the winner of its annual Sitting Duck Award, a tongue-in-cheek honour that pokes fun at the most ridiculed newsmakers in the United States.
Pet python kills Florida toddler
Thur Jul 2, 2009 5:49am EDT - An albino Burmese python sleeps in its cage at a reptile exhibition in Irun, Basque April 29, 2006.
Ex. N.H. Sen. John Sununu won't run in 2010
Ex-U.S. Sen. John E. Sununu tells The Associated Press he will not run next year for the Senate seat being vacated by fellow New Hampshire Republican Judd Gregg.
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Senior adviser: New York Rep. Maloney to challenge Sen. Gillibrand in Democratic primary
New York Rep. Carolyn Maloney has decided to challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in the state's Democratic primary, setting the stage for a potentially costly and contentious fight that other congressional Democrats have avoided.
Inouye's office inquired about bank's aid request
Wed, Jul 1, 2009 Hardly a bank bailout hearing goes by in Congress without a lawmaker raising a question on behalf of constituent banks that have applied for federal assistance from the government's financial bailout fund.
Lawmakers' Not-so-secret Capitol Hill Sanctuary
For years, the brick facade of a three-story house near the Capitol has functioned as a shield for the lawmakers who live and pray there, offering sanctuary from the temptations of political life _ and discretion for those who succumbed.
Calls for Sanford to Resign Grow Louder
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's admission of an extramarital affair last week was shocking to many Republicans, and now detailed revelations Tuesday about more meetings with his mistress have pushed many over the edge.
Guest View: It's the hurt that matters
AN open-minded individual, I am willing to support an adulterer for elective office.
EPA approves California pollution rule
The Environmental Protection Agency took a major step toward tougher reductions in greenhouse gas emission from cars and trucks Tuesday by giving California the green light to impose new requirements that could become the national model for combatting tailpipe pollution linked to global warming.
Belarus to free imprisoned American lawyer
An ailing American lawyer who was imprisoned in Belarus last year on charges of using fake documents and attempted commercial espionage was pardoned on Tuesday by the president of the former Soviet country, an official said.
Senate to hold hearing on college football's BCS - AP
A A A' The Senate plans to hold a hearing next week looking into antitrust issues surrounding the Bowl Championship Series.
the Influence Game: a catfish by any other name
In this April 18, 2008, file photo Vietnamese workers process fillet from catfish at the Faquimex company in BenTre province, situated in the delta of the Mekong River in Vietnam.
After more than a month at an undisclosed hospital, Byrd was released in time to celebrate July 4th.
News Story: Discrimination case raises questions for Sotomayor
Foes of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor celebrated the high court's reversal of her decision in a reverse discrimination case.