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Maloney vows to challenge Gillibrand for Senate seat
Rep. Carolyn MaloneyA has decided to take on Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in the 2010 Democratic primary, refusing to bow to party leaders who want her to stay out, the Daily News has learned.
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Barack Obama to spend holidays in Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard is America's classiest summer playground and has been a favourite with Democratic presidents stretching from Kennedy to Clinton.
20 hrs ago | Slate
Citizens United v. FEC, the anti-Hillary ad case.
If Republicans were wondering how their 2012 presidential candidate is going to compete against President Obama's $600 million fundraising juggernaut , the Supreme Court seems poised to provide an answer: unlimited corporate spending supporting the Republican candidate, or attacking Obama.
Help me out here. President Obama immediately "meddles" in the affairs of Honduras, denouncing a military coup, the intent of which is to preserve the country's constitution, but when it comes to Iran's fraudulent election and the violent repression of demonstrators who wanted their votes counted, the president initially vacillates and equivocates.
Bill Clinton to raise money for Rep. Maloney
WASHINGTON - Former President Bill Clinton will headline a fundraiser for New York Rep.
Steelers owner Dan Rooney sworn as ambassador
Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney is making his first official trip as U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, one day after being sworn in by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
What If Diogenes Shined His Lantern On Washington?
Harlingen, Texas, June 28, 2009: It is a tale of ancient Greece. Diogenes, the Cynic wandered the earth most of his life, holding his lantern high and searching for an honest man.
In Senate, Franken hopes to leave the laughs behind
Backers in St. Paul yesterday with Senator-elect Al Franken, who has been wonkish during his campaign and recount battle.
Honduras: Undo The Coup By Amy Goodman The first coup d'etat in Central America in more than a quarter-century occurred last Sunday in Honduras.
Iranian cleric warns demonstrators
In Iran, hardline Islamic cleric Ahmad Khatami has denounced demonstrators who have opposed an edict by the powerful Guardian Council, which last week decided there could no longer be protests against the presidential vote.
Franken Will Speak At Annual Iowa Fundraiser
A spokesman says Minnesota Sen.-elect Al Franken will be the featured speaker at Sen.
NH hospital responds to Clinton office hostage taker
A New Hampshire hospital and mental health agency have denied any wrongdoing in caring for the man who took hostages at one of Sen.
Officials: Clinton Pressed Obama to Take Harder Line on Iran [the President Resisted]
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton urged President Obama for two days to toughen his language on Iran before he did so, and then was surprised when he condemned Iran's crackdown on demonstrators last week, the Washington Times reported administration officials as saying.
Froma Harrop / Syndicated columnist | Rating straying politicians: How much did he hurt his wife?
An open-minded individual, I am willing to support an adulterer for elective office.
Commentary: Zelaya's naked power grab led to Honduras coup
The greatest tourist attraction in Central America has always been politics. Diplomats stop by every few years, take a couple of snapshots of what's going on at the presidential palace, and then profoundly declare their opinions, devoid of context or history.
G8 denounces Iran election violence, calls on Tehran to resolve conflict
TRIESTE: Group of Eight powers on Friday deplored violence in Iran after the disputed presidential election and called on Tehran to resolve the crisis peacefully.
Thailand boosts security for ASEAN
Thai premier Abhisit Vejjajiva says he will invoke a harsh internal security act to prevent protests at a regional summit in Phuket which US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is due to attend.
Obama says Honduran ouster was 'not legal'
President Barack Obama on Monday declared that the United States still considers Manuel Zelaya to be the president of Honduras and assailed the coup that forced him into exile as "not legal," widening the chasm between the Central American nation and much of the rest of the world.
Summary of actions by the Supreme Court on Monday
Mon, Jun 29, 2009 The Supreme Court on Monday: _ Bade farewell to Justice David Souter, who is retiring.
4 Democrats line up to challenge Gillibrand
WASHINGTON - Efforts by the White House and Sen. Chuck Schumer to prevent a Democratic primary challenge to Sen.