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Graham wrong on N.Y. terror trial
I wonder why U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham so adamantly opposes the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammad, one of the chief architects of the 9/11 attacks, in a civilian court on the soil of the United States. Comment?
Neb. senator makes appeal on health bill action
... Saturday. The spokesman, Trey Walker, said Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson, a Democrat, called South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican, and asked how he could get McMaster to "call off the dogs," and Graham told him to call McMaster directly. It ... 2 comments
Civil rights chronicle is deft history of era
... feted for racial harmony Graham, Clyburn feted for racial harmony House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn and Sen. Lindsey Graham, both sons of the segregated South, grew up in parts of South Carolina that were much farther apart than the mere 175 miles ... Comment?
Heat Rises on Nebraska's Nelson
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... Almost immediately, Mr. Nelson drew fire. Republicans have derided the bill as the "Nebraska Windfall." Sen. Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.) called it "sleazy." Even the state's governor, Republican Dave Heineman, has been critical of the deal. In ... Comment?
Legislative process much like making sausage
... the Senate, which was marked by last minute deal-making by Democrats with a few senators to get votes. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., was especially critical of concessions made to Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., to get his critical vote to reach the magic ... Comment?
Nelson to McMaster: 'Call off the dogs'
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... with the call said Nelson called McMaster Thursday evening after first contacting South Carolina GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham to express his desire to speak with McMaster. Graham and fellow South Carolina Republican Sen. Jim DeMint asked McMaster late ... Comment?
Carney: 'I'm definitely not switching' parties
Chris Carney received phone calls from Sen. John McCain, the office of Sen. Lindsey Graham and Rep. Comment?
... get 60 Democrat Senators to vote for a healthcare reform bill that is opposed by the American people. Senator Lindsey Graham accused Democrats of using "backroom deals that amount to bribes" and he is right. Senator Reid threatened to deprive the ... Comment?
The 'New' Health Care: A lavish welfare program you can't afford
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Many of those who want to transform our current form of health care think it's an issue of morality. Comment?
Coble understands needs of Columbia
... have been hard pressed to get that federal assistance without the help of then-Sen. Fritz Hollings, Sen. Lindsey Graham and Rep. Clyburn. From time to time earmarks fund questionable projects. However, Columbia works hard to identify projects that ... Comment?
13 state AGs threaten suit over health care deal
... and Senate should get together and see what the state can get out of the massive legislation. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Monday the overhaul shows sleazy politics and bribes to win votes. He wants South Carolina Attorney General Henry ... Comment?
APNewsBreak: 13 AGs threaten suit over health care
... General Greg Abbott said. S.C. senators: Health bill illegal S.C. senators: Health bill illegal U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham and Jim DeMint on Wednesday lauded S.C. Attorney General Henry McMaster for rallying other state prosecutors to mount a ... Comment?
The League of Women Voters of South Carolina commends Senator Lindsey Graham for his public recognition that global climate change is a scientific fact. Comment?
Dems predict success on health care
... with McConnell, Reid announced the timing of the final vote. Even so, partisan fires were burning. GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina denounced concessions won by conservative Nebraska Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson, whose support gave Democrats ... Comment?
The Riverstone Tract is a Vital Addition to Congaree National Park
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... at a cost of $1.37 million. The Friends of Congaree Swamp and other park advocates, including Senator Lindsey Graham and Representative Jim Clyburn, are already working to convince Congress that it should appropriate the needed funds for FY 2011. ... Comment?
Letter: Graham is traitor to middle class
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina claims he will never vote to increase your energy bills . Comment?
Standing on principle can get you nowhere
... out, where does South Carolina stand? On principle, of course. Politicking seems beneath our senators. Sen. Lindsey Graham questions the constitutionality of all this. So do I, but where is that going to get us? Sen. Jim DeMint says his votes are ... Comment?
Ruth Marcus: Republicans shouldn't gripe about political horse-trading
... Washington, D.C.," railed Rush Limbaugh. "Backroom deals that amount to bribes," lamented South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham. Give me a break. You may not like it. It's certainly not pretty. But this kind of political horse-trading has been around ... Comment?
McMaster calls health deal "corruption"
... McMaster was the first state attorney general to question the deal after being asked to investigate by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Critics of the effort, including S.C. Congressman Jim Clyburn, dismiss the moveA as a political stunt to raise the ... Comment?
Health care bills show how little's changed
... Washington, D.C.," railed Rush Limbaugh. "Backroom deals that amount to bribes," lamented South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham. Give me a break. You may not like it. It's certainly not pretty. But this kind of political horse-trading has been around ... Comment?