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Waxman Ousts Dingell From Energy Chair In Bruising Dem Fight
Posted by Jeff from Huffington Post
Waxman, a California liberal and avid environmentalist and booster of health care programs, toppled Dingell Thursday on a vote of 137-122 in the Democratic Party caucus, capping a bitter fight within party ranks.
Jobless Rate Highest in 14 Years - NYTimes.com
Posted by okami from New York Times
In a sign that American workers may face even more difficult times for many months to come, the nation's unemployment rate last month jumped to the highest level in 14 years as job losses mounted.
The State Of the Races: Dems Seek 60 Senate Seats
Posted by Jeff from Washington Post
In Senate races, Democrats, who control 51 votes, are closing in on a filibuster-proof 60-seat majority. Three GOP-held seats whose Republicans are retiring -- in Colorado, New Mexico and Virginia -- appear almost certain to go to Democrats. In five other states -- Alaska, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Oregon -- incumbent Republicans are seriously threatened. To get to 60, Democrats would have to win all those seats, plus one of three other competitive races: in Georgia, Kentucky and Mississippi.
You cannot be a Christian and vote for Obama
Posted by okami from WorldNetDaily
To all those who name the name of Christ who plan to willfully disobey Him by voting for Obama, take warning. Not only is our nation in grave danger, according to the Word of God, so are you.
Violations of Law May Be Classified, Court Rules | Secrecy News
Posted by okami
Information that would reveal a violation of the law may be properly classified as long as it is not deliberately classified for the purpose of concealing the violation, a federal judge indicated this week.
That view, in a ruling (pdf) against the ACLU by DC District Judge Royce C. Lamberth, all but nullifies one of the principal limitations on national security secrecy contained in the executive order on classification policy.
Yahoo! Buzz: The Elephant's No Longer in the Room
Posted by okami from Buzz.yahoo
Jeez, who's next, Cindy McCain? What with ex-Bush press secretary Scott McClellan's endorsment of Obama, the initial trickle of high-profile Republicans coming out for the Democratic candidate has become something of a steady stream. Rats deserting a sinking ship or principled patriots putting country before party? Here's a guide to other recent defections.
Former Bush press secretary backs Obama
Posted by okami from Yahoo News!
Colin Powell was the first former official of the Bush Administration to endorse Barack Obama in the upcoming election.
Now Scott McClellan stands with him.
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Jobless Rate Highest in 14 Years - NYTimes.com
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You cannot be a Christian and vote for Obama
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You cannot be a Christian and vote for Obama
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You cannot be a Christian and vote for Obama
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You cannot be a Christian and vote for Obama
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You cannot be a Christian and vote for Obama
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