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Jury Hears Phone Tapes in Stevens Corruption Trial
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: republicans, corruption, cover-up, crime, dishonesty, ethics, government, lies )

Marty
- 35 minutes ago - news.google.com
Jurors this morning heard secretly recorded phone conversations in which Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens told a chief prosecution witness that he didn't believe they had done anything wrong but could expect a fine and possibly some jail time if convicted.
Why Doesn't Pro-Life Include Other Human Life?
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: women, freedoms, americans, culture, ethics, government, rights, health, ware, pro-choice, pro-life )

Roseann
- 3 hours ago - catholics-united.org
This is powerful and makes the point about the casualties of war, healthcare only for the priveleged few, etc. From a Catholic org. that sees the big picture, not just the manipulaton of partisan politics to leverage their candidate.
Why Doesn't Pro-Life Include Other Human Life?
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: women, freedoms, americans, culture, ethics, government, rights, health, ware, pro-choice, pro-life )

Roseann
- 3 hours ago - catholics-united.org
This is powerful and makes the point about the casualties of war, healthcare only for the priveleged few, etc. From a Catholic org. that sees the big picture, not just the manipulaton of partisan politics to leverage their candidate.
Iraq Why?
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US Politics & Gov't  (tags: freedoms, government, mccain, elections, military, obama, politics, democrats, iraq, troops, usa, u.s., terrorism, freedom, islamic terrorism, iran, syria, liberty )

Joel
- 4 hours ago - youtube.com
A short abstract of Pierre Rehov"s next film in production. The US army and security forces are doing a great job in Iraq. Promoting freedom and democracy takes time. To withdraw US troops at this time would be a white flag of surrender to Islamic terror.
Palin Ethics Probes Beset By Secrecy and Lawsuit
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Palin Investigation, corruption, dishonesty, cover-up, ethics, government, elections, republicans )

Gwen
- 5 hours ago - news.yahoo.com
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin says she's an open book regarding an abuse-of-power investigation. Apparently her staff doesn't feel the same way.
US Presidential Election: John McCain Scales Back White House Campaign
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: americans, candidates, elections, economy, government, mccain, news, obama, politics, republicans )

Gwen
- 5 hours ago - telegraph.co.uk
The parlous state of the US economy has dramatically narrowed John McCain's options for reaching the White House, leaving the Republican candidate campaigning hard in just four states won by the Democrats in 2004.
Military Times Poll: Troops Backing McCain
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: candidates, government, elections, republicans, politics, obama, democrats, military, media, news, mccain )

Maria
- 5 hours ago - navytimes.com
McCain, R-Ariz., handily defeated Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., 68 percent to 23 percent in a voluntary survey of 4,293 active-duty...
FBI Granted Broader Spy Powers By Dept. of Justice
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: abuse, americans, constitution, law.privacy, spying, FBI, americans, congress, government, ethics, freedoms )

Jaime
- 6 hours ago - mercurynews.com
Includes pretense interviews(often for nonexistent job interviews),physical surveillance, recruiting informants(secret police)
Obama Accuses McCain of Looking for Distractions
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: obama, government, elections, candidates, usa )

Ryvre
- 7 hours ago - cnn.com
Sen. Barack Obama on Sunday charged that Sen. John McCain's campaign is launching "Swift boat-style attacks" on him instead of addressing the country's problems.
Sunday's Gallup Poll Shows Big Obama Lead
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: democrats, elections, government, obama, media, politics )

Ryvre
- 7 hours ago - voices.kansascity.com
Barack Obama is keeping a strong Gallup Poll lead over John McCain. Obama leads 50-43 percent in Sunday's results. So much for the "Palin bump" from the vice presidential debate
McCain Stratigist: "We Have Got To Quit Talking About Economy......"
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: elections, government, candidates, dishonesty, cover-up, corruption, obama, republicans, u.s., propaganda, news, politics, mccain, economy, americans, Govtfearmongering )

Patricia
- 8 hours ago - huffingtonpost.com
It's getting McNasty again. .. McCain's course correction reflects a growing case of nerves within his high command as the electoral map has shifted significantly in Obama's favor.
Palin Criticizes Obama's Ties to Wright, Ayers
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Palin, should have been a stay-home mom, clutching at straws, clueless woman, dishonesty, elections, ethics, government, Govtfearmongering, obama, news, propaganda, republicans )

Gwen
- 8 hours ago - news.yahoo.com
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin expanded her attack on Democrat Barack Obama's character Monday
People Should Veto Law at Issue With Question 1 The Pending Beverage Tax Is a Relatively Small Issue, But the Underlying Law Is
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: candidates, corruption, elections, economy, government, healthcare, republicans )

Fed
- 9 hours ago - pressherald.mainetoday.com
The pending tax on soda, beer and wine that is the subject of Question 1 on the November ballot won't cause businesses to fail or taxpayers to go bankrupt. For all the worries and claims about its potential impact, a few extra pennies on a can of soda or
EGYPTIANS LOOKING FOR 'GOOD SIDE' OF AMERICA
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: egypt for obama, obama, democrats, ethics, government, military, politics )

Mae
- 10 hours ago - worldblog.msnbc.msn.com
Many Egyptians believe Sen. John McCain will likely hew to Bush's foreign policy and that Sen. Barack Obama will be more likely to solve, or at least attempt to solve, those pressing issues that are nearest and dearest to people's hearts here.
Some Facts Go Adrift in Palin-Biden Debate
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: candidates, corruption, cover-up, crime, dishonesty, economy, elections, ethics, government, lies, republicans, politics, propaganda )

Wolfweeps
- 23 hours ago - newsminer.com
WASHINGTON -- Facts went adrift on taxes, deregulation and more Thursday when Republican Sarah Palin and Democrat Joe Biden clashed in the vice presidential debate.
Did Palin or Biden Win the Debate? Depends on Who You Ask
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: candidates, dishonesty, elections, ethics, government, lies, mccain, media, news, politics, propaganda, republicans )

Wolfweeps
- 23 hours ago - newsminer.com
ST. LOUIS - Sarah Palin and Joe Biden were still on stage with their families in the debate hall as analysts, politicians and campaign staff put the spin on each candidate's performance. Who won? That depends on who you ask.
Fact Check: Sarah Palin on Her Tax Record as Wasilla Mayor
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: candidates, corruption, dishonesty, elections, ethics, government, lies, mccain, media, news, politics, republicans )

Wolfweeps
- 23 hours ago - trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com
At the VP debate, Sarah Palin said that she reduced taxes every year as Wasilla, Alaska, mayor. Politifact found that half-true, saying property tax rates went down, but the sales tax went up.
Congress OKs Historic Bailout Bill; Young Votes Against Measure
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: americans, constitution, congress, government, ethics, republicans, media, news )

Wolfweeps
- 23 hours ago - newsminer.com
"I understand that we have a grave economic problem right now," said Rep. Young. "But I am concerned that this bill is nothing more than a slippery slope to socialism. Once the government starts acquiring private institutions, where is the line in the
Big Audience for Biden-Palin TV Debate
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: candidates, dishonesty, elections, ethics, government, media, news, propaganda, republicans, usa )

Wolfweeps
- 1 day ago - newsminer.com
NEW YORK -- Who's running for president, anyway? Far more people watched Thursday's vice presidential debate between Joe Biden and Sarah Palin on television than watched the first presidential debate. Nielsen Media Research says preliminary ratings in
Fact Check: Palin Missed Mark on Some Energy Issues
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: candidates, corruption, cover-up, crime, dishonesty, elections, ethics, government, lies, mccain, politics, propaganda, republicans )

Wolfweeps
- 1 day ago - newsminer.com
WASHINGTON -- Gov. Sarah Palin spent much of Thursday's vice presidential debate with Democratic Sen. Joseph Biden of Delaware talking about energy. But a post-debate review reveals the governor didn't always get her facts straight.
Palin Tax Returns for 2006 and 2007 Released
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: candidates, corruption, cover-up, crime, dishonesty, elections, ethics, government, lies, obama, politics, republicans )

Wolfweeps
- 1 day ago - newsminer.com
WASILLA, Alaska -- To people in this hard-scrabble region tucked between two soaring mountain ranges, Gov. Sarah Palin is a working-class heroine. As the Republican vice presidential candidate's star rises nationally, she's increasingly held up as
Palin Lives Model Life on the Last Frontier
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: candidates, corruption, cover-up, crime, dishonesty, elections, ethics, government, lies, republicans )

Wolfweeps
- 1 day ago - newsminer.com
WASILLA, Alaska -- To people in this hard-scrabble region tucked between two soaring mountain ranges, Gov. Sarah Palin is a working-class heroine. As the Republican vice presidential candidate's star rises nationally, she's increasingly held up as the mo
Todd Palin Plans Interview in Troopergate Probe
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: candidates, corruption, cover-up, crime, dishonesty, elections, ethics, government, lies, mccain, politics, republicans )

Wolfweeps
- 1 day ago - newsminer.com
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Gov. Sarah Palin's husband is planning to speak to an investigator looking into abuse-of-power allegations against the governor, Todd Palin's lawyer said Saturday. He previously refused to testify under subpoena in a separate probe
Lawsuit Seeks to Preserve Palin's E-Mails
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: candidates, corruption, cover-up, crime, dishonesty, ethics, elections, government, lies, politics, republicans )

Wolfweeps
- 1 day ago - newsminer.com
Lawsuit seeks to preserve Palin e-mails ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A critic of Gov. Sarah Palin is suing to try to force preservation of any government-related e-mails that Palin sent from private accounts. Andree McLeod, a former state worker, filed the laws
Employees Will Testify in Palin Probe
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: candidates, corruption, cover-up, crime, dishonesty, elections, ethics, government, lies, mccain, politics, republicans )

Wolfweeps
- 1 day ago - newsminer.com
ANCHORAGE -- Seven Alaska state employees have reversed course and agreed to testify in an abuse-of-power investigation against Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin. There is no indication, however, that Palin or her husband will do the same
BBC NEWS | Americas | Palin Makes Obama Terrorist Claim
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: obama, government, dishonesty, democrats, mccain, lies, propaganda, Govtfearmongering, corruption )

Maryann
- 1 day ago - news.bbc.co.uk
US Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin has accused the Democratic presidential candidate, Barack Obama, of associating with terrorists. With the Republicans trailing in the polls a month before the presidential election, Mrs Palin said the t
Banker Bailout Bill Contains IRS Police State Provision
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: abuse, americans, corruption, economy, freedoms, government, news, politics, u.s., usa, irs, taxes, property )

Robert
- 1 day ago - infowars.com
Not only is the recently passed Banker Takeover bill larded up with pork, it also contains dictatorial provisions.
 

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