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John McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential nominee, was born Aug. 29, 1936, in Panama. The son and grandson of Navy admirals, he spent more than 20 years in the Navy, a quarter of it in a North Vietnamese prisoner of war camp. After retiring from the Navy, McCain moved to Arizona and in 1982 was elected to Congress, succeeding Republican John Rhodes, who retired. McCain served two terms in the U.S. House before he ran successfully for the Senate in 1986. He ran for president in 2000 and won the New Hampshire primary and a handful of other states before conceding the race to George W. Bush. He and his wife, Cindy, have four children. McCain also has three children from his first marriage.
John McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential nominee, was born Aug. 29, 1936, in Panama. The son and grandson of Navy admirals, he spent more than 20 years in the Navy, a quarter of it in a North Vietnamese prisoner of war camp. After retiring from the Navy, McCain moved to Arizona and in 1982 was elected to Congress, succeeding Republican John Rhodes, who retired. McCain served two terms in the U.S. House before he ran successfully for the Senate in 1986. He ran for president in 2000 and won the New Hampshire primary and a handful of other states before conceding the race to George W. Bush. He and his wife, Cindy, have four children. McCain also has three children from his first marriage.
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Bush defends decisions on North Korea, Olympics
Associated Press WriterPresident Bush on Sunday defended removing North Korea from the list of state sponsors of terrorism and attending the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics as world leaders assembled to address soaring gas prices, climate change and African aid....Tags: Kidnapping, Government, Elections, Human Rights, Beijing Games
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Nadal ends Federer's 5-year reign at Wimbledon WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Rafael Nadal, grass stains on his white shirt and a Spanish flag tucked under his arm, scampered through the Centre Court stands to celebrate his first Wimbledon title with hugs...Tags: Trials, Landmark Communications Incorporated, Baptist, NBC, Government
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Republican Party ad assails Obama on energy
TITLE: "Balance." LENGTH: 30 seconds. AIRING: Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. SCRIPT: Announcer: "Record gas prices. A climate in crisis. John McCain says solve it now with a balanced plan: Alternative energy, conservation, suspending...Tags: US Elections, Nuclear Power, Ecosystems, Prices, Energy Resources
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McCain's health plan: A threat to employer plans?
Associated Press WritersThere's a great unknown about Sen. John McCain's health plan: How many employers would drop insurance coverage for their workers because of his tax policies? The Republican presidential nominee-in-waiting has proposed that everyone buying health...Tags: Employers, Medical Services, Health Treatments, Credit and Debt, Elections
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McCain goes to church, visits VA hospital
Republican presidential hopeful John McCain attended church Sunday and later visited a Veterans Affairs hospital in his hometown. The senator and his wife Cindy took part in the 75-minute service at the North Phoenix Baptist Church and shook hands with...Tags: Christianity, Baptist, Defense, Veterans Affairs, Political Candidates
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Bush defends decisions on North Korea, Olympics as leaders focus on climate change, gas prices
President Bush today defended removing North Korea from the list of state sponsors of terrorism and attending the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics as world leaders assembled to address soaring gas prices, climate change and African aid. They...Tags: Kidnapping, Ecosystems, Government, Elections, Beijing Games
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McCain's Health Care Plan Looks Beyond Employers
Associated PressWASHINGTON -- There's a great unknown about Sen. John McCain's health plan: How many employers would drop insurance coverage for their workers because of his tax policies? The Republican presidential nominee-in-waiting has proposed that everyone buying...Tags: Corporate Crime, Fraud, Lobbying, Elections, Television Industry
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Kerry says McCain lacks judgment to be president
Associated Press WriterJohn Kerry says Republican John McCain doesn't have the judgment to be president. If that's the case, then it's probably a good thing McCain rejected overtures from Kerry, the Democratic presidential nominee in 2004, to form a bipartisan ticket and run...Tags: John F Kerry, John Edwards, Government, CBS Corp., Elections
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Veterans group will aid McCain
WASHINGTON Republican John McCain, who has made support for President Bush's troop buildup in Iraq the centerpiece of his presidential campaign, is getting help from a veterans group that's launching a TV ad campaign next week. Vets for Freedom is...Tags: Satellite and Cable Service, Television Industry, Political Candidates, Defense, Armed Forces
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Bush prepares for final G-8 summit
Associated PressThe problems do not get any easier as President Bush attends his final summit with leaders of industrialized democracies. Disputes over global warming, worries about soaring oil prices and uncertainty about Iran's and North Korea's nuclear ambitions pose...Tags: Ecosystems, Government, George Bush, Conservation, Global Change
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