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Several lawmakers face same opponent again
Associated Press WriterWhen it comes to choosing who represents them in Congress, many voters are experiencing deja vu. At least a dozen congressional races -- in Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Washington, New York, Florida, Nevada and North...Tags: Democratic Party, Government, Upper House, National Government, New Brighton
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Matthew Shepard
Matthew Shepard's murder a decade ago still resonates with many in this small college town as they struggle with the aftermath of a crime that triggered nationwide sympathy and brought a re-examination of attitudes toward gays. Ten years ago, 21-year-old...Tags: Landforms, Minority Groups, Murder, Colleges and Universities, Mountains
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Bank stock purchase pushed; 'no' to protectionism
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson told international leaders today that isolationism and protectionism could worsen the spreading financial crisis. With a new trading week dawning, U.S. lawmakers urged quick action by the Bush administration on measures to...Tags: Arlen Specter, Barney Frank, Trade Policy, Government, Diplomacy
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Energy costs a factor in Michigan US Senate race
Associated Press WriterA gallon of gas costs more than twice what it did six years ago, the last time incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Carl Levin was up for re-election. The average statewide cost for regular unleaded gasoline was $3.27 per gallon as of Friday, according to AAA...Tags: Prices, Consumers Energy Company, Government, Carl Levin, Ethics
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Palin has mixed record as fiscal conservative
The Associated PressANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican nominee for vice president, bills herself as a fiscal conservative. But her record is mixed: She increased to historic proportions the annual bonus each Alaskan receives from the government...Tags: Juneau, eBay Incorporated, Regional Authority, Budgets and Budgeting, Government
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Adult store is targeted
The Love Craft adult video store in North Laurel violates zoning laws and must close or move, Howard County officials say, though they expect a prolonged legal battle over the issue. The county recently lost a decade-long legal struggle to displace a...Tags: People, Adults, Ellicott City, Personal Service, Prince George's County
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Ulman moves to speed up project review process
Because development is big business in Howard County and generates tax revenue, elected officials pay attention when the industry is hurting. After complaints from builders about how long it takes to get projects through the county review process, County...Tags: Conservation, Sales, Elijah E Cummings, Engineering, Forestry and Timber
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Stand Against Hate Crimes
Ten years ago today, America was stunned by the tragic story of a 21-year-old college student in Wyoming who had been beaten severely by two men, tied to a fence and left alone for 18 hours before he was found. The victim was Matthew Shepard and, as he...Tags: Minority Groups, Murder, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Gays and Lesbians, Assault
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Strange murder case of Japanese businessman ends blocks from where it began in Los Angeles
AP Special CorrespondentLOS ANGELES (AP) _ A strange cold case murder story that stretched halfway around the globe and back over a span of nearly 30 years ended this weekend a few blocks from where it began, with the shocking suicide of Japanese businessman Kazuyoshi Miura in a...Tags: International Law, Summer Olympics, Criminal Laws, Murder, Punishment
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We think: Kosmas, Blythe, Putnam and Stearns would serve voters best
In a time of war and economic turmoil, the choice of a president could not be more important. But the success of the next resident of the White House may depend on the partners he has at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue in the U.S. Capitol. This is a...Tags: Interior Policy, Freddie Mac, Government, Government Health Care, Lobbying
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Stronger financial reporting urged in NJ
Associated Press WriterNew Jersey lawmakers are being urged to more diligently police their own conduct by requiring more detailed disclosure of their financial interests. A bipartisan group of legislators in the Senate and Assembly wants to require lawmakers to list their...Tags: Medicine, Values, Gloucester (Gloucester, Virginia), Government, Jon Corzine
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Others seek to take over chief judge's 5-to-9 job
Associated Press WriterNew York Chief Judge Judith Kaye took a run around the reservoir in Manhattan's Central Park on a recent Saturday and went to her granddaughter's track meet. They were the few breaks on a typical working weekend for one of New York's most powerful, yet...Tags: Regional Authority, Government, Central Park, Executive Branch, Colleges and Universities
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