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Sexuality fades as election issue
Associated PressIn his liberal Colorado district, it's no big deal that Jared Polis is gay. Yet his expected victory Nov. 4 in a congressional race would be a historic milestone and, he hopes, send an encouraging message to gay and lesbian young people nationwide....Tags: Tammy Baldwin, Local Elections, National Government, Barney Frank, Government
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Officials' rift central to slots contest
The animus between Comptroller Peter Franchot and Gov. Martin O'Malley is taking center stage in the Maryland slots contest, providing a lively sideshow to a years-old debate to be decided by voters next month. Campaigning against legalization of...Tags: Casino and Gambling Industry, Casino and Gambling, Executive Branch, Tourism and Leisure, Peter Franchot
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FCC investigating TV networks, military analysts
The Associated PressThe Federal Communications Commission today said it is investigating whether five television networks and 19 former military officers violated government disclosure rules in providing on-air analysis of the war in Iraq and other issues. The FCC...Tags: Television Industry, General Electric Company, Wars and Interventions, CBS Corp., Walt Disney Co.
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CORRECTION
Michael Bloomberg was a candidate for mayor of New York City when former Mayor Rudy Giuliani explored overriding term limits. In his column Monday, Les Payne incorrectly referred to Bloomberg as the mayor-elect.Tags: Local Elections, Michael Bloomberg, Rudy Giuliani
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FCC investigates broadcasters over military analysts
The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday said it is investigating whether five television networks and 19 former military officers violated government disclosure rules in providing on-air analysis of the war in Iraq and other issues. The FCC...Tags: State Budgets
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Letter from California Secretary of State's office rejecting recall petition
October 7, 2008 Dear Mr. Jimenez: On September 29, 2008, we received the two blank copies of the petition you intend to circulate for the recall of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Declaration of Mike Jimenez, and the items you submitted in regard to...Tags: Local Elections, Executive Branch, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Fresno, Citizens Initiative and Recall
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A great day in the neighborhood
It's been a truly long time coming, but mark your calendars: The Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center at 2410 Wickham Ave., is opening its doors for good with its official ribbon cutting 10 a.m. Saturday, followed by an open house 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Singer...Tags: Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), National Football League, Roberta Flack, Denbigh, Government
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Schwarzenegger warns of more cuts to budget, calls top lawmakers to discuss state money woes
Associated Press WriterSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) _ Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger warned Tuesday of future cuts to the state budget that was signed into law just two weeks ago and insisted something must be done to address California's mounting financial problems. The governor...Tags: Bill Lockyer, Karen Bass, Executive Branch, Budgets and Budgeting, Henry Paulson
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Telltale letter a staple in Blagojevich arsenal
As Barack Obama and John McCain prepared for their debate on Tuesday, Illinois Gov. Rod "The Unreformer" Blagojevich broke out with a severe case of creeping feditis. He mentioned Sen. Obama and convicted political influence peddler Tony Rezko at least...Tags: National Government, Executive Branch, Corruption, Barack Obama, Government
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Brown, Schweitzer clash over energy, economy during gubernatorial debate
Associated Press WriterBILLINGS, Mont. (AP) _ Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer and his Republican challenger, state Sen. Roy Brown, continued to grapple over the pace of energy development, whether taxes are too high and if Montana can weather the economic downturn as they met...Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Stan Jones, Roy Brown, State Budgets
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Far-right Austrian governor isolates asylum seekers suspected as criminals
Associated Press WriterVIENNA, Austria (AP) _ Far-right Gov. Joerg Haider has set up a facility in the remote mountains of southern Austria to handle asylum seekers suspected as criminals, saying they need to be isolated to protect the people in the area. Haider gained...Tags: Executive Branch, Parliament, Human Rights, Refugee, Government
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Historically delicious
757-247-4952In the beginning, chocolate was a bitter and mostly cold drink — and it stayed that way for some 2,500 years. It took a sweet-toothed Spanish conquistador to add sugar to the traditional Aztec beverage sometime in the early 1500s. Another 125...Tags: Metal and Mineral, Executive Branch, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Colonial Williamsburg, Government
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