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Surge in voter registrations excites Florida Democrats
Tallahassee BureauAmid an intense presidential campaign, Florida Democrats Tuesday touted voter registration figures showing "another huge surge" in party ranks that gives Barack Obama an edge in a tossup swing state. With the registration period ending Monday,...Tags: John McCain, Government, Regional Elections, Boca Raton, Polls
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Change is needed in the judicial system
Last week I wrote about the recent race for judges in our county. As you know by now, three very deserving and experienced Hispanic judges lost their incumbent seats to newcomers. It seemed to some that it was outright discrimination of the three...Tags: Broward County, Minority Groups, Judges, Laws, Coral Springs
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Challengers for coroner in Lake and McHenry Counties question incumbents' judgment
Chicago Tribune reportersCandidates hoping to unseat coroners in Lake and McHenry Counties are contending the incumbents showed questionable judgment in high-profile police investigations. In Lake County, Dr. Michael Oster, the Republican challenger, said Dr. Richard Keller, a...Tags: Medical Services, Sexual Assault, McHenry, Crystal Lake, Values
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Kanjian warns of new Palm vote-count fears
South Florida Sun-SentinelFearing Election Day chaos and legal strife as in the 2000 presidential vote recount, Palm Beach County commissioners Tuesday described new worries about unprepared voters, insufficiently trained poll workers and uncertainty over who is running the...Tags: Lawyers, Trials, John McCain, Palm Beach County, Litigation
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City, family warmly remember 'passionate' community activist
South Florida Sun-SentinelBoynton Beach lost an active member of the community Sept. 13 when Patti Hammer, 76, died of lung cancer after a year-long battle against the disease. Hammer, who was diagnosed with the cancer in March, was known as a community activist and served on...Tags: Diseases, Democratic Party, Boynton Beach, Demonstration, Health Treatments
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Change is needed in the Judicial System in Broward
In my last column, I wrote about the recent race for judges in our county. As you know by now, three very deserving and experienced Hispanic judges lost their incumbent seats to newcomers. It seemed to some that it was outright discrimination of the three...Tags: Broward County, Minority Groups, Judges, Laws, Coral Springs
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McLean County clerk misses election deadline
State election officials say they'll send a reminder to the McLean County clerk after her office missed a deadline to publicize information about next month's election. State law requires the clerk to publish the election's time, date and location in...Tags: Regional Elections
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NYC Mayor Bloomberg's try for 3rd term goes to City Council, as does competing bill
Associated Press WriterNEW YORK (AP) _ Mayor Michael Bloomberg's bid to change the term-limits law so that he can campaign for another four years rests in the hands of the City Council, where two competing bills were introduced Tuesday. The 51-member council won't vote until...Tags: Michael Bloomberg, Gordon Brown, Regional Authority, Referenda
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Palm Beach County commissioners worry about legal nightmare on Election Day
South Florida Sun-SentinelFearing Election Day chaos and legal strife like the 2000 presidential recount, Palm Beach County commissioners Tuesday described new worries about unprepared voters, insufficiently trained poll workers and uncertainty over who is running the Supervisor...Tags: Trials, Palm Beach County, Litigation, Barack Obama, Referenda
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Schwarzenegger laments presidential race's negative turn; says voters want substance
Associated Press WriterSAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Tuesday that the presidential candidates should end the smear campaigns and get back to the issues. Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama are wasting time making accusations...Tags: Sarah Palin, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Political Campaigns, John McCain, Government
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News from around Wisconsin at 6:58 p.m. CDT
Nevada authorities seized documents and records Tuesday in a raid on the Las Vegas headquarters of a community organization that works to get low-income people to vote. Secretary of State Ross Miller said the raid was part of a monthslong voter fraud...Tags: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Fraud, Murder, Juvenile Delinquency, Corporate Crime
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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: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Government, Regional Authority, Fresno, Citizens Initiative and Recall
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