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On Palin (not) meeting the press
September 3, 2010A very unflattering Vanity Fair piece on Sarah Palin describes her temper, her quest for privacy, and her new money-making empire.
Unions gearing up to support Dems in November
September 3, 2010Union leaders said Wednesday they will mobilize millions of members in 26 states with a message about "economic patriotism" as they try to help Democrats hold onto their majority in the House and Senate.
Ex-congressman certified for Nov. 2 ballot in Ohio
September 3, 2010Outspoken former Democratic congressman Jim Traficant, who served time in federal prison for corruption, has fought his way onto the Nov. 2 ballot to run again for a U.S. House seat — this time as an independent.
U.S., Iraq formally mark end of combat mission
September 3, 2010
The U.S. marked on Wednesday the transition to the final phase of the Iraq war, shifting the focus of the remaining 50,000 American troops from combat operations to preparing Iraqi security forces to protect the country on their own.
First Thoughts: Turning the page on Iraq
September 3, 2010The big question President Barack Obama didn't answer in his Oval Office address on the war: "Did it make America safer, and was it really worth it?"
Boxer, Fiorina tussle over economy in first debate
September 3, 2010
The recession and how to turn around California's sky-high jobless rate loomed large Wednesday as Sen. Barbara Boxer and GOP challenger Carly Fiorina hold their first debate.
Wary of tea party, GOP attacks Senate candidate
September 3, 2010
Delaware Republicans call Senate hopeful Christine O'Donnell a liar who "could not be elected dog catcher" in a fierce attack that underscores GOP fears of the tea party-backed candidate knocking off top recruit Rep. Mike Castle and winning the nomination.
Arizona governor stumbles during debate
September 3, 2010
Gov. Jan Brewer stumbled and stammered through her opening statement during a televised debate Wednesday night, suffering through an embarrassing, cringe-eliciting pause that lasted more than 10 seconds.
DOJ sues Arizona's Sheriff Arpaio
September 3, 2010In an atmosphere of tension between the federal government and Arizona, the Justice Department today dialed it up some more, filing a lawsuit against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio -- accusing him, the county, and his office with failing to cooperate with a civil rights investigation of his office.
Did Obama's agenda hobble the recovery?
September 3, 2010
The economic hard times are so persistent that observers who supported the Recovery Act might be feeling twinges of guilt about President Obama's stimulus package.
