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October 2009

31 Oct 2009

Illinois legislative leaders set to sidestep limits - Chicago Tribune


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Illinois legislative leaders set to sidestep limits
Chicago Tribune
SPRINGFIELD — It took the corruption arrest of a sitting governor, 10 months of political sparring and two attempts before top lawmakers and reform advocates could agree on Illinois' first-ever sweeping …
Illinois Senate oks caps on political donationsThe Associated Press
State Senate passes major campaign-finance packageChicago Sun-Times
Quinn says he's OK with campaign finance dealChicago Daily Herald
St. Louis Post-Dispatch -Galesburg Register-Mail -Peoria Journal Star
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31 Oct 2009

Obama signs 1st major gay rights legislation - MiamiHerald.com


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Obama signs 1st major gay rights legislation
MiamiHerald.com
A bill that President Barack Obama signed into law adds violence against gays to federal hate crime legislation. BY MARGARET TALEV WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Wednesday signed the first major piece of federal gay rights legislation, …
Obama signs bill ending some weapons programs, expanding war effortsDallas Morning News
Detainee photo battle likely overmsnbc.com
Obama signs law blocking release of detainee torture photosReporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
The Washington Independent -New York Times -Politico
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31 Oct 2009

New book: Bill’s presence kept Hillary Clinton off the ticket in 2008 - Christian Science Monitor


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New book: Bill's presence kept Hillary Clinton off the ticket in 2008
Christian Science Monitor
For Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, the shadow of a prominent husband hasn't been so easy to shake. The latest example of former President Bill Clinton's impact on his wife's career: She might have been Barack …
Obama did consider Hillary as VP but Bill Clinton's presence quashed it, Obama …Los Angeles Times
Barack didn't pick Hillary because of BillUSA Today
Bill Clinton hindered wife's VP chances, book revealsCNN
TIME -The Associated Press -WISH
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31 Oct 2009

New defense bill cuts waste, but not enough: Obama - Reuters


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New defense bill cuts waste, but not enough: Obama
Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will say on Wednesday there is still too much waste in US defense spending, despite a number of costly projects being terminated in the 2010 defense authorization bill. The bill authorizes Pentagon …
Obama signs 1st major gay rights legislationMiamiHerald.com
Obama Signs $680 Billion Defense BillVoice of America
Obama signs law blocking release of detainee torture photosReporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Politico -WashingtonTV -RTT News
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31 Oct 2009

GOP looks to cash in on health care - USA Today


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GOP looks to cash in on health care
USA Today
The GOP clearly thinks it has a big winner blocking the Democrats' health care bill. Looking to rebound in 2010, the House Republicans used Thursday's unveiling of the House Democratic health care bill to attack vulnerable Democrats and raise money for …
Kucinich Wants His Amendment BackThe Washington Independent
Single Payer Health Care Halloween Rally at Cigna Health Care OfficesBay Area Indymedia
Yet Another Health Care CapitulationFOXNews
Liberty Maven -McClatchy Washington Bureau -Media Matters for America
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31 Oct 2009

Lawmaker Tries to Have It Both Ways on Health Care Reform and Abortion? - FOXNews


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Lawmaker Tries to Have It Both Ways on Health Care Reform and Abortion?
FOXNews
Michigan Democratic Congressman Bart Stupak wants taxpayer-funded abortions excluded from health care reform legislation, but now says he will vote for the bill either way. Stupak says he has 40 Democrats on board with his effort to cut …
Stupak still wants abortion coverage out of health care legislationDetroit Free Press
Bishops' campaign declares war on abortion funding in health careCatholic News Agency
Bishops: All Catholics To Be Told To Urge Congress to Ban Abortion-Funding In …CNSNews.com
Examiner.com -The Hill -Catholic Online
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30 Oct 2009

WellPoint and The Bayhs: Readers React - TheStreet.com


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WellPoint and The Bayhs: Readers React
TheStreet.com
By TSC Staff 10/29/09 - 02:22 PM EDT Editor's note: Eric Jackson's article, Evan Bayh: Hypocrisy on the Public Option, has generated spirited comments from readers of RealMoney and TheStreet.com. We have compiled a sampling below. …
Poll: Amid Bayh's Skepticism, Indiana Voters Back Public OptionCBS News
Bayh health care role pivotalHenderson Gleaner
Poll: Dems might punish Bayh for backing 'busterPolitico
South Bend Tribune -The Durango Herald -True/Slant
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30 Oct 2009

CA 10: Less Attention On That ‘Other’ Special House Race - NPR

CA 10: Less Attention On That 'Other' Special House Race
NPR
Political junkies everywhere are glued to what's going on in New York's 23rd congressional district, that upstate special election for a seat that hasn't gone Democratic since there has been a Republican Party. But the GOP candidate there is in real …
Special election Tuesday pits Garamendi v. Harmer in 10th Congressional …Pleasanton Weekly
Democrats have edge in Calif. congressional raceSan Luis Obispo Tribune

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30 Oct 2009

Lieberman Marching Further Right in 2010 - ABC News


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Lieberman Marching Further Right in 2010
ABC News
Sounding more like an independent than a Democrat, Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., tells ABC News he will campaign for some Republican candidates during the 2010 midterm elections and may not seek the Democratic Senate nomination when he …
Joe Lieberman sticks up for his friendsTrue/Slant
Lieberman May Support Republicans in 2010CBS News
Lieberman will campaign for GOPersmsnbc.com
Reuters Blogs (blog) -Politico -CNN Political Ticker
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30 Oct 2009

Biden touts administration’s accomplishments in South Florida stops - MiamiHerald.com

Biden touts administration's accomplishments in South Florida stops
MiamiHerald.com
Vice President Joe Biden swooped down to South Florida on Thursday for a quick fundraising trip that included stops in Boca Raton and Miami Beach. Speaking Thursday evening at the Miami Beach home of longtime friend Michael Adler, …
Biden Tells CNN: Economy has 'hit bottom' and is coming backCNN Political Ticker
Joe Biden's banter in BocaPolitico
Few Aware Of Vice President's South Fla. VisitWPBF
Palm Beach Post -CBS 4 -Broward Politics
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30 Oct 2009

Democrats’ New Health Care Bill: ‘Historic Moment’ or ‘Monstrosity’? - FOXNews


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Democrats' New Health Care Bill: 'Historic Moment' or 'Monstrosity'?
FOXNews
This is a rush transcript from "On the Record," October 29, 2009. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. JAMIE COLBY, FOX NEWS GUEST HOST: I'm Jamie Colby. Good evening, everyone. I'm in for Greta Van Susteren. …
GOP slow to offer state budget fixCincinnati.com
First thoughts: Good week for Dems?msnbc.com
Indiana Democrats guarded about billIndianapolis Star
The Associated Press -NewsTalk 1010 WCSI -The Hill
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30 Oct 2009

To ensure delivery of ballots, they need to be mailed today - TheReporter.com


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To ensure delivery of ballots, they need to be mailed today
TheReporter.com
Today is the deadline to get vote-by-mail ballots to the post office so they can make it to the Registrar of Voters in time for Tuesday's election, county officials noted in a press release Thursday. The registrar has issued 96320 vote-by-mail ballots …
Today is final day to mail ballotsVallejo Times-Herald
City election turnout lags behind 2007 numbersHelena Independent Record
Ballots due by TuesdayPueblo Chieftain
Natchez Democrat -Colorado Daily -Asbury Park Press
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30 Oct 2009

Blumenauer’s end-of-life counseling in final health care bill - kgw.com


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Blumenauer's end-of-life counseling in final health care bill
kgw.com
PORTLAND, Ore. — Congressman Earl Blumenauer's amendment to fund end of life counseling sessions for Medicare patients will be part of the Congressional health care overhaul. The amendment requires doctors to offer …
End-Of-Life Counseling Makes It Into Health Care Reform BillOPB News
SUBJECT: THE HEALTH-CARE BILLS INTERVIEWER: PETER JOHNSONFederal News Service (subscription)
End-of-life counseling lives! Lawmakers keep voluntary step in House health billGaea Times

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30 Oct 2009

Mail-in ballots allow for hectic schedules of New Jersey voters - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com


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Mail-in ballots allow for hectic schedules of New Jersey voters
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
It's a predicament that arises for some registered voters every year: They didn't cast their ballot because a last-minute scheduling problem prevented them from getting to the polls. For those registered voters who recently realized they won't be near …
To ensure delivery of ballots, they need to be mailed todayTheReporter.com
Today is final day to mail ballotsVallejo Times-Herald
City election turnout lags behind 2007 numbersHelena Independent Record
Pueblo Chieftain -Natchez Democrat -Colorado Daily
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30 Oct 2009

A governor’s race that has nothing — and everything — to do with Obama - Los Angeles Times


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A governor's race that has nothing — and everything — to do with Obama
Los Angeles Times
In Virginia, Democrats who came out in droves for Obama seem disinclined to vote Tuesday. Republicans, whose candidate is poised to win, see the election as a referendum on his first year in office. State Sen. R. Creigh Deeds, the Democratic candidate …
New Jersey, Virginia, New York Races Show Republican Need to Expand the TentU.S. News & World Report
Republicans rally supporters in Lynchburg as Election Day nearsLynchburg News and Advance
Rove: Tuesday's Elections and the Obama AgendaWall Street Journal
CBS News -Reuters -Southern Political Report
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30 Oct 2009

House approves campaign finance reform - Galesburg Register-Mail

House approves campaign finance reform
Galesburg Register-Mail
After months of wrangling, reform groups and Democratic legislative leaders reached a deal Thursday to overhaul Illinois' campaign finance system and impose contribution limits for the first time. The campaign finance measure, …
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30 Oct 2009

Cheney to campaign for Hutchison in Texas - Dallas Morning News


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Cheney to campaign for Hutchison in Texas
Dallas Morning News
Former Vice President Dick Cheney will throw his support behind US Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison's campaign for Texas governor at an event in Houston next month, Hutchison's campaign said Wednesday. Hutchison spokeswoman Jennifer Baker …
Cheney endorsing Hutchison over Perry in TexasWFAA
Endorsements may not have impact on governor's raceKVUE
Cheney endorses Hutchison for Texas GovernorExaminer.com
Austin American-Statesman -Austin Chronicle -Texas GOP Vote (blog)
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30 Oct 2009

Book: Obama seriously considered Hillary for VP - The Associated Press

Book: Obama seriously considered Hillary for VP
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Barack Obama seriously considered Hillary Rodham Clinton for the vice presidency, even though his top aides weren't enthusiastic about it, his presidential campaign manager says in a new memoir. "Neither Ax (top-level adviser David …
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30 Oct 2009

From the Sidelines, Supporting Her Husband’s Quest to Be Mayor - New York Times


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From the Sidelines, Supporting Her Husband's Quest to Be Mayor
New York Times
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's announcement last October that he would seek a third term could not have come at a worse time for City Comptroller William C. Thompson Jr. Elsie McCabe Thompson, the wife of City Comptroller William C. …
Philly Mayor Has Early Edge in World Series WagerABC News
Mayor Bloomberg gets Series-ous campaign boost from YankeesNew York Daily News
NYC mayor to don Phils jersey, paint a mural, when…Philadelphia Inquirer
WNYC -New York Times -New York Times
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30 Oct 2009

A loss for Illinois voters - Chicago Tribune


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A loss for Illinois voters
Chicago Tribune
Putting its best face forward, the coalition of government watchdogs that signed off on Phony Campaign Finance Fix 2.0 said the deal struck Thursday with Democratic legislators "puts Illinois on the road to reform." With four flat tires and an empty …
House approves campaign finance reformGalesburg Register-Mail
House OKs caps on political donationsChicago Daily Herald
CHANGE Illinois! Says Agreement to Limit Campaign Contributions Puts Illinois …Reuters
Chicago Public Radio -St. Louis Post-Dispatch -KWQC 6
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30 Oct 2009

Will governors elections render judgment on Obama? - Reuters


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Will governors elections render judgment on Obama?
Reuters
WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Republicans and Democrats are debating whether voting next Tuesday in Virginia and New Jersey governor's races will render a first judgment on President Barack Obama. Republicans, looking ahead to 2010 …
Bergen County a key factor in governor's racePhiladelphia Inquirer
Off-Year Elections: Just Like Preseason GamesCBS News
US Political Focus on Tuesday's Governor's RacesVoice of America
News Channel 8 -The Hill -Dallas Morning News
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30 Oct 2009

Out of View, Supporting Her Husband’s Quest to Be Mayor - New York Times


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Out of View, Supporting Her Husband's Quest to Be Mayor
New York Times
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's announcement last October that he would seek a third term could not have come at a worse time for City Comptroller William C. Thompson Jr. Elsie McCabe Thompson, the wife of City Comptroller William C. …
Philly Mayor Has Early Edge in World Series WagerABC News
Mayor Bloomberg gets Series-ous campaign boost from YankeesNew York Daily News
NYC mayor to don Phils jersey, paint a mural, when…Philadelphia Inquirer
GothamSchools -The Indypendent -New York Times
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29 Oct 2009

His Own Private Idaho - Wall Street Journal (blog)


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His Own Private Idaho
Wall Street Journal (blog)
A New York bankruptcy attorney is running for US Senate. Against a popular incumbent. In Idaho. William Bryk, a 54-year-old lawyer from Brooklyn and frequent candidate for public office, is throwing his hat in the ring to challenge …
New Yorker To Challenge CrapoThe Spokesman Review

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29 Oct 2009

New Yorker plans US Senate run in Idaho - The Associated Press


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New Yorker plans US Senate run in Idaho
The Associated Press
BOISE, Idaho — A lawyer and history buff from New York City plans a long-shot run as a Democrat for the Idaho US Senate seat held by Mike Crapo (KRAY'-poh), a Republican. William Bryk (BRYK) hasn't raised a nickel for the May 2010 primary and the …
New York Attorney Files for US Senator of IdahoFox12Idaho
His Own Private IdahoWall Street Journal (blog)
New Yorker To Challenge CrapoThe Spokesman Review
The Spokesman Review
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29 Oct 2009

Perry gets Barbour’s endorsement - Dallas Morning News


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Perry gets Barbour's endorsement
Dallas Morning News
AP Texas Gov. Rick Perry is getting the endorsement of a fellow Republican governor, Haley Barbour of Mississippi. Barbour is campaigning with Perry on Thursday in Fredericksburg and Dallas. He praised Perry's efforts to limit government spending. …
Perry, Hutchison and voters endure the endorsement gameNews 8 Austin
Cheney endorsing Hutchison over Perry in TexasWFAA
Cheney's endorsement has Hutchison 'so pleased'MiamiHerald.com
KVUE -Examiner.com -Burnt Orange Report (blog)
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