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December 2009

31 Dec 2009

Obama vetoes first legislation of his term, a stopgap, just-in-case bill for … - Los Angeles Times


CBS News (blog)
Obama vetoes first legislation of his term, a stopgap, just-in-case bill for …
Los Angeles Times
By AP HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama has rejected his first piece of legislation from Congress, a stopgap spending bill that never had to take effect. The White House on Wednesday said Obama exercised his right to send back to the Capitol a …
Obama Vetoes First Piece of LegislationCBS News (blog)
Barack Obama vetoes spending billScotsman
My New Years ResolutionExaminer.com
dagblog (blog) -OpEdNews -Religion Dispatches
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31 Dec 2009

GOP’s closed-primary plan may violate RI, not US law - Boston Globe

GOP's closed-primary plan may violate RI, not US law
Boston Globe
AP / December 31, 2009 PROVIDENCE - A proposal to close the Republican primary to nonmembers appears to run afoul of state law, the Rhode Island secretary of state's office said yesterday, but party leaders and election specialists say …
Monday is deadline to file in 2010 primariesSealy News
Another 3-way race emerges in primaryHuntsville Item
Mollis, GOP at odds over closed primariesWoonsocket Call
Boston Herald -Athens Daily Review -East Texas Review
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31 Dec 2009

Tax hike supporters offer poll showing voters favor Measures 66, 67 - OregonLive.com


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Tax hike supporters offer poll showing voters favor Measures 66, 67
OregonLive.com
Proponents of two ballot measures that would increase taxes released poll results today showing strong voter support for both measures. The poll, paid for by Vote Yes for Oregon, a labor-backed group that supports the tax …
Deadline for Oregon voter registration nearsNRToday.com
Voters' Pamphlets in the mailMcMinnville News-Register
Ore. voter's pamphlets in the mailKDRV
kgw.com -BlueOregon (blog) -Willamette Week (blog)
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31 Dec 2009

Common ground seen in gulf between health care bills - USA Today


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Common ground seen in gulf between health care bills
USA Today
WASHINGTON — As they begin to marry competing health care bills passed by the House and Senate, lawmakers face profound differences on key issues — from taxes to abortion — but that doesn't mean there isn't room for compromise …
Q+A-Healthcare, economy, security on Obama's 2010 agendaReuters
Is the 'Repeal Health Care Reform' Movement Doomed?The Washington Independent
Health care reform was held hostageStar News
East Oregonian -Eurweb.com -Green Bay Press Gazette
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31 Dec 2009

Napolitano Becomes GOP Political Target - Wall Street Journal


Globe and Mail
Napolitano Becomes GOP Political Target
Wall Street Journal
WASHINGTON — Republicans seeking political advantage in the Obama administration's handling of the botched Christmas Day airline bombing have found their target: Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. …
Obama criticized on airline incident when Bush wasn'tSeattle Times
Unlike 9/11, partisanship has worsened after Christmas attackChristian Science Monitor
No subject is sacred: politics rages after jet attackAFP
New York Daily News -msnbc.com -Worldmeets.us
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31 Dec 2009

Senator Nelson Defends His Health Care Vote - New York Times


New York Times
Senator Nelson Defends His Health Care Vote
New York Times
Senator Ben Nelson, Democrat of Nebraska, took to the airwaves in his home state on Wednesday, trying to defend his role as the decisive 60th vote in favor of broad health care legislation. Share your thoughts about the health care …
Nelson 'not content to sit on sidelines"McCook Daily Gazette
Nelson: Doing nothing ‘not an option’Columbus Telegram
Nelson Medicaid Deal: An 'Attack' on Nebraskans' IntegrityThe Washington Independent
Kansas Liberty -PoliGazette (blog) -WOWT
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31 Dec 2009

Democrats may take power from superdelegates - Washington Post


Washington Post
Democrats may take power from superdelegates
Washington Post
Eighteen months removed from a protracted presidential primary fight, a group of Democrats gathered by President Obama has recommended that the party effectively eliminate the influence of so-called superdelegates by redefining their …
Democrats Revisit Presidential Race RulesNew York Times (blog)
A key feature of the 2008 presidential primaries may be on its way outSalon
Iowa caucuses get first-in-nation boostQuad City Times
Politico -Gather.com -The Hill (blog)
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31 Dec 2009

Paul Files Candidacy Papers for US Senate seat - WBKO


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Paul Files Candidacy Papers for US Senate seat
WBKO
Bowling Green Eye Doctor Rand Paul son of former Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul has officially entered the GOP Primary race for the US Senate seat now held by Jim Bunning. Paul's campaign manager turned in the candidacy papers and a 500 …
Rand Paul makes run for US Senate officialWYMT
Protesters Show Up to Paul FilingWTVQ
Rand Paul files to run for US SenateWAVE
CBS News (blog) -Bowling Green Daily News -WHAS 11.com (subscription)
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31 Dec 2009

Paul officially enters race for US Senate - Huntington Herald Dispatch


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Paul officially enters race for US Senate
Huntington Herald Dispatch
AP FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The son of former Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul officially entered the race for US Senate in Kentucky on Wednesday, blasting career politicians who he blames for out-of-control spending and an ever-growing federal …
Paul Files Candidacy Papers for US Senate seatWBKO
Protesters Show Up to Paul FilingWTVQ
Rand Paul Jumps Into Senate RaceCBS News (blog)
Bowling Green Daily News -NewsWest9.com -WHAS 11.com (subscription)
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31 Dec 2009

Voter registration deadline nears - Gresham Outlook

Voter registration deadline nears
Gresham Outlook
Tuesday, Jan. 5, is the last day to register to vote in the Jan. 26 special election. On the ballot will be Measures 66 and 67, which affirm tax increases and budget changes made this year by the Legislature. Secretary of State Kate Brown said people …
Special State Primary Election in SherbornWicked Local Sherborn
Voter Registration Deadline ApproachesWJBD Online
Deadline for voters to switch parties is this weekLedger Independent
Attleboro Sun Chronicle -Eagle Tribune -WGNtv.com
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31 Dec 2009

Ron Sparks to make announcement in 3 Alabama cities - WBRC

Ron Sparks to make announcement in 3 Alabama cities
WBRC
Entertainment News from AP HUNTSVILLE, AL (WBRC) - State Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks will hold three press conferences; one in Huntsville, Birmingham and Montgomery. He is expected to announce whether he plans to switch from the governor's race …
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31 Dec 2009

Ron Paul Son Rand Makes Ky. Senate Run Official - New York Times


CBS News (blog)
Ron Paul Son Rand Makes Ky. Senate Run Official
New York Times
By AP The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion. FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Former Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul's son has officially entered the GOP Senate …
Paul officially enters race for US SenateHuntington Herald Dispatch
Rand Paul makes run for US Senate officialWYMT
Paul Files Candidacy Papers for US Senate seatWBKO
WTVQ -WAVE -CBS News (blog)
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30 Dec 2009

Competing Health Care Bills Face Difficult Merger - The Washington Independent


Seattle Post Intelligencer
Competing Health Care Bills Face Difficult Merger
The Washington Independent
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) (WDCpix) After months of marathon hearings, partisan bickering and fiery floor debate, Democrats in both the House and the Senate have …
Jewish groups still angling for health care bill fixesJewish Telegraphic Agency
The Case for ReformNew York Times
Say no to special- interest health careIdaho Mountain Express and Guide
The Epoch Times -San Diego News Room -Gov Monitor
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30 Dec 2009

Franken-Coleman race most expensive - UPI.com


Minneapolis Star Tribune (blog)
Franken-Coleman race most expensive
UPI.com
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 (UPI) — The drawn-out US Senate race in Minnesota also was a costly one, the Federal Elections Commission reported. The FEC said US Sen. Al Franken collected $22.5 million to become Minnesota's junior senator while Norm Coleman …
Minnesota Senate race was nation's costliestPioneer Press
Franken, Coleman tops in spendingMinneapolis Star Tribune
Franken, Coleman top fundraisers in '08 cycleMinnesota Independent
Duluth News Tribune (registration) -Fort Dodge Messenger -Minnesota Public Radio
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30 Dec 2009

Senate foes wrangle on health care - Boston Globe


Boston Globe
Senate foes wrangle on health care
Boston Globe
The two major-party candidates for US Senate assailed each other's views on health care yesterday, with Republican Scott Brown blasting Democrat Martha Coakley for supporting national efforts to expand coverage, and Coakley's campaign …
Democrat eyeing Kennedy seat avoids family legacyWashington Post
In race for Kennedy seat, Coakley keeps lower profileBoston Herald
GOP candidate Brown invokes JFK in new adUSA Today (blog)
New York Times -NECN -The Washington Independent
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30 Dec 2009

Minnesota Senate race was nation’s costliest - Pioneer Press


Minneapolis Star Tribune (blog)
Minnesota Senate race was nation's costliest
Pioneer Press
US Sen. Al Franken raised more money for his 2008 campaign than any other congressional candidate in the nation, and the Republican he unseated, Norm Coleman, was the second-leading fundraiser, the Federal Election Commission reported …
Franken-Coleman race most expensiveUPI.com
Franken-Coleman Race Was Nation's SpendiestWCCO
Franken and Coleman top fundraising for Senate racesMinnesota Public Radio
Minnesota Independent -Fort Dodge Messenger -Duluth News Tribune (registration)
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30 Dec 2009

Obama’s Historic Health-Care Victory - Wall Street Journal


Washington Post
Obama's Historic Health-Care Victory
Wall Street Journal
The hundred years' war over national health insurance is coming to an end. Or is it? Even if Congress passes a bill in January, as seems very likely, the fight won't end. While the results of the law play themselves out over the next …
Poll: Americans oppose healthcare reform bills by wide majorityChristian Science Monitor
A Right to Health CareForward
What Health-Care Reform Will Mean for YouNewsweek
AZ Central.com -McKnight’s Long Term Care News -Tri State Defender
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30 Dec 2009

Poll: Americans oppose healthcare reform bills by wide majority - Christian Science Monitor


Washington Post
Poll: Americans oppose healthcare reform bills by wide majority
Christian Science Monitor
What happens when you spend months crafting a big piece of legislation, making the compromises and deals necessary to win passage in Congress? You get something like the 2009 (soon to be 2010) healthcare reform bill, a hulking 2000-page piece of …
A Right to Health CareForward
Analysis: Filibuster adds to cynicism about SenateAZ Central.com
Health reform: Reid's lasting Senate fightMcKnight’s Long Term Care News
Tri State Defender -Southeast Sun -TIME
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30 Dec 2009

How tough is Obama on terrorism? - Christian Science Monitor


The Moderate Voice
How tough is Obama on terrorism?
Christian Science Monitor
Conservatives say President Obama is not aggressive enough against terrorism. Liberals say he's little different from Bush. How he handles the fallout from the Christmas Day attack could show who is right. By Patrik Jonsson Staff writer / December 29, …
Republican hopes are rising for 2010Crosscut
House Resignations Compound Democrats' Troubles Ahead of 2010 ElectionFOXNews
Democrats strike back at GOP terror criticsBoston Globe
CBS News (blog) -USA Today (blog) -UPI.com
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30 Dec 2009

LA councilwoman announces bid for Cal lt governor - San Francisco Chronicle


LAist (blog)
LA councilwoman announces bid for Cal lt governor
San Francisco Chronicle
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn says she will run for California lieutenant governor in 2010 and she has hired veteran Democratic consultant Garry South as her chief strategist. Hahn made the announcement on Tuesday. South managed Gray Davis' …
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Hahn tosses hat in lieutenant governor raceFresno Bee
LA City Councilwoman Janice Hahn announces leaders89.3 KPCC
Hahn hires South, Trippi to run lieutenant governor campaignDaily Breeze
LA Weekly (blog) -LBPOST.com -LAist (blog)
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30 Dec 2009

Iowa lawmaker predicts Palin run for White House - Washington Post

Iowa lawmaker predicts Palin run for White House
Washington Post
AP JOHNSTON, Iowa — An Iowa Republican congressman says he thinks former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will seek the GOP presidential nomination in 2012 and that she's among a few people who could win the state's leadoff caucuses. US Rep. …
Iowa lawmaker predicts Palin run for White HouseChicago Tribune
King will continue to fight health-care billQuad City Times
King: ship Christmas Day bomber to Cuba for trial in military courtRadio Iowa
Times and Transcript -Sioux City Journal (blog) -TPMDC (blog)
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30 Dec 2009

Iowa lawmaker predicts Palin run for White House - Chicago Tribune


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Iowa lawmaker predicts Palin run for White House
Chicago Tribune
JOHNSTON, Iowa - Iowa US Rep. Steve King predicted Tuesday that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will seek the Republican presidential nomination and has a good chance of winning Iowa's leadoff caucuses. …
Iowa lawmaker predicts Palin run for White HouseWashington Post
King will continue to fight health-care billQuad City Times
US congressman predicts Palin run for White HouseTimes and Transcript
Radio Iowa -Sioux City Journal (blog) -TPMDC (blog)
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30 Dec 2009

2009 was a year of political change in Oklahoma as candidates prepare for 2010 … - Los Angeles Times

2009 was a year of political change in Oklahoma as candidates prepare for 2010 …
Los Angeles Times
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Republicans controlled the Oklahoma Legislature for the first time in history in 2009, but the biggest political story of the year had more to do with the turnover that is shaping up in many statewide offices in the 2010 elections. …
How GOP has changedChicago Tribune
Tea Party movement could hold 2010 keyReno Gazette Journal
Why the Democrats will lose the House in 2010Ethiopian Review
Tulsa Today -Washington Examiner -Interactive Investor
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30 Dec 2009

Rep. Mark Kirk’s sexual orientation questioned in GOP opponent’s ad - Chicago Tribune


Dallas Voice
Rep. Mark Kirk's sexual orientation questioned in GOP opponent's ad
Chicago Tribune
A perennial candidate with a history of anti-Semitic rhetoric and legal disputes in federal court launched a radio ad for his Republican US Senate campaign Monday that questioned the sexual orientation of the …
GOP opponent claims front-runner Mark Kirk is gay in attack adChicago Sun-Times
Transcript of controversial Ill. Senate adKMOX.com
Illinois GOP blasts ad calling Senate frontrunner gayBoston Herald
Dallas Voice -WGIL Radio News -CBS2 Chicago
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30 Dec 2009

Sparks Says He Will Not Run For House; Will Stay In Gubernatorial Race - RTT News


RTT News
Sparks Says He Will Not Run For House; Will Stay In Gubernatorial Race
RTT News
(RTTNews) - Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks announced Tuesday that he will not run against Representative Parker Griffith, R-Ala, for a seat in the House and will instead stay in Alabama's gubernatorial race. Sparks held a press conference …
Sparks stays in Alabama governor's raceBizjournals.com
To be or not to be…governorSelma Times-Journal
Davis, Sparks trade attacksPolitico (blog)
WHNT -Montgomery Advertiser -Daily Kos (blog)
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