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GOP pursues last chances to upend Senate Dems
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans vigorously pursued their last, longshot chances for taking control of the Senate — Pennsylvania topped their list — as Democrats remained cautiously optimistic that they'd retain their narrow majority...Tags: Republican Party, Parties and Movements, Tom Smith (politician), Politics, George Allen
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Petraeus' affair doesn't meet textbook definition of 'scandal'
Five years ago, when I covered David Petraeus' triumphant visit to Capitol Hill after he salvaged the war effort in Iraq, I likened the reception he received to that of conquering generals of Rome, who were feted with laurels, purple robes, trumpets and...Tags: Eliot Spitzer, Christopher J. Lee, Craigslist, Inc., David Petraeus, U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means
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Democrats Hold onto Narrow Majority in U.S. Senate
Los Angeles TimesWASHINGTON -- Democrats retained a narrow majority in the Senate on Tuesday, but Republicans kept their grip on the House, delivering another divided, and highly polarized, Congress. The balance of power was likely to shift by no more than a seat or two,...Tags: U.S. Elections, Tom Smith (politician), Politics, Los Angeles Times, Mazie K. Hirono
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Vegas political couple breaks up; tawdry accusations fly
Nation NowLas Vegas fight: The breakup of Las Vegas-area political couple Steve Sisolak and Kathleen Vermillion has resulted in a lawsuit, a criminal complaint and tawdry accusations.... -
Are city, activists ready to compromise on homeless feedings?
We have many bits of tid in today's Friday Files. But first, an update on the battle between the city of Orlando and the activists atLake Eola.
In Wednesday's column, I made a pitch for compromise in this long-running feud, which isn't helping anyone....Tags: Demonstration, Republican Party, Politics, Palm Beach County, Diplomacy
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Edwards' Lawyers Ask Judge to Throw Out Charges
Associated PressLawyers for John Edwards worked Wednesday to undercut the federal government's criminal case against the former presidential candidate before it ever gets to a jury. Edwards is scheduled to be tried in January on charges that he asked two wealthy...Tags: National Government, Politics, Judges, White House, Democratic Party
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Rep. Anthony Weiner Resigns Amid Sexting Scandal
Embattled Congressman Anthony Weiner announced his resignation Thursday after a twenty-one day battle to save his job in wake of a lewd photo scandal. The social networking congressional lothario from Forrest Hills made the announcement at the Council...Tags: Washington (U.S. state), NBC (tv network), Republican Party, Parties and Movements, Politics
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Sex sins of mighty are old hat in literature
It didn't start with Twitter — and it won't end with Weiner.
For centuries, the theme of sexual sins committed by the powerful has been scintillating source material for the arts. In poems and plays, in novels and films and TV series, artists...Tags: Wetlands, William Shakespeare, Natural Resources, Ian McKellen, Corporate Crime
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Why does Anthony Weiner have to resign when other sleazy politicians stay?
What New York Rep. Anthony Weiner did was disgusting and weird, and his direct lies and attempts to cover it up were inexcusable. But his resignation Thursday after pressure from fellow Democrats (including, somewhat indirectly, President Barack Obama)...Tags: Louisiana, Republican Party, Politics, Idaho, Christopher J. Lee
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Rep. Weiner Announces Resignation After Sexting Scandal
KTLA NewsNEW YORK (KTLA) -- Embattled New York Congressman Anthony Weiner announced his resignation from Congress Thursday in the wake of a sexting and lewd photo scandal. "Today I am announcing my resignation from Congress," Weiner said amid jeers and cheers. A...Tags: Republican Party, Parties and Movements, Politics, Reince Priebus, Nancy Pelosi
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