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November 20, 2009
Colorado billboard links Obama with jihadists
The sign, completed Friday by artist David Lee, shows a grinning, cartoonish Obama and bears the words "PRESIDENT or JIHAD?"South Carolina lawmakers to take up consideration to impeach Gov. Mark Sanford
South Carolina lawmakers plan to formally consider impeaching Gov. Mark Sanford for the first time next weekSenate Democrats moving ahead on crucial health care bill vote
Wavering moderates appeared to be falling in line on President Barack Obama's signature issueNovember 19, 2009
Republicans blast ‘bait and switch’ health bill
Republican senators and governors assailed the Democrats' newly minted health care legislation as a collection of tax increases, Medicare cuts and heavy new burdens for deficit-ridden statesSenate health care bill gives states the option to opt out
White House says it includes a provision for states regarding public optionSenate Democrats set Saturday night for initial health care bill vote
Democrats will need 60 votes to prevail
Senate passes benefits for veterans’ caregivers
The legislation that would provide monthly stipends and medical benefits to family members who stay home to care for severely injured veterans of the wars in Iraq and AfghanistanNovember 18, 2009
South Carolina panel to decide if Gov. Sanford to face charges
South Carolina's State Ethics Commission is set to decide whether a three-month investigation provides enough evidence that Gov. Mark Sanford broke state laws.Obama ‘probably won’t’ read Palin’s book
Sarah Palin's new book may already be a best-seller, but President Barack Obama says he probably won't read it.November 17, 2009
Palin rules out 2012 run, but keeps door open
Sarah Palin said in an interview broadcast Tuesday that a 2012 presidential bid is "not on my radar," but wouldn't rule out playing some role in the next presidential election.November 16, 2009
Obama says world urgently watching U.S. - China talks
In his first visit here, Obama is strongly suggesting that China, now a giant in economic impact as well as territory, must take a bigger role on the world stage
November 15, 2009
How to try the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks is creating a national debate
The Justice Department announced Friday five of the detainees at Guantanamo Bay will be transferred to New York to be tried in civilian court.November 13, 2009
Danville TEA Party plans to burn effigies of Perriello, Pelosi
The 'Fired Up For Freedom' rally set for Nov. 21st, is set to protest the vote on the House health care reform bill
November 12, 2009
Former President Bush selects UVA to record oral histories
Scholars with the George W. Bush Oral History Project at the Miller Center will interview key Bush Administration officials, outside political advisors, members of Congress and foreign leadersNovember 11, 2009
Decorated, cigar-smoking Marine runs for Congress
Known as "Gunny Pop," Nick Popaditch is seeking the Republican nomination in California's most southern districtNovember 10, 2009
AP Poll shows America in a funk
The latest Associated Press-GfK poll shows that Americans grew slightly more dispirited on a range of matters over the past month, continuing slippage that has occurred since Obama took office as the year beganBill Clinton urges Senate Democrats to pass health care
The former President said the U.S. economy can't resist the toxic combination of exorbitant medical costs and nearly 50 million uninsured for much longerSen. Chris Dodd circulates financial overhaul bill
Dodd's 1,100 page-draft, inspired by last year's financial meltdown and President Barack Obama's call for new financial regulations, is aimed at minimizing "economic turmoil and protect(ing) the interest of taxpayers."November 09, 2009
Republican Senator says House health care reform bill is “dead on arrival”
A government health insurance plan included in the House bill is unacceptable to a few Democratic moderates who hold the balance of power in the Senate
November 04, 2009
Kaine says Democrats can bounce back from losses
The DNC chairman said that disappointing losses by Democrats 'will occasion some reassessment and rebuilding,' but that the party will bounce back quicker because of gains it had made until yesterdayKaine says Democrats faced uphill battles in Virginia, New Jersey
"The results are not predictive of the future or reflective of the national mood or political environment,“ Kaine saidNovember 03, 2009
ELECTION RESULTS
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Election Day ‘09
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November 02, 2009
Candidates set for final push
Virginia's candidates for statewide office will cover a lot of miles in their final get-out-the-vote push before Tuesday's election.
October 24, 2009
President Obama declares swine flu a national emergency
It's in an effort to speed up treatment to thousands of infected people.
October 20, 2009
READ: the Senate Finance Committee Health Care Bill
The bill weighs in at over 1,500 pages.October 04, 2009
Problems still exist for dealerships that participated in Cash for Clunkers program
Dealerships say on top of slow rebates they're also dealing with slow sales.September 20, 2009
Deeds gains in VA governor’s race
A Washington Post poll shows Republican Bob McDonnell's lead in the Virginia governor's race is narrowing as Democrat R. Creigh Deeds gains ground.September 12, 2009
Tea Party event protests government spending.
Thousands of people turn out to protest what they're saying is out of control government spending.September 06, 2009
