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Campaign 2008

Edwards Endorses Sen. Obama

Edwards Endorses Sen. Obama

Wednesday

This evening, Fmr. Sen. John Edwards (D-NC) announces his support for Dem. Presidential contender Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL). The two appeared together in a campaign rally in Grand Rapids, MI.
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2008 Vote

Environmental Policy

House GOP Election Losses

House GOP Election Losses

Wednesday

During a conference call, Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK), chair of the Nat'l Republican Cong. Cmte., discussed changes in the GOP's national campaign strategy following losses in three special elections. House GOP and Dem. leaders also spoke about the election results.
WatchGOP Conference Call
Polar Bears are Endangered

Polar Bears are Endangered

Wednesday

The Interior Dept. today announced that the polar bear is an endangered species, due to the loss of Artic Sea ice. Sec. Dirk Kempthorne made the announcement today along with the heads of the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the US Geological Survey.
House GOP Leadership
House Dem. Leadership
Interior Dept. Press Conference
Polar bears to be protected species

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Jim Nussle, White House Budget Director Jim Nussle, White House Budget Director discusses the Bush Administration’s views on the farm bill, the Iraq war supplemental, and mortgage foreclosure legislation. The White House has announced the President will veto these bills if they reach his desk in their current form.
Washington, DC : 42 min.
Lincoln 200 Years

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  • A&C: U.S. Dept. of Defense v. the AP

  • Q&A: Author James Rosen
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