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08.05.2008 11:30 am

The Combustible Congress

WASHINGTON–The 110th Congress appears to be running on empty, literally.

Most lawmakers left town last week for a five-week August recess. But a hard-core faction of Republicans has refused to call it quits, saying sky-high gas prices requires an emergency session.

Urged on…

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07.28.2008 2:24 pm

In Congress, a storm before the calm?

WASHINGTON–Will Congress adjourn this week for their August break with bang or a whimper?

That’s the $64,000 question for this week as lawmakers try to wrap up business before a month-long recess, when the political heat of the presidential race will likely reach…

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06.26.2008 4:28 pm

Governator: Politicians “blowing smoke” on drilling

WASHINGTON _ On the flip-flop meter, John McCain’s recent embrace of off-shore oil exploration after opposing it over the years didn’t register quite as strong as Barack Obama renouncing public financing of his campaign.

But some folks noticed.  A fellow Republican, California…

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