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McCain and the Colombian hostage rescue
The Swampby Frank James Sen. John McCain certainly had great timing to be in Latin America at the same time that the Colombian military launched its daring rescue mission which liberated former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt and three U.S....Tags: Terrorism, Politics, Trade Dispute, Trade Agreements, John McCain
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Traders skeptical of Obama-Clinton team
The Swampby Katie Fretland Traders on the prediction market are losing confidence in a Barack Obama-Hillary Clinton ticket in the upcoming election. In June, traders on Intrade predicted only a 10 percent chance that Obama would pick his former opponent -......Tags: Tim Pawlenty, Virginia, South Dakota, New Hampshire, Executive Branch
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Webb: Out of veep running
Spin CycleVirginia US Sen. Jim Webb issues a statement declaring his non-candidacy for the vice presidency: "Last week I communicated to Senator Obama and his presidential campaign my firm intention to remain in the United States Senate, where I believe......Tags: Virginia, Jim Webb
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When in the Course of human events...
The Swampby Jim Tankersley France celebrates its independence day on the anniversary of a citizen uprising at a prison; Canada's comes on the anniversary of a legislative act recognizing its self-governance. In the United States, we celebrate a "Dear John"......Tags: Massachusetts, Stephen Hopkins, Crime, Law and Justice, James Smith, Human Rights
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Ad: Obama says McCain = McSame
Spin CycleObama has a new radio ad -- McCain is now "McSame as Bush." Listen here. The script: MAN: Oh man ??? he???s starting already??? WOMAN: What now, honey? MAN: John McCain. He???s got new ads attacking Barack Obama on taxes.......Tags: Ohio, State Budgets, Republican Party, Political Candidates, Personal Income
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McCain: Flip-flop count at 61. (Updated: Obama=17)
Spin CycleA week or so ago, with McCain hyperventilating about Obama reversals on matters such as public financing of his campaign, we linked to a site that was tracking McCain's flip-flops. McCain is still hyperventilating. His current claim is that......Tags: State Budgets, Medical Services, Crime, Law and Justice, Natural Resources, Pension and Welfare
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D.C. to comply with gun ruling--kind of
The Swampby James Oliphant Following last month's historic gun-rights ruling by the Supreme Court, the District of Columbia's council is poised Tuesday to vote on emergency legislation that would allow residents to register and keep handguns in their homes. But...Tags: Politics, Virginia, Local Government, Washington Post Co., Crime, Law and Justice
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Lien times
Who's on Team Gloucester?Gloucester contractor and developer C.W. Davis has filed two liens against developer George Woodhouse's company, Dunwood Holdings, according to documents filed in Gloucester County Circuit Court. On July 15, Davis filed a lien of $145,000 against...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Gloucester County, Gloucester (Gloucester, Virginia), Justice System, Court Administration
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Hillary Clinton: Barack Obama's best VP?
The Swampby Mark Silva Terry McAuliffe, chairman of Sen. Hillary Clinton's former campaign for president and former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, has a running mate for Sen. Barack Obama: Hillary Clinton. "Hillary Clinton. I don't even think it'...Tags: Upper House, Government, Political Candidates, National Government, Parliament
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VP: Hillary speaking, Tim Kaine rising
Spin CycleTerry McAuliffe, Hillary's former campaign chairman, was reported boosting Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine for the VP slot last week, before pulling back and saying that, of course, he was in Hillary's corner. This morning, McAuliffe said that Hillary would......Tags: Virginia, Executive Branch, Government, Timothy M. Kaine
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Video: McCain attack ad: Obama = Spears = Hilton?
Spin CycleMcCain releases another ad attacking Obama. It is ostensibly about his opposition to offshore drilling, and somehow fails to mention that McCain was also opposed to offshore drilling until a month ago. But the ad, titled "Celeb," also makes an......Tags: State Budgets, Consumer Electronics Industry, Coal, Texas, Energy Resources
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Swamp Sunrise
The SwampGood morning. Here are a few Washington events of note for Thursday, July 31. President Bush is speaking at the annual meeting of the West Virginia Coal Association. The Commerce Department is releasing the Gross Domestic Product for the 2nd......Tags: Virginia, Economy, George W. Bush, West Virginia, Economy, Business and Finance
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