The commission noted that it could subpoena witnesses and documents if Justice doesn’t better explain its actions.
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights voted on Aug. 7 to send a letter to Justice expanding its own investigation and demanding more complete answers. “We believe the Department’s defense of its actions thus far undermines respect for rule [...]
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Holder?s Black Panther Stonewall: Why did the Justice Department dismiss such a clear case of voter intimidation?
August 21st, 2009 · No Comments
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McCain Will Vote Against Sotomayor - New York Times Blogs
August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
 Seattle Post Intelligencer |
McCain Will Vote Against Sotomayor
New York Times Blogs Senator John McCain of Arizona, President Obama's Republican opponent in 2008, announced on Monday that he would vote against the president's … AP News in Brief at 5:58 pm EDTThe Associated Press McCain says he'll oppose Sotomayor nominationUSA Today McCain to vote against Sotomayormsnbc.com Politico -Wall Street Journal Blogs -National Journal all 552 news articles » |
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GI Bill in Effect, Obama Marks Occasion with Speech to Vets - Washington Post
August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
 CBS News |
GI Bill in Effect, Obama Marks Occasion with Speech to Vets
Washington Post Then-Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), whose grandfather went to college with help from the first GI bill, was an early co-sponsor of the bill. Obama Hails Post-9/11 GI Bill as Reward for VeteransWall Street Journal Obama celebrates enactment post-9/11 GI BillThe Associated Press Obama Hails New Education Benefits for US VeteransVoice of America The Associated Press -The Associated Press -Washington Post all 288 news articles » |
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A look at efforts to extend term limits worldwide - The Associated Press
August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
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A look at efforts to extend term limits worldwide
The Associated Press _UGANDA: President Yoweri Museveni's supporters abolished presidential term limits before the 2006 elections, which he won. Museveni led an insurgency to … and more » |
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Obama Hails Post-9/11 GI Bill as Reward for Veterans - Wall Street Journal
August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
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Obama Hails Post-9/11 GI Bill as Reward for Veterans
Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama formally rolled out the new Post-9/11 GI Bill, saying the measure will reward veterans who … GI Bill in Effect, Obama Marks Occasion with Speech to VeteransWashington Post Obama celebrates enactment post-9/11 GI BillThe Associated Press President Obama Celebrates New 'GI Bill'Voice of America The Associated Press -The Associated Press -Washington Post all 270 news articles » |
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More Than Luck Makes David Vitter a Survivorman - CQPolitics.com
August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
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More Than Luck Makes David Vitter a Survivorman
CQPolitics.com And that was in a presidential election year, where, for the first time ever, Democrats nominated a black candidate for President. … and more » |
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Clinton urges Iran to help find, return 3 tourists - Washington Post
August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
 MiamiHerald.com |
Clinton urges Iran to help find, return 3 tourists
Washington Post WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday urged the Iranian government to help determine the whereabouts of three missing … Clinton asks Iran to ensure return of 3 missing USAFP Clinton presses Iran for info on detained US hikersCNN Clinton urges Iran to help on case of missing AmericansWashingtonTV Xinhua -United Press International -The Press Association all 3,297 news articles » |
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President Obama Texts Africans: Follow Hillary! - ABC News
August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
 Voice of America |
President Obama Texts Africans: Follow Hillary!
ABC News Ahead of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's seven-nation trip to Africa this week, the Obama administration is texting all Africans (or non-Africans in … Clinton Leaves on a Seven-Nation Africa VisitVoice of America Clinton seeks new US commitment to AfricaAFP On Africa visit, Clinton won't shy away from thorny issuesKansas City Star AllAfrica.com -WashingtonTV -Voice of America all 298 news articles » |
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Today's Lady News: Newspaper Columnist Suggests Hillary Drink “Mad … - The Frisky
August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
 Washington Post |
Today's Lady News: Newspaper Columnist Suggests Hillary Drink “Mad …
The Frisky If Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had been invited to the Obama's “beer summit,” she should have knocked back a bottle of Mad Bitch beer, … Bud Light for Obama - Hillary Clinton's (Expletive!) Beer?National Ledger TIME FOR A 'SUMMIT' — ON SEXISMNew York Post Milbank jokes that Hillary Clinton should drink 'mad bitch' beer.Think Progress Media Matters for America -AlterNet all 8 news articles » |
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GI Bill in Effect, Obama Marks Occasion with Speech to Veterans - Washington Post
August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
 New York Times |
GI Bill in Effect, Obama Marks Occasion with Speech to Veterans
Washington Post Barack Obama (D-Ill.), whose grandfather went to college with help from the first GI bill, was an early co-sponsor of the bill. … Obama celebrates enactment post-9/11 GI BillThe Associated Press President Obama Celebrates New 'GI Bill'Voice of America Obama, veterans celebrate expansion of GI billCNN Political Ticker The Associated Press -The Associated Press -Washington Post all 231 news articles » |
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McCain Shot for 'High Risk, High Reward' - Washington Post
August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
 DigitalJournal.com |
McCain Shot for 'High Risk, High Reward'
Washington Post Twenty minutes into the flight, she was handed a phone-book-sized packet of materials by Davis White, John McCain's director of advance, who had slipped … McCain saddened by Palin attacks but predicts resurrectionChristian Science Monitor mccain gives Obama credit on economySeattle Post Intelligencer John McCain says Barack Obama flunks bipartisanshipPolitico Los Angeles Times -The Associated Press -Washington Post all 184 news articles » |
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Big Papi's Steroid Revelation Has John McCain Quoting Simon … - Comcast SportsNet New England
August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
 Comcast SportsNet New England |
Big Papi's Steroid Revelation Has John McCain Quoting Simon …
Comcast SportsNet New England John McCain, who seemed to vanish like a fart in the wind after losing to Barack Obama in last fall's presidential election, chimed in about David Ortiz on … |
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Is Obama about to raise your taxes? - Los Angeles Times
August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
 Sydney Morning Herald |
Is Obama about to raise your taxes?
Los Angeles Times During the campaign, Barack Obama was unequivocal: If your family makes less than $250000 a year, he promised, your taxes would not be raised, no matter how … White House Flags Jobs, Deficit ConcernsWall Street Journal Obama officials eye more jobless aid, weigh taxesReuters 2 Obama officials: No guarantee taxes won't go upFort Worth Star Telegram The Associated Press -Bloomberg -The Australian all 1,487 news articles » |
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Douthat's 'Blue-State Blues' - New York Times
August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
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Douthat's 'Blue-State Blues'
New York Times Fourteen states are facing 2010 budget gaps that exceed 20 percent of their GDP; only two went for John McCain. (Strikingly, they're Mr. McCain's own … and more » |
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Obama's promises are a work in progress - msnbc.com
August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
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Obama's promises are a work in progress
msnbc.com Charles Dharapak / AP file President Barack Obama last traveled to Eklhart in February to drum up support for his economic plans. When President Barack … What are the chances Obama will read your letter to him?Christian Science Monitor A Look Into President Obama's CorrespondenceNEWS JUNKIE POST Obama receives 65000 letters a weekEconomic Times Palladium-Item -Henderson Gleaner -Fort Wayne Journal Gazette all 369 news articles » |
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Obama's promises are a work in progress - msnbc.com
August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
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Obama's promises are a work in progress
msnbc.com Charles Dharapak / AP file President Barack Obama last traveled to Eklhart in February to drum up support for his economic plans. When President Barack … What are the chances Obama will read your letter to him?Christian Science Monitor A Look Into President Obama's CorrespondenceNEWS JUNKIE POST Obama receives 65000 letters a weekEconomic Times Palladium-Item -Henderson Gleaner -Fort Wayne Journal Gazette all 369 news articles » |
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White House Flags Jobs, Deficit Concerns - Wall Street Journal
August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
 Globe and Mail |
White House Flags Jobs, Deficit Concerns
Wall Street Journal Asked whether President Barack Obama could keep his campaign pledge to hold down taxes for those earning less than $250000 a year, Mr. Geithner didn't … Obama officials eye more jobless aid, weigh taxesReuters Summers defends Obama economic recordThe Associated Press 2 Obama officials: No guarantee taxes won't go upFort Worth Star Telegram Bloomberg -Heritage.org -The Associated Press all 1,424 news articles » |
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Congress: Committee passes health bill - msnbc.com
August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
 Examiner.com |
Congress: Committee passes health bill
msnbc.com And Republican Senators like John McCain and Jim DeMint are vowing to lead the charge against more "Clunkers" funding. Republican Orrin Hatch explained why … SCENARIOS: Fate of climate change bill in CongressReuters With House in Recess, Focus Moves to SenateWashington Post all 74 news articles » |
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Politics Today: Health Care "Drumbeat Across America" - CBS News
August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
 Voice of America |
Politics Today: Health Care "Drumbeat Across America"
CBS News Senate seat" by the_majesty August 3, 2009 9:30 AM EDT American needs to stand up and fight, before Obama take total control. Don't sit back and lose all of … Health care interests step up donations to CongressMilwaukee Journal Sentinel Health insurers fighting overhaul plan with cashMinneapolis Star Tribune Health care reform and politics don't mixVallejo Times-Herald Huffington Post -Beyond Chron -CBS News all 2,493 news articles » |
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Strategy Memo: Read My Lips - RealClearPolitics
August 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
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Strategy Memo: Read My Lips
RealClearPolitics … attention this fall, thanks to the first statewide election in a battleground state since the 2008 presidential election," writes Pittsburgh tr's Zito. … and more » |
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