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Palin book goes after McCain camp

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:36:55 GMT

While the book - which contains 68 color photos but no index - stays away from Levi Johnston, the former vice presidential candidate digs in when it comes to those who ran Sen. John McCain's campaign.

Insurers mount attack on health reform

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:42:07 GMT

After working for months behind the scenes to help shape health care reform, the insurance industry is now sharply attacking the emerging plan with a report that maintains Senate legislation would increase the cost of a typical policy by hundreds of dollars a year.

Obama thanks labor for hard-won rights

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:10:47 GMT

President Barack Obama declared Monday that modern benefits like paid leave, minimum wage and Social Security "all bear the union label," as he appealed to unions to help him win the health care fight in Congress.

Obama education speech posted online

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:56:46 GMT

President Barack Obama plans to tell the nation's school children that they ultimately are most responsible for their own education. The White House posted his remarks.

Obama says economic crisis continues

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:59:06 GMT

President Barack Obama says the country still faces a "vast and complex" economic crisis and is pledging to work with business and labor to make things better.

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy dies at 77

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:19:40 GMT

Massachusetts Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the liberal lion of the Senate, has died after battling a brain tumor. He was 77.

Photo Gallery of Obamas on the Vineyard

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:43:32 GMT

A look at the First Family's vacation to Martha's Vineyard.

Palin: All options are on the table

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:52:42 GMT

Sarah Palin says she's not a quitter, she's a fighter, but adds that, politically speaking, "if I die, I die. So be it."

GOP turmoil hits presidential states

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:27:36 GMT

Social conservatives in Iowa and New Hampshire already were reeling from scandals surrounding two Republicans thought to be considering White House runs when Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin shocked the party by announcing her resignation.

GOP: 'Where are the jobs?'

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:45:31 GMT

Republicans concerned about the Obama administration's big spending on economic stimulus, energy and health care are asking, "Where are the jobs?"

Banks get OK to repay bailout money

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:15:57 GMT

The Treasury Department has approved 10 of the nation's largest banks to repay $68 billion in government bailout money.

Governor criticizes GOP budget plan

Jim Shella — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:57:45 GMT

The Statehouse was closed Friday for Good Friday but, with lawmakers gone, Governor Mitch Daniels took the opportunity to weigh in on two of the major issues now before the General Assembly.

Daniels signs clean coal bill into law

Jim Shella — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:29:15 GMT

Governor Mitch Daniels said the measure will create a 1,000 construction jobs and 500 permanent jobs at a plant in Rockport, Indiana.

Clinton doubts Iran will react to diplom

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:39:11 GMT

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is expressing her doubts that Iran will respond to the Obama administration's diplomatic overtures.

Celebrities up front for oath-taking

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:19:15 GMT

From the best seats in the house, Barack Obama's inauguration proved to be a mix of serious reflection and fraternity-like ribbing with a dash of celebrity gazing.

Roberts stumbles slightly over oath

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:01:57 GMT

Chief Justice John Roberts stumbled slightly over the 35-word constitutionally prescribed oath of office as he swore in Barack Obama as the 44th president on Tuesday, sending the new chief executive into a verbal detour of his own.

Michelle Obama shines in Isabel Toledo

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:31:37 GMT

First lady Michelle Obama wore a sparkling yellow sheath dress with matching coat by Cuban-born American designer Isabel Toledo for the inauguration of her husband, a choice many applauded as a cheerful message of hope and a vote for the American fashion industry.

Perry reports $6.6M in campaign cash

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:55:24 GMT

Republican Gov. Rick Perry is reporting $6.6 million in campaign cash as he looks toward another run for governor in 2010.

House Dems propose $825B stimulus bill

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:47:08 GMT

Working closely with President-elect Barack Obama, House Democrats on Thursday called for $825 billion in federal spending and tax cuts to revive the economy, with strong emphasis on energy, education, health care and jobs-producing highway construction.

KXAN interviews President Bush

Jackie Vega — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:46:57 GMT

As change sweeps through Washington, President Bush sits down with Leslie Rhode of KXAN Austin News.

Bush never recovered from Katrina

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:32:57 GMT

Hurricane Katrina not only pulverized the Gulf Coast in 2005, it knocked the bully pulpit out from under President George W. Bush, according to two former advisers who spoke candidly about the political impact of the government's poor handling of the natural disaster.

Obama faces backlash from gay groups

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:29:44 GMT

Obama's choice of a pastor they consider hostile for a prime inauguration role and dashed hopes for the first openly gay Cabinet member anger gay rights critics.

Daniels asks local govt. to forgo raise

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:44:38 GMT

The governor is hoping this season of good cheer and generosity inspires city and county employees to give the government a gift.

President Bush delivers coats to needy

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:52:54 GMT

Three days before Christmas, President George W. Bush delivered coats for the needy and encouraged people to find ways to give time and other resources during the holidays.

Recount

Seth Conley — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:17:49 GMT

The recount commission met behind close doors to go over plans for next week's State Representative 26 recount. Republican Randy Truitt's 26 vote win is being disputed by Democrat John Polles.

Polles wants recount

Sue Scott — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:05:30 GMT

Democrat John Polles has filed a petition asking for a recount in the State Representative District 26 race. He lost to republican Randy Truitt by 26 votes.

Truitt wins District 26 Race

Sue Scott — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:42:35 GMT

Randy Truitt picked up five more votes after a review of provisional ballots. The republican now wins the District 26 race by 26 votes.

New twist in ballot debate

Jenna Emenhiser — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:32:29 GMT

Democrats are upset about a statement made by Republican County Clerk Linda Phillips.

Provisional ballot dispute continues

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:12:29 GMT

Provisional ballots continue to cause controversy. Attorneys for Democrat John Polles and the county agreed to have election workers review the 414 provisional ballots and identify how many ballots had questionable registration.

Provisional ballot dispute goes to court

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:11:57 GMT

Attorneys for Demorcrat John Polles and the Tippecanoe County Election Board are meeting with a judge Friday to go over provisional ballots cast during Tuesday's election.