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New Congress turns more -- much more -- Democratic
WASHINGTON - Democrats broadened their control of Congress in Tuesday's elections, though in the Senate they fell short of the 60 votes needed for a filibuster-proof majority that would have given them almost unbridled power over legislation.
Nations:U.S. People:George W. Bush Al Franken Norm Coleman Kay Bailey Hutchison Mark Warner Harry Reid Activities:US Election 2008
2008-11-05
More Republicans call on Sen. Stevens to resign
WASHINGTON - A growing chorus of Republicans on Tuesday called for Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens to resign from a seat he's held for four decades after his conviction on seven felony charges. But with the party bracing for losses in the upcoming election, many hope Stevens will first win re-election next Tuesday, and then resign to give Republicans a chance to fill the seat with a fresh GOP face.
Nations:U.S. People:Sarah Palin Kay Bailey Hutchison Barack Obama John McCain Activities:Ted Stevens Corruption Case Source:(AP)
2008-10-28
Tax breaks big and small sweeten financial bailout
WASHINGTON - Millions of taxpayers, thousands of businesses and groups as diverse as solar power developers and natural disaster victims will see tax relief with the House vote Friday to approve and send to the president a $700 billion financial rescue plan.
Nations:U.S. People:Kay Bailey Hutchison Rush Limbaugh Nancy Pelosi Activities:2008 U.S. Financial Rescue
2008-10-03
Crude oil down nearly two dollars after Hurricane Ike
NEW YORK (AFP) - Crude oil prices dropped nearly two dollars Sunday in New York, dipping to 99.30 dollars, as traders were reassured over Hurricane Ike's relatively limited effect on oil production in the US Gulf Coast region.
People:Kay Bailey Hutchison George W. Bush Activities:2007-8 Oil Crisis 2008 Hurricane Ike Source:(AFP)
2008-09-14
Ike moves inland in Texas bringing massive flooding
GALVESTON, Texas (AFP) - Gigantic hurricane Ike barreled into Texas early Saturday, bringing a monster ocean surge and flooding coastal areas where tens of thousands remained holed up in their homes.
Nations:U.S. Mexico People:Kay Bailey Hutchison Activities:2008 Hurricane Ike Source:(AFP)
2008-09-13
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