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WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats who thought they could push away Roland Burris misjudged the racial fallout, underestimated public reaction and wound up on shaky …

WASHINGTON (AP) —Welcome to Washington, Mr. President-elect. Just two weeks before Inauguration Day, congressional Democrats have stalled Barack Obama’s economic recovery legislation while his pick …

Editor’s note: Below is a reprint of a Dec. 30 editorial in The (Lakeland) Ledger, courtesy of The Associated Press. Although Florida’s overall population is …

Roland Burris, President-elect Barack Obama’s appointed successor in the U.S. Senate, was turned away Tuesday when he appeared at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. …

CHICAGO (AP) _ Through media and the courts, Roland Burris is fighting hard to be sworn in as a U.S. senator, despite warnings that Senate …

WASHINGTON (AP) – Anxious to jolt the economy back to life, President-elect Barack Obama is considering a federal stimulus package that could reach a whopping …

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Enthusiasm among blacks and Democrats for Barack Obama’s candidacy pushed voter turnout in this year’s elections to the highest level in 40 …

WASHINGTON (AP) — The first child born at the White House was the grandson of President Thomas Jefferson. The second child born there was his …

CHICAGO (AP) _  President-elect Barack Obama on Wednesday joined others in calling for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to resign, distancing himself further from the unfolding …

CORAL GABLES (AP) — Of the 65 coaches leading programs affiliated with the Bowl Championship Series, the University of Miami’s Randy Shannon is about to …