Legislature poised to redraw state’s congressional districts
GARY FINEOUT Associated Press TALLAHASSEE – After a lengthy legal battle that has veered through multiple courtrooms and cost taxpayers millions of dollars, the Legislature …
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National implications seen in ‘power grab’ against 3 Tennessee Judges
By HAZEL TRICE EDNEY TriceEdneyWire.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. — An attempt to unseat three judges in an upcoming election here is nothing less than a …
GOP-LED HOUSE READY TO OK LAWSUIT AGAINST OBAMA
WASHINGTON — Republicans are ready to muscle legislation through the House authorizing an election-year lawsuit against President Barack Obama that accuses him of exceeding his …
Today, July 28, is the voter registration deadline for the primary election
Staff Report Today is the last day to register to vote in the primary election, which is Aug. 26. You must register to vote today, …
SENATE BILL TARGETS COMPANIES THAT MOVE OVERSEAS
WASHINGTON – The Senate voted Wednesday to advance an election-year bill limiting tax breaks for U.S. companies that move operations overseas. But big hurdles remain. …
KERRY CITES PROGRESS IN GAZA CEASE-FIRE TALKS
JERUSALEM – Offering the first glimmer of hope for a Gaza cease-fire, the United States on Wednesday said negotiations to broker a truce between Israel …
US and Germany hold restorative talks after series of spy scandals
Countries agree to formal dialogue that will eventually establish ‘guiding principles’ in wake of NSA and CIA scandals The White House has moved closer to …
Sharpton joins same-sex fray
WASHINGTON — Black clergy members who support same-sex marriage joined the Rev. Al Sharpton on Friday to dispel the myth that all African-American ministers …
Small crowds attend Republican convention protests
TAMPA, Fla. – Protesters blamed Tropical Storm Isaac and a massive police presence Monday for their weak attendance at the Republican National Convention, as only a …
Obama: 7 proposed regulations would each top $1B
WASHINGTON (AP) _ President Barack Obama says his administration is considering seven new government regulations that would cost the economy more than $1 billion each …