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Recognizing the Race Chasm

dsirota — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:33:06 -0700

The issue of race makes a lot of folks uncomfortable - and that's especially true right now when the nation is closer than ever to electing the first...

DeGette tests support for new stem-cell bill

editor — Fri, 09 May 2008 04:47:58 -0700

Legislation that would bolster embryonic stem-cell research shouldn't be used as a political pawn in November's election, the Republican sponsor...

Mayor not in super spot

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:38:57 -0700

Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper's pledged neutrality in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination could cost him a chance to become one of...

Clinton's day: a race from W.Va. to West Coast

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:01:27 -0700

Her voice raspy, her tone determined, Hillary Rodham Clinton urged her supporters Thursday to ignore the political pundits who have declared her...

Obama causes stir in House

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:35 -0700

Who was that tall, slim guy glad-handing all around the House floor Thursday? And was it really appropriate for him to be campaigning there?

Legislature approves extended bar hours during GOP event (WKBT La Crosse)

Thu, 08 May 2008 20:37:26 -0700

ST. PAUL (AP) - Beer taps, wine corkscrews and martini shakers should get an extra workout during the Republican National Convention thanks to state...

Gov. Bill Ritter orders flags to half-staff to remember fallen Ault firefighter and others

Thu, 08 May 2008 19:01:00 -0700

Gov. Bill Ritter has ordered flags be lowered to half-staff Saturday to remember firefighters who have died this year and whose names will be added...

Clinton presses on, urges supporters to ignore calls to quit

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:41:27 -0700

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- Her voice raspy, her tone determined, Hillary Rodham Clinton urged her supporters Thursday to ignore the political pundits...

Was info on 'bounce' withheld?

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:27:00 -0700

House Education and Labor Committee Chairman George Miller, D-Calif., wants the Justice Department to investigate whether there was a conspiracy...

7 UDOT employees honored for courage

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:27:00 -0700

When seven Utah Department of Transportation workers risked their lives to save a man they didn't know, they didn't expect to be honored one month...