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Obama's online muscle flexes against him
Chicago Tribune reporterThe same Internet-fueled power that led to historic gains in organizing and fundraising for Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign is now providing a platform for fiery dissent in a most unlikely place: his own Web site. Amid criticism from the left...Tags: Elections, Hillary Clinton, Espionage and Intelligence, Barack Obama, Upper House
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A Break For 'Angels'
Connecticut is missing the boat by not offering tax credits to so-called angel investors willing to risk their capital on start-up ventures. Angel-investor tax credits are a part of the economic development strategies of this state's neighbors —...Tags: East Hartford, Jodi Rell, Connecticut, Startups, Connecticut Economic Development
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New war deliberation process sought
202-824-8224Future presidents should be required by law to consult with senior members of Congress before taking the nation to war, a bipartisan study commission recommended Tuesday. The commission, headed by former Secretaries of State James A. Baker III and Warren...Tags: George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, College of William and Mary, Richard Nixon, Woodrow Wilson
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Roads funding votes are back in spotlight
804-225-7345The General Assembly resumes its debate over transportation today with Democrats making a new pitch that avoids higher gas taxes and a Newport News Republican tweaking a regional bill. But lawmakers have been stuck in neutral since June 23, when they...Tags: Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia), Sales, Virginia, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Phillip A Hamilton
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Some bills aim at saving, not paving
804-225-7345In the debate over transportation, most of the attention has focused on whether higher taxes and fees should pave the road to the future. But as lawmakers continue their special session today, not every bill before them takes aim at taxpayers. Some...Tags: Energy Saving, Timothy M. Kaine, G. Glenn Oder, Prince William, Imperial and Royal Matters
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Tougher immigrant measures expected
Chicago Tribune reporterBusinesses that employ illegal immigrants can expect tougher enforcement through the end of 2008, Julie Myers, head of the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, said Tuesday. In an interview with the Tribune editorial board that also...Tags: Gang Activity, Prosecution, Crimes, Labor Legislation, Employers
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Decision seen on tanker rebid
Associated PressWASHINGTON — The Pentagon is expected to announce Wednesday whether the Air Force will rebid a $35 billion contract to build new refueling tankers. Several lawmakers have been told the service will decide how to move forward after a government...Tags: Northrop Grumman Corp., Contracts, Defense, Los Angeles, Boeing Co.
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Congress urged to demand war role
Chicago Tribune NewspapersWASHINGTON — Future presidents should be required by law to consult with senior members of Congress before taking the nation to war, a bipartisan study commission recommended Tuesday. The commission, headed by former Secretaries of State James...Tags: George H.W. Bush, National Government, Iraq War, Wars and Interventions, Government
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Panel calls for new war powers legislation
Associated Press WriterThe next time the president goes to war, Congress should be consulted and vote on whether it agrees, according to a bipartisan study group chaired by former secretaries of state James Baker III and Warren Christopher. In a report released Tuesday, the...Tags: National Government, Bill Clinton, John McCain, Constitutional Issues, University of Virginia
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Fed to curb shady home-lending practices WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Federal Reserve will issue new rules next week aimed at protecting future homebuyers from dubious lending practices, its most sweeping response to a housing crisis that has propelled...Tags: Elections, Barack Obama, Addiction, Cy Young, National Government
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