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Business groups oppose immigration crackdowns in four states
BUSINESS GROUPS OPPOSE CRACKDOWNS In Indiana and Kentucky, immigration bills recently were defeated, partly because of warnings from business groups that the measures could hurt the economy. In Oklahoma, chambers of commerce last month won a...Tags: California, Immigration, Migration, Demographics, Los Angeles
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Broward County: Ritter 'certified' as county commissioner after classes
Between campaigning for Barack Obama and attending commission meetings, Broward County Commissioner Stacy Ritter apparently has been studying. According to a county news release Friday, Ritter is now a "certified" county commissioner. That's a...Tags: Society, Stacy Ritter, Broward County, Ceremonies, Elections
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Fort Lauderdale: Candidate forums to start Thursday at library
A series of candidate forums will begin Thursday at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center. On Thursday, candidates for Broward County's public defender, property appraiser, clerk of courts, Circuit Court judge, elections supervisor...Tags: Political Candidates, Justice System, Broward County, Broward County Commission, Court Administration
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Today on the presidential campaign trail
IN THE HEADLINES Enthusiastic churchgoers welcome Obama at St. Louis event ... McCain sees himself a GOP underdog in an election year in which trends favor Democrats ... Obama's daughter turns 10 in Montana, says 'best birthday' ever ___ Religious...Tags: Government, John McCain, California, Executive Branch, National Government
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Two Republicans vie for shot at challenging Aronberg for state Senate seat
South Florida Sun-SentinelIs shooting squirrels a qualification for the state Senate? Or are diatribes about gays and minorities the campaign themes that will help a candidate unseat veteran Sen. Dave Aronberg, D-Greenacres? A pair of Republicans will clash in the August...Tags: Interior Policy, Government, Executive Branch, National Government, Parliament
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The week that was
Land row in Roland Park Roland Park residents are opposing plans by the Baltimore Country Club to sell some of its land to Keswick Multi-Care Center, which plans to build a $195million continuing-care retirement community. "This is truly like a volcano...Tags: Government, National Government, Clubs and Associations, Ulysses Currie, Political Candidates
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Primary will test young voters
ISSUE: More young voters engaged in presidential election. Young voters are expected to participate in November's presidential election in record numbers. If the recent Democratic and Republican primaries are any indication, such predictions are probably...Tags: Government, US Elections, Political Candidates, Public Officials, Elections
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Oldest running mate ever had Md. roots
Sun ReporterIf the age of Republican presidential hopeful John McCain is of some concern to voters, how about the case of Henry Gassaway Davis, who was 80 when he was nominated to be Democratic nominee Alton B. Parker's vice presidential candidate in 1904? While...Tags: Deer Park (Cook, Illinois), Ohio, Howard County, Transportation, Polls
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Analysis: McCain struggles to regain footing
Associated Press WriterJohn McCain calls himself an underdog. That may be an understatement. The GOP presidential candidate trails Democrat Barack Obama in polls, organization and money while trying to succeed a deeply unpopular fellow Republican in a year that favors...Tags: Government, John McCain, California, History, Executive Branch
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Helms never changed on civil rights opposition
Associated Press WriterJesse Helms forever changed North Carolina politics and the conservative movement. The former senator did it without ever changing much about himself. There is perhaps no better example of Helms' unwavering commitment to his beliefs than on the issue...Tags: Government, California, Executive Branch, Regional Authority, National Government
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