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A collection of the most current news and information, including the latest election results and everything you need to know about the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election published by Tribune Company sources. Read more on the election results 2008.
A collection of the most current news and information, including the latest election results and everything you need to know about the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election published by Tribune Company sources. Read more on the election results 2008.
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GOP's Chambliss wins U.S. Senate runoff election in Georgia
Tribune Washington BureauThe Democrats' dream of an overpowering, filibuster-proof majority in the U.S. Senate is officially on ice. Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss today held on to his Georgia Senate seat, fending off a challenge from Democrat Jim Martin that went into extra...Tags: Injuries, Max Cleland, Exit Polls, 2008 U.S. Presidential Election, Jim Martin, Government
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Georgia Senate runoff could decide balance of power
Associated PressGeorgia voters had their hands on the balance of power in the next U.S. Senate in a runoff election today, one of two unresolved races that Democrats need to win to get a 60-seat majority impervious to GOP filibusters. Republican U.S. Sen. Saxby...Tags: Max Cleland, Exit Polls, 2008 U.S. Presidential Election, Jim Martin, Government, Parliament
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Henderson headlines HOF ballot
The Associated PressCareer steals leader Rickey Henderson heads 10 first-time candidates on this year's Hall of Fame ballot, joining holdovers Mark McGwire and Jim Rice -- eligible for the final time. Other newcomers are Jay Bell, David Cone, Ron Gant, Mark Grace, Jesse...Tags: Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds, Ron Gant, Don Mattingly, Jay Bell
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This time, it's Texas that gets rocked by BCS vote
On College FootballTexas Coach Mack Brown learned Sunday that no two campaigns are alike. In 2004, his lobbying on behalf of Texas for a Rose Bowl berth may have helped swing enough votes away from California to deny the Golden Bears their first trip to Pasadena since...Tags: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Referenda, Colleges and Universities, Ohio State University
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Voice of the People
Unfair bailouts This is in response to "Unfair request" (Voice of the People, Nov. 23), by letter writer Jerry Schneider. I have to say my husband and I agree 100 percent with his comments. We, too, made sure we purchased a house we could afford in...Tags: Toyota, Pension and Welfare, Wages and Pensions, Downers Grove, Interior Policy
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Obama a no-show in Georgia Senate race
The SwampTribune Correspondent James Oliphant spent last week in Georgia, covering the U.S. Senate runoff between Republican Saxby Chambliss and Democrat Jim Martin. The race could determine the success of the Democratic legislative agenda. Here is his report:...Tags: Saddam Hussein, AFL-CIO, National or Ethnic Minorities, Advertising, William Miller
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Suit calls for Spanish ballots
A Deltona woman has sued Volusia County elections officials, saying her voting rights were violated because they failed to provide a Spanish-language ballot. Crimilda Perez-Santiago says the county discriminated against Hispanic voters and denied them...Tags: Deltona, Volusia County, Local Elections, Referenda
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. . . Taking it too far
As an American of Puerto Rican heritage, I have been a big advocate for the right, as an American, to speak whatever language I please. This has to be with courtesy to where we are. It is disrespectful to speak in any other language in classrooms,...Tags: Referenda
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Issue is preparation, not language...
Issue is preparation, not language ... As a Latino, I am embarrassed and disappointed after reading the article "Woman sues over lack of Spanish ballot" in Wednesday's Orlando Sentinel. Shame on Crimilda Perez-Santiago for not reading her sample ballot,...Tags: Ocoee, Minority Groups, Referenda, National or Ethnic Minorities
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Obama's small-donor 'myth'
Everybody knows how President-elect Barack Obama's amazing campaign money machine was dominated by several million regular folks sending in hard-earned amounts under $200, a real sign of his grass-roots support. Except, it turns out, that's not really...Tags: Al Franken, National Government, Bobby Jindal, Barack Obama, Sarah Palin
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60 Years Ago, Yale Picked First African American Captain
Jackie Robinson had just completed his second season with the Dodgers and was still keeping his promise to general manager Branch Rickey. No matter what epithets were thrust forward, he was not fighting back. In the preceding weeks, President Harry...Tags: Branch Rickey, Work Relations, National or Ethnic Minorities, Democratic National Conventions, Detroit Lions
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UConn's Walker Is Quick
STORRS — He has played only five games and the college freshman who is supposed to be faster than anybody already has discovered he isn't the fastest fish in the sea. Kemba Walker put on the snorkeling gear with his UConn teammates Tuesday,...Tags: National Basketball Association, Caron Butler, Cool Papa Bell, ESPN, University of Connecticut
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