Sep 05, 2008 11:51 AM
Next week, Congress returns from August recess. The Senate is expected to consider the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2009 (S. 3001). Meanwhile, the House plans to take up the No Child Left Inside Act -- a bill to expand environmental education programs (H.R. 3036) and a bill (H.R. 3667) to commission a study of portions of two rivers in northern Vermont for possible inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers system.
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More Than 300 Arrested Thursday Night in St. Paul
Sep 05, 2008 11:33 AM
Police arrested more than 300 people Thursday night near the Minnesota Capitol, bringing the total arrests in St. Paul this week to 818.
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McCain Embraces Maverick, Reform Mantles in Accepting Nod
Sep 05, 2008 12:31 AM
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) accepted his party’s presidential nomination Thursday night in front of a fired-up crowd of party loyalists, with a speech that weaved the former prisoner of war’s personal story into a narrative that sought to portray him as a fighter, a reformer and a maverick.
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Graham Lauds McCain for Supporting 'Surge'
Sep 04, 2008 9:42 PM
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) this evening took on the job of touting his “dear friend,” GOP presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (Ariz.), as the candidate best suited to win the war on terrorism. Graham is not a top Senate leader and did not run for president, but he is considered McCain’s closest Senate ally, earning him a coveted prime-time speaking slot on the final night of the convention.
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Pawlenty Passed Over, but Still Praises McCain
Sep 04, 2008 8:41 PM
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty tonight extolled Republican presidential nominee John McCain, showing no evidence of bitterness over McCain’s decision to tap Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate. Pawlenty was a finalist for the job, with some reports saying he was the final runner-up.
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