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Barney Frank: A passionate liberal who mattered – CBS News
Daily Beast Barney Frank : A passionate liberal who mattered CBS News Barney Frank came to Congress as a liberal and will leave as such–not a perfect progressive on every issue but a steady liberal who served a term as president of the Americans for Democratic Action and whose latest rating from the defenders of New … Barney Frank , author of Wall St reform, to retire Reuters New Republic: Barney Frank For Treasury NPR Barney Frank leaves his mark on economic policy, gay rights movement Washington Post (blog) Daily Beast
Anthony Weiner tries to move on from Twitter incident
The Democratic congressman raises more questions when he declines to talk about alleged hack and lewd photo post, Democratic colleagues defend Weiner
Congolese Businesses Complain Over Taxes, Regulations (Update1) – Bloomberg
Congolese Businesses Complain Over Taxes, Regulations (Update1) Bloomberg The Democratic Republic of Congo’s main business federation submitted a formal complaint to Prime … and more
Obama’s birthday: a time to fundraise, count gray hairs
President Obama’s birthday, No. 49, is an occasion for the Democratic Party to fundraise and rally the grass roots. Obama himself has been taking note of his graying hair.
Eric Johnson: A political warrior
Eric Johnsons political career was supposed to be winding down five years ago. The former Savannah state senator told a local business group his long stint in elected office was near its twilight. When his fellow Republicans took over the Senate in 2003, they marginalized Democratic Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor. Johnson became the de facto though unpaid lieutenant governor. Exhausted after the …
Beau Biden Introducing His Father at the DNC
Beau Biden Introducing His Father at the DNC Beau Biden introducing Joe Biden during the Democratic National Convention in Denver. From: heathr456 Views: 45537 219 ratings Time: 05:39 More in News & Politics
Sunan International Airport: Pyongyang, North Korea News – Buzzy Bloggers (blog)
Buzzy Bloggers (blog) Sunan International Airport : Pyongyang, North Korea News Buzzy Bloggers (blog) Sunan International Airport : Pyongyang, North Korea News – The main airport in Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The Airport has 2 runways, …
77-year-old Rep. John Murtha Dies
77-year-old Rep. John Murtha Dies A spokesman says Democratic Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, a retired Marine Corps officer who became an outspoken critic of the Iraq war, has died. He was 77. (Feb. 8) From: AssociatedPress Views: 305 6 ratings Time: 00:48 More in News & Politics
Video: Coakley Concedes Senate Seat (CBS News)
Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Martha Coakley conceded to Republican challenger Scott Brown after losing to him in a special election to fill Ted Kennedy’s seat.
Massachusetts Election Results: Brown Coakley Winner Tuesday
Massachusetts Election Results: Brown Coakley Winner Tuesday The Massachusetts Senatorial race has turned into an exciting race, especially considering that seat has been occupied by Teddy Kennedy and been basically uncontested since 1962. It seems like its time for change. Democrat Martha Coakley and President Barack Obama are asking the people of Massachusetts to keep Ted Kennedy's seat in the democratic party. Perhaps its time for whoever occupies that seat to represent the people of Massachusetts. That's what having a Senate seat is, after all … From: RightPunditsMedia Views: 1909 13 ratings Time: 02:59 More in People & Blogs
Cuomo steals Paterson’s thunder – Crain’s New York Business
The Post-Standard – Syracuse.com Cuomo steals Paterson’s thunder Crain’s New York Business David Paterson’s state of the state speech. “It shows action to Paterson’s prose,” one Democratic insider says, referring to the governor’s promise to push … Edwards compassionate toward Paterson given circumstances of speech Evening Observer Paterson Demands Independent Ethics Panel NBC New York Governor Proposals, Report Recommendations Spell Trouble For Schools Jamestown Post Journal Ithaca Journal
Bob Kennedy Assassination 8/8 (1968)
Bob Kennedy Assassination 8/8 (1968) The assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, a United States Senator and brother of assassinated President John F. Kennedy, took place shortly after midnight on June 5, 1968 in Los Angeles, California. Robert F. Kennedy was killed during celebrations of his successful campaign in the Californian primary elections while seeking the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. The perpetrator was a twenty-four year old Palestinian immigrant named Sirhan Sirhan, who remains incarcerated … From: clasicdocumentaries3 Views: 385 5 ratings Time: 07:22 More in Film & Animation