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Los Angeles Times, 01.12.08 05:02 UTC

Welcome to Sacramento, and good luck

New California Legislature begins its session facing tough problems made worse by a dire economy.

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USA Today, 12.09.08 02:01 UTC

Poll: Huge effect of Palin pick cuts both ways

The selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as Republican vice presidential nominee has swayed members of her party and the opposition far more than any recent running mate, a USA TODAY poll shows.

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San Francisco Chronicle, 06.09.08 16:31 UTC

McCain, Obama in dead heat, poll says

A new national poll puts Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain in a dead heat - 42 percent to 42 percent - as they begin their two-month sprint to the Nov. 4 presidential election. The CBS ...

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Los Angeles Times, 04.09.08 08:01 UTC

The imperfect hero

A code of honor guides McCain, yet he readily admits to breaking it.

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Houston Chronicle - Politics, 02.09.08 06:01 UTC

Vetting of Palin gets own scrutiny

Questions arise on how carefully her background was researched

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Los Angeles Times, 27.08.08 15:01 UTC

Deadline nears on proposed L.A. County toll lanes

California lawmakers must approve a plan on the shared use of carpool lanes on the 110 and 10 freeways soon or risk losing federal funds for the project.