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With Charlie Rangel relinquishing his chairmanship, New York Gov. David Paterson pulling out of the governor's race and Harold Ford saying he won't run for a New York Senate seat, it has been a bumpy week for high-profile black politicians. Clarence Page,...
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From Congressman Charlie Rangel's scandals to Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick's doldrums and New York Gov. David Paterson's woes, many top black politicians are in trouble right now. Clarence Page, columnist at the Chicago Tribune , talks about whether momentum...
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Maureen Ryan, TV critic for the Chicago Tribune discusses what to watch now the Olympics are over. You must be logged in to leave a comment. Login | Register NPR reserves the right to read on the air and/or publish on its Web site or in any medium now known...
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NPR political correspondent Don Gonyea reports on the Tea Party's national convention in Nashville, Tenn. , and political editor Ken Rudin and Rick Pearson of the Chicago Tribune tackle the political news — from President Obama's planned health care summit...
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Patrick Hughes, active in the "tea party" movement in Illinois, hasn't been able to get out of the single digits in most polls, while Kirk maintains a commanding lead. A Chicago Tribune poll released Monday put Kirks support at 47 percent. "The Republicans...
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It's been called "one of America's premier cultural events" by the Los Angeles Times, "The crown jewel among American jazz festivals" by the Chicago Tribune and "The #1 jazz festival in the world" by London's Observer. But you don't have to wait until next...
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Giannoulias "unelectable," and says for the good of the party he should end his campaign. The campaign of candidate David Hoffman writes that choosing an "inexperienced 33 year-old failed banker" would be a "sure loser" for Democrats in November. Giannoulias,...
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Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is defending how he handled loans he made to an old campaign account. This comes after the Chicago Tribune found Quinn had made more than $20-thousand in interest from the loans. Blog: The lowdown on the Quinn and Hynes Senate debts...
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And the odds immediately shifted to favor Republican Mike Castle, an eight-term congressman who also served as the state's governor from 1985 to 1993. And, in Illinois, a strong Republican challenge is taking shape for the seat Mr. Obama vacated when he became...
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Patrick Hughes, active in the "tea party" movement in Illinois, hasn't been able to get out of the single digits in most polls, while Kirk maintains a commanding lead. A Chicago Tribune poll released Monday put Kirks support at 47 percent. "The Republicans...
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As of today, the Chicago Tribune has agreed to include my blogging among its growing network of Chicago area bloggers. It will be Publius Forum on ChicagoNow.com! I know, I know, here I beat up on the Old Media nearly every day yet here is one of the nation’s... Full Article at Stop The ACLU
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New York-- Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin has been suspended two games without pay for his hit on Chicago's Brian Campbell, NHL officials said Monday. Full Article at The Money Times
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Most Americans seldom encounter a $50 bill, but that doesn't mean you can change it without stirring up controversy. A ruckus is sure to ensue if Congress moves to pass a bill introduced by Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C. , to replace the image of Ulysses S.... Full Article at Minneapolis Star Tribune
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President Barack Obama ramped up the pressure on members of the U.S. House last week to vote for health care reform by Thursday, just days from now. Obama has barnstormed the country, saying he's tired of talking about health care. "The time for talk is over,"... Full Article at Austin American-Statesman
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Unfortunately, this event is not sanctioned by the ISU, and they are flexing their muscles in trying to keep Rochette from skating. According to Chicago Tribune sources, when the ISU learned Rochette planned to skate the tribute again as part of "Thin Ice,''... Full Article at OH NO THEY DIDN'T
