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Crossfire builds in Donno-Johnson Senate proxy war
Spin CycleWith Republicans all but predicting Democratic Sen. Craig Johnson's political demise (see previous item) the pro-Johnson forces have issued these broadsides: First we heard from Doug Forand, chief strategist for the Senate Democratic campaign committee,...Tags: National Government, Larry Craig, Elections, Dean G Skelos, Craig Johnson
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New style of leadership
After reading the Aug. 20 editorial "Replacing Emil Jones," I would like to give my perspective as an "independent" senator and explain why I believe the next president of the Illinois Senate must define an agenda of reform. Let me also point out that I...Tags: National Government, Illinois, Upper House, Emil Jones, Susan Garrett
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No pullout deal yet, Rice says
Tribune NewspapersBAGHDAD — U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, after meeting here with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on Thursday, downplayed expectations that the signing of a U.S.-Iraq security agreement is imminent. "We'll have agreement when we...Tags: Condoleezza Rice, International Military Interventions, Wars and Interventions, Government
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Pakistani Ruling Coalition Teeters
Deadly suicide attacks Thursday on a strongly guarded weapons factory showed the worsening security in the troubled country, analysts said. The bombings, which killed at least 59 and wounded 70, came as parties in the ruling coalition continue to...Tags: National Government, Armed Conflicts, Terrorism, George Bush, Benazir Bhutto
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Jack Kemp, James Carville offer thoughts on Tim Tebow's Heisman bid
Sentinel Staff WriterAs Tim Tebow begins his quest to win another Heisman Trophy, we turned to the political arena to find out what he must do to be re-elected. Democratic strategist James Carville and former Republican congressman/presidential candidate Jack Kemp were more...Tags: Tim Tebow, National Government, Elections, Bob Dole, Political Candidates
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Politics and football share one common bond: Dynasties
Sentinel Staff WriterAmericans pride themselves on their democracy. None other than George Washington helped set that tone. He relinquished the presidency voluntarily and peacefully after eight years in office, creating an important example for future leaders to follow....Tags: National Government, Abigail Adams, Super Bowl, Tony Dorsett, Elections
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Former President Gerald Ford: A model football player
Sentinel Staff WriterToday, the image many Americans have of their 38th president is at odds with the reality. Contrary to Chevy Chase's Saturday Night Live portrayal of him, Gerald R. Ford was not a complete and total klutz. Far from it. None of the occupants of the...Tags: National Government, University of Michigan, Spiro Agnew, Gerald Ford, Colleges and Universities
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Livni cautious on peace this year
Chicago Tribune correspondentJERUSALEM — Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, the leading candidate to succeed Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who has promised to step down in a corruption scandal, cautioned Thursday against pressing for a peace deal with the Palestinians by year'...Tags: Condoleezza Rice, Values, Diplomacy, Primaries, Elections
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Ex-mayor challenging U.S. Rep. Hastings for District 23 seat
South Florida Sun-SentinelU.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings, who was first elected to his seat in 1992, is being challenged by former Belle Glade Mayor Ray Torres Sanchez in the Democratic primary in sprawling Congressional District 23. Hastings says voters should elect him for another...Tags: Schools, Real Estate Buyers, National Government, Elections, Gang Activity
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Emil Jones III takes father's spot on November ballot
Chicago Tribune reporterIn what may be one of his last political maneuvers as Senate president, Emil Jones Jr. paved the way Thursday for his 30-year-old son to replace him on the November ballot. Democratic leaders quickly approved Emil Jones III to take his father's place...Tags: National Government, Primaries, Elections, Illinois, Referenda
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What separates a true leader from just a coach?
Sentinel Staff WriterPaul "Bear" Bryant, Alabama Perhaps no coach in college football history is as synonymous with one place as Bear Bryant is with Alabama. Bryant, who began his head coaching career at Maryland in 1945, coached the Crimson Tide for a quarter-century from...Tags: Executive Branch, Andrew Carter, Eddie Robinson, Florida State University, Maryland
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France pays tribute to the 10 soldiers killed in Afghanistan
France paid tribute today to 10 of its soldiers killed in an ambush in Afghanistan, and the government said parliament would debate the army's presence there after the country's worst military loss in 25 years. At a religious ceremony in the golden-domed...Tags: Armed Forces, Defense, Heads of State, Government, Nicolas Sarkozy
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