Topic: U.S. Senate
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Eight open US Senate seats in 2014
Here are eight senators who have opted out of a reelection bid in 2014, giving hopefuls in both parties a rare shot at a US Senate seat – and, moreover, one that could flip control of the Senate.
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Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill
A freshman Senate class was sworn in Jan. 3, bringing diverse skills and experience – not to mention agendas – to the legislative body. Whether the 14 newest senators help break partisan gridlock, or refuse to work across the aisle, will be the test for the 113th Congress.Twelve were elected on Nov. 6, including three Republicans, eight Democrats, and an independent. In addition, a Republican and a Democrat were appointed to vacant seats after the election. Here is a look at the 14 and what they bring to the Senate:
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Voter turnout: the 6 states that rank highest, and why
Which state will have the highest voter turnout on Nov. 6?On average, about half (51.6 percent) of eligible US voters cast ballots, but six states averaged more than 60 percent. The policies and attitudes in these states may hold lessons for those trying to get out the vote around the country.
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Can Republicans increase their ranks of governors? Four races to watch.
With only 11 races for governor this year, there’s no big sea change to anticipate. With Republicans hoping to add to the 29 states under their banner, the four races to watch are in Washington, New Hampshire, Montana, and North Carolina.
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Columbus Day: Your guide to the top 5 political events today
Election season doesn’t stop for Columbus Day, and the action isn’t limited to the presidential contest. Here are your top five political events to watch this Columbus Day.
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A short Senate tenure for Illinois's Burris
Democrats stand a better chance of retaining the seat in 2010 now that Burris – tarred by the Blagojevich connection – has bowed out, analysts say.
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G-8 as climate change forum: baby steps
Leaders agreed that warming must be stopped, but few specifics were reached on how to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.
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A blow for Illinois's Blagojevich in corruption case
Under threat of lengthy jail time, his former chief of staff agreed on Wednesday to be a prosecution witness.
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Where does Palin's exit leave GOP for 2012?
First, Sen. John Ensign and Gov. Mark Sanford admitted to having affairs. Friday, Palin left politics (for now). But the list of potential Republican candidates for the White House is still long.
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In Alaska, many pine for the old Palin
The governor is a hot ticket in the Lower 48, but her in-state approval is sagging.
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Franken as 60th Senate Democrat: How big a prize?
It's better for Democrats than 59. But a Senate supermajority didn't much help the last president to have one: Jimmy Carter.
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Franken wins – 239 days after election
Senate incumbent Coleman bows out after Minnesota's Supreme Court rules for the Democratic challenger. Democrats gain crucial 60th Senate seat.
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Sanford disappears, John Kerry makes Sarah Palin joke
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Opinion: Where have all the state capitol reporters gone?
It doesn't matter if they blog, e-mail, or text, but we need journalists there to hold politicians accountable.
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Senator Ensign getting pummeled for affair - easy target for critics
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US, S. Korea pledge solidarity against nuclear North
The international community will not back down in the face of North Korea's threats, the US president says at a White House meeting Tuesday.
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Surprise outcome of museum shooting: gay rights
The gay community wants the same hate-crime protections that blacks and Jews have – and would get them in legislation before Congress now.
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Senate finally says 'no' to Big Tobacco
The industry's influence staved off major regulations for nearly a half century. Thursday's vote changes that.
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Burris tape stokes skepticism in Illinois
New recording raises fresh doubts about whether the senator used pay-for-play politics to get his seat.
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Trouble for federal agency that backs 44 million pensions
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. faces rising deficits. A big bankruptcy could swamp it.
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Opinion: The tyranny of taxing 'sin'
Scrambling for revenue, politicians are pursuing higher taxes on junk food, alcohol, and tobacco – a clear threat to individual liberty.
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Florida's Crist to run for US Senate
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Ridge says no -- Specter could retain powerless Senate seat
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Murdoch: No more free lunch, and no Kindle love
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Specter switches parties to win reelection
As the Republican Party shifted to the right, his chances of winning a 2010 primary were 'bleak,' he says.
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Obama, Biden welcome Specter -- all stress he's "mavericky"
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Obama talks guns, immigration in Mexico
He vows to support a regional treaty to curb gun trafficking as well as greater cooperation on clean energy.
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Blagojevich case: Will it seal Illinois' reputation as most corrupt state?
Ousted governor pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Tuesday, as political watchdogs tally cost of state's long history of graft and cronyism.
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Blago pleads not guilty -- continues audition as stand up comedian
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Vice President Biden welcomes troops home -- Full text
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