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Mark your calendar! Alabama county gives government workers a day off for 'Barack Obama Day'
MARION, Ala. (AP) _ In central Alabama's Perry County, government workers already get a day off for President's Day, Martin Luther King Day, and Veteran's Day. In 2009, they'll get one more: "Barack Obama Day." The rural county, which overwhelmingly...Tags: Local Elections, Heads of State, Government, Martin Luther King Jr., Employees
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It's official: GOP holds onto key Senate seat in Georgia
Chicago TribuneThe Democrats' dream of an overpowering, filibuster-proof majority in the U.S. Senate is officially on ice. Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss Tuesday held on to his Georgia Senate seat, fending off a challenge from Democrat Jim Martin that went into...Tags: Employees, Jim Martin, Max Cleland, Personal Weapon Control, Alaska
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Sen. Chambliss reelection win lifts GOP
The Associated PressRelieved Republicans celebrated a resounding win in Georgia's hard-fought U.S. Senate runoff, a victory that denied Democrats a filibuster-proof majority and cemented the state's reputation as a GOP bastion. Sen. Saxby Chambliss trounced Democrat Jim...Tags: Mike Huckabee, Law Enforcement, Jim Martin, Regional Authority, Max Cleland
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Celebrities to flock to inauguration for Obama
The Associated PressThe Super Bowl? Forget it. The Oscars? Who cares. The biggest star-studded event on the horizon is President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration. The gig of 2009 will take place Jan. 20 on a wintry field in Washington. "January 20 is going to be ground...Tags: Ashley Judd, Patricia Arquette, Maya Angelou, 2008 U.S. Presidential Election, Stevie Wonder
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Va. GOP chairman says remark tying Obama to Osama bin Laden was stupid, but he won't apologize
Associated Press WriterRICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia's Republican chairman said Tuesday that his remark tying Democrat Barack Obama to Osama bin Laden during the presidential campaign was stupid, but he refused to apologize. During the campaign, GOP head Jeff Frederick told...Tags: Republican Party, Virginia, Weather Underground, Osama bin Laden, Government
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Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss easily wins runoff
Democrats' dream of a filibuster-proof majority in the U.S. Senate ended Tuesday when Georgia Republican Saxby Chambliss held on to his seat in a closely watched runoff election. With 96% of the precincts reporting, Chambliss was leading Democratic...Tags: Parliament, Government, Al Gore, Sarah Palin, Jim Martin
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Chambliss wins in Ga., foiling Democrats' bid to dominate U.S. Senate
Tribune Washington BureauThe Democrats' dream of an overpowering, filibuster-proof majority in the U.S. Senate is officially on ice. Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss held on to his Georgia Senate seat in a runoff yesterday, fending off a challenge from Democrat Jim Martin. Martin...Tags: Government, Parliament, Al Gore, Sarah Palin, Employees
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Chambliss win in Georgia a blow to Democrats
Tribune NewspapersWASHINGTON—The Democrats' dream of an overpowering, filibuster-proof majority in the U.S. Senate is officially on ice. Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss on Tuesday held on to his Georgia Senate seat, fending off a challenge from Democrat Jim Martin...Tags: Government, Parliament, Al Gore, Sarah Palin, Jim Martin
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Wednesday's Talk Shows
The Early Show Wine tips; celebrating a holiday during a recession. (N) 7 a.m. KCBS 75357 Today Kevin Bacon; Harry Connick Jr. performs; toys. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC 767796 KTLA Morning News (N) 7 a.m. KTLA 41357 Good Morning America Martina McBride performs;...Tags: The Biggest Loser (tv program), Nightline (tv program), Alan Rickman, Conan O'Brien, Harry Connick Jr.
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Martinez couldn't say no to Bush and paid price
Sentinel ColumnistMel Martinez walked out of the camera-filled room, unable to hide his emotions. He grasped the hand of his wife, Kitty, and his face told the story. He walked my way. "Was that hard?" I asked, knowing the answer. "Yeah," he responded. "Damn hard."...Tags: Parliament, Government, Charlie Crist, Mel Martinez, Barack Obama
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Obama to tap Richardson for Commerce post
Tribune staff reporterPresident-elect Barack Obama will name New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as his pick for commerce secretary during a news conference Wednesday morning in Chicago, Democratic officials said this afternoon. It will be the second southwestern governor Obama...Tags: Local Elections, Government, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Hillary Clinton, Janet Napolitano
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Paterson: Stimulus funds would be put to work quickly
james.madore@newsday.comNew York would start a host of building projects "within a month" of receiving federal stimulus money, Gov. David A. Paterson said yesterday. State officials have identified 40 "shovel-ready" transportation and 58 wastewater treatment projects that...Tags: Texas, Government, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Sarah Palin, Dining and Drinking
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