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“But the Cherokee(s) are dealing with this issue in both tribal and federal courts”

U.S. Sen. and Democratic presidential front-runner Barack Obama has come out against any congressional interference "at this point" in the ongoing controversy over Cherokee Nation citizenship for descendants of ... via TulsaWorld.com - News

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“OHHOWIHATEJOHNMCCAINIDOHATEHIMSOMUCH”

Republicans in the U.S. Congress are petrified about a November debacle, a fear stoked on May 3, when they lost their second straight special election in a district held by Republicans. via Free Republic

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“And we need to start framing our concerns in religious language so that it might appeal to religious believers in America.”

Sen. Barack Obama has discussed faith and religion on the campaign trail For decades, evangelicals have been seen as solid supporters of the Republican Party. via SF Sentinel

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“We've been living under that cloud for almost a year now”

While there is arguably no good time for a governor to have one of his political insiders on federal trial, the looming verdict in the case of Gov. via Beep!

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“My policy toward Hamas has been no different than his”

In the clearest indication yet of how he intends to confront Senator Barack Obama on foreign policy issues in the general election, Senator John McCain on Friday again portrayed the Democratic contender as ... via Free Republic

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“Mothers have a lot of strengths, and this is a perfect environment within which they can raise children with support, many for the first time.”

Raechelle Romero was always running from something, starting at 15: from tough relationships with her dad and stepmother, foster homes, abusive boyfriends. via Oakland Press

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"It's a recession," said President Harry Truman, "when your neighbor loses his job; it's a depression when you lose yours." For people facing home foreclosure, job loss or the struggle of paying high gas ... via Washington Times

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“This is an organic thing. That's the exciting thing about it”

When Phil Miatkowski created an online group to support civil union legislation in Illinois, it was meant to be just an easy way to keep friends informed. via Dubuque Telegraph Herald

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“Clinton makes case for wide appeal.”

Richard Prince, who writes the always readable "Journal-isms" column for the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education website, must've been reading my mind. via The Swamp

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An Alton woman is celebrating the return of her wallet, 35 years after it was stolen. via NBC Channel 5

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