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November 1, 2006 -
As the 2006 mid-term elections near and races tighten, each party is now focused on turnout: making sure their base of committed supporters get to the polls and vote.
November 1, 2006 -
The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments today in a Clean Air Act case against North Carolina-based Duke Energy, one of the nation's largest power companies. Environmental Defense, et al. v. Duke Energy Corp. began six years ago after the U.S.
October 31, 2006 -
Analyst Charlie Cook has an updated list of the key House races to watch. The overview: nationally, Democrats currently hold 7 seats that are close -- they either "lean" one way or are a pure toss-up. Republicans hold 54 seats that are "lean" or "toss-up" contests.
October 31, 2006 -
Chris Kromm's extensive backgrounder Friday on Scott Howell, Karl Rove protégé, mastermind behind the Kerry swift boat ads and attacks on Max Cleland in Georgia, and now vicious attack ads against Harold Ford Jr. in Tennessee, was quite revealing.
October 31, 2006 -
Everyone knows that the South could be the lynchpin region this election season, with control of the Senate hinging on races in Tennessee and Virginia, and at least seven House races in the South among the most bitterly contested in the country.But here's another reason to keep an eye on the South, specifically Tennessee: it's one of 11 states where control of the state legislature will be decided this November.
October 30, 2006 -
A federal plan unveiled last week would "mothball" the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge and shutter dozens of others across the Southeast, while cutting scores of wildlife refuge personnel, according to an announcement from the Wilderness Society.
October 30, 2006 -
Outspoken pop country artists the Dixie Chicks continue to stir up political controversy, with two TV networks refusing to air a commercial for a new film documenting the uproar that ensued after singer Natalie Maines spoke critically of President Bush during an overseas concert.