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GOP echoes Bush: Vote on offshore drilling

Posted: July 30th, 2008, 6:19pm EDT

President Bush will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday and is expected to discuss congressional efforts to combat rising gas prices.

What happened to Hillary Clinton?

Posted: July 30th, 2008, 6:17pm EDT

Many Hillary Clinton supporters still think the New York senator should be the leading contender to be Sen. Barack Obama's running mate.

Analysis: Stevens makes GOP's tough year tougher

Posted: July 30th, 2008, 4:59pm EDT

Even before news broke of Alaskan Sen. Ted Stevens' indictment on corruption charges, analysts were saying that Republicans in Congress haven't been this vulnerable in decades.

Rollins: Computer date your VP options

Posted: July 30th, 2008, 4:58pm EDT

One of the great dilemmas of modern romance is computer or Internet dating. Put in all the qualities you think you want in a future mate or date and out pops "Mr. or Ms. Whoever!" More often than not, it turns into a big disappointment. Picking vice presidents has also become a form of computer dating.

CNN analysis: Entering the Obama veepstakes

Posted: July 30th, 2008, 3:56pm EDT

Sen. Barack Obama's two unannounced and very secretive meetings with his vice presidential team has Washington insiders buzzing about a potential announcement.

Legislators aim to snuff out penalties for pot use

Posted: July 30th, 2008, 3:44pm EDT

The U.S. should stop arresting responsible marijuana users, Rep. Barney Frank said Wednesday, announcing a proposal to end federal penalties for Americans carrying fewer than 100 grams, almost a quarter-pound, of the substance.

Britney, Paris in ad targeting Obama

Posted: July 30th, 2008, 3:21pm EDT

Britney Spears, Paris Hilton ... Sen. Barack Obama?

House panel votes to cite Karl Rove for contempt

Posted: July 30th, 2008, 2:44pm EDT

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Indicted senator to appear in court Thursday

Posted: July 30th, 2008, 11:47am EDT

Indicted Sen. Ted Stevens will make his first court appearance Thursday afternoon in Federal District Court in Washington, according to court records.

Bush signs mortgage rescue bill

Posted: July 30th, 2008, 11:12am EDT

President Bush on Wednesday signed into law a sweeping housing bill that aims to boost the struggling housing market and bolster mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Martin: Candidates should help fight black AIDS

Posted: July 30th, 2008, 9:46am EDT

I initially wanted to write about Sen. John McCain's double-talk on the issue of affirmative action. Based on his various statements, I'm not sure where in the heck he stands. Another potential topic was the silliness over getting a new press release each day about Sen. Barack Obama canceling a visit to troops in Germany. Another potential topic was the vice presidential picks of each candidate.