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U.S. Senate Ignores The Vote Of The People

Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell says that the people should have a voice in who selects the next U.S. Supreme Court…
by Benjamin L. Crump, President of the National Bar Association
01.01.70
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As Gun Control Legislation Dies, So Will More…

How many more people have to die before our increasingly useless Congress does the bare minimum to assure its constituents…
by Michael Arceneaux
12.03.94
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Senate To Extend Payroll Tax Cut for Two…

WASHINGTON — In the ultimate cap to a year of last-minute, half-loaf legislation, the Senate voted overwhelmingly on Saturday to…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Former U.S. Senate Candidate Tased Pastor In Church…

ST. ELMO, ALA.– A former candidate for one of Alabama’s U.S. Senate seats is being sought by authorities in Alabama after he allegedly…
by NewsOne Staff
11.21.59
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Why Senator Sessions And The GOP Are “Rather…

During a senate meeting Tuesday, majority leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) called for talks on budget issues, as the country has…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Senate GOP Letter Calls For Blocking Most Bills

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans intend to block action on virtually all Democratic-backed legislation unrelated to tax cuts and government spending…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Who Will Be The Next Black Senator?

Washington – Right now, black folks in America cannot see themselves reflected in the makeup of the Senate. But we…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Small Business Bill Passes U.S. Senate

On Thursday, the U.S. Senate finally passed the small businesses bill, which will return to the U.S. House of Representatives,…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Maxine Waters Slams ‘Sloppy Work’ Of Ethics Office

California congresswoman Maxine Waters charged with violating House ethics rules says the congressional office that helped prompt the probe of…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Adam Clayton Powell IV Tells Rangel To “Leave…

As the New York City mosque controversy continues to brew, Harlem congressional candidate Adam Clayton Powell IV makes his position…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Maxine Waters Still Popular In Watts Despite Ethics…

Maxine Waters is still popular in her district. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Congressional ethics charges have tarnished Maxine Waters’ reputation…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Rangel: "Fire Your Best Shot Because I'm Not…

WASHINGTON — A combative Rep. Charles Rangel told the House Tuesday he’s not resigning despite 13 charges of wrongdoing and…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Maxine Waters On Ethics Charges: "I'm Taking No…

California Congresswoman Maxine Waters has taken a virtually unprecedented step. She is challenging the House Ethics Committee to fully release…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Senate Refuses To Approve Black Farmers Settlement

The U.S. Senate failed Thursday to approve nearly $5 billion for a settlement between the Agriculture Department and minority farmers…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Senate Approves $26 Billion In Aid To States

The Senate on Wednesday cleared the way to provide $10 billion to states and local school districts to prevent teacher…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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Mystery Candidate Alvin Greene Makes 1st Public Speech

MANNING, S.C. — In his first campaign appearance, South Carolina’s surprising U.S. Senate candidate Alvin Greene avoided any major gaffes…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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OPINION: Supreme Court Hearings Remind Us Of What’s…

I don’t know about you, but after watching the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, I was given…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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ROLAND MARTIN: Losing Florida Senate Race may Haunt…

A lot of the attention this week was focused on the female Senate and gubernatorial candidates winning primaries in California,…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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OPINION: Ted Kennedy, Good White Folk
by smokey fontaine
01.01.70
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Kennedy Cites “Personal Reasons” For Ending Senate Bid

Caroline Kennedy has ended her quest for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Hillary Rodham Clinton, halting a campaign that…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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