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A newly elected Long Beach Democrat walks away from her mortgage; neighbors infuriated by unmown grass
By Andrew Leonard
May 22, 2008
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Congress believes a U.S. government-run TV network can deliver independent news to an Arab audience -- and make them like us, too.
By Anthony York
April 21, 2003
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In her green hometown, far from the squalid road in Gaza where she was crushed by an Israeli bulldozer, the young activist is remembered as an idealist who loved life.
By Anthony York
March 21, 2003
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GOP senators aren't happy with the imperious White House, and some might take it out on the budget-busting tax cut.
By Anthony York
January 15, 2003
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Resistance from McCain, Snowe, Chafee and others could spell trouble for the president's radical proposal.
By Anthony York
January 9, 2003
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Rep. Charles Rangel says yes -- the poor, black and brown shouldn't be the only Americans fighting and dying in Iraq.
By Anthony York
January 7, 2003
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In the wake of the Lott debacle, President Bush faces questions about the way his campaign used the Confederate flag to win the South Carolina primary.
By Anthony York
December 20, 2002
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Troubling new disclosures about the Senate's top Republican and his record on race relations raise questions about his fitness for office.
By Anthony York
December 13, 2002
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Sen. Trent Lott apologized again for his racially insensitive remarks, but even some conservatives called for him to step aside as the next majority leader.
By Anthony York
December 12, 2002
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Stephen Friedman was set to be the next chair of Bush's National Economic Council. Then he wasn't. Then he was again. Clearly, the man has enemies.
By Anthony York
December 11, 2002
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Four days later, Lott's controversial comment gets some attention. But not from top congressional Democrats.
By Anthony York
December 10, 2002
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O'Neill and Lindsey are out. But critics of White House policy might not like what comes next.
By Anthony York
December 7, 2002
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With industry henchmen in complete control of Washington, the Clean Air Act, wilderness preserves and environmental enforcement are all endangered species.
By Anthony York
November 27, 2002
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The new, improved Al Gore tells Salon he suspects demonizing Saddam was a Bush campaign ploy -- and explains why it took him so long to speak out.
By Anthony York
November 23, 2002
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Rev. Al Sharpton explains why Condi Rice and Colin Powell are not "black leaders," and how his presidential bid can save the Democrats.
By Anthony York
November 21, 2002
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Is Edwards as good as he looks? Can Kerry find some charisma? Can Gore really start over? A guide to the Democratic race to face Bush in 2004.
By Anthony York
November 15, 2002
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The conservative young congressman is challenging Nancy Pelosi for House minority leader, but his attack on the popular liberal could backfire.
By Anthony York
November 9, 2002
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Gephardt will step down -- and analysts speculate about who else may be punished after the Democratic catastrophe.
By Anthony York
November 7, 2002
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Will the GOP take control of all three branches of government? Or will the Democrats embarrass the Bush machine? A guide to Tuesday's key electoral contests.
By Anthony York
November 5, 2002
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Elizabeth Dole hammers her Senate opponent for his ties to Wall Street. But she still won't answer questions about a political money scandal in her own past.
By Anthony York
October 31, 2002
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Jumpy Democratic officials worry that phony phone calls might be a dirty-tricks campaign.
By Anthony York
October 29, 2002
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The popular incumbent was fighting a tough reelection battle, and both parties wonder how his death will change the balance of power in the Democrat-controlled Senate.
By Anthony York
October 25, 2002
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Kathleen Kennedy Townsend may be able to salvage her race to become Maryland governor because of her gun record -- and the sniper terrorizing her state.
By Anthony York
October 24, 2002
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The tax cut, judiciary nominations, environmental policy and defense strategy could all come down to a Senate race in the fifth-smallest state in the union.
By Anthony York
October 21, 2002
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Rep. Rob Andrews talks about his proposal to record every gun's "fingerprint" -- and the White House's opposition to it.
By Anthony York
October 19, 2002