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George Allen just can't make up his mind on Iraq war
Republican Sen. George Allen called for "changes in tactics" in how the U.S. is fighting the Iraq war on Friday as he continued to face questions about his morphing position on the war.
Oct 21, 2006, 02:47
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Tough race, influence-peddling probe haunt Rep. Curt Weldon
Add this to Republican Curt Weldon's long list of re-election woes — his very own October surprise. Earlier this week, FBI agents raided the homes of Weldon's daughter and a close friend, part of an influence-peddling probe into the 10-term congressman and his daughter's lobbying firm.
Oct 21, 2006, 00:58
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Republican leader testifies in House page scandal
A top U.S. Republican testified on Thursday in the investigation of a Capitol Hill sex scandal, and afterward said the sordid affair was not hurting his party's chances of retaining control of the U.S. Congress in the November 7 elections.
Oct 20, 2006, 04:15
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Ney will cop a plea
Abandoning months of defiant denials, Rep. Bob Ney intends to admit guilt in the congressional corruption probe spawned by disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, according to Republican officials.
Sep 15, 2006, 05:21
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Senate Republicans bail on Bush's prisoner plan
A Senate committee rebelled against President George W. Bush on Thursday, passing a bill it said would protect the rights of foreign terrorism suspects and repair a U.S. image damaged by harsh treatment of detainees.
Sep 15, 2006, 04:30
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