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Is Alaska big enough for celebrity Palin?
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Oprah wants her, and so do Letterman and Leno. Fresh from her political defeat, Sarah Palin is juggling offers to write books, appear in films and sit on dozens of interview couches at a rate that would be astonishing for most Hollywood stars, let alone a first-term governor.
Nations:U.S. People:Sarah Palin John McCain Barbara Walters Source:(AP)
2008-11-22
Alaska Sen. Stevens' defeat marks end of an era
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Sen. Ted Stevens' election defeat marks the end of an era in which he held a commanding place in Alaska politics while wielding power on some of the most influential committees in Congress.
Nations:U.S. People:Sarah Palin Barack Obama Charles Schumer John McCain George W. Bush Activities:Ted Stevens Corruption Case US Election 2008 Source:(AP)
2008-11-19
Ted Stevens loses Alaska Senate race
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Sen. Ted Stevens, the longest serving Republican in Senate history, narrowly lost his re-election bid Tuesday, marking the downfall of a Washington political power and Alaska icon who couldn't survive a conviction on federal corruption charges. His defeat by Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich moves Senate Democrats within two seats of a filibuster-proof 60-vote majority.
Nations:U.S. People:Sarah Palin Barack Obama Charles Schumer John McCain George W. Bush Activities:Ted Stevens Corruption Case US Election 2008 Source:(AP)
2008-11-18
Obama vows far-reaching review of US govt
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Senior politicians, former ambassadors, top business leaders and lawyers will lead special teams into US government departments and agencies to prepare the ground for Barack Obama's presidency, his office said.
Nations:Afghanistan People:Joseph Biden Sarah Palin Jim Leach Robert Gates Bill Richardson Chuck Hagel Activities:Obama Admin. Vietnam War
2008-11-13
McCain to headline rally for Georgia GOP senator
ATLANTA - John McCain is returning to the campaign trail for the first time since losing the presidency, headlining a Republican rally for a Georgia senator locked in a runoff that could push the Democratic majority closer to 60 votes.
Nations:U.S. People:John McCain Sarah Palin Norm Coleman Max Cleland Barack Obama Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(AP)
2008-11-13
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