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The Fight for the Senate: Who Will Win Control?
The Fight for the Senate: Who Will Win Control?
The main talk of the 2014 election has been which political party will control the Senate after the votes have been counted. Democrats have been on defense throughout most of the country as President ...
28 Oct, 2014
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American Indian Tribes and the 'Rent-A-Tribe' Scheme
American Indian Tribes and the 'Rent-A-Tribe' Scheme
Editor's note: The initial published draft of this article said Western Sky Financial was owned by members of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. It has come to our attention that this is inaccurate. ...
24 Oct, 2014
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PBS Educates Voters Nationwide on Restrictive Voting Laws with 'Ballot Watch'
PBS Educates Voters Nationwide on Restrictive Voting Laws with 'Ballot Watch'
The 2014 midterm elections are less than a month away and the GOP is poised to seize a majority in the Senate, though that would require winning some close races. Some are expected to come down to jus ...
09 Oct, 2014
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IVN Daily Digest -- August 4, 2014
IVN Daily Digest -- August 4, 2014
1. The Columbian says Washington state's top-two primary system is on the "cutting edge.""Washington is blessed to have a top two primary, meaning that two candidates in each race will advance, regard ...
04 Aug, 2014
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Lack of Pain Management Options Turns Veterans into Addicts
Lack of Pain Management Options Turns Veterans into Addicts
Chronic pain is a serious problem for veterans. Research shows that half of all veterans have some kind of chronic pain problem after returning from combat and managing that pain can be challenging. B ...
31 Jul, 2014
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5 States with New Absentee Ballot Rules Voters Need to Know
5 States with New Absentee Ballot Rules Voters Need to Know
As the 2014 general election season comes into view, absentee voters in some states will participate in the voting process under new rules. Here’s a rundown of new absentee ballot rules for Colorado, ...
23 Jul, 2014
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Midterm Ads Test Messages with Help From Pollsters, Stretch Truth
Midterm Ads Test Messages with Help From Pollsters, Stretch Truth
During Clinton’s uphill re-election campaign in 1996, the president relied heavily on the aid of pollsters. With the help of strategists such as Doug Schoen, Dick Morris, and Mark Penn, the presi ...
10 Jul, 2014
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Senators Want to Restore and Improve Transparency in USA Freedom Act
Senators Want to Restore and Improve Transparency in USA Freedom Act
A bipartisan team of U.S. Senators is hoping legislation can eventually gain the support of President Barack Obama and curb some of the powers of the National Security Agency (NSA).Originally sponsore ...
07 Jul, 2014
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Senate Candidate Kevin Terrell Says Minnesotans Are His Only Special Interest
Senate Candidate Kevin Terrell Says Minnesotans Are His Only Special Interest
Editor's note: This article has been updated from the original published draft. The article said Mr. Terrell has first-hand experience with Somalia suspects. This is not the case, and the article has ...
26 Jun, 2014
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Keystone May Be A Bigger Election Issue Than Some Realize
Keystone May Be A Bigger Election Issue Than Some Realize
It’s no secret that the Keystone issue is a political powder keg. Neither is it a secret that it’s a controversial topic pitting two traditional foes: environmentalists versus big oil. Very murky ...
13 Jun, 2014
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