Broken elections, stolen votes

By Susan Q. Stranahan

Were the chaotic presidential elections of 2000 and 2004 an anomaly or a harbinger of things to come this November? Is democracy, as Karl Ro

Excerpts from this story referencing "Barack Obama":

"… o recur when the presumptive nominees, Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama, square off in November?Not long after taking office in 2001, with Florida …"

DHS report in 2009 warned of "lone wolf" attacks

By Aaron Mehta

Two years before the Tucson massacre, the Department of Homeland Security warned in a report that right wing extremism was on the rise and c

Excerpts from this story referencing "Barack Obama":

"… turn, it could mix with racial and political opposition to the election of Barack Obama and the ongoing debate about immigration. The report was especially concer …"

Energy secretary visits Google to talk green energy

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

As the Obama cabinet fans out for official appearances before Nov. 2, its sole Nobel laureate stopped by Silicon Valley to talk up green tec

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"… 1.9 million households.Chu’s stop at Google came the day after President Barack Obama visited the home of Google vice president Marissa Meyer for a $30,000-a-he …"

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Stimulating hypocrisy: Scores of Recovery Act opponents sought money out of public view

By John Solomon and Aaron Mehta

Scores of Recovery Act opponents sought money out of public view

Excerpts from this story referencing "Indiana":

"… Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and Rep. Mike Pence of Indiana.Many Democratic leaders who had boasted they prevented lawmakers from inse …"

"… ancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.Rep. Brad Ellsworth, the Indiana Democrat now running for U.S. Senate, originally voted against the stimulu …"

Withdrawn FEC nominee laments “broken” confirmation process

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

In early August, the White House quietly informed the U.S. Senate that it was withdrawing the nomination of labor lawyer John J. Sullivan

Excerpts from this story referencing "DISCLOSE Act":

"… ied to convince him I was a nominee whose views [including support for the DISCLOSE Act] he’d be comfortable with. That didn’t seem to move him.”With no add …"

Non-profit led by ex-Bush official criticizes gov’t spending by both parties

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

While many of the independent groups trying to shape the outcome of the November election expressly endorse or criticize a candidate, some a

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"… Hamel’s former boss, President Bush, as well as his successor, President Barack Obama.Ad Title: Stop DiggingPaid for By: Public NoticeDisclaimer: Paid for by Pu …"

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Political inaction committees: How political action committees are spending your donations

By Josh Israel, Aaron Mehta and Gabriel Debenedetti

Jay Peters is a psychology instructor at a Durham, North Carolina, community college who has donated tens of thousands of dollars to conserv

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"… nded nuclear power, colonization of Mars, and the impeachment of President Barack Obama. The committee spent a stunning $13 million since the start of 2007, but j …"

After 15-month wait, White House withdraws Sullivan nomination to FEC

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

The White House quietly informed the U.S. Senate late last week that it has withdrawn the nomination of labor lawyer John J. Sullivan for a

Excerpts from this story referencing "Barack Obama":

"… low priority for both the Democratic-controlled Congress and for President Barack Obama through his first year and a half in office, contributing to the roadblock …"

Coast Guard logs reveal early spill estimate of 8,000 barrels a day

By John Solomon and Aaron Mehta

Coast Guard officials grasped the potential threat of a catastrophic spill within hours of the explosion on board the Deepwater Horizon dril

Excerpts from this story referencing "Barack Obama":

"… that in an April 22 meeting, Coast Guard Admiral Thad Allen told President Barack Obama that as soon as he saw the Deepwater Horizon oil rig on fire, he knew oil …"

Health care reform emerges as new Olympian challenge

By Joe Eaton and Aaron Mehta

When a U.S. hockey player lays out a Canadian opponent, he need not worry about stitches, a concussion or knocked-out teeth. Unlike 46 milli

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"… rance.But that doesn’t mean U.S. athletes aren’t watching as President Barack Obama meets with Congressional leadership today to push health reform.Like other …"

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