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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"… impact of health reform on small businesses. The PGA, he noted, represents golf pros working at local country clubs – not just multi-millionaire players …"

Harry Reid: In the clearing stands a boxer

By Josh Israel, Aaron Mehta and Caitlin Ginley

Senate Majority Leader Reid

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"… p;and founder of The Walters Group, a real estate firm in Las Vegas. Now a golf course developer, Walters has been indicted three times for money launderi …"

The party's parties

By Meredith O'Brien

WASHINGTON, July 8, 2004 — At this year's Democratic national convention in Boston, special interests are planning and paying for a reported

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"… ize on the party going, is hosting a campaign fundraiser at a championship golf club, Granite Links in nearby Quincy. For $2,000 per ticket, one can parti …"

"… Links in nearby Quincy. For $2,000 per ticket, one can participate in the golf tournament and enjoy the clambake afterwards, according to the Hill. For n …"

"… urnament and enjoy the clambake afterwards, according to the Hill. For non-golfers, they can chip in $1,000 and just go for the food.One of the most talke …"

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Grand Old Parties: Special interests shower Republicans with perks and parties in the Big Apple

By Meredith O'Brien

Cowboy boots and rock stars. Tuxedos and champagne. Batting practice in a Major League Baseball stadium and coveted tickets to the U.S. Open

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"… in the political parties.”Among the NFIB sponsored activities include: A golfing event to honor Representative John Boehner (Ohio) and benefiting the Fi …"

"… hio) and benefiting the First Tee, a charity which teaches children how to golf. “Practice your golf skills on golf simulators and putting greens while …"

"… First Tee, a charity which teaches children how to golf. “Practice your golf skills on golf simulators and putting greens while sampling foods from aro …"

"… harity which teaches children how to golf. “Practice your golf skills on golf simulators and putting greens while sampling foods from around the city an …"

Privately sponsored trips hot tickets on Capitol Hill

By Jim Morris

Study finds almost $50 million spent on travel for lawmakers, aides

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"… lly being abused. They give a one-hour speech and spend three days playing golf or tennis with their families."In terms of private travel dollars spent, t …"

"… e aide.The ethics risk of such travel was demonstrated by the now-infamous golf trip to Scotland taken by then-House majority whip DeLay and his wife in t …"

"… ."I've never done any Abramoff-type things," he said, referring to DeLay's golf outing in Scotland.In his seventh term, Green said he and his wife — a r …"

"… a retired teacher who accompanies him on virtually every trip — played golf at Pebble Beach and other venues, but paid for it themselves.Still, Green …"

Missile defenses hobbled by uncertainties

By R. Jeffrey Smith

GAO report suggests the timetable for $80 billion missile defense effort may be driven by wishful thinking.

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"… t has been fully tested. The radar, erected inside what looks like a giant golf ball sitting atop a tee (called a deckhouse in missile defense vernacular) …"

"… m challenge” not only in Romania but also later in Poland, where another golf ball-like radar dome is slated to be installed. Urban structures and wind …"

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All the presidents' debt

By Dave Levinthal

Gaggle of former White House hopefuls still owe creditors millions of dollars.

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"… n Boggs for legal services. Smaller, stranger debts include $688 to a golf cart supplier in Omaha, Neb., and $47 to a general store in West Des …"

"… mann's campaign committee has found itself particularly crosswise with the golf cart rental set, as one Iowa-based supplier sued Bachmann — an …"