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Coal companies eye targeting congressional Dems
July 29, 2010FRANKFORT, Ky. -- An Appalachian coal company is asking its competitors to pool their money for a political offensive against Democrats in Kentucky and West Virginia they believe are anti-coal.
Oil spill legal mess likely one of costliest ever
July 29, 2010MIAMI -- BP PLC and the other companies involved in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill are faced with fast-multiplying lawsuits that will provoke one of the most drawn-out and costliest legal battles in U.S. history, one that could easily consume the $20 billion set aside by BP to pay for the disaster, according to legal experts and attorneys nationwide.
Prince George's County volunteer opportunities
July 29, 2010The American Red Cross's Prince George's County chapter needs volunteers 18 and older to join its Disaster Action Team. Members assist with local disaster relief such as fire, flooding and storms, including aiding and comforting survivors. Training is provided. Call 240-487-2105.
Key Republican calls Kagan a 'dangerous' nominee
July 29, 2010WASHINGTON -- Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan picked up more GOP backing Wednesday in her drive toward near-certain confirmation next week, even as a top Republican lashed out at her as "dangerous."
Federal judge blocks key parts of Arizona immigration law SB 1070
July 29, 2010 A federal judge in Phoenix on Wednesday blocked key provisions of Arizona's controversial immigration law from taking effect as scheduled Thursday, granting in part an injunction requested by the Obama administration.
Immigration ruling could send message to states
July 29, 2010PHOENIX -- States that had been watching Arizona's immigration law in hopes of copying it received a rude awakening when a judge put most of the measure on hold and agreed with the Obama administration's core argument that immigration enforcement is the role of the federal government.
Target Corp. spending company money on candidates
July 27, 2010ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Here's something Target Corp. isn't advertising in its Sunday circular: The discount retailer is now a major donor to a group backing the Republican candidate for Minnesota governor.
McCaskill: Arlington Cemetery grave gaffe growing
July 27, 2010COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The Missouri senator whose subcommittee is investigating potential contracting fraud at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday said the number of mislabeled graves there could be in the thousands.
Ex-Guantanamo detainee charged in native Algeria
July 27, 2010ALGIERS, Algeria -- A former Guantanamo detainee who was transferred to his native Algeria earlier this month has been indicted, the Algiers prosecutor's office said Monday.
Outlook: Breaking up Washington
July 27, 2010
