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The latest on Rod Blagojevich’s sentencing
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is being sentenced in federal court on corruption charges for trying to sell President Obama’s U.S. Senate seat. The sentencing hearing is expected to last until Wednesday. Follow the latest from Twitter and across the web.
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Republicans declare a majority; Democrats hoping for win in too-close 17th District
By Amanda Iacone / Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND – Republicans declared themselves a majority in the Senate and with it comes total control of Virginia government – a day after the polls closed.
Obama’s popularity, voter turnout to decide Senate control
By Peter J. Smith | Old Dominion Watchdog
ALEXANDRIA — Virginia Democrats are in the fight of their lives for control of the state Senate, caught between Gov. Bob McDonnell’s money machine and President Barack Obama’s unpopularity, but low turnout could be even more damaging to their slim Senate majority.
Uranium firm, environmentalists donate to Senate candidates
By Amanda Iacone | Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND — Groups for and against uranium mining in Virginia are funneling money to General Assembly candidates in advance of a possible debate on overturning the 30-year-old ban.
Unfunded state pensions left out of election-season hustle
By Amanda Iacone | Virginia Statehouse News
RICHMOND — Candidates running for the General Assembly in Nov. 8′s election are steering clear of talking about Virginia‘s underfunded public pension system.
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New Mexico Watchdog
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New Mexico Watchdog
on May 25, 2013 at 7:58pm
@GovGaryJohnson writes guest column for @NMWatchdog on the IRS and press scandals --"Don't let Obama or Congress... t.co/AuCqH8uHdS
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Watchdog News
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Watchdog News
on May 25, 2013 at 7:15pm
“The executive branch has grown into an unaccountable leviathan.”–Franklin Center President Jason Stverak t.co/XdITmTgeB5
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WatchdogWire.com
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WatchdogWire.com
on May 25, 2013 at 6:35pm
Common Core and the Constitution - #WDWire #commoncore t.co/ZHCek1lNk0
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Scott St. Clair
Transplant to New Jersey from Washington state. Fierce debater, believer in free markets&liberty, journalist, activist, Highland piper, dad&new husband.
Scott St. Clair
on May 25, 2013 at 5:44pm
Nice view, but I'll pass, TYVM: Port Authority releases photo of One WTC workers at dizzying heights - CBS News t.co/zP4r5SesOy
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Joe Jordan
on May 25, 2013 at 5:17pm
Heineman out of Senate bid. Who’s in? t.co/TK3bCcnJYT
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Deena Winter
Cowgirl flunkie who's written for the Northwood Gleaner, Bismarck Tribune, AP, Denver Post, Lincoln Journal Star&now Nebraska Watchdog in Lincoln, Neb.
Deena Winter
on May 25, 2013 at 4:20pm
ICYMI: @Gov_Heineman will not run for the US Senate. So who will?
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Nicholas Horton
Providing news&views on Arkansas politics at: http://www.TheArkansasProject.com (@ArkansasProject). Analyst for @AdvanceAR. Owner of @HortonsLawnCare.
Nicholas Horton
on May 25, 2013 at 4:00pm
Thank you government for life, some liberty, and not auditing me. You are our only hope. Love, comrade Nic.
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