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Dems Face Ethical Trials as November Elections Loom

July 31st, 2010
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As Rep. Maxine Waters and Rep. Charlie Rangel face high-profile ethics trials, the midterm election outlook for Democrats becomes bleak as they battle to keep control of the House.

  • Dems Battle Ethical Trial Woes
  • YOU DECIDE: Is a Rangel Deal OK?
  • Economy or Ethics Key to 2010 Races?

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    U.S. Stalls on Sept. 11 Trial For 5 at Gitmo

    July 31st, 2010
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    U.S. military prepares for the first war crimes trial under Obama, but the high-profile case against the planners of the Sept. 11 attacks is stuck in limbo


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    American Man Admits 5 Murders in Panama

    July 31st, 2010
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    Jailed U.S. man admits killing five other Americans so he could take over their businesses, properties in a Panamanian resort area, a government prosecutor says


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    Chelsea Clinton Says ‘I Do’ in Upstate N.Y.

    July 31st, 2010
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    Amid tight security and with mom and dad on hand, the former first daughter says ‘I do’ to her longtime boyfriend at an exclusive estate in upstate New York |

  • Chelsea Through the Years
  • First Families Tie the Knot

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    Citi’s SEC Fine – You Should Be Perturbed by This

    July 31st, 2010
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    Kid Dynamite submits:

    Something has been bugging me today about Citi’s recent fine and settlement with the SEC. From the NY Times:

    Citigroup agreed on Thursday to pay $75 million to settle federal claims that it failed to disclose vast holdings of subprime mortgage investments that were deteriorating during the financial crisis and ultimately crippled the bank.

    What exactly did Citi (C) do?

    According to the S.E.C. complaint, the bank made a series of disclosures to investors during the summer of 2007 suggesting it had roughly $13 billion of exposure to subprime mortgage-related assets that were losing value. But Citigroup excluded roughly $43 billion of exposure to similar assets that bank officials deemed ultrasafe. Instead, they turned out to be among the most problematic investments on Citigroup’s books.

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    Key Informant Says WikiLeaks Suspect Had Civilian Help

    July 31st, 2010
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    Army private accused of leaking classified material to the whistleblower website WikiLeaks had civilian help, says a key figure in the case.

  • More WikiLeaks to Come?

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    Troop Deployment at Border Stirs Anger

    July 31st, 2010
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    1,200 National Guard troops expected to arrive Sunday on America’s southwest border won’t finish deploying until late September, confusing lawmakers who thought the deadline was Aug. 1 |

  • Immigration in Forefront of 2010 Races
  • Brewer to Change Law?
  • Date Set For Appeal

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    Clinton WeddingUnderway in N.Y.

    July 31st, 2010
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    After weeks of intrigue and secrecy about a ceremony with VIP guest list, crowds and guests gather for Chelsea Clinton’s Saturday evening nuptials to longtime boyfriend at upstate New York estate | |

  • Chelsea Through the Years
  • First Families Tie the Knot
  • FAST FACTS: Clinton Wedding

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    Fox News: The Fight to Control Congress

    July 31st, 2010
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    Fox News’ Bret Baier goes inside key House and Senate campaigns that will decide if Democrats keep control of Congress or Republicans seize it, airing on Sunday at 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET on Fox News Channel

  • FULL COVERAGE: 94 Days to Decide

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    Israeli Airstrike Kills Hamas Rocket Maker

    July 31st, 2010
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