Outgoing DA endorses Lehmberg for Travis County DA

Thu, Mar 20th 2008, 13:34

"She has risen to the position of first assistant precisely because of her leadership qualities, her judgment and her ability to set that crucial tone of respectfulness that brings people together," he said.

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Flaherty wins primary election

Tue, Mar 11th 2008, 11:40

Patrick Flaherty, candidate for Milwakee's Common Council, emerged as the top vote-getter in his primary election last night. He will go up against the second-place finisher in the general election on April 1.

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Frank among he most powerful members of Congress

Mon, Mar 10th 2008, 09:59

U.S. Rep. Barney Frank is the seventh most powerful member of the House of Representatives, according to a report released this week. Fellow Bay State Democrats Sens. Edward M. Kennedy and John F. Kerry were ranked second and 12th in the Senate, respectively.

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Connecticut legislator comes out

Wed, Mar 5th 2008, 16:25

Connecticut State Rep. Jason Bartlett publicly came out today during a meeting with The News-Times. The announcement makes Bartlett the state’s first and only openly LGBT African American state legislator.

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Laurette Healey receives sole endorsement from the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs

Wed, Mar 5th 2008, 16:25

The Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs has endorsed former Deputy State Controller Laurette Healey in the race for the 40th  Assembly District.

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