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The following is a transcript of a speech, as prepared for delivery, by Eleanor Holmes Norton at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, August 26, 2008:
With the wind at our backs, we come to Denver as change-making, Obama-Biden Democrats. At the same time, we embrace our nation's great unchanging principles, as we seek to change the policies that have betrayed those principles.
D.C. Council chair Vincent Gray, left, and Ward 5 Council member Harry Thomas Jr., waiting for the opening of the second day of activity at the Democratic National Convention. D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is set to open the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Unlike Monday , the D.C. delegation has shown up bright and early to watch Norton speak. Most of ...
Independent candidate Ralph Nader will appear with his running mate on the Alaska ballot for president.
Lawmakers in some states are looking to sharply reduce the caps on annual interest rates for payday lenders, as the industry is attempting to put the issue on the ballot.
While Democrats were busy nominating their presidental and vice presidential candidates at their convention in Denver last week, Congressman Kevin McCarthy was hunkered down in Minnesota chairing the 2008 GOP Platform Committee, which is tasked with outlining the Republican Party's positions at the GOP convention in St. Paul, Minn.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her Republican supporters held back little Wednesday as they issued dismissive attacks on Barack Obama and flattering praise on her credentials to be vice president. In some cases, the reproach and the praise stretched the truth.
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- John McCain set a new tone for the Republican National Convention Thursday, with speakers abandoning many of the tough words aimed at Barack Obama that had characterized the previous night. But the picture they painted blurred some facts.
Gun rights groups are planning a busy election season.
Richmond's chief financial officer, Harry E. Black, is looking to leave his job, a City Hall source said. Black -- often a lightning rod in Mayor L. Douglas Wilder's clashes with the City Council over money and power -- has been talking to at least one private-sector firm.
Rep. Rob Bishop almost cast two votes for a man who dropped out of the presidential race 40 years ago and, more recently, passed away. In casting two ballots for "John McCain's friend" Mitt Romney, Bishop started to vote for "George" before correcting himself and saying the name
