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 Another GOP Senator decides to retire
Another GOP Senator decides to retire
Chuck Hagel will announce Monday that he is retiring from the U.S. Senate and will not run for president next year, people close to the Nebraska Republican said Friday. picked by hisidea 1 year ago
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 Senator: China plans to spy on Olympic hotel guests
Senator: China plans to spy on Olympic hotel guests
A Senate lawmaker accused the Chinese government on Thursday of ordering U.S.-owned hotels in China to install Internet filters that can spy on international visitors coming to see the summer Olympic games. picked by deEPCHill 7 months ago
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 In Franken's Senate run, jokes are off record
In Franken's Senate run, jokes are off record
Former funnyman Al Franken hopes to convince Minnesotans that he can represent them in the buttoned-down halls of the U.S. Senate. So for now, jokes are off the record. picked by bevissimo 5 months ago
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 Joaquin Phoenix Retiring from Acting
Joaquin Phoenix Retiring from Acting
At a benefit for Paul Newman this past Monday, 34-year-old actor Joaquin Phoenix told the show "Extra" that he's retiring from acting to focus on music. picked by orfnerwerdna 3 weeks ago
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 Senate Back Up For Grabs?
Senate Back Up For Grabs?
Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson of South Dakota suffered a possible stroke Wednesday.

If he had a stroke. If it is severe enough to force him to resign, than the republican governor of South Dakota could appoint anyone he wishes to the position, presumably a republican. This would put control of the senate back in republican hands.

**edit**: Spokesperson said not a stroke. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago
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