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Hikes 49 Aide Accused 49 Considers Cutting 49 Presidentially appointed 49 Presidential Aspirants 49 Resists Calls 49 Political Clout 49 Lawmakers Oppose 49 appointive 49 Minimum Wage Hike 49 Panel Endorses 49 Probes Into 49 NY1 Exclusive 49 Longest Serving 49 Budget Impasse 49 Judicial Appointments 49 Election Petition 49 incumbants 49 Schwarzenegger Vetoes 49 Running Mate 49 Gitmo Inmates 49 Gets Endorsement 49 Jail Overcrowding 49 Gay Marriage Debate 49 reappointments 49 Hold Hearings 49 Base Closings 49 Paid Leave 49 Passes Legislation 49 Vote Nears 49 Raise Minimum Wage 49 Perm Secs 49 Switches Parties 48 Presidential Hopefuls 48 Gitmo Prisoners 48 Airport Screeners 48 Denies Clemency 48 Senate Panel Approves 48 Proposed Rule Changes 48 Offices Closed 48 Showdown Looms 48 Panel Clears 48 Renews Calls 48 Unanimously Approved 48 Voters Oust 48 Oppose Gay Marriage 48 Double Dipping 48 Renews Push 48 Distance Himself 48 Vote Postponed 48 Voter Anger 48 Vote Recount 48 Petition Filed 48 Corporate Governance Committees 48 Corruption Trial 48 Aide Charged 48 Withhold Votes 48 Census Takers 48 Jobless Benefits 48 Overrides 48 Polls Suggest 48 Ethics Complaint 48 Rejects Calls 48 FOIA Requests 48 Impeachment Hearings 48 Candidates 48 Loyalty Oath 48 gubernatorial appointees 48 Runoff Election 48 Low Voter Turnout 48 Panel Votes 48 Lobbying Firm 48 Bipartisan Support 48 Presidential Contenders 48 Groups Criticize 48 Same Sex Marriages 48 Spending Cuts 48 Misses Deadline 48 Hearings Begin 48 Evenly Split 48 Gets Backing 48 Fill Vacancy 48 Veto Override 48 Overtime Pay 48 Wants Probe 48 Closer Scrutiny 48 Panel Criticizes 48 Same Sex Weddings 48 Pay Raise 48 Nominees 48 Taking Bribes 48 Preside Over 48 Supreme Court Nominee 48 Salary Freeze 48 Inquirer Editorial 48 Legislative Agenda 48 Bush Nominates 48 Leaders Propose 48 Amid Controversy 48 Openly Gay 48 Abortion Ruling 48 POLITICAL BACKGROUND 48 Guantanamo Detainees 48 Decide Fate 48 Governor Vetoes 48 Defends Actions 48 Politicians React 48 Nominates 48 Lawmaker Wants 48 Fiscally Responsible 48 Judicial Nominees 48 Budget Shortfalls 48 Approves Settlement 48 Announce Candidacy 48 Appointments 48 Nominee 48 Concealed Weapons 48 Cyber Czar 48 Vacant Seat 48 Residency Requirements 48 Fund Raisers 47 TribBlog 47 Scrutinizes 47 Military Recruiters 47 Could Complicate 47 Concealed Gun 47 Will Backfire 47 Eminent Domain Ruling 47 Differs 47 Tentatively Approves 47 Deliberates 47 Non Indigenes 47 Censures 47 Introduce Legislation 47 Teacher Tenure 47 Being Counted 47 S'East 47 Threatens Lawsuit 47 Anti Illegal Immigrant 47 Gonzales Aide 47 Seek Reelection 47 Rejects Attempt 47 Recess Appointment 47 Absentee Ballots 47 Questions Arise Over 47 Water Rate Hike 47 Admonishes 47 Visitor Logs 47 Ex Felons 47 Gitmo Detainees 47 WTC Rebuilding 47 Immunity Clause 47 Nullifies 47 Fundraising Totals 47 Be Sworn 47 Chairmen 47 Asks Feds 47 Denies Plot 47 Jon Broadbooks executive 47 Tax Cheats 47 Demand Apology 47 Miers Withdraws 47 Hails Passage 47 Gov Elect 47 Seek Recount 47 Guber Aspirant 47 Guber Race 47 Rejects Gay Marriage 47 Worker Furloughs 47 Unfilled 47 Wasteful Spending 47 Cloture Vote 47 Guantanamo Bay Detainees 47 Gets Earful 47 Vetos 47 Reverses Decision 47 Tuition Increases 47 Proposes Cutting 47 Leaders Urge 47 Blago Trial 47 Lobbying Disclosure 47 Propose Changes 47 Abortion Stance 47 Withdraws Name 47 Majority Voting 47 Candidates Spar 47 Panel Recommends 47 Appointed 47 Namibia Swapo 47 Poll Shows Support 47 Dogwood Shown 47 Sworn 47 Seek Compromise 47 Corruption Scandal 47 Reelection Bid 47 Begins Debate 47 Party Affiliation 47 Lacks Votes 47 Lawmakers Urge 47 Announces Confirmations Nominations 47 Bi Partisan 47 Felon Voting 47 Seeks Removal 47 Disband 47 Strongly Opposes 47 Suggests Ways 47 Narrowly Wins 47 Hears Arguments 47 Lawmakers Reject 47 Admits Mistakes 47 Leaders React 47 Self Imposed 47 Recall Effort 47 Seeks Answers 47 Janiece Longoria 47 Rescinds 47 EFCC Arrests 47 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Resigns 46 appointee 46 Presidential Candidates 46 Panel Probes 46 Undocumented Students 46 Re Elects 46 Interrogation Memos 46 Abolished 46 Proposes Tougher 46 Cronyism 46 Slavery Apology 46 GOP Hopefuls 46 Urges FG 46 Lobbying Efforts 46 Lead Widens 46 Legislation Introduced 46 Deals Setback 46 Stop Meddling 46 Provisional Ballots 46 Cause Confusion 46 Recount Begins 46 Special Interests 46 Questions Surround 46 Fight Looms 46 Draw Criticism 46 Bipartisan Effort 46 Ex Rep 46 Seek Re 46 Outlines Agenda 46 Could Undermine 46 Disbands 46 Faces Tough Questions 46 Against Gay Marriage 46 Tuition Hikes 46 Touch Screen Voting Machines 46 Stimulus Funded 46 Considers Delaying 46 Legalize Gay Marriage 46 Aide Denies 46 Pot Dispensaries 46 Invalidates 46 thunderous acclamation 46 Gas Gouging 46 Donald DiFrancesco 46 Deficit Cuts 46 Argue Against 46 Residency Requirement 46 Spending Restraint 46 Touts Success 46 Publicly Traded Companies 46 Gun Ownership 46 Sotomayor Hearings 46 Overwhelmingly 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Probe 45 Rejects Bid 45 Seeks Input 45 Announces Candidacy 45 Pro Lifers 45 Flip Flopping 45 Proposed Smoking Ban 45 Earmark Ban 45 Adjourns 45 Lines Drawn 45 Obstructionism 45 THE CAUCUS 45 Rehire 45 Outlines Priorities 45 Unanimous Vote 45 Reconstitute 45 Unanimously Passes 45 Panel Considers 45 Pot Legalization 45 Cabinet Reshuffle 45 Undocumented Workers 45 Layoff Notices 45 Canvasses 45 Alito Confirmation 45 Seeks Clarification 45 Panel Oks 45 Polling Locations 45 Aide Sentenced 45 Carbon Monoxide Detectors 45 Testify Before 45 Leaders Endorse 45 Mayoral Candidates 45 Groups Urge 45 AIG Bonuses 45 Troop Withdrawl 45 Voter Registration Fraud 45 Attorney Firings 45 Panel Mulls 45 Shortchange 45 Impeachment Proceedings 45 Locals React 45 Stalemate Continues 45 Censured 45 Withholds 45 Raises Concern 45 Appointment 45 Harsh Interrogations 45 Judicial Selection 45 Lawmakers Seek 45 Overwhelming Support 45 Demands Resignation 45 Reshuffle 45 Undecided Voters 45 Remunerations 45 Legislator Wants 45 Wide Margin 45 Campaign Slogan 45 Cuts Loom 45 Absentee Votes 45 Sick Leave 45 Ricin Scare 45 Narrowly Passes 45 Toll Hikes 45 Backs Gay Marriage 45 Property Tax Hike 45 Lawmaker Urges 45 Higher Minimum Wage 45 Breaks Ranks 45 Same Sex Unions 45 Wants Tighter 45 Jobless Benefits Extension 45 Wage Cuts 45 Raise Debt Ceiling 45 Reverses Stance 45 Raise Taxes 45 Loose Lips Daily 45 Must Apologize 45 Heated Debate 45 Suit Challenging 45 Suit Challenges 45 Seeks Probe 45 Bomb Sniffing Dogs 45 Threatening Letter 45 Court Overrules 45 Commencement Speakers 45 Hearings Scheduled 45 Move Swiftly 45 Stimulus Money 45 Rebuke 45 Aide Says 45 Official Resigns 45 Stress Importance 45 Rejects Proposed 45 Excepted 45 Ouster 45 Impeaching 45 Ban Gay Marriage 45 Recommends Changes 45 Lawsuit Challenges 45 Outlines Plan 45 C'ttee 45 Stimulus Dollars 45 Faces Criticism 45 Robo Calls 45 Abolishes 45 Constitutes 45 Issues Subpoenas 45 Rove protegee acknowledged 45 Reaches Compromise 45 Unlicensed Drivers 45 Panel Backs 45 Legislation Passes 45 Launches Probe Into 45 N'Assembly 45 Lawmaker Proposes 45 Race Heats Up 45 Weighs Options 45 Newspaper Endorsements 45 Bypasses 45 Throws Out 45 Orders Flags Lowered 45 VT Shootings 45 Judge Hears Arguments 45 Sets Priorities 45 Demotes 45 Ken Schram Commentary 45 Panel Advises 45 Applauds Decision 45 Harassment Claims 45 Stopgap Spending Bill 45 Draw Scrutiny 45 Supervisors Approve 45 Declassify 45 committeewomen 45 Court Restrains 45 Prompt Payment 45 Upholds Ruling 45 Poll Shows Voters 45 Workers Comp Rate 45 Ethnically Diverse 45 ex officio 45 Veto Threat 45 Rahm Emanual 45 Contempt Charges 45 Audit Faults 45 Abortion Ultrasound 45 Hearing Begins 45 Purged 45 FEMA Trailers 45 Relinquishes 45 Partial Recount 45 Delegate Count 45 Nomination 45 Appropriations Subcommittees 45 Tentative Deal Reached 45 Approval Ratings 45 Ballot Count 45 Panel Finds 45 Resigning 45 Resignation Letter 45 Political Interference 45 Reject Proposal 45 Tobacco Buyout 45 ON POLITICS 45 Tough Decisions 45 Close Loophole 45 Be Repealed 45 Tax Hikes 45 Positions 45 Reconvene 45 Incompetents 45 Leadership Roles 45 Commissioners Approve 45 Apnewsbreak 45 Gay Marriage Licenses 45 Troop Withdrawal Plan 45 Panel Suggests 45 Lame Duck Session 45 Draws Mixed Reviews 45 Systemic Failure 45 Repeal Effort 45 Gives Himself 45 Tuition Increase 45 Demands Removal 45 Sidesteps 45 Malpractice Reform 45 Ambitious Agenda 45 Votes Counted 45 Anti Illegal Immigration 45 Face Scrutiny 45 Arraigns 45 Petition Signatures 45 Disowns 44 Wants Answers 44 Unanimously Recommends 44 Abuse Cases 44 Gay Marriage Case 44 E Mails Show 44 Exonerates 44 Detainee Treatment 44 Advocacy Groups 44 Appears Poised 44 Gay Marriage Ban 44 Commisioners 44 Abuse Probe 44 MCEs 44 Swears 44 Same Sex Couple 44 Bribery Scheme 44 Alters Rules 44 Craig Reconsiders Decision 44 Anti Gay Marriage 44 Antiwar Activists 44 Abortion Foe 44 Pork Barrel Spending 44 Lt Gov 44 Tax Exemptions 44 Cast Votes 44 Mud Slinging 44 Given Leeway 44 Toll Hike 44 Eases Rules 44 SF Supes 44 Leaning Toward 44 Candidate Profile 44 Issues Reminder 44 Gonzales Resignation 44 Anambra Guber 44 Veto Pen 44 Succession Plan 44 Court Hears Arguments 44 Cites Need 44 Reforms Needed 44 Defers 44 Sets Timetable 44 Racetrack Slots 44 OKs Gay Marriage 44 XM Sirius Merger 44 Firm Hired 44 Wage Increase 44 Complaints Filed Against 44 Could Jeopardize 44 Salary Increases 44 Recusal 44 Battle Looms 44 Nomination Process 44 Rejects Idea 44 Rift Widens 44 Election Nears 44 Submits Resignation 44 Fallout Continues 44 Successors 44 Steve Bestolarides 44 Recall Petition 44 Regents Approve 44 Proposed Changes 44 Decries Lack 44 Mixed Reaction 44 Cast Ballots 44 Libby Prison Sentence 44 Possible Layoffs 44 Reverse Discrimination 44 Abolish Death Penalty 44 Presidential Ambitions 44 Prison Sentences 44 Revote 44 Gay Couples 44 Revokes 44 Draws Mixed Reaction 44 Steel Tariffs 44 Violated Rules 44 Approves Gay Marriage 44 Budget Ax 44 Could Backfire 44 Mixed Reactions 44 Opposes Proposed 44 Approves Same Sex 44 Expresses Disappointment 44 Stands Behind 44 Documents Detailing 44 Legalize Marijuana 44 Groups Endorse 44 Contract Expires 44 Politicization 44 Reverses Course 44 Panel Weighs 44 Earmark Reform 44 Repudiates 44 elected 44 Marijuana Legalization 44 Seek Tougher 44 Organizational Changes 44 Approps 44 Tax Exemption 44 Credit Raters 44 Clears Hurdle 44 Skilled Immigrants 44 Gubernatorial Primary 44 Indoor Smoking Ban 44 Hotly Debated 44 Gay Marriage Fight 44 Corrupt Politicians 44 MICHAEL GOODWIN 44 Approves Minimum Wage 44 Seeks Delay 44 Reelection Campaign 44 Reshuffles 44 Declares Candidacy 44 Money Laundering Charges 44 Clears Path 44 Fate Unclear 44 Pose Problem 44 Tobacco Tax Hike 44 Proposes Legislation 44 c'ttee 44 Defund NPR 44 Files Complaint Over 44 Wasting Money 44 Lobbying Effort 44 Clarifies Position 44 Annulled 44 Incompetent 44 Deeply Troubled 44 Concealed Guns 44 Resign 44 officeholders 44 Raises Alarm Over 44 Judicial Appointments Advisory 44 Supreme Court Hears Arguments 44 Audit Finds 44 Fee Hike 44 Litmus Test 44 Dealt Setback 44 Reach Compromise 44 Respond Quickly 44 Declared Unconstitutional 44 Deeper Cuts 44 Signed Into 44 reappoints 44 Pro Temp 44 Bhutto Widower 44 Raises Ire 44 Fraud Allegations 44 Trade Barbs 44 Net Neutrality Rules 44 Passes Sweeping 44 Corruption Allegations 44 Rape Cases 44 Lawmakers Criticize 44 Outline Plans 44 Sex Scandals 44 Petition Seeks 44 Cries Foul 44 Seek Input 44 Court Remands 44 Probate Judges 44 Reassignment 44 Lieutenant Governor Elect 44 Seeks Pardon 44 Endorsements 44 Bus Routes 44 Mandatory Minimums 44 candidiates 44 Watchdog Urges 44 Could Sway 44 reelects 44 Same Sex Civil 44 Bribery Charges 44 Reaffirms Support 44 Lawsuit Seeks 44 Elana Wills 44 Outlines Goals 44 DADT Repeal 44 Controversy Continues Over 44 Dissolves 44 Gov't Shutdown 44 Judge Dismisses Suit 44 Lawmaker Pushes 44 Justices Uphold 44 POLITICAL CAREER 44 Lay Offs 44 Abortion Foes 44 Underrepresented 44 Alleged Shooter 44 Disaster Areas 44 Rehires 44 Accepts Resignation 44 Unemployment Rate Increases 44 NSA Eavesdropping 44 BIO Applauds 44 Hiring Managers 44 Nears Passage 44 Budget Cuts Threaten 44 Troop Withdrawals 44 Lobbies 44 Shared Sacrifice 44 ACLU Applauds 44 Scrutinized 44 Drunken Drivers 44 Nominations Sent 44 Balanced Budget 44 Conflicted Over 44 Designee 44 Dragging Feet 44 Tax Rebates 44 Congestion Pricing Plan 44 Governance Structure 44 Special Legislative Session 44 Amid Turmoil 44 Leaders Applaud 44 Restates Commitment 44 Possible Budget Cuts 44 Contractor Sentenced 44 Defends Decision 44 Draws Protest 44 Gives Ultimatum 44 Warrantless Wiretapping 44 Schiavo Feeding Tube 44 Democrats Assail 44 Powder Sent 44 Remain Divided