Cindy McCain says she'll never release her tax returns
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Cindy McCain says she will never make her tax returns public even if her husband wins the White House and she becomes the first lady. ''You know, my husband and I have been married 28 years and we have filed separate tax returns for 28 years. This is a privacy issue."
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Senator says ban torture but give CIA interrogation leeway
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Seeking to referee a stalemate over how the CIA can interrogate prisoners, a top Senate Republican says Congress should ban water-boarding and seven other abusive methods of interrogation but allow the spy agency some leeway in how it questions detainees.
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Fla. Dems ask national party to seat presidential delegation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida's Democratic congressional delegation called on the national party Thursday to seat the state's delegation based on its January primary, and the state party is growing more hopeful that the campaigns will agree on a plan by the end of the month.
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Housing aid bill faces veto by President Bush
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democrats' plans to help hundreds of thousands of homeowners struggling with rising subprime mortgage rates and plummeting house values could be sidetracked by President Bush's threatened veto and the backing of many congressional Republicans.
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President Bush in Texas for daughter Jenna's wedding
CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) -- President Bush stuck out his right elbow Thursday, jokingly demonstrating how he'll escort his daughter down the aisle at her wedding this weekend. ''He's looking forward to it,'' White House spokesman Gordon Johndroe told reporters.
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Coleman says Franken has shifted stances
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Minnesota Sen. Norm Coleman -- who quit the Democratic Party 12 years ago to become a Republican -- has accused likely Democratic opponent Al Franken of changing positions, demeanor and rhetoric in his attempt to win a Senate seat.
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Lawmakers finish farm bill as White House repeats opposition
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Married couples with joint incomes of up to $1.5 million from their farm operation could still qualify for crop subsidies under a five-year, $300 billion farm bill compromise that would boost food and farm programs.
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Pentagon proceeding cautiously on potential aid drop
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday the U.S. military was stepping up preparations for a relief mission in Myanmar, but he said he couldn't imagine air dropping aid without permission from the closed regime.
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Armstrong urges Congress to renew war on cancer
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Seven-time Tour de France winner and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong is calling on Congress to renew the nation's war on cancer. ''It's time for our country to refocus and relaunch a comprehensive war on this disease."
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