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- Rand Paul Sets $1M Fundraiser Midnight Deadline
A GOP candidate running for the U.S. Senate from Kentucky faces a self-imposed midnight deadline to raise one-million dollars from cyber donors.
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- Rep. Guthrie in Live Web Chat on Health Care Reform
Wednesday afternoon Congressman Brett Guthrie joined Gene Birk in our studio to discuss health care reform during a live one-hour web chat on wbko.com.
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- North Korean officials to meet with NM governor
Two North Korean diplomats are in Santa Fe and will meet with Gov. Bill Richardson on Wednesday.
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- Yarmuth holds health care conference call
U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth is planning to talk health care with members of his Louisville congressional district.
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- Grayson plans statewide tour to announce candidacy
Republican Trey Grayson has scheduled a series of campaign stops next week to formally announce that he is seeking the GOP nomination to run for a U.S. Senate seat now held by Jim Bunning.
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- President goes back on road for health care overhaul
President Barack Obama heads to Montana Friday for yet another town hall on health care reform.
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- White House continues campaign against what it calls 'disinformation'
The White House is continuing its push to counter what it calls a campaign of disinformation about President Barack Obama's proposed health-care overhaul.
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- AP source: Obama officials to tour Michigan prison
The Obama administration is sending a team to inspect a maximum-security prison in Michigan that could be used to hold terrorism suspects now being held at Guantanamo Bay.
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- Finance secretary endorses Conway in Senate race
Kentucky Finance Secretary Jonathan Miller differs with his boss, Gov. Steve Beshear, on who is the best candidate for U.S. Senate.
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- Beshear to appear alongside state Senate candidate
Gov. Steve Beshear will make stops in northeastern Kentucky on Thursday with a state legislator engaged in a heated election campaign.
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- McConnell Campaigning For GOP Candidate In KY
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell is campaigning in northeastern Kentucky on behalf of a Republican running for a seat in the state legislature.
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- Obama braces for 'vigorous' town hall health talk
The White House is prepared for what may lie in store for President Barack Obama Tuesday, when he holds a town hall on health care in New Hampshire.
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- GOP leader says no more stimulus spending needed
The Senate's Republican leader says the economy doesn't need any more stimulus spending and the Obama administration should turn its attention toward dealing with the national debt.
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- Obama attending first US-Canada-Mexico summit
President Barack Obama has arrived in Mexico for his first three-way meeting with leaders of the United States' neighbors.
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- Dr. Rand Paul Seeking US Senate Seat
A Bowling Green ophthalmologist who has been eyeing a U.S. Senate campaign says he will run for the seat now held by Jim Bunning.
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- Reporters' families had asked for Clinton's help
The families of two U.S. journalists imprisoned in North Korea had asked former President Bill Clinton to intervene in their case.
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- Senate debates Sotomayor with little suspense
Democrats are preparing to claim a big victory with the expected confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.
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- Democrats seek Republican support for car rebates
Senate discussions are expected to continue Tuesday about the $2 billion extension of the popular "cash for clunkers" auto rebate program.
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- Debate over Supreme Court nominee begins
The Senate today begins a historic debate on the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court.
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- A momentous occasion at the White House
President Barack Obama is huddling with Democratic senators today as he crosses a key milestone.
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- Democrats press committee action on health care
Congressional Democrats are determined to show progress on the proposed health care overhaul.
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- Philippine leader, beers on Obama agenda Thursday
President Barack Obama is hosting President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo of the Philippines at the White House.
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- No pins and needles ahead of Sotomayor vote
There's not much suspense as Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor faces a Senate Judiciary Committee vote today with the outcome all but assured.
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- Obama not letting go on health care
President Barack Obama is doing another town meeting on health care today as he keeps up the drumbeat for an overhaul.
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- Bunning Will Not Seek Re-Election
U.S. Senator Jim Bunning of Kentucky says he will not run for a third term in 2010, citing a lack of campaign money.
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- Past donors giving up on Bunning
Political contributors who have donated thousands of dollars to Sen. Jim Bunning's campaigns in the past are finding a new Republican to support for Senate.
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- Politicians prepare for KY's "hot" political event
A tiny western Kentucky church will be at the center of Kentucky's political spotlight again next weekend when it hosts an annual picnic known for spicy barbecue, fiery political speeches and sweltering summer heat.
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- Obama on the stump for health care as lawmakers keep working
President Barack Obama continues his quest for health care overhaul this week, as lawmakers go on wrestling with the details.
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- Beshear and Abramson Barnstorm in Bowling Green
One day after naming Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson his running mate for 2011, Governor Steve Beshear stops in Bowling Green as he introduces his choice for lieutenant governor around the state.
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- Senate GOP chief: Sotomayor won't get my vote
The Senate's top Republican says he admires Judge Sonia Sotomayor's personal story but is not going to vote for her confirmation to the Supreme Court.
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- Supreme Court nominee back today for confirmation hearings
Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor goes another round with the Senate Judiciary Committee today and she's likely to face some tough questions from Republicans.
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- Sarah Palin Stepping Down As Governor
Not only has Sarah Palin decided not to run for re-election as Alaska governor -- she's decided to leave office at the end of this month.
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- Obama Praises Civil Rights Act's 45th Anniversary
President Barack Obama says the Civil Rights Act opened doors for freedom but inequities remain on the legislation's 45th anniversary.
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- Banks Trim Borrowing From Fed's Emergency Program
Banks borrowed less from the Federal Reserve's emergency lending facility and cut back on other programs designed to ease the financial crisis, encouraging signs that some credit stresses are easing.
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- White House Announces Swine Flu Summit
The White House is planning a summit to talk about preparations for swine flu.
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- Judge Eyes Quick Action on California Gay Marriage Ban
A federal judge in San Francisco says he wants to conduct a full trial on a lawsuit seeking to overturn California's same-sex marriage ban because he expects the case to one day reach the U.S. Supreme Court.
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- GOP Senator: Sotomayor Group's 'Extreme Positions'
A top Republican senator says a Puerto Rican legal advocacy group advised by Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor took extreme positions on capital punishment, abortion, and racial quotas.
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- Senate leader says special session may end Friday
Kentucky Senate President David Williams says his chamber may wrap up its special session work Friday.
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- Lawmakers enter Day 4 of special session
Kentucky lawmakers are entering Day 4 of a special legislative session.
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- Obama to detail overhaul of finance regulations
President Barack Obama will unveil his proposal to overhaul regulations covering major financial institutions.
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- Session Brings Issues to the Forefront
Lawmakers are considering proposals that could bring jobs to the state and improve transportation. But two separate issues are gaining a lot of attention, and a lot criticism.
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- Bunning Not Surprised Williams Not Running
U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning says he wasn't surprised that fellow Republican David Williams announced he wouldn't be running against him next year.
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- KY Legislature Starts Special Session
Lawmakers have begun meeting in a special session to deal with several issues including Gov. Steve Beshear's plan to allow video slot machines at Kentucky race tracks.
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- Beshear to address legislature on special session
Gov. Steve Beshear is scheduled to address a joint session of the Kentucky General Assembly Monday night.
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- Obama to arrive in Saudi Arabia
After traveling all night, President Barack Obama arrives in Saudi Arabia today on the first part of his trip to the Middle East and Europe.
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- Cheney on gay marriage: 'Freedom for everyone'
Dick Cheney says he supports gay marriage -- but that he thinks it's a decision for states, not the federal government.
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- Reports: NKorea test-fires 2 short-range missiles
North Korea's defiance of the world is continuing.
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- N. Korea Nuke Test Brings Condemnation
Monday, North Korea is reaping world condemnation with its defiant announcement of a powerful underground nuclear test.
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- Obama to outline plans for Gitmo closing
President Barack Obama is set to deliver a major security speech today. In it, he'll outline his plans for closing the Guantanamo Bay detention center.
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- Richards asks AG Conway for slot machine opinion
Democrat state Rep. Jody Richards has asked the Kentucky attorney general for an opinion on whether a constitutional amendment would be needed to legalize video slot machines at racetracks.
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