WASHINGTON—A determined Republican stall campaign in the Senate has sidetracked so many of the men and women nominated by President Barack Obama for judgeships that he has put fewer people on the bench than any president since Richard Nixon at a similar point in his first term 40 years ago.
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Sheer number, sour economy favor GOP in govs races – San Francisco Gate
Never before have so many governorships been up for grabs — and with so much at stake. The races come just ahead of once-in-a-decade congressional and legislative redistricting to reflect the U.S. population of the 2010 census, a process in which governors will play a central role
Sen. Robert Byrd’s family denounces campaign attack ad – Boston Herald
C HARLESTON, W.Va. — The family of the late Robert C. Byrd blasted the GOP nominee for his U.S
Obama backs research tax credits – Everett Herald
WASHINGTON — Seeking ways to spur economic growth ahead of the November elections, President Barack Obama will ask Congress to increase and permanently extend research and development tax credits for businesses, a White House official said Sunday.
Obama calling for more infrastructure spending – San Jose Mercury News
WASHINGTON—Vowing to find new ways to stimulate the sputtering economy, President Barack Obama will call for long-term investments in the nation’s roads, railways and runways that would cost at least $50 billion.
Labor secretary: Obama doing good job on economy – Boston Herald
W ASHINGTON — Labor Secretary Hilda Solis is defending President Barack Obama’s efforts to combat the recession and unemployment, saying his focus has been on helping the jobless and underemployed. In a Labor Day appearance on ABC News’ “Good Morning America,” Solis said Obama is doing a good …
Obama to announce $50 billion infrastructure job plan – msnbc.com
President Barack Obama will announce on Monday a six-year infrastructure revamp plan with an initial investment of $50 billion to jump-start job creation, a White House official said. Obama is committed to working with the Congress to fully fund the program, which also includes a proposed …
Sen. Byrd’s Family Denounces Campaign Attack Ad – NewsMax.com
The family of the late Robert C. Byrd is angry after the GOP nominee for his U.S.
Obama tries to boost Democrats in Wisconsin – San Francisco Gate
Monday, September 6, 2010 (09-06) 04:00 PDT Madison, Wis. — President Obama hopes to improve the fortunes of suddenly imperiled Wisconsin Democrats as he celebrates Labor Day with the state’s union workers today. Democrats are happy for any boost he can deliver – though his appeal has been sliding …
Tea party or establishment, GOP looks for gains – San Francisco Gate
In the turbulent year of the tea party, Republican Rep.