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John Edwards Trial Will Proceed to Jury

Saturday, May 12th, 2012

In the case against former Senator John Edwards, a judge denied the defense’s argument that the prosecution had failed to offer sufficient evidence of criminal conspiracy and other charges.

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John Edwards’ Mug Shot Released

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

His smile is still bright, even if he’s faced with six counts of grand jury indictments. The U.S. Marshals Service released the mug shot of former U.S. Senator John Edwards on Wednesday. He pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and violating campaign…

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McCain Slams Waterboarding

Thursday, May 12th, 2011

Senator John McCain is taking a stand against those who credit “enhanced interrogation” with the killing of Osama bin Laden. In an op-ed in The Washington Post, McCain calls out former attorney general Michael Mukasey for claiming that waterboarding of…

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Kerry to meet Pakistani ‘players’

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

US Senator John Kerry will travel to Pakistan this week with aim of getting the nations back “on the right track” after the killing of Osama Bin Laden.

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The Caucus: Ensign Won’t Run Again for Senate

Monday, March 7th, 2011

Senator John Ensign, the two-term Nevada Republican caught up in a sex scandal, is to announce that he will not seek re-election, according to Republicans familiar with the decision.

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The Caucus: Thune Passes on 2012 Presidential Run

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Senator John Thune, Republican of South Dakota, has decided not to run for president in 2012, according to a statement on his Facebook page.

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John Kerry: Mubarak Should Step Aside in Egypt

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

Senator John Kerry says Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak must give up power because “the stability of his country hinges on his willingness to step aside gracefully.” read more

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Elizabeth Edwards Dies of Cancer at 61

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

Mrs. Edwards, a savvy adviser and the wife of ex-Senator John Edwards, shared his quest for the White House as she struggled with cancer, and secretly, his infidelity.

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Elizabeth Edwards Dies at 61

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

After a six-year fight against breast cancer, Elizabeth Edwards died on Tuesday afternoon at her home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Edwards, an author, attorney, and the estranged wife of former Senator John Edwards, posted a Facebook message on…

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McCain: Don’t Lift DADT

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

Senator John McCain continues to stand in the way of history: He argued strenuously against repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell on Thursday, saying a repeal would be “premature.” He seized on the study’s finding that 60 percent of Marines support the…

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McCain Moves Goalposts on DADT

Monday, November 15th, 2010

Senator John McCain said on Sunday that he would not immediately accept the results of the Pentagon’s study on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell-despite the fact that he had previously indicated that he would. “Once we get this study, we need to have hearings. And…

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Sudan ‘committed to referendum’

Monday, October 25th, 2010

US Senator John Kerry says Sudan has assured him it will hold a referendum on independence for the south and is committed to the outcome.

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