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Grand jury indicts senator

Alaska's Stevens accused of lying to investigators about accepting gifts.

Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens, at 84 the longest-serving Republican in the Senate and one of its most powerful members, was indicted Tuesday on seven felony counts alleging that he lied to conceal his acceptance of $250,000 in gifts and services from a now-defunct Alaska oil services and construction company.

  • Conservation group blasts Dole's record

    Organization cites opposition to Clean Energy Act, targets senator in tight race.

    An environmental group has targeted N.C. Republican Sen. Elizabeth Dole by putting her on its list of the “Dirty Dozen.”

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Candidates contribute – to themselves

Rep. Patrick McHenry certainly isn't alone among congressional candidates who have given personal loans to their campaigns.

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Obama's critique of black community heart-felt or political?

Winthrop's Professor Adolphus Belk talks about Obama's changing tactics. Video by Tonya Jameson, production by Tony Lone Fight.

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