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Religion Looms Large Over 2008 Race
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By The Associated Press   
Monday, July 30 2007
WASHINGTON (AP) -- When George Romney ran for the 1968 Republican presidential nomination, his Mormon heritage was mostly a footnote. It was scarcely mentioned in news accounts of the day. But for son Mitt Romney, the family religion presents a formidable political hurdle....
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Last Updated ( Monday, July 30 2007 )
 
More in GOP Want Iraq Military Limits
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By The Associated Press   
Monday, July 30 2007
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans increasingly are backing a new approach in the Iraq war that could become the party's mantra come September. It would mean narrowly limited missions for U.S. troops in Iraq but let President Bush decide when troops should leave....
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Last Updated ( Monday, July 30 2007 )
 
Nike suspends Vick contract; Reebok halts sale of No. 7 jersey
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By The Associated Press   
Friday, July 27 2007

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ Nike says it has suspended its contract with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick and will pull goods with his name off the shelves at stores the company owns.

Meanwhile, Reebok says it will stop selling Vick's replica jersey at retail stores and through its Web site.

 
President Bush Wants Defense Spending Bill Before August Recess
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By The Associated Press   
Thursday, July 26 2007

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - President Bush wants Congress to finish up a Defense Department spending bill, before it heads out on August recess. During a speech in Philadelphia, the president urged members of Congress to "exercise their responsibility'' and send the bill to his desk. The month-long break starts in about two weeks. 

 
VITTER GIVES LOUISIANA ANOTHER BLACK EYE
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By Jeff Crouere   
Tuesday, July 10 2007
WASHINGTON DC (WGSO) Unfortunately, the news about David Vitter being on the D.C. madam’s escort list is all too familiar for Louisiana citizens. This is another incident of an influential Louisiana leader acknowledging sexual misconduct.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, July 11 2007 )
 
ACLU Sets Deadline
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By Mark Clark   
Friday, June 29 2007

SLIDELL,LA (AP)- The American Civil Liberties Union has set a Monday deadline for Slidell City Court officials to remove a portrait of Jesus from the court's lobby. The ACLU had set yesterday as the deadline to remove the portrait, which is included in a display that also contains the words, ``To know peace, obey these laws.'' Judge Jim Lamz received a letter from the Louisiana ACLU granting the extension until Monday. 

 
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