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Palin's lawyer has already questioned 2 witnesses ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - So far, the lawyer for Sarah Palin, the Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential candidate, has done a masterful job of handling a controversy known as "Troopergate."
Rangel paid no mortgage interest on beach house By DEVLIN BARRETT Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. Charles Rangel paid no mortgage interest on a beach resort property for about 15 years, a lawyer for the powerful House committee chairman says.
Abramoff gets 4 years prison in corruption scandal By MATT APUZZO Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Jack Abramoff, the once powerful lobbyist at the heart of a far-reaching political corruption scandal, was sentenced to four years in prison Thursday by a judge who said the case had shattered the public's confidence in government.
Detroit mayor pleads guilty in sex scandal, quits By ED WHITE and COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press Writers
FDA posts list of potential problem drugs By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - In an effort to improve communication with doctors and patients on prescription drug safety, the government Friday began posting a list of medications under investigation for potential problems.
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The Sarah Palin Selection: Why McCain's Inexperienced Running Mate Falls Short of Meeting the Implicit Constitutional Qualifications For Vice PresidentsBy JOHN W. DEAN
FindLaw columnist and former counsel to the president John Dean argues that the Constitution implies that Vice Presidents -- and thus, candidates for that office -- must have qualifications and experience greater than that of Alaska Governor and GOP vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Drawing on the text and history of the Constitution and related succession statutes, Dean contends that no Congress would have confirmed Palin had she been nominated by a sitting president to fill a vacancy in the office of Vice President. He contends that from this premise, it follows that Palin also should not have been chosen by John McCain to run for the office this November. View more Commentary »
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