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Critic files complaint against Alaska officials

Dec. 4, 2009
A longtime critic of Sarah Palin on Friday filed an ethics complaint alleging past aides of the former Alaska governor misused state resources during her run as the Republican vice presidential candidate. Andree McLeod filed her complaint with the state...
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John McCain to appear on 'SNL'

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NEW YORK, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- U.S. presidential hopeful John McCain has agreed to appear on "Saturday Night Live" this weekend, a source told Usmagazine.com.
Report: Palin to appear on 'SNL'

Report: Palin to appear on 'SNL'

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- U.S. vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, who has been a popular "Saturday Night Live" target, plans to appear on the comedy show, the New York Post said.
Queen Latifah to play Ifill on 'SNL'

Queen Latifah to play Ifill on 'SNL'

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- Queen Latifah has agreed to play PBS journalist and U.S. vice presidential debate moderator Gwen Ifill on "Saturday Night Live," TMZ reported Friday.
Most optimistic candidates have edge

Most optimistic candidates have edge

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Optimistic candidates inspire hope in the electorate and try harder, particularly when faced with challenges, U.S. researchers suggest.

Sen. Biden releases tax returns

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (UPI) -- Newly released tax returns show Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden is worth far less than many other U.S. senators.
VP choices yield favorable bump data say

VP choices yield favorable bump data say

PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Naming a running mate should provide Barack Obama and John McCain a slight uptick in support a review of Gallup Poll data indicates.
Romney in position for VP selection

Romney in position for VP selection

WASHINGTON, July 22 (UPI) -- Mitt Romney's switch of $45 million in campaign loans into contributions means he is counting on a U.S. vice presidential post, said a Boston Globe analysis.

Green candidate turns to U.S. homeless

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- The Green Party said Wednesday it scheduled a two-week "Left Out Tour" to visit with Americans the campaign said are living on the margins of society.

Kerry asks for Secret Service protection

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Secret Service Friday deployed a detail for top Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry at his request, a spokesman confirmed to UPI.

Dean, Gore team up for call, house parties

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Former Vice President Al Gore and Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean will take part in a national conference call to fundraising house parties.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch