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Long History for Proposal on Mortgages by McCain

Oct. 8, 2008
Senator John McCain proposed a $300 billion plan authorizing the Treasury secretary to buy the mortgages of homeowners in financial trouble and replace them with more affordable loans.
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LARAMIE, Wyo., Nov. 1 (UPI) -- U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney Saturday backed Republican John McCain for president and Barack Obama then turned the endorsement into a campaign talking point.
John McCain to appear on 'SNL'

John McCain to appear on 'SNL'

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.
Biden ties McCain to Bush economic policy

Biden ties McCain to Bush economic policy

OCALA, Fla., Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Democratic U.S. vice presidential nominee Joe Biden said Tuesday John McCain is "promising to continue" President George Bush's economic policies.

McCain: Obama 'redistributionist in chief'

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Republican presidential hopeful John McCain said in Hershey, Pa., the Democratic presidential candidate is interested in controlling wealth, not creating it.
McCain vows to bring change to Washington

McCain vows to bring change to Washington

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- Republican presidential nominee John McCain Sunday told supporters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, that if elected he will change Washington.

McCain: Home owners the victims of crisis

MANCHESTER, N.H., Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Republican presidential nominee John McCain said Wednesday that the U.S. financial industry's collapse should have not happened.
McCain trying to distance self from Bush

McCain trying to distance self from Bush

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Republican John McCain, trying to boost his numbers in the tight presidential race, has been attempting to put air between him and U.S. President George Bush.

McCain, Obama appeal for voter support

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y., Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Barack Obama and John McCain concluded their third U.S. presidential debate Wednesday as they began, discussing the economy.

McCain accuses Obama of exploiting crisis

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Republican U.S. presidential nominee John McCain said Saturday his electoral rival, Barack Obama, has been exploiting the ongoing economic crisis.
McCain backer calls Obama 'Arab'

McCain backer calls Obama 'Arab'

WAUKESHA , Wis., Oct. 10 (UPI) -- Supporters in Wisconsin urged John McCain to get tougher on Democratic rival Barack Obama, but McCain chided a woman for calling Obama an "Arab."
NRA endorses McCain-Palin ticket

NRA endorses McCain-Palin ticket

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- The National Rifle Association Thursday endorsed the Republican ticket of John McCain and Sarah Palin for U.S. president and vice president.

Supporters defend McCain grumpiness

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- John McCain's friends say they worry the Republican U.S. presidential nominee might be coming off as grumpy.

Feinstein: McCain interfered with talks

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Supporters for the two major presidential nominees Sunday fought over the role their candidate played in passing the financial industry bailout bill.
Poll: Obama leads McCain by 9 points

Poll: Obama leads McCain by 9 points

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has a 9-point lead over Republican John McCain among registered U.S. voters, a CBS/New York Times poll indicates.
Obama campaigns; McCain heads to D.C.

Obama campaigns; McCain heads to D.C.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (UPI) -- Barack Obama held rallies Saturday in North Carolina and Virginia, while John McCain returned to Washington after debating his Democratic rival.
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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