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McCain Embraces Regulation After Many Years of Opposition

Sep. 17, 2008
A decade ago, Sen. John McCain embraced legislation to broadly deregulate the banking and insurance industries, helping to sweep aside a thicket of rules established over decades in favor of a less restricted financial marketplace that proponents said would result in greater economic growth.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Sen. John McCain has agreed to be a guest on "Late Show with David Letterman" for the first time since his failed bid for the U.S. presidency, CBS said.

McCain ad: Obama 'mum' on market troubles

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Republican presidential nominee John McCain Tuesday took aim at Democrat Barack Obama for not saying more about the U.S. financial crisis.
McCain says views on regulation 'clear'

McCain says views on regulation 'clear'

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Republican presidential candidate John McCain says he's "very clear" on regulation and the U.S. government's role in bailing out private corporations.
Obama blasts McCain on deregulation

Obama blasts McCain on deregulation

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 21 (UPI) -- Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Barack Obama criticized his Republican rival over comments in which he praised the deregulation of the financial industry.

Obama takes McCain to task on economy

GOLDEN, Colo., Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama promised Tuesday he would take a proactive role to prevent future financial meltdowns.

McCain's wife going to Georgia

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Would-be U.S. first lady Cindy McCain is heading to Georgia to see President Mikheil Saakashvili and visit wounded Georgian troops, the McCain camp said Monday.
Rich releases video for John McCain anthem

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NASHVILLE, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Country music star John Rich has announced the release of the music video for "Raisin' McCain," his song supporting the Republican U.S. presidential candidate.
Kerry: Presidential race changing McCain

Kerry: Presidential race changing McCain

WASHINGTON, July 6 (UPI) -- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain is changing as his 2008 campaign goes on, U.S. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., said Sunday.

McCain has lots on credit cards

WASHINGTON, June 13 (UPI) -- Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and his wife, Cindy, have something in common with ordinary Americans -- a lot of credit card debt.
McCain inches up in Harris poll

McCain inches up in Harris poll

WASHINGTON, May 1 (UPI) -- The drawn-out battle for the Democratic U.S. presidential nomination has been good for the presumptive Republican nominee, a poll released Thursday indicated.

Conservatives reluctantly backing McCain

WASHINGTON, April 21 (UPI) -- Conservatives may be warming to the presidential bid of Arizona Sen. John McCain because of the fear of a Democrat winning the presidency, GOP leaders say.
GOP health plan draws Edwards' criticism

GOP health plan draws Edwards' criticism

WASHINGTON, April 2 (UPI) -- The wife of former U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards says presumptive GOP nominee John McCain wouldn't be covered under his healthcare plan.
McCain begins a get-to-know-him tour

McCain begins a get-to-know-him tour

PHOENIX, March 31 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee for U.S. president, begins a nationwide tour to help U.S. voters get to know him better.

McCain ad touts war experience

ARLINGTON, Va., March 28 (UPI) -- A new ad by the presumptive Republican U.S. presidential candidate showcases Arizona Sen. John McCain's wartime experience.

McCain leads in crossover votes

WASHINGTON, March 7 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., sways more votes than Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., in the competition for crossover support, a survey indicated.
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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