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Possible Senate opponent to Reid worth millions

Dec. 18, 2009
A potential challenger of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is disclosing stock holdings valued at more than $50 million, revealing that she has serious resources available for a political campaign. Sue Lowden is one of the favorites among nearly a dozen...
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Three mentioned to replace Lott as whip

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- The names of at least three U.S. Senate Republicans are being floated to replace retiring Sen. Trent Lott, R-Miss., as minority whip, sources reported.

Reid promises bipartisan efforts in Senate

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Senate Dems vow to shut down body over judges

WASHINGTON, Afghanistan, March 15 (UPI) -- Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid warned Tuesday he would shut down Congress if GOP leaders attempt to block the filibuster of judicial nominees.

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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler