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Senator's vote of confidence: Inouye testifies on Stevens' behalf

Oct. 10, 2008
As the defense phase of the Alaska Republican's corruption trial begins, his Democratic colleague from Hawaii says Stevens' reputation for truthfulness is 'absolute.' Democratic Sen. Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii strongly defended the honor of Republican Sen. Ted Stevens at the Alaska senator's...
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Stevens lawyer asks for new trial

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Lawyers for U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, have asked a federal judge in Washington to set aside his conviction and have moved for a new trial in Alaska.

Witness in Stevens case to face hearing

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- A hearing has been scheduled regarding the inconsistent testimony of a witness in the federal trial of U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, a judge has ruled.
Stevens says goodbye to Senate colleagues

Stevens says goodbye to Senate colleagues

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, yielded the floor for the last time Thursday, saying goodbye to colleagues and staff from the floor of the Senate.
Stevens concedes Senate race in Alaska

Stevens concedes Senate race in Alaska

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Convicted Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, conceded Wednesday he had lost his bid for re-election to Democratic Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich.

Stevens' expulsion vote postponed

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Senate Republicans delayed a vote on whether to expel Ted Stevens of Alaska pending the outcome of his re-election bid, which Democrat Mark Begich won Tuesday.
Stevens defeated by Begich

Stevens defeated by Begich

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Democratic challenger Mark Begich has defeated convicted Republican incumbent Ted Stevens in the race for U.S. Senate in Alaska, vote totals determined Tuesday.
Senate races still undecided after 2 weeks

Senate races still undecided after 2 weeks

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Two of three states with undetermined U.S. Senate races are moving closer to resolution on some issues if not the races themselves, election officials say.
Stevens' GOP expulsion vote up in the air

Stevens' GOP expulsion vote up in the air

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Senate Republicans may put off a vote on expelling Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens from the GOP caucus since his challenger seems to be winning the seat, sources say.

Stevens faces expulsion votes this week

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate will decide this week whether Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens should be ousted from his seat because of his recent federal corruption conviction.

Stevens loses ground in Alaska balloting

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, was poised to lose his re-election bid as his Democratic challenger saw his lead grow in ballot counting, analysts said.
Senate GOP may boot Stevens from caucus

Senate GOP may boot Stevens from caucus

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Convicted felon Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, could be ousted from his party's Senate caucus even before his re-election bid is settled, officials said.
Stevens falls behind in Alaska vote count

Stevens falls behind in Alaska vote count

JUNEAU, Alaska, Nov. 13 (UPI) -- Ballot counting in Alaska indicates U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, has fallen slightly behind Democratic challenger Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich.

Votes to decide Lieberman, Stevens fates

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- When U.S. Senate leaders return to Washington next week there will be pressure to reprimand two senior members of the usually collegial chamber, officials say.
Hatch may emerge senior GOP senator

Hatch may emerge senior GOP senator

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, is in line to become the Senate's senior Republican if several likely scenarios play out, analysts say.

Nine House, Senate seats undecided

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- Democrats swept into the White House and expanded their congressional majorities, but nine House and Senate races remained undecided, election officials said.
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Youngsters compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Contestants (L-R) Cooper Barth of West Long Branch, New Jersey, Eboseremhen Eigbe of Galloway, New Jersey, Jacob Bayly Hunter of Sante Fe, New Mexico and Massound Sharif of Albany, New York, all await their turns to compete during the 3rd round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. UPI/Mike Theiler