WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (UPI) -- As the U.S. 2008 primaries begin, the Federal Election Commission has effectively shut down, without enough members for a quorum.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Campaign analysts said the enormous war chest raised by U.S. Democratic presidential hopefuls will allow them to unleash activists and dominate the airwaves.

WASHINGTON, April 3 (UPI) -- Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, who trails in the polls, is leading the money primary among Republicans.

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CINCINNATI, April 19 (UPI) -- A federal appellate court has ordered five Detroit organized crime figures to forfeit more than $1 million collected over three decades of bullying and shakedow

CINCINNATI, April 19 (UPI) -- A federal appellate court has ordered five Detroit organized crime figures to forfeit more than $1 million collected over three decades of bullying and shakedow

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