Democrats decry McCain's stance on Iran trade in Washington

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) speaks during a news conference to denounce Sen. John McCain's vote to maintain a loophole that "allows companies like Halliburton" to continue trading with Iran near Capitol Hill in Washington on June 26, 2008. From left are Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), Rep. Steve Rothman (D-NJ), Cardin, Rep. Sandy Levin (D-MI), and Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA). (UPI Photo/Jack Hohman)

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Md. gov.: No more political spying

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The Peter Principles: J'Accuse

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