Mobile UPI  |   About UPI  |   UPI en Español  |   UPI Arabic  |   UPIU  |   My Account
Search:
Go

Topic: Blanche Lincoln
Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado
Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado on August 26, 2008. (UPI Photo/Brian Kersey)

Latest Headlines

Leak blamed for canceled Occupy-Dem confab
Leak blamed for canceled Occupy-Dem confab
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. Congressional Progressive Caucus axed a meeting with Occupy activists, a move observers say shows growing tension between Democrats and the movement.
Beebe wins second term as Arkansas gov.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Democratic Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe easily won a second term Tuesday, but it was all bad news for other Democrats running in the state.
Lincoln wins Arkansas Dem. Senate runoff
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., June 8 (UPI) -- Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln, bucking a national anti-incumbent trend, claimed victory Tuesday in a runoff election she said was "not about special interests."
Lincoln, Halter in Arkansas runoff
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 18 (UPI) -- Incumbent Blanche Lincoln and challenger Bill Halter were neck-and-neck in Arkansas' Democratic Senate primary Tuesday night and headed to a June runoff.
Weekend healthcare debate, votes on tap
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Predictions of weekend work on the healthcare reform bill came true Friday, as Majority Leader Harry Reid said amendments would be considered this weekend.
Senate women provide checklist for change
Senate women provide checklist for change
DENVER, D.C., Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Eight female U.S. senators offered a to-do list Tuesday, ranging from disaster preparedness to protecting the checkbook, for the next president to tackle.
Protesters disrupt Senate floor debate
WASHINGTON, March 12 (UPI) -- Anti-war protesters temporarily halted proceedings on the U.S. Senate floor Wednesday by yelling slogans that interrupted budget resolution debate.
New defense bill boosts MRAP funding
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate passed a defense authorization bill Monday that included a boost in funding for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles.
Reid announces Dems' Senate leadership
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Sen. Harry Reid, who is set to become U.S. Senate majority leader, announced Tuesday the Senate Democratic leadership for the 110th U.S. Congress.
Stevens demands online porn rating system
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (UPI) -- In a week in which the Child Online Protection Act is back in the news, Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, used a committee hearing Thursday to fire a warning toward t
view more

Quotes

“ These are not costs that should fall on the backs of ordinary citizens, ”
Stevens demands online porn rating system
United Press International
“ Hurricane Katrina inspired us to value competence, good governance and compassion, ”
Lincoln praises Americans' helping spirit
United Press International
“ In the end we are all Americans. And that is our strength. It is a strength that allows us to reach out to those in need, not out of pity or arrogance, but with respect for their humanity and their place in our American family. ”
Lincoln praises Americans' helping spirit
United Press International
“ This is a far cry from the associated health plans that some folks talk about, ”
Analysis: A week of focus on the uninsured
United Press International
“ The bill invests heavily to automatically enroll more eligible low-income children with our National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs and includes a major expansion of after-school feeding programs, ”
Junk food to be tossed out of U.S. schools
United Press International
view more
Most Popular
Stories Photos People Comments
Featured Photos
1 of 21
President Obama Signs Smuggling Prevention Act at White House
View Caption