New President Faces Powerful Federal Contractors

New President Faces Powerful Federal Contractors

President-elect Obama has said he wants public employees to take back some of the work that the Bush administration has given to contractors — and he wants to crack down on contractors' abuses. But the president-elect could face huge obstacles.

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Does Your Right To Free Speech End At 11 P.M.?

Does Your Right To Free Speech End At 11 P.M.?

One anti-war protestor at the Oregon State Capitol building has found out that her right to free speech apparently ends each evening at 11.

A Rocky Start For 2010 Senate GOP Race?

Florida Sen. Mel Martinez is the latest GOP senator to decide enough is enough.

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Georgia voters head back to the polls Tuesday to decide an important run-off that has national implications.

Holidaze

Washington state's official holiday display has a new addition this year. What is it?

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