Funeral held for Okla.'s first Republican governor, father of state's modern GOP partyOctober 3rd, 2009 Funeral held for Okla.'s first GOP governorEDMOND, Okla. — Oklahoma's first Republican governor who is credited with founding the state's modern GOP party is being remembered as a caring visionary.
'Laugh-In' and 'Boston Legal' actor Henry Gibson dies at 73September 16th, 2009 'Laugh-In' actor Henry Gibson dies at 73LOS ANGELES — Henry Gibson, the veteran comic character actor best known for his role reciting offbeat poetry on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," has died. He was 73. Gibson's son, James, said Gibson died Monday at his home in Malibu after a brief battle with cancer.
George LeMieux sworn in as Florida's new senator, replacing Mel MartinezSeptember 10th, 2009 LeMieux sworn in as Florida's new senatorWASHINGTON — George LeMieux (leh-MYOO') is Florida's newest senator. LeMieux was sworn in by Vice President Joe Biden Thursday afternoon, replacing Republican Sen.
George LeMieux to be sworn in as Florida's next senator, replacing Mel MartinezSeptember 10th, 2009 LeMieux preparing to be next Florida senatorWASHINGTON — George LeMieux is getting ready to be the next Florida senator. LeMieux will be sworn in by Vice President Joe Biden Thursday afternoon, replacing Republican Sen.
No complaints against Governor Razi: Assam chief ministerAugust 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Tuesday said he had no complaints against Syed Sibtey Razi and had no knowledge about the governor being asked to quit following corruption charges against his former aides. I have made it clear that I have no complaints against the governor.
GOP senator says angry town halls, protests a sign people have lost confidence in governmentAugust 16th, 2009 GOP senator: People have lost confidence in gov'tWASHINGTON — An Oklahoma senator says the angry tone of the health care debate is the result of people losing confidence in government. Republican Sen.
Harry Patch, last British veteran of World War I, dies at 111July 25th, 2009 Harry Patch, last British WWI veteran, diesLONDON — An English nursing home says Harry Patch, the last British veteran of World War I, has died at 111. The Fletcher House care home where Patch lived said he died Saturday.
Ray Shaw, former AP staffer, chairman of American City Business Journals, dies after bee stingJuly 20th, 2009 Chairman of business journals dies of bee stingCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ray Shaw, a former Associated Press newsman and chairman of American City Business Journals, has died of complications from an insect sting.
Democratic state senator files intent letter to run for governor of AlaskaJuly 2nd, 2009 State senator files gubernatorial intent letterANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Alaskan lawmaker who oversaw the Legislature's Troopergate investigation of Gov. Sarah Palin last year has signaled his interest in her job.
Assam governor dies in Delhi hospitalJune 25th, 2009 GUWAHATI - Assam Governor Shiv Charan Mathur passed away Thursday following heart failure at a hospital in New Delhi, officials said. An Assam government spokesperson said Mathur, 83, breathed his last at 8.10 p.m.
Spokesman says SC gov's last known contact with staff was Thursday; 1st lady unsure his localeJune 23rd, 2009 Unclear if SC governor has talked to staff in daysCOLUMBIA, S.C. — A spokesman for South Carolina Gov.
Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick's mother-in-law dies on his 25th wedding anniversaryMay 6th, 2009 Mass. gov's mother-in-law dies on 25th anniversaryBOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick's mother-in-law has died on his 25th wedding anniversary.
Flaming Lips singer: Few Okla. lawmakers represent minority of 'small-minded religious wackos'April 25th, 2009 Okla. governor intervenes in Flaming Lips flapOKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma lawmakers who voted against making a Flaming Lips tune the official state rock song represent a minority of "small-minded religious wackos," the band's lead singer says. Most state House members voted for a resolution recognizing 2002's "Do You Realize??," but conservatives who said they were offended by the band's clothing and language mustered enough votes to keep it from being adopted.
Blagojevich's former chief of staff pleads not guilty to wire fraud in corruption caseApril 24th, 2009 Blagojevich's ex-chief of staff pleads not guiltyCHICAGO — A former chief of staff who served under ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich pleaded not guilty Thursday in the federal corruption case involving the former Illinois governor.
Gilani wants to undo all political wrongs to cement place in Pak historyMarch 13th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani wants to defuse the ongoing political crisis in Pakistan by undoing "all the wrongs" to mark his place in the history of the country. Gilani privately told a group of senators that he wanted to "decisively deliver" in the present crisis even if he might have to lose his coveted post, sources said.
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