Gabon's opposition challenges election results in courtSeptember 17th, 2009 Gabon's opposition challenges election resultsLIBREVILLE, Gabon — Opposition candidates defeated in last month's disputed presidential election say they are challenging the results in court. Over two dozen opposition candidates issued a statement Thursday saying their experts had reviewed the results and found "grave irregularities and fraud" in the vote tallies issued by two-thirds of the country's polling stations.
Colombia's lower House backs referendum on allowing Uribe to run for 3rd term; court rnextSeptember 1st, 2009 Colombia's lower House Oks re-election billBOGOTA — Colombia's lower House has approved a bill calling for a referendum on whether to change the constitution to allow President Alvaro Uribe to run for a third term. Lawmakers have voted 85-5 with 76 abstentions in favor of the referendum.
Senate Democratic leader Reid supports temporary appointment for Kennedy's seatAugust 27th, 2009 Reid backs interim appointment for Kennedy's seatWASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he backs a change in Massachusetts law to allow the governor to appoint a temporary replacement for the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's seat.
Colombian senate approves bill calling for referendum on Uribe's re-electionAugust 20th, 2009 Colombia's senate approves Uribe re-election billBOGOTA — Colombia's Senate voted late Wednesday to pass a bill calling for a referendum on whether to change the constitution to allow President Alvaro Uribe to run for a third term. The measure, which is to be voted on by the lower House next week, was approved 56-2 by senators after deputies from two opposition parties left the 102-member chamber.
US Chamber backs Sotomayor for Supreme Court as she meets with Republicans on Capitol HillJuly 23rd, 2009 Chamber backs Sotomayor as she meets with GOPWASHINGTON — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is endorsing Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor (SOHN'-ya soh-toh-my-YOR'), calling her a well-qualified judge who would be fair and evenhanded on business issues.
Franken: 'So thrilled' to finally be headed to Senate after Coleman concession in MinnesotaJune 30th, 2009 Franken: 'So thrilled' at Minn. Senate race winMINNEAPOLIS — Democrat Al Franken says he's "so thrilled" to finally be celebrating a victory after nearly eight months of recounts and courtroom fights in Minnesota's Senate race.
Minn. Supreme Court paves way for Democrat Al Franken to fill long-vacant Senate seatJune 30th, 2009 Minn. court rules for Franken in Senate fightST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered that Democrat Al Franken be certified as the winner of the state's long-running Senate race.
Senate Democrats urge Minn. governor to certify that Franken has won Coleman's Senate seatJune 30th, 2009 Senate Democrats to Pawlenty: certify FrankenWASHINGTON — Senate Democrats are urging Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty to certify Democrat Al Franken's election to the Senate following the state Supreme Court's ruling that the former Saturday Night Live comedian defeated GOP incumbent Norm Coleman.
Obama questions the legitimacy of the outcome of Iran's disputed presidential electionJune 23rd, 2009 Obama questions legitimacy of Iranian electionWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is questioning the legitimacy of the disputed Iranian election that has triggered days of street protests. In a White House news conference Tuesday, he said it is impossible to know what happened at polling places during the June 12 election because there were no international monitors in place.
Top Democrat overseeing spy operations says US not interfering in Iran's electionJune 21st, 2009 Top intelligence Democrat: No interference in IranWASHINGTON — The head of the Senate Intelligence Committee says intelligence gathering in Iran is difficult and spotty. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., also says she doesn't think U.S.
Former Democratic Chairman Dean backs Obama's arms-length stance on disputed Iranian electionJune 18th, 2009 Former Democratic chief supports US stance on IranWASHINGTON — Former Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean gave the Obama administration high marks Thursday for its arms-length response to the disputed presidential election in Iran. "For the United States to overtly interfere with this would be a big mistake," Dean said in a nationally broadcast interview.
Norm Coleman to pay $95K to Minnesota Senate foe Al Franken over election lawsuitJune 11th, 2009 Minn. court orders Coleman to pay $95K to FrankenST. PAUL, Minn. — Republican Norm Coleman must pay Democrat Al Franken $94,783 to cover court costs for his appeal of Minnesota Senate election results.
Minn. Supreme Court hears Coleman, Franken arguments over disputed US Senate seatJune 1st, 2009 Minn. high court hears Senate case argumentsST. PAUL, Minn. — Republican Norm Coleman is asking the Minnesota Supreme Court to toss out a lower-court ruling that gave Democrat Al Franken a victory in the state's U.S.
Senate backs amendment to allow loaded guns in national parksMay 13th, 2009 Senate backs allowing guns in national parksWASHINGTON — The Senate has approved a measure that would allow people to carry loaded guns in national parks and wildlife refuges. Republican Sen.
Coleman asks Minnesota Supreme Court to order more ballot counts in ongoing Senate fightApril 30th, 2009 Coleman appeals Senate race at Minn. high courtST.
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