Open Congress : News Articles for Sen. Elizabeth Dole [R, NC]

Worthy women

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

You can tell a lot about a man by looking at the women in his family — and especially his wife. It’s not every man who feels up to the task of keeping company with a strong, intelligent woman. It’s not always easy to live with someone who, gently but

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Democrats Press Battle For 60 Seats In Senate

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

DENVER, Aug. 27 -- Their moments came outside prime time, but the candidates Senate Democratic leaders hope will propel them to their biggest majority in decades also had their time in the spotlight at the Democratic convention. After spending months

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Lastest poll shows Hagan leading Dole

2008-08-26T00:00:00Z

That's because the latest survey by the group shows Democratic state Sen. Kay Hagan leading Republican incumbent Elizabeth Dole in the U.S. Senate race. The survey of 904 likely voters from Aug. 20-23 founds that 42 percent favor Hagan and 39 percent

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Governor hopefuls sow support from farmers

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

Working Mother magazine has named US Sen. Elizabeth Dole one of the "Best of Congress." In its annual look at "passionate legislators who champion families ...

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Sununu to Skip GOP Convention

2008-08-25T00:00:00Z

Sen. John Sununu (N.H.) is the latest in a growing number of GOP lawmakers who will skip their partys presidential convention in order to spend time campaigning for their re-election. In what has become an unfriendly political climate especially for

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Nevada's back in the spotlight

2008-08-24T00:00:00Z

... would be losing only four seats; a slightly better showing than the effort championed by his 2006 predecessor, US Sen. Elizabeth Dole of North Carolina. ...

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East Bay delegates set to watch history unfold

2008-08-24T00:00:00Z

McCain delegate Jill Buck of Pleasanton, through Facebook, has asked to meet US Sen. Elizabeth Dole, RN.C., and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. "Sen. ...

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Sheriff says system for detaining illegal immigrants working so far

2008-08-24T00:00:00Z

... has been set up between the NC Sheriff's Association and ICE â€” a partnership that US Sen. Elizabeth Dole, RN.C., has been pushing over the last year. ...

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NC candidates skipping conventions

2008-08-24T00:00:00Z

Neither US Sen. Elizabeth Dole nor gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory will join GOP delegates next week in Minneapolis. Andrew Taylor, a political ...

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Dole talks to local leaders

2008-08-23T00:00:00Z

By TED STRONG US Sen. Elizabeth Dole (RN.C.) was in Washington to meet with local leaders Friday. Dole didnâ€™t make any speeches or campaign locally, ...

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Easley touts Learn and Earn high schools

2008-08-23T00:00:00Z

And one of them has already appeared in an ad -- for Hagan's opponent, Republican US Sen. Elizabeth Dole. Hagan says in a news release that 53 of the ...

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Dole, Hagan both have early campaigning links

2008-08-23T00:00:00Z

By Paul B. Johnson HIGH POINT - Republican Sen. Elizabeth Dole and Democratic challenger Kay Hagan differ on issues and which direction the country should ...

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Dems insist Dole's vote is 92% pro-Bush

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

In a recent TV ad, the national group argued that US Sen. Elizabeth Dole voted with President Bush 92 percent of the time, citing an average of scores given ...

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Dole calls wife a hard worker

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

Junior Freeman told the former senator he appreciated Elizabeth Dole's involvement in North Carolina's waterway maintenance, in particular, the dredging of ...

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Chicken, biscuits and Bob

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

... years as senator from Kansas, was in town to campaign for current Republican nominee John McCain, as well as his wife, US Sen. Elizabeth Dole (RN.C.). ...

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Dole prepares to compete without national GOP cash in NC

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

By MIKE BAKER AP Writer RALEIGH, NC â€” Campaign officials for Republican Sen. Elizabeth Dole said Friday she's ready to compete without the financial backing ...

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Most, But Not All, NC Dem Sheriffs Endorse Hagan

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Kay Hagan won endorsements Thursday from more than half of North Carolina sheriffs, but failed to win the support of all the county lawmen who are members of her party. Discuss This Story Incumbent Sen.

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North Carolina news

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

Panel urges tax increases to fund roads The chairman of a panel looking for ways to solve North Carolina's multibillion-dollar road-funding shortfall says there are a number of tax increases officials should consider. The committee met Thursday to

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Dole prepares to compete without national GOP cash in NC

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Campaign officials for Republican Sen. Elizabeth Dole said Friday she's ready to compete without the financial backing of national party leaders, who have lagged behind fundraising goals as Democrats ramp up spending. Sen. John

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Ads surprise location owners

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

Advertisements attacking Sen. Elizabeth Dole, R-N.C., were shot in Bynum, left, and Carrboro. Bynum General Store owner Angela Hill said she 'would rather not use the place as a political platform.' Maple View Ice Cream store owner Bob Nutter said, 'I'

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