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Landslide victory and mandate for change by Melinda Wittstock

Melinda — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:28:21 -0600

Change is here: Barack Obama wins a landslide victory, and talks of the need to unite the country on this historic day, when record numbers of voters waited for hours in line to elect the first African-American President.Winning "red" states Florida, Ohio, Colorado and Virginia, President-elect Obama spoke to 100,000-plus jubilant supporters in Grant Park, Chicago: read more »

A man who risked his life for the right to vote by Melinda Wittstock

Melinda — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:18:56 -0600

He risked his life for a vote. Now Georgia Congressman John Lewis has witnessed something he never dared believe he would see in his lifetime: the first African American President. He says words are hard to find, but tears plentiful.

Barack Obama elected President in a landslide by Melinda Wittstock

Melinda — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:08:15 -0600

America turns a page on a bitter history: Barack Obama, the self described "skinny guy with a funny name" is the President-elect. The millions of voters who waited for hours in line have given the Obama a big mandate for change. Expectations will be high. Tonight his Republican opponent John McCain fought tears as he conceded defeat and acknowledged an historic moment.

Children with special needs by Sara Sciammacco

Sara Sciammacco — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:55:12 -0500

Sarah Palin is a lightning rod for critics, and a hope for parents of children with disabilities. The GOP vice presidential nominee has a young baby with special needs, and she says she wants Congress to help states like Colorado pay for special education.

Rising healthcare costs top voters' worst economic fears by Todd Zwillich

Todd Zwillich — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:46:36 -0500

When it comes to economic fears, cost of healthcare ranks at the top of many voters' worst nightmares. Barack Obama and John McCain have very different health plans. But what would the plans mean for individual states like Wyoming?

Duking it out over the airwaves in Missouri by Elizabeth Wynne Johnson

Melinda — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:23:10 -0500

The candidates in a couple of hard-fought Missouri Congressional races seem determined to keep swinging until the bitter end. CNC looks through the lens of their political ads… at the candidates, the campaigns and their place in the 2008 election.

Recession Yes or No? by Eric Niiler

Eric Niiler — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:10:15 -0500

Are we in a recession, yes? Or no? A Connecticut Congresswoman tries to pin down Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke as he testifies on Capitol Hill.

This Week in Congress by Elizabeth Wynne Johnson

Melinda — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Today a morning show had the audacity to announce the number of shopping days…until Christmas. It almost makes the ubiquitous reminders about days until the election seem positively useful. Just as there will soon be holiday music in every store – the election countdown means an uninterrupted stream of negative campaign ads on t read more »

This Week in Congress by Elizabeth Wynne Johnson

Melinda — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:07:11 -0500

This Week in Congress - a roller coaster week. They were against ir before they were for it: the $700 billion bailout plan goes through with lots of pork for dinner.

Financial Meltdown Part II: by Elizabeth Wynne Johnson

Melinda — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:50:41 -0500

The Dow drops 777 points as House Republicans fail to deliver the promised votes for the $700 billion bailout plan. President Bush says he is "very disappointed". This report for Miami station WLRN.