The popular incumbent was fighting a tough reelection battle, and both parties wonder how his death will change the balance of power in the Democrat-controlled Senate.
Friday, Oct 25, 2002 10:19 PM UTCKathleen Kennedy Townsend may be able to salvage her race to become Maryland governor because of her gun record -- and the sniper terrorizing her state.
Thursday, Oct 24, 2002 11:01 PM UTCThe tax cut, judiciary nominations, environmental policy and defense strategy could all come down to a Senate race in the fifth-smallest state in the union.
Monday, Oct 21, 2002 8:40 PM UTCRep. Rob Andrews talks about his proposal to record every gun's "fingerprint" -- and the White House's opposition to it.
Saturday, Oct 19, 2002 10:14 PM UTCTwo student activists shine a light on the connections between the president's former oil company and his alma mater.
Thursday, Oct 10, 2002 10:57 PM UTCIn a Monday night speech, President Bush shifted his rhetoric in an effort to seal the deal with a skeptical public.
Wednesday, Oct 9, 2002 4:50 AM UTCBack from his controversial trip to Iraq, Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., talks about his concern over a unilateral strike against Saddam.
Friday, Oct 4, 2002 11:29 PM UTCThree high-ranking moderates in the U.S. Senate say it might be enough to disarm Saddam. But the White House presses for regime change "in whatever form it takes."
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2002 11:55 PM UTCThe ex-veep advocates more discussion about Bush's handling of the economy, without offering solutions of his own.
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2002 7:34 PM UTCOn "Knock Loud" the Detroit garage band combines high-energy rock with lyrics that are disarmingly compassionate and profoundly desperate. Listen in.
Tuesday, Oct 1, 2002 6:05 PM UTCThe House Democratic leader decided to go along with Bush's Iraq plan, hoping the issue would go away. It hasn't -- and antiwar Dems fear now their protests will be too late.
Saturday, Sep 28, 2002 11:28 PM UTCConcerned that the White House's proposal is too open-ended, senators debate how to craft a response.
Wednesday, Sep 25, 2002 7:24 PM UTCInternational reaction to new policy of preemptive strikes casts a suspicious eye on "imperialist" designs.
Tuesday, Sep 24, 2002 10:09 PM UTCCongress tries to ask why U.S. intelligence failed to predict the attacks, but Wolfowitz and Armitage only want to talk about why we must invade Iraq.
Friday, Sep 20, 2002 11:33 PM UTCU.S. security agencies had signals years ago that foreshadowed 9/11. But the White House and key intelligence officials don't want to talk about it.
Thursday, Sep 19, 2002 10:36 PM UTCAs Republicans call Saddam's concession a victory for tough talk, Democrats scramble to find a unified response.
Wednesday, Sep 18, 2002 10:13 PM UTCBipartisan high marks for Bush's U.N. speech -- but Democrats resist call to authorize force.
Friday, Sep 13, 2002 10:18 PM UTCThe majority leader misquotes Bob Dole, and Democrats struggle to slow the Iraq juggernaut.
Friday, Sep 13, 2002 7:54 PM UTCPrayer service? Political commercial? Moving display of mourning? President Bush's 9/11 events seemed designed to marshal support for toppling Saddam Hussein without ever saying his name.
Thursday, Sep 12, 2002 4:55 PM UTCAs Bush prepares for Iraq speech, Senate Democrats begin to complain about White House mixed messages.
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