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Franken Wins MN Senate Seat; 2008 Election Over at Last

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Written by Gene Gaudette
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Breaking on MSNBC, 2:08pm EST: Minnesota Supreme Court rules that Al Franken has won that state's US Senate election. MORE: Norm Coleman at last shows a modicum of something resembling class and concedes. YET MORE: Harry Reid urges Tim Pawlenty to get off his lazy butt and certify Franken. YET EVEN MORE: Pawlenty cedes to Reid's demand, agrees to sign certificate today. MORE YET MORE: Call the waaahmbulance for Michael Steele. BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! Conservatives weep, gnash teeth, wail in agony, blame each other and just plain freak out ("Honduras is looking pretty good right about now") as their campaign to obstruct the seating of Franken comes to a sudden, terse halt.

A Matter of Trust: Mexico's July 5 Legislative Elections

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Written by Michael Collins and Kenneth Thomas
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
In part one of a three-part series, Michael Collins and Kenneth Thomas provides the back story behind Mexico's upcoming legislative elections – and explains why everyone interested in free, fair and untainted elections should be keeping an eye on this story.
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Last Unscathed Republican Politician To Be Placed Under Protected Custody

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Written by Steve Young
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Steve Young has all the fast-breaking developments!
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Headlines: Editors' Picks

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Written by Mike Harwood
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
• Supreme Court Finds White Firefighters "Unfairly Denied Promotions" in New Haven Case – Will Not Hear 9/11 Victims Claims Vs. Saudi Arabia – Can't Decide on Anti-Hillary Movie • Iraqi Forces Assume Control Over Cities from US Troops as Iraqis cheer US troop withdrawal • Obama Moves to Win Back Favor of Gays with LGBT Event at White House More below the fold…
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Headlines: Editors' Picks

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Written by Mike Harwood
Monday, 29 June 2009
• Justice Department Backs Some Constitutional Rights for Detainees • Congress Takes on Mountaintop Mining • Palace Intrigue in Iran: uprising's power struggle moves from streets to backrooms, but demonstrators are hardly giving up More below the fold…
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