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Altmire, Hart clash on Social Security

U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire and challenger Melissa Hart argued yesterday over Social Security, a potent issue in the senior-rich 4th Congressional District. (Today)

TV Review: 'Choice' focuses on candidates' character

If you're sick of campaign commercials on TV -- and who isn't at this point? -- PBS's "Frontline: The Choice 2008" (9 p.m. (Yesterday)

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A copy of the ethics report on Gov. Sarah Palin's abuse of power investigation sits on the table in the Legislative council room in Anchorage, Alaska, yesterday as lawmakers announced the release of the report by Investigator Stephen Branchflower.

Report: Palin abused her power

WASHINGTON -- An Alaska state legislative investigator yesterday found that Gov. Sarah Palin abused her executive power when she and her husband engaged in a campaign to oust her former brother-in-law from the state police force. (10/11/2008)

Report to panel

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Tim Finucano, right, of Lawrenceville, rallies against McCain/Palin outside the Westin Convention Center, where vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin appeared at a private $1,000 invitation-only reception.

Palin gets warm welcome at GOP fundraiser here

She may have received a chilly greeting outside from protesters dressed as polar bears, but Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin got a warm, boisterously friendly reception last night (10/11/2008)

Protesters

Alaskan legislative panel: Palin abused authority

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A legislative committee investigating Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has found she unlawfully abused her authority in firing the state's public safety commissioner. (10/10/2008)

Friday, October 10, 2008