Stephanie Samuel

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• Sep 29, 2011

  Ala. Senator Apologizes for Racial Remarks

  An Alabama state senator apologized after Democrats stirred up racial tensions in a federal corruption trial against fellow party members and seven others facing conspiracy, bribery and honest service fraud charges.

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  Sep 27, 2011

  Facebook to Form a PAC; Will Promote 'Value of Innovation'

  Facebook, the social networking tool that has become a way of life for millions of people, businesses and political campaigns, is extending its political reach with a political action committee.

• Sep 27, 2011

  Minn. Pastor Cautiously Maneuvers IRS Guidelines to Support Bachmann

  A Minnesota Pastor, infamous for endorsing Michele Bachmann's congressional run, is cautiously making plans to hit the campaign trial for her presidential campaign.

• Sep 27, 2011

  Ann Romney to Assume More Visible Role in Campaign

  In an attempt to draw fresh faces and new energy to Mitt Romney's 2012 race for the White House, his wife, Ann, will take a more public role, the Romney campaign announced.

• Sep 26, 2011

  Chick-Fil-A Hollywood Protested by LGBT Activists

  California protesters marched in front of the newly-opened Hollywood branch of the chicken fast food chain Chick-fil-A on Saturday to protest against the company’s supposed anti-gay policies.

• Sep 24, 2011

  Jaycee Dugard Files Suit, Says Gov't Failed to Monitor Garrido

  Jaycee Dugard's lawsuit shows how court-appointed psychologists, parole and prison officials repeatedly missed opportunities to arrest her abductor, Phillip Garrido, and shorten or even avoid her 18-year imprisonment.

• Sep 23, 2011

  Caylee's Law Grows in Popularity; 25 States to Consider Proposal

  Since Casey Anthony was cleared of the murder of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee in July, the namesake law penalizing parents who do not report missing children within 24 hours is being considered in 25 different states, according to a USA TODAY survey. Critics say the law is specific to Anthony's case and is unnecessary.

• Sep 22, 2011

  EEOC Launches Legal Discrimination Case Against Bass Pro Shop

  The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a national lawsuit Wednesday alleging national retailer Bass Pro Outdoor World LLC engaged in discriminatory hiring practices against African American and Hispanic applicants.

• Sep 22, 2011

  Gov't Watchdog Breaks Tradition, Asks Court to Drop Case Against John Edwards

  Government watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is pushing for the dismissal of indictments against former presidential candidate John Edwards. The nonprofit organization said the North Carolina Democrat is "loathsome," but not corrupt.

• Sep 21, 2011

  Freshman Repubican Says 'Evicting' Illegals Opens Up Millions of Jobs for Americans

  Freshman House Republicans on Tuesday used a floor debate on immigration as an opportunity to go after President Barack Obama's jobs plans and his immigration record.