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Clinton: RNC is 'Lots of Sound and Fury'
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: apus059542Hillary Clinton says the Republican National Convention has thus far been "surreal" and is comparing the event to the classic fantasy film "Wizard of Oz."Clinton on Tuesday described the...
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Undaunted by a Senate setback, Democrats appear confident they will be able to take advantage of anger at Wall Street and push through the most sweeping new financial controls since the Great Depression. AP's Jerry Bodlander reports.
HEADLINE: Republicans delay action on bank controls
CAPTION: Undaunted by a Senate setback, Democrats appear confident they will be able to take advantage of anger at Wall Street and push through the most sweeping new financial...
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WRAP Biden, Obama, nomination, Clinton ADDS speech preps
1. Close-up Delaware delegation
2. UPSOUND: (English) Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House:
"All those in favour to suspend the rules and nominate Joe Biden by acclamation please say aye."
3. Wide shot, delegates say 'aye'
4. UPSOUND:...
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In the summer meeting of the RNC, committee members announced that Cleveland was chosen as the site of the 2016 RNC convention. (Aug. 8)
The Republican National Committee erased any scintilla of doubt on Friday when its members cast a unanimous vote to make Cleveland the host of its 2016 national convention.
The vote, which came during the RNC's summer meeting in Chicago,...
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WRAP Hillary Clinton delivers address at the Democratic convention ADDS more
1. Mid of stage
2. Chelsea Clinton introducing her mother, Hillary Rodham Clinton
3. Various of Hillary Clinton arriving on stage
4. Mid of former president Bill Clinton
5. Hillary and Chelsea on stage
6. Mid of Michelle Obama and Joe...
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Senate Republicans have blocked legislation that would have repealed the military's policy of "don't ask, don't tell" and allowed gay troops to serve openly.
HEADLINE: Senate blocks repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell'
CAPTION: Senate Republicans have blocked legislation that would have repealed the military's policy of "don't ask, don't tell" and allowed gay troops to serve openly. (Dec. 9)
An...
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WRAP Bush calls for fair hearings for Supreme Court nominee, plus more hearings
The Capitol, Washington, DC 09 September 2006
1. Wide shot of Alito with Senate Judiciary Committee members
2. Wide shot of chamber
3. Close-up of Alito
4. SOUNDBITE (English: Senator Arlen Specter, Republican of Pennsylvania and...
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For all the talk of harmony in Washington, there was no shortage of stark differences between President Barack Obama and newly empowered Republicans ahead of Tuesday's State of the Union address. Mark Smith reports.
HEADLINE: Obama, GOP face off on spending cuts
CAPTION: For all the talk of harmony in Washington, there was no shortage of stark differences between President Barack Obama and newly empowered Republicans ahead of Tuesday's State of the...
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President Barack Obama and his chief GOP foe have taken to the airwaves with rival deficit plans, with a week to go before an unprecedented default and no break in sight to the congressional logjam.
HEADLINE Obama, Boehner in prime-time debt duel
CAPTION: President Barack Obama and his chief GOP foe have taken to the airwaves with rival deficit plans, with a week to go before an unprecedented default and no break in sight to the...
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Senate Democrats have unveiled their health care reform bill. The measure will cost $849 billion and is designed to remake the nation's health care system. The bill relies on cuts in future Medicare spending to cover costs, as well as an increase in taxes.
HEADLINE: Reid: Bill will save lives, money, protects Medicare
CAPTION: Senate Democrats have unveiled their health care reform bill. The measure will cost $849 billion and is designed to remake the nation's health care system. The...
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USA: MICHIGAN: BILL CLINTON & AL GORE
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U-S President Bill Clinton says his political partner, Vice President Al Gore, is the best choice to lead America into the 21st century.
Clinton and Gore were in the American Midwest on Tuesday, looking to rally Democratic...
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Dems Praise Health Move, Slam Budget
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Washington - 17 October 2017
1. Senators walk to mics
++SOUNDBITES SEPARATED BY BLACK++
2. SOUNDBITE (English): Sen. Chuck Schumer, (D) New York:
"So first I want...
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House Dems Take Aim at GOP Tax, Budget Proposals
Democratic House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and two other top Democrats blasted GOP tax and budget proposals on Capitol Hill, saying most of the cuts will benefit the wealthiest Americans at the expense of children and working...
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Ryan Defends Vote to Release FBI Memo
House Speaker Paul Ryan is defending a vote by Republicans on the House intelligence committee to release a classified memo on the Russia investigation.
The memo purports to show improper use of surveillance by the FBI and...
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Ryan: AG Sessions' Future Up to Trump
Speaker Paul Ryan says President Donald Trump gets to decide his personnel. Ryan's comment came amid reports that the president has spoken with advisers about firing Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Ryan told reporters on...
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House Dem. Slams Tax Act, Cites Paradise Papers
The chairman of the House Ways and Means committee warned of a "monumental challenge" ahead Monday as his panel began work on far-reaching GOP tax legislation that would slash corporate rates and add $1.5 trillion to the nation's...
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Ryan Says Sexual Harassment Won't be Tolerated
House Speaker Paul Ryan says sexual harassment shouldn't exist anywhere, "let alone in the United States Congress" — and he says it won't be tolerated.
The Wisconsin Republican spoke before the House planned to approve a...
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House Dem. Slams Tax Act, Cites Paradise Papers
The chairman of the House Ways and Means committee warned of a "monumental challenge" ahead Monday as his panel began work on far-reaching GOP tax legislation that would slash corporate rates and add $1.5 trillion to the nation's...
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Ryan Urges More 'Surgical' Approach to Trade
House Speaker Paul Ryan says he's encouraged the White House may reconsider blanket tariffs on steel and aluminum as he urges President Donald Trump take a more "surgical" approach on China and other countries.
Ryan told...
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Opposition leader votes in Lithuanian election
The leader of Lithuania's opposition Homeland Union-Christian Democrats party called for change as he voted in the first round of the country's parliamentary election on Sunday. Pre-election polls showed the governing Social Democrats in...
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Senate Democrats Secure Votes To Block Gorsuch
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLYSHOTLIST:POOL - AP CLIENTS ONLYWashington - April 3, 2017++SOUNDBITES SEPARATED BY WHITE FLASHES++1. SOUNDBITE (English) Sen. Chris Coons, (D) Delaware:"After reviewing Judge Gorsuch's record, after...
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Clinic CEO: GOP Health Care Bill Inefficient
The chief executive of the Cleveland Clinic says he's opposed to the GOP Senate health bill because he believes it will burden hospitals, throw people off insurance, and fail to address the rising cost of health care.
Dr....
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Democrats introduce bill to raise minimum wage
Democrats from the House and Senate came together Wednesday to introduce a new bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2024.
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AP-NORC Poll: Democrats hold health care advantage
Americans are giving Democrats a clear edge on health care as the 2020 presidential race gears up.