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2010 Primaries: A Tale of Two Races in Arkansasnew

The Senate primary contest between Blanche Lincoln and Bill Halter in Arkansas has garnered plenty of national interest. But national attention may or may not translate to local interest.
Arkansas Times  |  Gerard Matthews  |  05-18-2010  |  Politics

Blanche Lincoln Celebrates 10 Years in Congress, Looks to Tough Election in 2010new

The year 2010 doesn't hold promise for stress reduction for this mother and U.S. Senator. She's up for re-election and poll numbers that put her below 50 percent seem to beg for a Republican opponent, if you believe the GOP's frequent posturing on the subject.
Arkansas Times  |  Paul Barton  |  06-18-2009  |  Politics

Obama's Mortgage Plan Has Already Been Tried and Defeated in Congressnew

Obama's proposed legislation would allow judges to adjust the mortgage terms of homeowners who are in bankruptcy, so they'd have a better chance of saving their homes from foreclosure. But such legislation was considered by the Senate in April, and defeated. Both Arkansas senators voted against it. Both say there's a good chance they'd do so again, even if the bill had Obama's backing, and even though they're both Democrats and supporting Obama for president.
Arkansas Times  |  Doug Smith  |  09-25-2008  |  Economy

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