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Askins to run for governor in 2010
31Lt. Gov. Jari Askins, midway through her first term, plans to run for governor instead of seeking a second term, she confirmed Sunday. Lt. Gov. Jari Askins letter to her supporters
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- AP source: Former eBay CEO considers political run
- GOP to formally take over Oklahoma Senate
- Dem aide: Obama supports $300B tax cut plan
- New Oklahoma commissioner Brian Maughan starts reorganizing the office
- Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Jari Askins said she will run for governor in 2010
- Bill Richardson withdraws bid to be commerce secretary
- Israeli forces bisect Gaza, surround biggest city
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- Oklahoma Department of Human Services requests 436 new workers
- GOP to formalize Senate control for first time in Oklahoma history
- $14,600 paid after former Oklahoma U.S. Rep. Ernest Istook audit
- I-40 bridge in Oklahoma City reopens after hole is fixed
- Big Oklahoma insurer to cover autism care
- State Auditor and Inspector Steve Burrage man in charge
- Critics cloud Oklahoma's Rainy Day funding call
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Franken on top in Minn. recount; Coleman to sue
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- A Minnesota board on Monday certified results showing Democrat Al Franken winning the state's U.S. Senate recount over Republican Norm Coleman, whose lawyer promised a legal challenge that probably will keep the race in limbo for months....
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Kaine says he'll limit time spent as party leader
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Gov. Tim Kaine said Monday he will manage a Virginia budget crisis $3 billion and growing and head the Democratic National Committee in his spare time, largely as "an electronic gig."...
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Biden to head to Asia for congressional trip
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Joe Biden is heading to Southwest Asia on a congressional trip just days before he's set to become vice president....
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Obama says his plan with tax cuts to get quick OK
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Barack Obama plunged into rare pre-inaugural crisis talks with congressional leaders Monday, declaring the national economy was "bad and getting worse" and embracing tax cuts now expected to reach $300 billion. He predicted lawmakers would approve a mammoth revitalization package within two weeks of his taking office....
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Congressmen sound off against SEC in Madoff affair
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican and Democratic House members said Monday that the alleged $50 billion fraud involving Wall Street figure Bernard Madoff reflects deep, systemic problems at the Securities and Exchange Commission....
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