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McGovern Warns Obama of LBJ Legacy

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

American News Project - By Mike Fritz, Harry Hanbury - May. 11 (Interview) - Former Senator George McGovern recently sat down with ANP and said that President Obama runs the risk, like Johnson with his Great Society program, of hobbling his ambitious domestic goals if he continues to send troops into Afghanistan.

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On the Road to the Inauguration

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

American News Project - Jan. 21 (Special Report) - (VIDEO - 6:07) More than a million people flooded into Washington from all over the world to witness the inauguration of Barack Obama. ANP followed one group of passengers on their 700-mile bus journey from Fort Valley, Ga. - a trip that brought together both young and old in a quest to witness history firsthand.

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Tax Havens: The Hidden Hand in the Financial Crisis

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

American News Project - Jan. 07 (Special Report) - The financial crisis seems as if it emerged from nowhere and struck as hard and fast as lightning. How did so many financial institutions crumble with so little warning? There are many reasons, but one that has not been given much attention is how tax havens helped enable and how several of the big companies that have received billions of bailout dollars were also the most active in the shady world of offshore finance.

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Chaos Looms Over Pennsylvania Vote

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

American News Project - By Danielle Ivory - Nov. 03 (News Report) - Philadelphia is shaping up to be a key city in a key battleground state in this election, but machine problems and long lines may plague the polling stations and voter disenfranchisement will be a serious risk. Unfortunately for voters, the people charged with running a smooth election in Philly seem surprisingly unconcerned. Philly's veritable election czar, Marge Tartaglione (D), in particular, shocked ANP with her comments at a recent hearing. See more videos at the American News Project.

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Voters Sue Pennsylvania, Election Official Scoffs

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

American News Project - By Danielle Ivory - Oct. 23 (News Report) - Earlier this week, ANP reported that, come November, Pennsylvania voters could face substantial delays at the polls. We spoke with the man running the election in Philadelphia, who scoffed at long lines and tales of lost votes. Now, voters are suing the state of Pennsylvania. Here's an update and more of our interview with Philly's deputy commissioner, Fred Voigt.

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How Clean Is Clean Coal? - American News Project

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Washington Independent - By Davin Hutchins - Jun. 26 (Special Report) - (VIDEO and comments) In a single year, less than one in 100,000 Americans contract a rare form of blood cancer. In Pennsylvania coal country, the rate is nearly five times higher. Many suspect "clean" coal is the cause. As the 2008 presidential candidates promote the potential of clean coal as an alternative fuel source, and as Congress prepares to debate energy legislation, ANP takes a look at the controversial practice of coal-ash dumping. An investigation brought to you in conjunction with our partner The Washington Independent.

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