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Was the Election About Obama?

(Nov. 4) -- Forget what voters told exit pollsters. Tuesday's election is being analyzed as a referendum on President Obama. Republicans Bob McDonnell in Virginia and Chris Christie in New Jersey captured governor's seats that were held by Democrats. Obama won both states a year ago. He campaigned hard for Gov. Jon...

America's Biggest Little Election

There are only two congressional elections Tuesday, but one of them is turning out to be a real doozy. In what pundits are treating as a microcosm of the battle for the soul of the GOP, Republican Dede Scozzafava abruptly quit the race in New York's 23rd District and endorsed a Democrat instead of the Conservative Party...

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Rep. Bill Owens And Lobbying Group Under Scrutiny For Taiwan Trip

Two days after Christmas last year, Rep. Bill Owens, D-N.Y., and his wife, Jane, boarded a first-class flight to Taiwan for a four-day tour of the island.

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05/25/12 The Morning Ticker: Regis, âNightline,' Owens Source: TVNewser - Mediabistro.com In his return to television hosting, Regis Philbin fills in for Piers Morgan Tuesday night.
05/25/12 Congressional challenger calls incumbent a hypocrite Source: Press Republican - Plattsburgh NY Congressional challenger Matt Doheny claims that incumbent Bill Owens is a hypocrite.
05/24/12 Owens pays for trip after being criticized Source: The Leader-Herald - Gloversville NY U.S. Rep. Bill Owens has reimbursed a Taiwan college that paid for him and his wife to visit the country after coming under criticism.
05/23/12 Watchdog calls for investigation of D'Amato's firm Source: Watertown Daily Times - Watertown NY A public ethics watchdog wants federal ethics investigators to probe a lobbying firm that arranged Rep. Bill Owens' trip to Taiwan.
05/21/12 Owens Joins Effort to Repeal Medical Device Tax Source: FDA News U.S. Rep. Bill Owens (D-N.Y.), said he has agreed to cosponsor legislation to repeal a tax on the medical device industry that is set to take effect next year.