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| Wed, 7 Jun 2006 16:00:00 EST Republicans hold on to the Duke's seat but show signs of weakness for the fall |
| Yesterday's election to replace ex-San Diego-area Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham, now serving an eight-year jail term after pleading guilty to bribery and tax-evasion charges, was supposed to be the clearest indication yet for how well the Democrats are poised to take back the House in November. With Republican Brian Bilbray beating Democrat Francine Busby 49.3 percent to 45.5 percent, the results suggest that Republicans, while faced with a tough political environment, are showing resiliency. |
| Wed, 7 Jun 2006 16:00:00 EST Bernanke transparency has a downside |
| At his confirmation hearing last year, Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke was asked a simple question: If confirmed by the Senate, would Bernanke speak "in a language the American people can understand?" |
| Wed, 7 Jun 2006 16:00:00 EST Blog from Iraq: U.S. ties rash of beheadings to al Qaeda-linked forces |
| Senior Editor Anna Mulrine is reporting from Iraq this week. |
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