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Lisa Zagaroli
Amid 'godless' ad furor, polls find Dole running behind
Kay Hagan, the Democrat challenging North Carolina's Sen. Elizabeth Dole, notified state courts that she'll sue Dole over a Dole campaign ad that suggests Hagan doesn't believe in God and launched a counter attack, accusing Dole of "bearing false witness." Even some Republicans denounced Dole's ad as the desperate act of a losing candidate. | 10/31/08 00:10:14 By - Lisa Zagaroli
N. Carolina Senate race in chaos over Dole's 'godless' ad
Furious about a new political ad in North Carolina that suggests she's "godless," state Sen. Kay Hagan said she'd seek a cease-and-desist order against U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole's campaign if the television spot isn't pulled in the next 24 hours. | 10/29/08 12:32:22 By - Lisa Zagaroli
In N. Carolina, McHenry's style could play role in re-election bid
SHELBY, N.C. — Michael Moore grew up during the Reagan era and wants Congress to support lower taxes, smaller government and conservative family values. | 10/29/08 07:22:59 By - Lisa Zagaroli
Former Bank of America chief, Hugh McColl gives to Myrick's opponent in N.C.
Hugh McColl Jr. thinks the failure of Congress to move more quickly on the Wall Street bailout likely made the difference between Wachovia surviving as a stand-alone bank and succumbing to a sale to Wells Fargo. So a few days ago, the former Bank of America chief wrote a $1,000 check to Democratic congressional candidate Harry Taylor, who's running against U.S. Rep Sue Myrick. Myrick | 10/27/08 07:42:37 By - Lisa Zagaroli
Representative Hayes fights for his seat
U.S. Rep. Robin Hayes is working to shake off what could be a damaging distraction in the election's final days - his remark about liberals hating working Americans. | 10/23/08 19:11:56 By - Lisa Zagaroli
Swing voters are key in N.C.'s 8th District battle
Doug Conner's deep frustration will be reflected on his election ballot. One of the candidates who will feel his pain is U.S. Rep. Robin Hayes, a Concord (N.C.) Republican who has represented the 8th Congressional District for the past decade and is in a political dogfight with Democrat Larry Kissell, a school teacher who nearly ousted Hayes two years ago. | 10/21/08 17:49:16 By - Lisa Zagaroli
Despite bye, Alabama stays No. 1 in fan poll
WASHINGTON — All Alabama needed was a little rest to keep its No. 1 slot in the Ipsos College Football Fan First Poll. | 10/16/08 15:24:00 By - Lisa Zagaroli
Alabama holds onto No. 1 spot in fans' poll
WASHINGTON — Alabama's escape from unranked Kentucky was enough to give the Crimson Tide the coveted No. 1 spot for the second consecutive week in the Ipsos Fan First Poll. | 10/09/08 17:06:00 By - Lisa Zagaroli
Carolina representatives flipping on bailout vote
Rep. Sue Myrick, citing a need to avoid a "catastrophic credit meltdown," said she would vote today for a $700 billion bailout of the financial services sector, a few days after rejecting a similar version. | 10/03/08 10:52:33 By - Lisa Zagaroli
Saving Wall Street: Bailout bill gives tax break to NASCAR
The Senate-passed bill includes a provision that allows motor-sports facilities to write off capital investments over seven years, instead of 15. That'll help NASCAR cut its tax bill when it repaves tracks or builds new concession stands. It may also win support in the House for the bailout bill from Reps. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., and Robin Hayes, R-N.C., who voted against the bailout on Monday but are sponsors of the NASCAR legislation. | 10/02/08 17:59:00 By - Lisa Zagaroli
Bailout foes are switching votes — or thinking about it
When Rep. J. Gresham Barrett went home to his district this week, his constituents were still hopping mad over the financial bailout that the House of Representatives, with the South Carolina Republican's help, had just defeated. However, they told Barrett that he had to return to Washington and take action to prevent an economic meltdown. | 10/02/08 17:27:00 By - James Rosen and Lisa Zagaroli
The best college football team? Isn't it time to ask the fans?
The Ipsos Fan First Poll for the first time gives a voice to college football fans, the people who spend part of their fall Saturdays wearing alumni colors, tailgating or shouting at a television screen. More well-known surveys are filled out by coaches or jaded sportswriters who are paid to follow the sport. Ipsos, however, asks the fans in an online survey that included 2,002 college football fans. Here's what they said. | 10/02/08 17:33:48 By - Lisa Zagaroli
North Carolina's Dole, Hayes have millions in AIG stock
Some N.C. members of Congress have more than a typical stake in the health of the financial services industry. Most notable are Rep. Robin Hayes, a Concord Republican, and Sen. Elizabeth Dole, R-N.C., who have substantial personal investments in American International Group, the insurance giant that was rescued by a federal loan. | 09/26/08 11:26:58 By - Lisa Zagaroli
Fix for mortgage paperwork draws fire
A long effort to simplify the mortgage closing process drew criticism Tuesday from bankers, brokers and consumer advocates, amid claims that the overhaul might further confuse overwhelmed homebuyers. | 09/17/08 07:40:05 By - Lisa Zagaroli
NASCAR's Gordon lobbys for Marrow Donor Program
NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon competed Tuesday in a different kind of race — in the competition for federal dollars. The four-time NASCAR Nextel Cup champion was in the nation's capital lobbying for funding for one of his favorite causes, the National Marrow Donor Program. | 09/16/08 17:57:09 By - Lisa Zagaroli
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