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NRA going after W.Va. senator for gun stance

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:19:17 -0400

CHARLESTON, West Virginia - After years of showering U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin with stellar ratings and campaign endorsements, the National Rifle Association targeted the West Virginia Democrat with a TV ad launched Wednesday over his continuing push for broader gun buyer background checks.

Final Capitol tribute to late NJ Sen. Lautenberg

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:24:19 -0400

WASHINGTON - Frank Lautenberg on Thursday was remembered by Senate colleagues for his leadership and laughter during nearly three decades serving in the chamber.

Dingell approaches congressional milestone

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:59:24 -0400

WASHINGTON - Fifty seven years ago, Rep. John Dingell, who this week becomes the longest serving member of Congress in history, nearly began his career in tears on the floor of the House.

New Jersey Sen. Lautenberg dead at 89

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:33:33 -0400

TRENTON, New Jersey - The next time a flight attendant reminds you there's no smoking or you witness a teenager getting carded at a liquor store, think of Frank Lautenberg.

AP Interview: Top aide to W.Va. gov upbeat on exit

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 11:07:30 -0400

CHARLESTON, West Virginia - Helping Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin respond to Obama administration decrees amid West Virginians' distrust of Washington proved a recurring challenge for chief of staff Rob Alsop, who stepped down from the position last week.

Climate change scientists, deniers clash in W.Va.

Thu, 30 May 2013 15:31:13 -0400

FAIRMONT, West Virginia - A Republican congressman sought common ground in the climate change debate Thursday but found the same clash of science and ideology that paralyzes Washington had followed him to West Virginia, a state long built on fossil fuel production.