Ross Baker

Can the Telco Reform Act be win-win?

In the second of our two programs looking at the Senate Inquiry into the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment Bill, we hear from shareholders, bureaucrats and industry groups. On this week's program you'll hear from...

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Corzine accomplishments tempered by tough times

As Gov. Corzine heads into what are likely to be the final weeks of his political life, following the failure of his reelection bid on Tuesday, it's unclear whether the bearded Midwestern native with the down-to-earth demeanor...

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Reid Signals Congress May Miss Health-Bill Deadline (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg - Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid signaled that Congress may not send health-care legislation to President Barack Obama this year, fueling concern among some Democrats that the debate will...

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Obama popularity tested in off-year polls (AFP)

AFP/Getty Images – State Senator Creigh Deeds, Democratic gubernatorial candidate for Virginia, casts his vote at the Millboro … by Sebastian Smith Sebastian Smith – 9 mins ago NEW YORK (AFP) – The Republican opposition hoped...

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Republicans score big

New York - In New Jersey, Republican Chris Christie pulled off an upset to defeat Jon Corzine, the incumbent governor in the heavily Democratic state, by a margin of 55-44, according to preliminary results. And in the first...

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The Senate’s ‘Dr. No’ Poses a Health Bill Hurdle

By Mark Leibovich THE NEW YORK TIMES Sen. Tom Coburn’s office is the rare Capitol Hill work space without a “me wall” — the display of photographs of a lawmaker standing beside presidents, foreign leaders and other dignitaries,...

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In a Crisis, Obama Is Cool Under Pressure (U.S. News & World Report)

U.S. News & World Report - President Obama never billed himself as a crisis leader. When he started his campaign for the White House, his message was not about his ability to make tough decisions under adverse conditions but...

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Reid Lacks Votes for Public Option as Lieberman Stands Apart (Bloomberg)

Kristin Jensen and Brian Faler Kristin Jensen And Brian Faler – Wed Oct 28, 12:01 am ET Oct. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Connecticut Senator Joseph Lieberman, an independent who organizes with the Democrats, said he will oppose the...

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Candidates for NJ governor now focusing their campaigning - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Candidates for NJ governor now focusing their campaigning The Star-Ledger - NJ.com The Star-LedgerNew Jersey governor's race candidates, from left, Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine, independent Chris...

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Can Obama Help N.J. Governor Corzine's Re-Election?

Brooks Kraft / Corbis for TIME With less than two weeks until election day, New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine could really use some of what President Barack Obama has — not just the charisma, but also the credibility, the aura of...

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