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Who Might Replace Souter on High Court?
Last Updated: 8:45 AM 05/01/09 - Most of the rest of the likely possibilities are sitting federal judges.
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Obama Getting Early Chance to Make Supreme Court Pick

Last Updated: 8:44 AM 05/01/09 - President Barack Obama is getting an early chance to make a pick for the Supreme Court. (Full Story)
Grayson Looking At Run For Bunning Seat

Last Updated: 5:37 PM 04/30/09 - Grayson, who has insisted that he has no plans to run unless Bunning decides to retire, released a statement Thursday saying he had formed an exploratory committee. (Full Story)
Arlen Specter Heading Back to the Democratic Party

Last Updated: 9:03 AM 04/29/09 - Republicans are blasting his announcement of a party switch as political opportunism that will leave everything in Washington in full control of one party. (Full Story)
Obama Marks 100th Day in Office

Last Updated: 9:00 AM 04/29/09 - It's been a busy first 100 days for President Barack Obama. He's been tackling a steep recession, health care and global warming and trying to revamp America's image around the world. (Full Story)
Bunning Expects No Major Opponent in GOP Primary

Last Updated: 11:19 AM 04/28/09 - U.S. Senator Jim Binning told reporters that fund-raising has been going well in the second quarter, though he declined to say how much money he has raised. (Full Story)
Proposed Plant Would Bring 2,000 Jobs To Ky.

Last Updated: 5:31 PM 04/13/09 - Governor Beshear announced Monday the state is trying to land a plant that would build lithium batteries for vehicles. (Full Story)
Beshear Tells Forum Gaming Could Cure Budget Woes

Last Updated: 7:30 AM 04/05/09 - ... ten days ago to a similar audience, Beshear was more circumspect on including gaming on a special session agenda. (Full Story)
Bunning Calls For GOP Unity

Last Updated: 8:20 AM 04/04/09 - ... Bunning is considered vulnerable in his big for U. S. Senate reelection... Ky. Senate Pres. David Williams is considered by some to be a stronger choice against a Democratic challenge. (Full Story)
Pineville Mayor To Plead Guilty To Vote-Buying

Last Updated: 8:01 AM 03/28/09 - The attorney for Robert L. "Bob" Madon filed a motion Friday seeking a hearing for Madon to enter the plea.
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Legislature Passes On Former BG Airport Official's State Appointment

Last Updated: 8:10 AM 03/28/09 - ...Beshear re-appointed Bernard Lovely Jan. 9 to the Long-Term Policy Research Board - a group focused on long-term policy analysis for the state. But Legislators passed on confirmation
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Celebrating America Makes You Think - Post Your Comments!
It's already been an eventful year with a regular session and a special session of the Kentucky legislature. There was casino drama and lawmakers and the governor had to take an axe to the state budget, because of a huge shortfall. (Read Blog)
A LOT TO WATCH RIGHT NOW IN KY POLITICS - Post Your Comments!
With the legislature coming to Frankfort ... the push is on from both sides in the "slots at tracks" debate. (Read Blog)
Bunning Calls McConnell 'Control Freak' - Post Your Comments!
Can you say "same party?" U.S. Senator Jim Bunning was asked about his fellow Kentucky senator declining to endorse his campaign for re-election during a nationwide TV appearance over the weekend. (Read Blog)
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