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Time running out to make VP pick

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2008 (Reuters) — A string of potential vice presidential candidates were queried on Sunday about the possibility of being picked for the No. 2 spot but all remained mum on their chances. ...  > full story

Obama nearly doubled McCain fundraising in July

CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2008 (Reuters) — Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama raised more than $51 million in July, his campaign said on Saturday, nearly double that of his Republican rival John McCain. ...  > full story

Democrats to offer bill with offshore oil drilling

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2008 (Reuters) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Saturday when the U.S. Congress returns next month from its summer recess, Democrats will offer legislation that could give oil companies drilling access to more offshore areas. ...  > full story

Rocker Jackson Browne sues McCain over a song

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2008 (Reuters) — Rock star Jackson Browne has sued U.S. presidential candidate John McCain for copyright infringement, accusing the presumptive Republican nominee of using the singer's 1977 hit "Running on Empty" in a campaign ad without permission. ...  > full story

McCain raised $27 million in July-campaign aide

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2008 (Reuters) — U.S. presidential candidate John McCain's campaign fundraising continues to grow, with July's contributions hitting $27 million as his race against Democratic rival Barack Obama enters a crucial period, a top aide said on Friday. ...  > full story

Pelosi says open to House vote on offshore drilling

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2008 (Reuters) — House Republican Leader John Boehner on Tuesday urged House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to call lawmakers back into session to pass a bill expanding drilling in federal waters, now that she was willing to permit a vote on such a measure. ...  > full story

Paris Hilton strips down to reveal "hot" energy plan

NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2008 (Reuters) — Millionaire socialite Paris Hilton has jumped into the U.S. election campaign, calling Republican candidate John McCain a "wrinkly white-haired guy" and offering her own energy policy. ...  > full story

Bush asked to call Congress back on energy issues

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2008 (Reuters) — Republican Sen. Arlen Specter on Tuesday became the first U.S. senator to formally ask President George W. Bush to call Congress back from its August recess to pass legislation that will help lower high oil and gasoline prices. ...  > full story

Obama assails McCain as tool of Big Oil in ad

CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2008 (Reuters) — U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama attacked Republican rival John McCain as a tool of big oil companies in a television ad released on Monday. ...  > full story

Bipartisan group broker energy deal in Senate

WASHINGTON, July 31, 2008 (Reuters) — A bipartisan group of lawmakers is working on another comprehensive energy bill to try to break the Congressional deadlock over how to contain the price of gasoline, which looming as one of the biggest issues in U.S. elections, a Democratic aide said on Thursday. ...  > full story
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