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Palin's Unconventional Rollout Eclipsed — and Maybe Sheltered — by Gustav
AP - Mon Sep 1, 3:30 AM ETST. PAUL, Minn. - Sarah Palin arrived at her party's convention as its biggest mystery and biggest sensation — a first-term Alaska governor chosen to be a heartbeat from the presidency — only to watch a hurricane swallow the week that was meant to introduce her.
» Full Story- 'Troopergate' Probe Could Dog Palin on the Campaign Trail AP - Sun Aug 31, 9:57 PM ET
The Alaska Legislature's investigation into Gov. Sarah Palin's firing of her public safety commissioner is due to conclude in late October — days before the election — ensuring the case will shadow her vice-presidential campaign. - Obama Marks Labor Day in Milwaukee, Softens Partisan Edge AP - Sun Aug 31, 8:34 PM ET
Barack Obama spent Labor Day at a union festival in Milwaukee, asking the crowd to observe a moment of silence for the Gulf Coast and promising to pull campaign advertising if the hurricane demands it. - For McCain, Convention Disruption Is Peril Wrapped in Opportunity Reuters - Mon Sep 1, 4:10 AM ET
John McCain built his campaign on the theme "Country First." By stripping his own convention down to a relief appeal, his team hopes the nation will see the slogan made flesh — if it is watching at all. - Polls: Post-Convention Bounce Puts Obama Up, Map Still Tight AP - Sun Aug 31, 7:26 PM ET
Barack Obama emerged from the Democratic convention with a measurable bounce, new polls show, leading John McCain by as much as 8 points nationally — though the state-by-state map that decides the presidency remains stubbornly close. - States Scramble to Cover Children's Health as SCHIP Money Runs Low AP - Sat Aug 30, 2:18 PM ET
Several states face shortfalls in the State Children's Health Insurance Program this fall, a year after President Bush twice vetoed expansions of the popular program and Congress settled for extending it at existing levels. - Voters Rank Health Costs With Economy as Top Worry, Survey Finds Reuters - Fri Aug 29, 1:15 PM ET
The cost of health care now rivals the economy itself as voters' top anxiety, a new national survey found — with a third of Americans saying they or a family member has skipped needed care because of cost in the past year.
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