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censure stories: 3 news summaries

House Admonishes Wilson for 'You Lie!'

(AP) - The House formally admonished Joe Wilson today for his "You lie" outburst during President Obama's speech. The vote was 240-179, with 12 Democrats and seven Republicans voting against party lines. "At issue," declared House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer during debate, "is whether we are able to... More »

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Congress • South Carolina • House of Representatives • John Boehner • censure • Steny H. Hoyer • speech • President Obama • Joe Wilson

SC Republicans Vote to Slap Sanford's Wrist

Toothless resolution indicates gov is likely
to keep his job

Jul 7, 09 9:10 AM CDT

SC Republicans Vote to Slap Sanford's Wrist

Toothless resolution indicates gov is likely to keep his job

(Newser) - South Carolina Republicans voted to censure Gov. Mark Sanford last night, but since they didn’t call for his head, he’s likely to keep it, Politico reports. They chided Sanford for failing to adhere to the “core principles and beliefs” of the party, but said that “barring... More »

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South Carolina • affair • censure • Mark Sanford • extramarital affair • Republicans

Dodd Fights to Redeem Dad

Father's letters illuminate Nuremberg prosecutor turned disgraced US senator

Sep 24, 07 11:50 AM CDT

Dodd Fights to Redeem Dad

Father's letters illuminate Nuremberg prosecutor turned disgraced US senator

(Newser) - Chris Dodd is not only running for president, he's on a mission to fix his father's reputation. Dodd's late father, Thomas, also a US senator, was censured in 1967 for making personal use of campaign funds. Years earlier, he made his name at the Nuremberg trials, and his son's new... More »

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Senate • Nazi • Chris Dodd • civil liberties • Thomas Dodd • Nuremberg trials • censure • reputation

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