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Chambliss Skips Vote On Unemployment Benefits While Giving A Campaign Speech On Unemployment
thinkprogress.org - 11/23/2008
Chambliss Skips Vote On Unemployment Benefits While Giving A Campaign Speech On Unemployment
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On Thursday, Georgia’s Department of Labor announced that the state’s unemployment levels rose to 7 percent in October, the highest in 16 years; approximately 43,093 unemployed Georgians are looking for work. That same day, Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), who is locked in a tough ...

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politico.com - 11/25/2008
Politico poll: Chambliss up by three
— politico.com — Chambliss holds a narrow lead over Martin in the Georgia Senate runoff, according to a new poll. (more) Politico poll: Chambliss up by three

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Palin to hit campaign trail in Georgia
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com - 11/25/2008
Palin to hit campaign trail in Georgia
— politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is slated to campaign next week for Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss. WASHINGTON (CNN) – Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin will make multiple campaign appearances on behalf of Sen. Saxby Chambliss next week in ... (more) Palin to hit campaign trail in Georgia

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dscc.org - 11/24/2008
New Poll Shows Martin With Two Points of Chambliss, Incumbent Below 50%
— dscc.org — Chambliss leads Martin only 48% to 46% in DSCC poll Georgia Democratic Senate candidate Jim Martin is within two points of Republican Senator Saxby Chambliss and holds Chambliss to just 48% of the vote, according to a new poll taken for the ... (more) New Poll Shows Martin With Two Points of Chambliss, ...

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Daily Kos — ... Ludlum will now be known as Barack Obama Elementary School, following a decision by the board to adopt the resolution drafted by students and staff. Obama officially named his communications team. No surprise as Robert Gibbs was tapped for White House Press Secretary. Aides are hinting Obama may not repeal the tax break on the wealthiest Americans until 2010 or beyond. Saxby Chambliss skipped a vote this week on unemployment benefits because he was out giving a capaign speech......on ...

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