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Mitt Romney's Campaign for President Comes to an End
Mitt Romney dropped out of the Republican race for President today, making John McCain's nomination a virtual certainty. We hear what Romney said and where Republicans go from here. Also, the Bush Administration has sold oil leases off the coast of Alaska before any decision on protecting polar bears.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenMitt Romney dropped out of the Republican race for President today, making John McCain's nomination a virtual certainty. We hear what Romney said and where Republicans go from here. Also, Alaskan oil leases and polar bears.
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3 storiesRomney Says Goodbye at CPAC
John McCain will address a traditionally hostile crowd of conservatives today at the Conservative Political Action Committee in hopes of building support from the base of his party. But in the meantime, Mitt Romney has stolen the moment by dropping out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination.
Read the story22 minThe Pending Economic Stimulus Plan
Last night, John McCain passed up a chance to vote for--or against--the Senate's version of a "stimulus package," which would have included tax rebates for 20 million seniors and 250,000 disabled veterans. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton interrupted campaigning to provide their votes, but the measure fell one vote short.
Read the story18 minPolar Bear Habitat Threatened by Drilling Leases in Alaska
It's been said that polar bears are now the poster-species for global warming. The Bush Administration may declare them endangered. But while that decision is pending , the Minerals Management Service has sold oil leases in marine habitat used by one of Alaska's two polar bear populations.
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