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    To the Point

    National Issues and Local Elections

    Nationwide polls spell trouble for Republicans.   But control of the House and the Senate will depend on local voting. We look at some close races around the country. How important is the war in Iraq? Are candidates addressing the issues voters want to hear about most?   Can President Bush still make a difference?   Plus, a Virginia sheriff and 18 deputies are indicted for selling confiscated guns and drugs, and Starbucks is accused of blocking Ethiopia’s bid to trademark coffee.

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    By Warren Olney • Nov 2, 2006 • 1h 0m Listen

    Nationwide polls spell trouble for Republicans.But control of the House and the Senate will depend on local voting. We look at some close races around the country. How important is the war in Iraq? Are candidates addressing the issues voters want to hear about most?Can President Bush still make a difference? Plus, a Virginia sheriff and 18 deputies are indicted for selling confiscated guns and drugs, and Starbucks is accused of blocking Ethiopia’s bid to trademark coffee.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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