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McCain Tax Ads Working Against Obama

By Lagan Sebert on Sep 18, 2008

In attack ads and interviews, John McCain repeatedly claims Barack Obama will raise taxes on middle class. Though Obama's proposed tax plan would decrease taxes for most middle class voters more than McCain's, recent polls found a majority of Americans think Obama would raise their taxes. ANP traveled to Winchester in the battleground state of Virginia and found that McCain's controversial charges seem to have had an effect.

McCain Feels the Heat from Anti-Immigration Movement

By Lagan Sebert on Sep 12, 2008

John McCain was an early supporter of comprehensive immigration reform, but in this presidential campaign McCain has changed his position to come down harder on the issue. Many political analysts say he did so to appease anti-immigration activists in key swing states-Arizona, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, and Nevada. But at an anti-immigration rally in Washington talk-radio hosts and activists said they wanted more promises of border enforcement from McCain before they embrace his candidacy.

McCain Gambles on Ralph Reed

By Lagan Sebert on Aug 19, 2008

John McCain's investigation into Jack Abramoff's Indian-gaming scandal found Ralph Reed at its center. But now Reed claims to be on McCain's "Victory Team 2008." ANP went to Atlanta to observe a McCain fundraiser promoted by Ralph Reed.

Blood in the Streets

By Lagan Sebert on Aug 05, 2008

Waves of youth violence are sweeping across many American cities, forcing police departments to institute the equivalent of martial law. One such neighborhood is a few miles from Capitol Hill. It's a trend that's bound to continue and, as the economy slides, could get worse. But is anyone paying attention?

The Revolving Door of K Street

By Nick Penniman on Jun 30, 2008

Capitol Hill lost yet another Congressman to K Street recently, as one more elected official rolled down the hill to join a lobbying firm. Through the story of the latest defector, the American News Project examines this burgeoning trend, known in DC as the "revolving door."

DC SNAPSHOT: Supreme Court Overturns Gun Ban

By Davin Hutchins on Jun 26, 2008

The Supreme Court has ruled 5-4 to get rid of Washington D.C.'s 32-year-ban on handguns. Gun rights advocates are celebrating it as a victory while others worry more legal guns in D.C. may make their way to the black market.