http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=195367&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2F Philly.com politics headlines. en-us Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:35:33 GMT 2008-07-23T14:35:33Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168201&44=25765034&32=3796&7=195367&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2F20080722_ap_democratstorevisitdontaskdonttell.html Democrats are convening the first congressional hearing on the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy since its enactment 15 years ago. But they acknowledge there's no chance of repealing it this year. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:35:33 GMT cdfb9a409639945995da2f419fe223d3 2008-07-23T14:35:33Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168201&44=25765669&32=3796&7=195367&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2F20080722_ap_bushadministrationopposestobaccoregulation.html The Bush administration strongly opposes legislation to give federal health authorities the power to regulate tobacco products, a top official said in a letter to Congress obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:13:40 GMT d274c2d70e1933028edb351786c7cebc 2008-07-23T14:13:40Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=323181&44=25793304&32=3796&7=195367&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2Fcity%2F20080723_No_short-term_fix_to_rid_Phila__park_of_homeless.html A predawn amorous romp. A bath. A morning shave. Acceptable behavior for your home. But for a public space like Rittenhouse Square? Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 37204339e5c009a08c5c472960286f5e 2008-07-23T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168206&44=25793384&32=3796&7=195367&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2Felections%2F20080723_Obama_says_internal_divisions_hindering_Israelis__Palestinians.html AMMAN, Jordan - Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama stepped into the thicket of Mideast politics yesterday, declaring that neither the Israelis nor the Palestinians were strong enough internally to make the bold concessions necessary for peace. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT af4d99e37c6309ac3c337dbe2d7e1221 2008-07-23T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168201&44=25793629&32=3796&7=195367&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2F20080723_Kennel_owner_s_license_revoked_following_raid.html HARRISBURG - In an unusually swift move, the state Department of Agriculture yesterday revoked the license of a Chester County kennel owner following a raid last week that resulted in multiple counts of cruelty and the seizure of 23 dogs. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 6637125423517240f02972db97caf466 2008-07-23T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168206&44=25792964&32=3796&7=195367&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2Felections%2F20080723_John_Baer__Pa__Legislature__Too_bad__so_sad.html HOW BAD IS the Pennsylvania Legislature? So bad, they're talking about it in Washington. The Brookings Institution, the oldest think tank in America, a centrist (leaning left) nonprofit, almost always referred to as "the prestigious" Brookings, held a daylong round table this week on our own beloved Legislature. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 8e0f4a514bffab25481fec0d69d5f0e5 2008-07-23T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168201&44=25748354&32=3796&7=195367&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2F20080722_Campaign_funds_are_key_in_S__Jersey_congressional_race.html Weakened by an expensive and bitter Republican primary, Third District congressional candidate Chris Myers goes into the general election against Democratic state Sen. John Adler facing a 10-to-1 funding gap. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 9b3f815bb6f46fcdeb09da8ca7c10f0f 2008-07-22T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168201&44=25748394&32=3796&7=195367&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2F20080722_Legislator_beset_by_reform_movement.html HARRISBURG - State Rep. Babette Josephs came to the Capitol in 1985 vowing to be a voice for "people who have no voice." For years, the Center City liberal waged a lonely fight against the pervading conservatism in the General Assembly. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT a3b8b655aa3f8595be242b43e626f1ed 2008-07-22T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168206&44=25748134&32=3796&7=195367&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2Felections%2F20080722_Times_says_McCain_s_op-ed_not_ready_as_is.html WASHINGTON - The New York Times defended its decision not to publish an op-ed article as submitted by Republican John McCain about the Iraq war on grounds that it customarily reviews such pieces with the author. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT c3513f4be4f326573a6d9dca7e89748c 2008-07-22T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168206&44=25748129&32=3796&7=195367&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2Felections%2F20080722_McCain_ad_ties_Obama_to_gas_pain.html KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine - Republican John McCain yesterday released an eyebrow-raising ad blaming Democrat Barack Obama for higher gas prices. In a TV ad on national cable and in 11 states including Pennsylvania, McCain pushed his support for offshore drilling, which Obama opposes, as the remedy for rising gas prices. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT 4cab3bdd58435035a3a720abd28209ae 2008-07-22T07:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168206&44=25747789&32=3796&7=195367&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2Felections%2F20080722_NYT__McCain_op-ed_needs_more_details.html WASHINGTON - The New York Times defended its decision not to publish an op-ed article as submitted by Republican John McCain about the Iraq war on grounds that it customarily reviews such pieces with the author. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:01:15 GMT 3a25a1eaef9514d9461e608bd87c468e 2008-07-22T11:01:15Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168206&44=25747799&32=3796&7=195367&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2Felections%2F20080722_Obama_gains_tentative_support_in_Iraq.html BAGHDAD - Face-to-face with Iraq's leaders, Barack Obama gained fresh support yesterday for the idea of pulling all U.S. combat forces out of the war zone by 2010. But the Iraqis stopped short of actual timetables or endorsement of Obama's pledge to withdraw American troops within 16 months if he wins the presidency. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT f5b3dbdcd259bac6b4945951c4084ca5 2008-07-22T07:01:00Z