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==Current Headlines==
*A deadline for an ethics committee investigation into Rep. [[Bob_Filner#Deadline_for_ethics_investigation_passes|Bob Filner]]'s (D-Calif.) assault charges passed, though it was unclear as to whether an investigatory subcommittee was formed or not. ([http://www.rollcall.com/issues/53_29/news/20061-1.html ''Roll Call''] story)
*Senate Democrats, including [[Chuck_Schumer#Approval_of_Attorney_General_nominee_Michael_Mukasey|Chuck Schumer]] (D-N.Y.), who had strongly opposed other possible nominees, approved of the White House's choice for a new attorney general, Michael Mukasey. ([http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0907/5850.html ''The Politico''] story)
*Former Virginia Governor [[Mark_R._Warner#Senate_election|Mark Warner]] (D) announced that he would run for Sen. John Warner's Senate seat after he retires at the end of his term. ([http://thehill.com/campaign-2008/warner-confirms-senate-run-2007-09-13.html ''The Hill''] story)