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For many Republicans, immigration is risky subject

By THOMAS BEAUMONTAssociated Press FALLS CITY, Neb. (AP) - Rodney Vandenberg was the first to greet Republican Sen. Deb Fischer when she dropped by the Falls City's Chamber of Commerce office last week. He wasted no time bracing her about immigration, an issue that a Senate committee takes up

Mark Sanford redeems career, heading to Congress

By BRUCE SMITHAssociated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - In a story of political redemption, Mark Sanford is headed back to Congress after his career was derailed by scandal four years ago. "I am one imperfect man saved by God's grace," the Republican told about 100 cheering supporters Tuesday

Despite scandal, Ex-SC Gov. Sanford back in office

By BRUCE SMITHAssociated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Four years after scandal derailed his political career, ex-Republican Gov. Mark Sanford once again holds a South Carolina political office, winning back his old congressional seat Tuesday after a race in which he battled his past and an

Diplomats: Brazil wins race for next WTO director

GENEVA (AP) - The World Trade Organization has settled on Roberto Azevedo of Brazil, a well-known diplomat and consummate insider in Geneva circles, to serve as its director general for the next four years, officials said Tuesday. The directorship is chosen by consensus in a complex and secretive