http://blog.mlive.com/a2politics/Ann Arbor Issues, Candidates and ElectionsenSat, 13 Jun 2009 13:15:05 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 1.52 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noAnn Arbor Issues, Candidates and Electionsa2politicshttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/a2politics/~3/8cvm3yu7qgM/ann_arbor_city_council_race_ge.htmlAnn Arbor City CouncilAnn Arbor News - NewsBreaking NewsPolitical NotebookJudy McGovern | The Ann Arbor NewsSat, 13 Jun 2009 13:15:05 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/a2politics//3539.3005046 ]]>With a little more than a week left to collect signatures and turn in nominating petitions to run for Ann Arbor City Council, the field in the 3rd Ward is getting crowded....http://blog.mlive.com/a2politics/2009/06/ann_arbor_city_council_race_ge.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/a2politics/~3/CD7YlR9-vK4/us_rep_mark_schauer_holds_meet.htmlThe Ann Arbor NewsWed, 03 Jun 2009 10:54:55 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/a2politics//3539.2921227 ]]>U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer, D-Battle Creek, will host a Congress on Your Corner meeting Saturday in Manchester to discuss ways to strengthen Michigan's rural economy. The meeting will take place from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Coffee Mill Cafe,...http://blog.mlive.com/a2politics/2009/06/us_rep_mark_schauer_holds_meet.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/a2politics/~3/eHTPhEbaZlI/university_of_michigan_college.htmlArt Aisner | The Ann Arbor NewsWed, 15 Apr 2009 15:42:59 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/a2politics//3539.2560838 ]]>The University of Michigan College Democrats will host the fourth Annual Pancake Breakfast with U.S. Rep. John Dingell from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Arbor Brewing Company, 114 E. Washington St....http://blog.mlive.com/a2politics/2009/04/university_of_michigan_college.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/a2politics/~3/K_QVN1g8ir0/1stterm_ann_arbor_council_rep.htmlAnn Arbor City CouncilJudy McGovern | The Ann Arbor NewsTue, 14 Apr 2009 13:18:28 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/a2politics//3539.2552193 ]]>RosencransAnn Arbor Park Advisory Commission member Scott Rosencrans has announced he'll run against City Council incumbent Mike Anglin in the 5th Ward. A Democrat, he'll face Anglin in a primary on Aug. 4. According to the City Clerk's office, Rosencrans...http://blog.mlive.com/a2politics/2009/04/1stterm_ann_arbor_council_rep.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/a2politics/~3/twN6y3elukQ/us_congressman_mark_schauer_ho.htmlThe Ann Arbor NewsTue, 14 Apr 2009 09:25:30 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/a2politics//3539.2550554 ]]>U.S. Congressman Mark Schauer, D-Battle Creek, will host a "Congress on Your Corner" meeting in Manchester on Monday, April 20. The meeting will take place from 11 a.m.-noon at the Coffee Mill Cafe, 146 E Main St. Schauer will update...http://blog.mlive.com/a2politics/2009/04/us_congressman_mark_schauer_ho.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/a2politics/~3/Qi5j0A6GWeg/university_of_michigan_preside.htmlAnn Arbor News - NewsTina Reed | The Ann Arbor NewsMon, 16 Feb 2009 17:45:12 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/a2politics//3539.2226395 ]]>When University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman couldn't get Rep. John Dingell on the phone last week, she decided to catch him when he showed up to speak at a U-M health care discussion Monday....http://blog.mlive.com/a2politics/2009/02/university_of_michigan_preside.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/a2politics/~3/d8AY10BIVQY/obama_hails_dingell_as_longest.htmlBreaking NewsThe Associated PressWed, 11 Feb 2009 16:17:52 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/a2politics//3539.2200745 ]]>President Barack Obama on Wednesday hailed Rep. John Dingell, the longest-serving member in the history of the House, as a "model of tireless commitment." Dingell, the Michigan Democrat and longtime advocate for Detroit's automakers, earned the record distinction by serving...http://blog.mlive.com/a2politics/2009/02/obama_hails_dingell_as_longest.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/a2politics/~3/ba7XUaOtk5s/political_notebook_ann_arbor_a.htmlAnn Arbor News - NewsPolitical NotebookJudy McGovern | The Ann Arbor NewsMon, 02 Feb 2009 08:13:52 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/a2politics//3539.2142423 ]]>A dozen years ago, Ann Arbor native Robyn McCoy met future first lady Michelle Obama in Chicago. McCoy was a junior at the University of Chicago; Obama was associate dean of student services. "She helped with my law school application,"...http://blog.mlive.com/a2politics/2009/02/political_notebook_ann_arbor_a.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/a2politics/~3/rxo3RDZ_Bjk/inauguration_ticket_requests_f.htmlAnn Arbor News - NewsBreaking NewsArt Aisner | The Ann Arbor NewsFri, 30 Jan 2009 05:57:17 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/a2politics//3539.2067227 ]]>They've been the hottest tickets in the nation's capital for months, and yet they don't cost any money. Even experienced congressional staffers didn't anticipate the onslaught of requests to the inauguration that began after Barack Obama won the election in...http://blog.mlive.com/a2politics/2009/01/inauguration_ticket_requests_f.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/a2politics/~3/8v_2zccoFzA/political_notebook_fee_hikes_n.htmlAnn Arbor News - NewsPolitical NotebookJudy McGovern and Art Aisner | The Ann Arbor NewsMon, 12 Jan 2009 08:12:01 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/a2politics//3539.2029967 ]]>As often as not, fees for city services - things like building permits - are increased as part of drawing up a new budget. Not this year. Barring different direction from the City Council, there will be no new income...http://blog.mlive.com/a2politics/2009/01/political_notebook_fee_hikes_n.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/a2politics/~3/VntDR_9sLBY/conyers_opposes_cnns_gupta_for.htmlAnn Arbor News - NewsBreaking NewsThe Associated PressThu, 08 Jan 2009 13:56:39 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/a2politics//3539.2014385 ]]>A key Democratic House member is rallying opposition to Dr. Sanjay Gupta becoming the next surgeon general, contending the 39-year-old CNN correspondent lacks experience. House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, D-Mich., urged Democrats to sign onto a letter to President-elect...http://blog.mlive.com/a2politics/2009/01/conyers_opposes_cnns_gupta_for.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/a2politics/~3/cdDvObp0e7k/cnn_university_of_michigan_gra.htmlAnn Arbor News - NewsBreaking NewsNedra Pickler | The Associated PressTue, 06 Jan 2009 17:40:04 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/a2politics//3539.2004080 ]]>WASHINGTON -- President-elect Barack Obama has approached CNN's chief medical correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, about becoming the country's next surgeon general, the cable network said Tuesday. CNN said it has kept Gupta, a Novi, Mich., native and University of Michigan...http://blog.mlive.com/a2politics/2009/01/cnn_university_of_michigan_gra.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/a2politics/~3/rxmijyO6-9g/headed_to_the_inauguration.htmlAnn Arbor News - NewsPresidential RaceLynn Monson | The Ann Arbor NewsTue, 06 Jan 2009 12:25:06 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/a2politics//3539.2001320 ]]>The Ann Arbor News is interested in talking to residents of Washtenaw and Livingston counties who are headed to Washington, D.C., for the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States on Jan. 20....http://blog.mlive.com/a2politics/2009/01/headed_to_the_inauguration.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/a2politics/~3/rYSVBbkP2sg/michigan_governor_mentioned_fo.htmlBreaking NewsThe Associated PressMon, 05 Jan 2009 11:58:35 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/a2politics//3539.1996783 ]]>There's talk that New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson's withdrawal as Commerce secretary nominee could be an opening for Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Richardson withdrew Sunday because of an ongoing federal investigation into how his political donors landed a lucrative transportation...http://blog.mlive.com/a2politics/2009/01/michigan_governor_mentioned_fo.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/a2politics/~3/Us21lMRO6Yc/inaugural_gifts_jockeying_on_c.htmlPolitical Notebook33779295670295668From News staff reportsSat, 03 Jan 2009 17:43:20 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/a2politics//3539.1991520 ]]>Three Ann Arbor-area residents are among the 14 Michiganders who have given money to help pay for festivities surrounding the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama. According to Obama's inauguration Web site, Martha Darling of Ann Arbor gave $25,000. Gifts from...http://blog.mlive.com/a2politics/2009/01/inaugural_gifts_jockeying_on_c.htmlnonadult