Archive for the ‘ted+stevens’ Category

McCain picks Palin as running mate

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Palin also reacted to the indictment of Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens by calling it "very dismaying." She added, "Hopefully though, this won't be a distraction and get people's minds off what has to be done in the grand scheme of things."Read the full story

Justice Department indicts Sen. Ted Stevens

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Sen. Ted Stevens, the longest-serving Republican senator and a figure in Alaska politics since before statehood, was indicted Tuesday on seven counts of failing to disclose thousands of dollars in services he received from a company that helped renovate his home.Read the full story

Anchorage mayor to challenge Stevens for Senate

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich said Sunday he plans to run for the Senate seat held by Ted Stevens since 1968, ending months of speculation. The 46-year-old Democrat said he plans a formal announcement Monday in Anchorage and later that afternoon in Fairbanks.Read the full story