Long-shot candidates pose a threat

When Democrats took control of the House in 2006, Michael Montagano was a fresh-faced Indiana University Law School graduate without any serious political ambitions.

Two years later, in the midst of a long-shot bid against Rep. Mark Souder (R-Ind.) in a deeply conservative northeast Indiana district, the 27-year-old attorney could find himself swept into Congress if a sizable Democratic wave hits on Tuesday.
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Bailout action moving at brisk pace

As Treasury plan accelerates, chances increase that Congress may soon vote on releasing rest of $700B.
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Pelosi OKs drilling vote, but at a price

Pelosi will allow vote on offshore drilling but has conditions. See also: McCain still mulling ANWR
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