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Friday, April 08, 2011  Right now is one of their busiest times of the year, with about 150 people a day coming to check out the infamous prisoner of war camp at Andersonville.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  For the most part consumers would immediately notice a difference if a shut down were to take place. Take the airport for example.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  Story updated with a poll, tell us what you think

Tuesday, October 26, 2010  With a week to go before election day, Democratic incumbent Congressman Sanford Bishop and Republican State Representative Mike Keown spent Tuesday rallying their supporters in Albany.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010  A parade of GOP senators took to the Senate floor to outline the case against Kagan even as it became clear that President Barack Obama's nominee had drawn a majority for confirmation.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  A vote is expected before the end of the week to confirm President Barack Obama's nominee. Kagan is in line to succeed retired Justice John Paul Stevens and become the fourth woman to sit on the court.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010  UPDATED 4:05 p.m. CDT. Just one Republican joined Democrats to approve Kagan's nomination and send it to the full Senate, where she's expected to win confirmation within weeks.

Monday, May 17, 2010  Senate Republicans say Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan will get tough questions during her confirmation hearing but a filibuster is unlikely.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010  Georgia's labor commissioner says he will run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Johnny Isakson.

Friday, April 16, 2010  Georgia Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond has told The Associated Press he's leaning toward a run for U.S. Senate.

Thursday, March 19, 2009  Former De Kalb County CEO and U.S. Senate hopeful Vernon Jones says Albany is on the right track to cracking down on gangs.

Wednesday, February 04, 2009  Help for car buyers has been added to the economic recovery package as the Senate tries to fine tune it.

Friday, January 23, 2009  An aide says New York Gov. David Paterson has picked congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand  to fill New York's vacant U.S. Senate seat.

Friday, December 19, 2008  The state board examining disputed ballots in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race is close to wrapping up its decisions on challenges.

Monday, December 01, 2008  Georgia's hotly contested U.S. Senate runoff is entering its final day of campaigning.