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Republican presidential candidate, Sen., John McCain, R-Ariz., listens to the applause during his nomination acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention at the Exel Convention Center in St. Paul, Minn., 04 Sep 2008
McCain Accepts Republican Nomination, Pledges to Reform Washington  Audio Clip Available  Video clip available
John McCain tells delegates he is a reformer in Washington, who does not work for a party, but for the people of the United States
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  • Republicans Focus on Obama as Key Election Issue  Audio Clip Available
  • Pregnant Daughter of McCain Running Mate Focuses Attention on US Sex Education  Video clip available
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  • US Defense Leaders Propose Cutting Combat Troops in Iraq in Early '09
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  • Biofuel:  The Algae Alternative  Video clip available
  • McCain Works to Mend Long-Standing Rifts With Conservatives  Audio Clip Available
  • McCain Running Mate Gets Rousing Reception at Party Convention  Audio Clip Available  Video clip available
  • Former Presidential Candidate Challenges GOP to Re-Evaluate Ideals  Audio Clip Available
  • McCain, Delegates Help Pack 80,000 Comfort Packages for Hurricane Victims  Audio Clip Available
  • Louisiana Clean-up Continues as Evacuees from Hurricane Gustav Return Home  Video clip available
  • Bush Visits Hurricane Damage in Louisiana
  • New Orleans Escapes Major Devastation from Storm  Video clip available
  • Severe Storms Getting Stronger, scientists find  Audio Clip Available
  • Barter System Gaining Popularity in US  Video clip available
  • Republicans Attack Democratic Policies at Convention  Audio Clip Available
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