John McCain
US conservatives choose Rand Paul as next nominee
Mar 17, 2013 05:49 EDT
US conservative activists have picked Tea Party favorite Senator Rand Paul as their choice to become the 2016 Republican presidential nominee as they wrapped up a major strategy gathering outside Washington.
Sarah Palin needles Obama, Republicans in speech
Mar 16, 2013 17:11 EDT
Former US vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin took center stage to speak before conservative activists Saturday, needling President Barack Obama and even fellow Republicans.
US senators blast JPMorgan 'whale' debacle
Mar 15, 2013 13:58 EDT
US senators Friday blasted banking giant JPMorgan Chase over its mammoth trading losses on complex derivatives last year and called for tougher regulatory scrutiny of the banking industry.
US Senators blast JP Morgan 'whale' debacle
Mar 15, 2013 10:33 EDT
US senators Friday blasted banking giant JP Morgan over its mammoth trading losses on complex derivatives last year and called for tougher regulatory scrutiny of the banking industry.
Obama to continue outreach to Republicans
Mar 09, 2013 06:14 EST
US President Barack Obama on Saturday expressed his determination to continue outreach to his Republican opponents in order to facilitate approval by Congress of his key agenda items.
Senate stalwart Carl Levin will not seek re-election
Mar 07, 2013 22:28 EST
US Senator Carl Levin, a six-term Democrat and staunch advocate for military personnel and readiness, announced Thursday he will not seek re-election in 2014.
John Brennan confirmed as CIA director
Mar 07, 2013 21:28 EST
The US Senate confirmed John Brennan as CIA director Thursday after the White House doused a fierce debate over the potential use of domestic drones, which could have delayed filling the crucial post.
Obama cranks up charm offensive with Ryan lunch
Mar 07, 2013 17:36 EST
US President Barack Obama took his political charm offensive up another notch Thursday, welcoming Paul Ryan, the intellectual powerhouse of Republican fiscal conservatism, for lunch.
Obama cranks up charm offensive
Mar 07, 2013 12:29 EST
President Barack Obama will take his charm offensive with Republicans up a notch on Thursday, having lunch with budget hawk and former vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan at the White House.
Obama invites Republican budget hawk Ryan to lunch
Mar 07, 2013 10:42 EST
President Barack Obama will take his charm offensive with Republicans up a notch on Thursday, having lunch with budget hawk and former vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan at the White House.
Obama tries new tack -- talking to Republicans
Mar 07, 2013 00:51 EST
President Barack Obama has hit on a novel antidote to Washington's endless cycle of political crises: breaking bread with Republicans.
Obama dines with Republicans in budget push
Mar 06, 2013 22:29 EST
US President Barack Obama met Republican senators for a rare dinner, as he sought to end an ugly budget stalemate that is clouding the early days of his second term.
Obama to sup with Republicans in budget push
Mar 06, 2013 16:02 EST
President Barack Obama will meet rival Republican senators for a rare dinner Wednesday, as he tries to end an ugly budget stalemate holding growth hostage and clouding his second term.
Obama offers budget dialogue to Republicans
Mar 06, 2013 11:39 EST
US President Barack Obama Wednesday mounted a fresh effort to dislodge a long-running budget and policy deadlock with top Republicans, as news emerged of several planned bipartisan meetings.
US general wants 13,600 troops to stay in Afghanistan
Mar 05, 2013 14:42 EST
The general overseeing US forces in Afghanistan told senators Tuesday that he recommended keeping 13,600 American troops in the country once NATO withdraws in 2014, even as White House officials have pushed for a smaller presence.
Senate panel to vote on CIA nominee Brennan
Mar 05, 2013 13:44 EST
The Senate Intelligence Committee votes Tuesday on whether John Brennan should head the CIA, the last of three critical national intelligence posts to be filled in President Barack Obama's cabinet.
Netanyahu: Iran closer to nuclear 'red line'
Mar 04, 2013 17:40 EST
Faced with "faster and faster" centrifuges spinning in Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Monday that Tehran's nuclear program was getting closer to crossing a crucial "red line."
Gay couples looking to Obama on immigration rights
Mar 04, 2013 12:25 EST
Erwin de Leon married a US citizen nearly three years ago, but the Filipino is still in immigration limbo for one simple reason -- his spouse is a man.
White House: Republicans will compromise as cuts bite
Mar 03, 2013 14:43 EST
As the blame game over a stinging package of deficit-reducing spending cuts grinds on, the White House said Sunday that as voters start to feel the pain, Republicans will pivot and seek compromise.
Growing calls for US high court to back gay unions
Mar 01, 2013 15:08 EST
An unlikely coalition grouping the Obama administration, major corporations, Republican lawmakers and Clint Eastwood has found common cause in urging the US Supreme Court to legalize gay marriage.
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| John McCain | |
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| Assumed office January 3, 1987 Serving with Jon Kyl | |
| Preceded by | Barry Goldwater |
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| In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | John Jacob Rhodes Jr. |
| Succeeded by | John Jacob Rhodes III |
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Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
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| In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 1997 January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Inouye (1995) Ben Nighthorse Campbell (2005) |
| Succeeded by | Ben Nighthorse Campbell (1997) Byron Dorgan (2007) |
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Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
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| In office January 3, 1997 – June 6, 2001 January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Pressler (1997) Ernest Hollings (2003) |
| Succeeded by | Ernest Hollings (1997) Ted Stevens (2005) |
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| Born | August 29, 1936 Coco Solo Naval Air Station, Panama Canal Zone |
| Birth name | John Sidney McCain III |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Carol Shepp (m. 1965, div. 1980) Cindy Lou Hensley (m. 1980) |
| Children | Douglas (b. 1959, adopted 1966), Andrew (b. 1962, adopted 1966), Sidney (b. 1966), Meghan (b. 1984), John Sidney IV "Jack" (b. 1986), James "Jimmy" (b. 1988), Bridget (b. 1991, adopted 1993) |
| Residence | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
| Profession | Naval aviator, Politician |
| Religion | Baptist congregant (Brought up Episcopalian)[1] |
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| Website | U.S. Senator John McCain: Arizona |
| Military service | |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1958 – 1981 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
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