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Money talks in mid-term elections

26 October 2010 | 8:44 - By Matthew Hall

One of the biggest players in the upcoming mid-term elections on November 2? Corporate donations.

Political donations have the ability to quietly influence policy (AP)

Political donations have the ability to quietly influence policy (AP)

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More mid-term madness

19 October 2010 | 9:22 - By Matthew Hall

Yes, the American mid-term elections really can get weirder.

Republican 'Mama Grizzly'-in-chief Sarah Palin, roused the faithful at a packed rally in Orange Country, south of Los Angeles. (FILE)

Republican 'Mama Grizzly'-in-chief Sarah Palin, roused the faithful at a packed rally in Orange Country, south of Los Angeles. (FILE)

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Will Sarah Palin be McCain's lasting legacy?

12 October 2010 | 8:38 - By Matthew Hall

Had it not been for Senator John McCain’s desperate play for power back in August of 2008, we may never have met Sarah Palin.

Had it not been for Senator John McCain's desperate play for power back in August of 2008, we may never have met Sarah Palin. (AAP)

Had it not been for Senator John McCain's desperate play for power back in August of 2008, we may never have met Sarah Palin. (AAP)

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Why America won't throw down its guns

05 October 2010 | 10:10 - By Matthew Hall

Not so long ago I met with a high-powered attorney in a low-key restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles.

A rally commemorates the high school shooting massacre at Columbine that rocked the United States. (AP)

A rally commemorates the high school shooting massacre at Columbine that rocked the United States. (AP)

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Matthew Hall presents a first-hand look at world events from a different angle.

Matthew Hall New York-based writer Matthew Hall has chased fugitives across Texas, been shot in outback Australia and has lunched with Liza Minnelli.

 
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