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Race to replace Tauscher may be closer than first thought
Next week, voters in the East Bay will choose a new member of Congress. KCBS' Doug Sovern checks in on the candidates' campaigns. (10/27; 2:04)
Hear, Not Read, the Bill
KCBS' Doug Sovern offers a public service for anyone interested in learning more about the massive health care reform bill, in this morning's KCBS Cover Story (9/15; 1:54)
Pivotal Debate: Private vs. Govt. Insurance
In this KCBS Cover Story, political reporter Doug Sovern says the question of whether the government should compete with private insurance companies has become the focal point of the health care reform debate. (9/9; 1:55)
Special Election for 10th Congressional District
Lieutenant Governor John Garmendi and Republican attorney David Harmer will face off in a November runoff to determine who will win the vacant seat in the 10th Congressional District vacated by Ellen Tauscher. (8/2; :59)
Special Election and Health Care Reform
The debate over health care reform is more than just words for the 14 people who want to represent portions of the East and North Bay in Congress. KCBS' Doug Sovern explains in this KCBS Cover Story. (8/31; 1:52)
Newcomers Race for East Bay Congress Seat
In the race to replace Tauscher in Congress, KCBS' Doug Sovern says there are some political newcomers who are spicing up the campaign. (8/26; 1:55)
Candidates Vying to Fill Tauscher's Seat
Ellen Tauscher resigned from Congress to take a job at the State Dept. KCBS' Doug Sovern begins a 3-part series on those who want to replace her. (8/25; 1:56)
Special Election Interview: Woods
KCBS' Doug Sovern talks to 10th District Congressional Candidate Anthony Woods (D). (8/25; 3:01)
Special Election Interview: Loos
KCBS' Doug Sovern talks to 10th District Congressional Candidate Mark Loos (R). (8/25; 4:09)
Special Election Interview: Harmer
KCBS' Doug Sovern talks to 10th District Congressional Candidate David Harmer (R). (8/25; 5:17)
Special Election Interview: Buchanan
KCBS' Doug Sovern talks to 10th District Congressional Candidate Joan Buchanan (D). (8/25; 4:00)
Special Election Interview: Garamendi
KCBS' Doug Sovern talks to 10th District Congressional Candidate John Garamendi (D). (8/25; 4:23)
Sovern Nation Podcast
KCBS' Doug Sovern interviews the candidates and covers the issues on this Campaign Watch 2008.
 
 
 
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