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Jack Johnson Pardon: John McCain, Peter King Urge Obama To Take Action

AP | FREDERIC J. FROMMER | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — Two lawmakers are appealing to President Barack Obama to pardon renowned black boxer Jack Johnson, imprisoned a century ago because...

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GOP Rep. Behind "Great White Hope" Remark Voted For Bill With Same Phrase

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.) took a bit of heat a few weeks ago for suggesting the GOP needed a "great white hope" to take on President Barack Obama in ...

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