AP - The Federal Reserve's bailout of insurance giant American International Group reminded some of the most powerful members of Congress how little power they sometimes have. The lawmakers didn't like the decision being sprung on them with no notice, but they're also happy not having the responsibility for it.

AP - Republican Sen. Jim Inhofe has a reputation for tough campaign tactics, as his Democratic challenger is finding out the hard way.

AP - The tough road for Jeff Beatty to unseat U.S. Sen. John Kerry began at a press conference attended by a single TV camerawoman and as many campaign staffers as reporters.

AP - Sen. John Kerry fended off his first Democratic opponent in nearly a quarter century, but he got a message from voters when his relatively unknown challenger earned more than 30 percent of the vote.

AP - Offshore oil drilling, which has dominated energy debates in the presidential campaign, is now coming to the Senate.