AFP - Republican John McCain Monday desperately sought to win back voters hit by the economic crisis and flocking in droves to Democrat Barack Obama, saying he had a plan to stop the meltdown.

Reuters - Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi said on Monday the ailing U.S. economy needs a second stimulus package.

Reuters - Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives, seeking to stave off a recession that many fear is about to grip the United States, pushed on Monday for a second economic stimulus package and greater regulation of the financial markets.

AP - House Republicans and Democrats pushed dueling economic stimulus plans Monday, as the two parties jockeyed for advantage on an issue that is dominating the presidential race and House and Senate campaigns.

AFP - Republicans Sunday pushed back against charges that John McCain's campaign had been sowing "hatred" against Barack Obama, as they struggled to put their White House bid back on track.

AP - Three weeks before the election, Republicans are growing increasingly concerned about John McCain's ability to mount a comeback, questioning his tactics and even his campaign's main thrust in a White House race increasingly focused on economic turmoil.

AP - When it comes to choosing who represents them in Congress, many voters are experiencing deja vu.

AFP - Hillary and Bill Clinton launched a campaign blitz of the blue-collar heartland that will decide the White House race, beseeching their supporters to make Barack Obama president.

AP - This central-Georgia military town outside Robins Air Force Base should be a cakewalk on Election Day for Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss. But ask people here if they support him and one finds surprising ambivalence, even hostility.

AP - After consulting with Barack Obama, Democratic leaders are likely to call Congress back to work after the election in hopes of passing legislation that would include extended jobless benefits, money for food stamps and possibly a tax rebate, officials said Saturday.

AFP - A war of words with racial undertones marked the White House race Sunday after civil rights icon John Lewis accused Republican John McCain of sowing "hatred" against Barack Obama.

AP - Attempts to tackle global warming are being made more difficult by the spreading economic crisis even as Democratic congressional leaders say it's still a top goal for next year.