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View the Rocky Mountains with the city of Denver in the foreground
Democrats Look for Votes in Western United States  Video clip available
Party focuses on increasing voter base in Rocky Mountain states, where Republicans are strong
This satellite image released by NOAA on Wednesday Aug. 27, 2008 shows Tropical Storm Gustav over the Caribbean Sea
Louisiana Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Possible Hurricane  Video clip available
The National Hurricane Center predicts storm to hit between the state of Texas and the state of Florida Tuesday morning 
Denver International Airport opened in 1995, replacing the old airfield that had served Denver since 1929, [Credit: Metro Denver Convention and Visitor's Bureau]
Denver Airport Recycled into New Urban Community  Audio Clip Available  Video clip available
Redevelopment addresses sprawling growth in region
Red Rocks is the jewel in the crown of Denver's mountain park system [Credit: Ron Ruhoff for Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau]
Democratic National Convention Showcases Green Denver  Audio Clip Available  Video clip available
City pledges to reduce climate-changing emissions 20 percent by 2012
Locals and visitors kayak today on the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River where prospectors in 1858 discovered gold [Credit: Stan Obert for Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau]
Democratic National Convention Showcases Mile High City  Audio Clip Available  Video clip available
Denver's economy is booming, but pollution and congestion threaten quality of life
Crowds and flags surround Denver's Municipal Auditorium for the 1908 convention
Democrats Return to Denver to Celebrate Centennial of Presidential Convention  Audio Clip Available  Video clip available
Delegates in 2008 consider agenda similar to that of 1908
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Minneapolis, St. Paul Gear Up for Republican Convention  Video clip available
'The Twin Cities' in the state of Minnesota expect 45,000 visitors, as well as an influx of media organizations
Republican National Convention, host city, St. Paul, Minneapolis
Twin Cities in the Spotlight for Republican National Convention  Video clip available
The convention is expected to generate $150 million for the local economy of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota
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Saddle Up!  It's Time for Church  Audio Clip Available
Some 'cowboy' services have everything but the campfire
An oil field worker
US Oil Companies Finding More Oil in Old Fields  Audio Clip Available  Video clip available
High price has given oil companies the incentive to revisit old fields long ago abandoned as unprofitable
President Bush speaks at the headquarters of the Louisiana National Guard in New Orleans, 20 Aug 2008
Bush Vows Better Future for Hurricane Damaged Gulf Coast
US president says region rebounding from devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina
Farmers can lease their land to wind developers, who pay them about $4,000 per windmill plus a portion of the electricity that's sold
US Farming Communities Reap Benefits of Wind Power  Video clip available
In Great Plains states, where wind is in plentiful supply, growing number of wind energy projects helping to supplement declining farm incomes and creating new jobs
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C.F. Martin & Company Celebrate 175 Years of Making Music  Audio Clip Available  Video clip available
Martin is the acoustic guitar of choice for many leading musicians and songwriters
Many commuters bike to work
Gas Prices Fuel Interest in City Living  Video clip available
Some Americans are parking their cars pedaling to work and shopping
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Rising Consumer Prices Increase Popularity of US Co-op Communities  Video clip available
More Americans pooling resources in community-owned cooperatives to deal with tough economy
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More Than One Million People Visit Clinton Library and Museum  Video clip available
The presidential center in Arkansas chronicles Bill Clinton's presidency