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Replica Vietnam wall evokes memories
York Daily Record
The Wall that Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, will be at the York Expo Center through Wednesday. The wall will be closed from 6 to 10:30 pm today due to fireworks safety regulations. ...
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Former White House volunteers share memories of time in Washington, DC
The Jackson Citizen Patriot - MLive.com
The Fredericks, who live at Pleasant Lake today, lived in Washington, DC for nine years, seven of which were spent volunteering at the White House. They love to share their story and the memorabilia they collected with students and civic groups. ...
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama leaves for US to confer Kalachakra initiations
Phayul
The Tibetan spiritual leader is scheduled to confer the Kalachakra initiations in Washington DC (Phayul photo/Norbu Wangyal) Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama today left his exile seat of Dharamshala for a two-week long visit of the ...
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Diplomat Seeks Asylum in US
Radio Free Asia
The number two diplomat at the Burmese Embassy in Washington, DC has defected and is now seeking political asylum in the United States. Deputy Chief of Mission Kyaw Win, 59, told RFA he made the decision to leave the government because he saw little ...
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Today's Matchup – July 3, 2011
Rox Pile
The Rockies go for the sweep today against the Kansas City Royals. They'll be finishing off interleague play with 2 losing series and 3 winning ones. From here they go on a 7-game road trip through Atlanta and Washington DC that will take them right up ...
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Pirates, Nats close series in DC
Los Angeles Times
Jason Marquis hasn't lost in over a month, and the Nationals hope to give the veteran right-hander plenty of run support today when Washington concludes a four-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Marquis is 2-0 over his last six appearances and ...
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ATR Applauds Christie Pension Reform
ParamusPost.com
By Press Release Saturday, July 02, 2011, 11:21 AM EDT WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) applauded Governor Chris Christie's momentous pension and benefits reform in New Jersey. Gov. Christie, along with Senate President Stephen ...
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Gnarly Trombone's 15-step guide to maximum Fourth of July fun
Greeley Tribune
By Mike Peters We all know that the best place to be on the Fourth of July isn't in those puny celebrations in distant places like New York City or Washington, DC, or that other place called Boston. The best place to be today is — of course — here. ...
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Will Thailand's Army Intervene To Halt Red-Shirt Victory?
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
Bangkok, Thailand and Washington, DC, July 3, 2011 - With polls closing in Thailand today, concerns have been raised by the Washington, DC-based Center for Public Policy Analysis that elements of the Royal Thai Army may militarily intervene in the ...
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Governor Walker to appear on Face The Nation today
WSAU
WASHINGTON, DC (WSAU) - Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is scheduled to be one of four political guests on the CBS news magazine "Face the Nation" today. The program is called - What's wrong with DC Walker and the other three guests will be interviewed ...
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Editorial: Let's look beyond the barbecue today
Enterprise-Record
That will all happen today, but just last month, two events occurred that drive home the message of independence and freedom. Several area residents were part of the Honor Flight Northern California, which flew them to Washington, DC to visit the ...
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I'm inspired to fight trafficking‚ says Charimaya
Himalayan Times
KATHMANDU: Charimaya Tamang who was honoured with the 2011 Hero Acting to End Modern-Day Slavery Award in Washington DC, today said the recognition had encouraged her to fight human trafficking and injustice against Nepali women. ...
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It's still states vs. feds
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
For examples today, Hoosiers need look no further than courts in its own state, pitting state officials in Indianapolis against federal authorities in Washington, DC Initially, at least, the courts are siding with the federal government, ...
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Global Academy Online Appoints Special Consultant to Africa
openPR (press release)
(openPR) - Global Academy Online, Inc. (the Academy) a Washington DC based online university builder, curriculum developer and institutional faculty provider announced today the appointment of Emmanuel Echewisi as Special Consultant and Director of the ...
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Fourth of July celebrations hit the airwaves
Bend Bulletin
“A Capitol Fourth” is big gala from Washington, DC, that features performances by Steve Martin, Josh Groban, Jordin Sparks, Little Richard and Matthew Morrison. Jimmy Smits hosts the show, which culminates with some razzle-dazzle in the sky. ...
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Liberty Ship Sails in Parade Today
Patch.com
“I started on August 15, 2010 and finished on October 30, 2010 in Washington, DC,” he said, traveling all 15630 miles by motorcycle. Gardner will be riding on the float along with Dan Gordon (Rhode Island State Representative, District 71), ...
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A day to remember those who serve
Daytona Beach News-Journal
By MORGAN GILREATH, COMMUNITY VOICE Gilreath, Volusia County's property appraiser, is a member of the Volusia Honor Air Committee, which provides free flights to Washington, DC, for World War II veterans. (www.volusiahonorair.org) He also served in the ...
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Today's holiday offers All-American TV
GoErie.com
"A Capitol Fourth" (today at 8 pm on PBS) -- Jimmy Smits leads the annual DC celebration, with music from Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers, Josh Groban, Jordin Sparks, Little Richard and Matthew Morrison. - "Macy's Fourth of July" (today at 9 ...
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US Congresswoman Barbara Lee backs Carib-American heritage month
Jamaica Gleaner
The proclamation was signed through the hard work and diligence of Dr Claire Nelson of the Institute of Caribbean Studies in Washington, DC. The Institute of Caribbean Studies is the national founder, and Congresswoman Barbara Lee sponsored the move to ...
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Use opportunity to explore new business avenues - Marks
Jamaica Gleaner
She assured the audience that the Jamaican Embassy in Washington, DC, was focused on building a framework and providing the facilitation to make the partnership for development a reality. However, she pointed out that her observations were those of a ...
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Home cooking for our brave soldiers
Boston Herald
Kingsley has been at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC, rehabbing from serious injuries to his face, hand and leg, but plans to be back home — and back with his 1-year-old son, Nixon — Wednesday. “I kind of forgot what it's like ...
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Libya and hypocrisy of the 'Left'
Salem-News.Com
(WASHINGTON DC) - The winds of change are sweeping the Arab world. Thanks to the people of Tunisia and Egypt the Arabs are experiencing a momentous claim for new history, a new renaissance. We have all watched their calls for democracy, freedom, ...
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Andrew McCutchen Needs To Be An All-Star
Rum Bunter
Today around lunchtime, the Major League All-Star team will be announced. The Pittsburgh Pirates Andrew McCutchen needs to be on the team. Just look at what he is doing in Washington DC. McCutchen has gone 6 for 11 with three doubles, a triple, ...
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A dose of straight talk on the economy for politicians
HeraldNet
A recent survey by the US Chamber of Commerce showed 79 percent of small-business owners wanted more certainty from Washington, DC, and 80 percent said the nation's debt has had a negative impact on their business. Our political leaders could create ...
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Simon Gagne Joins Mike Richards in Los Angeles; Vokoun to DC for $1.5M
The 700 Level
By Matt P. (email) Two former faces of the Flyers have today find themselves teammates again. After Simon Gagne was firmly asked to waive his no-trade clause last off-season, he was dealt to Tampa Bay, where he spent 2010-2011. ...
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The Buzz | Louisville chef Jay Denham honored
Louisville Courier-Journal
His business partners, Nic Heckett of Virginia and Chuck Talbott of West Virginia, will also be recognized today(Monday, July 4th). The award, created by Made, a nonprofit educational organization based in Washington, DC, identifies and honors ...
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Smokey Bear's First Mobile Application Launch in time for the Holiday Weekend
Imperial Valley News
Washington, DC - The Ad Council, along with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters (NASF), launched a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) featuring Smokey Bear designed to provide critical information to ...
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US Senate approves resolution honoring retired USCG Admiral Thad Allen
GCaptain (press release)
By gCaptain Staff WASHINGTON, DC – The US Senate today approved a resolution authored by US Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) that commemorates the 39-year career of retired Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Thad Allen. The resolution (S.Res.170) cites ...
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Speller column: Service comes with costs
Greenville Daily Reflector
It's found on the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, and there are at least four published songs with the title. The sentiment is especially poignant when someone you love, know or even hear about is killed in the line of duty, ...
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WWF and Kimberly-Clark Corporation Announce New Global Commitment to ...
IEWY News
WASHINGTON, DC AND DALLAS, TX –Today, Kimberly-Clark and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced the expansion of Kimberly-Clark's membership in the Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN), a WWF initiative to eliminate illegal logging and conserve the ...
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US First Lady unveils 'My Plate'
Inquirer.net
With her in Washington, DC, for the unveiling were Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin. “The new design called My Plate was conceived as a crucial part of Mrs. Obama's campaign against obesity, designed to remind ...
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Former White House volunteers share memories of time in Washington, DC
By washington dc - Google News
The Fredericks, who live at Pleasant Lake today, lived in Washington, DC for nine years, seven of which were spent volunteering at the White House. They love to share their story and the memorabilia they collected with students and ...
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Brice Phillips, 90, Founder of Phillips Crab House « Ocean City Blog
By John Hayden
The company went on to open Phillips Crab House restaurants near the harbors in Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and Norfolk. Today the company, led by Mr. Phillips' son, operates 19 restaurants, and pioneered a supply chain for crabs in Asia. ... Crab House at 21st Street, the company operates a second Phillips restaurant in North Ocean City, as well as the Phillips Beach Plaza Hotel at 13th Street. See news reports in The Baltimore Sun, The Washington Post, Restaurant News. ...
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Washington: Political News & Issues from Obama's White ... - USA Today
Keep up to date on American Politics with the latest news from the White House and Capitol Hill...
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Manufacturer Announces Move to D.C. - Local News - Washington, DC ...
MVM Technologies is moving its headquarters and manufacturing operations to D.C. .
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myFOX Washington D.C.: Today in D.C. History: Renovated Eastern ...
Today in D.C. History: Renovated Eastern Market Reopens After Devastating Blaze. via City Desk. On June 26, 2009, hundreds of people waited in line to get ...
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ARRA News Service: 4th of July in Washington, D.C. - Politicians ...
ARRA News Service: conservatives news: God, family & country; ... Today in Washington, D.C. - July 1, 2011: The House is already in recess. ...
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Newspaper Association Of America Names Caroline Little As CEO ...
Headquartered near Washington, D.C, in Arlington, Va., the association focuses on the major issues that affect today's newspaper industry: public policy and ...
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Sears eyes moving HQ to Washington, D.C.: report | Consumer ...
View All of Today's News Headlines. (Crain's) — Sears Holdings Corp. has Washington, D.C., on its list as it shops around for a more tax-favorable state for ...
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2011 BIO International Convention Kicks Off Today in Washington, DC
2011 BIO International Convention Kicks Off Today in Washington, D.C. First Day Addresses Global Health, Clinical Trials and Future of Innovative Medi.
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Quality Superhero Goes To Washington D.C. | Hot News Today
Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) June 27, 2011. Leaders in biotech and the pharmaceutical industry who are gathering at the BIO International Convention will be ...
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VSHS Band to represent Iowa in Washington, D.C. July 4 Parade ...
Vinton Today, A News Cooperative for Vinton Iowa ... the National Independence Day Parade July 4, as they march down Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C. ...
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News Release | National Restaurant Association
(Washington, D.C.) The National Restaurant Association today congratulated ... in a national food contest established by Capitol Hill newspaper, Roll Call. ...
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DC Spotlight Newspaper - The Pulse of Washington, D.C.
The Online Washington, D.C. Newspaper. Chat Cafe June 26, 2011 ... COM; TODAY'S NEWS; - Actor Peter Falk of "Columbo" fame has died at 83 ...
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Weiner's Last Day | WASHINGTON, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today is scandalized Rep. Anthony Weiner's last day in Congress. ... Printer Friendly. http://wkrg.com/a/1207737. News You May Also Like ...
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Minneapolis Mayor Rybak in Washington D.C. Seeking Tornado Aid ...
Local news, sports, weather and more from WCMP/WXCX Radio in Pine City, ... Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak is in Washington D.C. today looking to get more aid ...
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dcTechSource Announces Winners of Inaugural Technology Leadership ...
(BUSINESS WIRE)--dcTechSource.com, the premier destination for technology business news in the Washington, DC region, today announced the winners of the ...
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Watch for Low-Flying Planes Today in D.C. Area | NBC Washington
A NASA plane will be flying at a low altitude today over parts of our area. It will be collecting data for the agency's mission to improve satellites' ...
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148th Session of PAHOs Executive Committee Starts Today in Washington
Washington, DC, 20 June 2011 (PAHO/WHO)& mdash; The Executive Committee of the Pan American Health Organization today starts its 148th session, at... ... For the latest pharmaceutical news and updates - Sign up now! ...
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White House to pay $37 million in salaries for 2011
Sun,3 Jul 2011 09:16 PM PDT
Reuters - photoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Friday it will pay $37,121,463 in salaries for 454 employees in 2011.

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Myanmar diplomat defects in Washington: report
Sun,3 Jul 2011 09:14 PM PDT
Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The deputy chief of mission at Myanmar's embassy in Washington is seeking political asylum in the United States, Radio Free Asia reported Sunday. Full Story1
Afghan drawdown may hurt battle for east: McCain
Sun,3 Jul 2011 03:05 PM PDT
Reuters - photoKABUL (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's decision to bring troops home from Afghanistan faster than the military recommended could jeopardize the next major push of the war, to unseat insurgents in the east, U.S. senator John McCain said on Sunday.

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French Socialist party head calls for calm amid DSK affair
Sun,3 Jul 2011 01:57 PM PDT
Reuters - photoJul (Reuters) - By Leila Abboud

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Minnesota Zoo reopens using own revenue during state shutdown
Sun,3 Jul 2011 12:48 PM PDT
Reuters - photoMINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - As day three of the Minnesota state government shutdown began on Sunday, residents shut out of state parks and historical sites had one option restored over the holiday weekend -- the Minnesota Zoo.

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California calls on citizen to redraw political lines
Sun,3 Jul 2011 05:02 AM PDT
Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When Stanley Forbes is not helping to redraw California's electoral map, he is growing almonds at his ranch or running his independent book store. Full Story1
Little-known Republican McCotter opens White House bid
Sun,3 Jul 2011 04:12 AM PDT
Reuters - photoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Thaddeus McCotter, a guitar-playing Michigan congressman with an independent streak, formally launched a longshot bid for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination on Saturday.

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Vote to replace former Congressman Weiner on September 13
Sat,2 Jul 2011 01:52 PM PDT
Reuters - photoNEW YORK (Reuters) - A special election to replace disgraced former Congressman Anthony Weiner, who resigned after lying about sending lewd photos of himself to women over the Internet, has been set for September 13.

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Massachusetts lawmakers OK $31 billion budget
Fri,1 Jul 2011 03:06 PM PDT
Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Massachusetts legislature enacted a nearly $31 billion budget on Friday, which shuts a $1.9 billion budget gap without raising taxes by cutting spending and relying on one-time revenues. Full Story1
Analysis: Geithner may want to go; will Obama let him?
Fri,1 Jul 2011 02:58 PM PDT
Reuters - photoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Timothy Geithner may be musing about stepping down as Treasury secretary but President Barack Obama has ample reason to try to talk him out of it, not least that doing so would avoid a bruising succession battle.

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Warnings sounded over precipitous defense cuts
Fri,1 Jul 2011 02:02 PM PDT
Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Cuts in defense spending as part of President Barack Obama's bid to trim the $1.4 trillion U.S. budget deficit could hurt the economy or imperil security unless undertaken as part of a careful review of military needs, an industry representative and a key lawmaker said. Full Story1
U.S. sees South Sudan independence set despite violence
Fri,1 Jul 2011 01:57 PM PDT
Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States believes South Sudan will split smoothly from the North when it declares independence on July 9 but the two sides face tough economic and security challenges that could threaten further violence, a senior U.S. official said on Friday. Full Story1
Treasury says Congress has month to reach debt deal
Fri,1 Jul 2011 01:53 PM PDT
Reuters - photoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury on Friday stuck with an August 2 deadline for Congress to approve new borrowing and avoid a default, applying more pressure on lawmakers to break partisan gridlock and reach a budget deal.

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New defense chief Panetta sees tough budget choices
Fri,1 Jul 2011 01:48 PM PDT
Reuters - photoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Leon Panetta was sworn in as U.S. defense secretary on Friday promising to keep the military strong while making tough choices on defense spending cuts.

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New defense chief sees tough budget choices
Fri,1 Jul 2011 12:31 PM PDT
Reuters - photoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Leon Panetta was sworn in as defense secretary on Friday promising to keep the military strong while making tough choices on defense spending cuts.

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Republican McCotter launches longshot 2012 presidential bid
Fri,1 Jul 2011 12:10 PM PDT
Reuters - photoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Thaddeus McCotter, an independent-minded congressman from Michigan, launched a longshot bid on Friday for the 2012 Republican nomination to run for U.S. president.

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Obama nominates Olsen for counterterrorism post
Fri,1 Jul 2011 11:08 AM PDT
Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama nominated Matthew Olsen on Friday as the director of the National Counterterrorism Center to replace Michael Leiter, who resigned. Full Story1
Analysis: Some revenue hikes likely in budget deal
Fri,1 Jul 2011 11:07 AM PDT
Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans reject revenue increases in deficit-reduction talks, but the betting in Washington is that if and when a budget deal is brokered, at least a few of those Democratic ideas will be included. Full Story1
Senate approves Treasury security, TARP nominees
Fri,1 Jul 2011 09:19 AM PDT
Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate has confirmed the Treasury Department's top national security officials, the head of its bailout programs and its top spokesperson, easing a backlog of Obama administration nominees delayed by political wrangling. Full Story1
Treasury warns of crisis absent debt limit deal
Fri,1 Jul 2011 08:25 AM PDT
Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Treasury on Friday kept up the pressure on Congress to strike a deal to raise the debt ceiling and prevent a default, repeating that it would run out of legal room to borrow on August 2. Full Story1
Illinois governor signs budget but state's problems mount
Fri,1 Jul 2011 07:43 AM PDT
Reuters - photoCHICAGO (Reuters) - Just hours before a new fiscal year was to begin, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn on Thursday signed a new state budget after vetoing $376 million in spending approved by the General Assembly.

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Analyst view: Geithner mulls departing Treasury: sources
Fri,1 Jul 2011 03:06 AM PDT
Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is considering stepping down later this year, but will not make any decision until after until after debt limit negotiations conclude, people familiar with his thinking said on Thursday. Full Story1
Clinton decries Belarus crackdown at democracy talks
Fri,1 Jul 2011 02:34 AM PDT
Reuters - photoVILNIUS (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton criticized the repression of peaceful protests in Belarus on Friday as she urged nations to support fledgling democratic movements in the Middle East, North Africa and elsewhere.

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Obama criticizes tone of early 2012 campaigning
Thu,30 Jun 2011 05:51 PM PDT
Reuters - photoPHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - President Barack Obama struck back on Thursday against his political rivals seeking the Republican presidential nomination, saying they were attacking his economic record without having solid plans of their own.

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Privacy groups ask Congress for stronger law
Thu,30 Jun 2011 05:15 PM PDT
Reuters - photoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - A coalition of consumer and privacy groups is pressing the Senate for stronger legislation to ensure that consumers' private information is kept safe.

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Senate approves Petraeus as CIA director
Thu,30 Jun 2011 04:59 PM PDT
Reuters - photoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to confirm General David Petraeus, now commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, to be the new director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

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Republicans block action on Bush trade pacts
Thu,30 Jun 2011 04:20 PM PDT
Reuters - photoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked action on three free trade agreements they have long supported to protest against President Barack Obama's decision to include a retraining program for workers hurt by trade in one of the bills.

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Romney raises $15-20 million, leads Republican cash race
Thu,30 Jun 2011 04:06 PM PDT
Reuters - photoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is expected to report raising between $15 million and $20 million in campaign cash for the quarter ending on Thursday, a campaign aide said, a sum that far outpaces rivals.

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Lockheed, Boeing in $1.1 billion US Air Force deal
Thu,30 Jun 2011 03:25 PM PDT
Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - United Launch Alliance, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Corp and Boeing Co, has won a $1.1 billion U.S. Air Force contract for work on the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Program, the Defense Department said on Thursday. Full Story1
Factbox: What's on the table in the debt talks
Thu,30 Jun 2011 02:40 PM PDT
Reuters - (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Senate Democrats are weighing a scaled-back budget deal that would avert a looming U.S. default but force Congress to tackle the politically toxic issue again before the 2012 elections, a Senate Democratic aide told Reuters on Thursday. Full Story1
Obama 2012 campaign says it exceeds 480,000 donors
Thu,30 Jun 2011 02:07 PM PDT
Reuters - photoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's 2012 re-election campaign said it had attracted more than 480,000 contributors by Thursday afternoon, as it aimed for what campaign officials have said is a goal of raising $60 million in the second quarter of this year.

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Democrats weigh short-term debt limit increase
Thu,30 Jun 2011 02:03 PM PDT
Reuters - photoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Senate Democrats are weighing a scaled-back U.S. budget deal that would avert a looming default but force Congress to tackle the politically toxic issue again before the 2012 elections, a Senate Democratic aide told Reuters on Thursday.

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Big Medicare cuts to reduce deficit unpopular: poll
Thu,30 Jun 2011 12:44 PM PDT
Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Few Americans would support major cuts to Medicare to reduce the federal deficit, but many would be okay with minor savings in the popular healthcare program, a survey released on Thursday said. Full Story1
Republicans block Senate panel meeting on trade
Thu,30 Jun 2011 12:34 PM PDT
Reuters - photoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans boycotted a meeting of the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday to deny the panel a needed quorum to consider free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama.

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California Governor Jerry Brown to sign budget Thursday
Thu,30 Jun 2011 12:25 PM PDT
Reuters - photoSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California Governor Jerry Brown on Thursday will sign a state budget approved by fellow Democrats in the legislature to close a roughly $10 billion deficit, according to a statement from his office.

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Obama awards Defense chief Gates Medal of Freedom
Thu,30 Jun 2011 10:36 AM PDT
Reuters - photoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama awarded retiring Secretary of Defense Robert Gates the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a farewell ceremony on Thursday morning.

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White House snubs McConnell invitation to Obama
Thu,30 Jun 2011 09:51 AM PDT
Reuters - photoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House effectively turned down an invitation by Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell for President Barack Obama to visit his members on Capitol Hill on Thursday to discuss raising the debt limit.

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Factbox: What is the Muslim Brotherhood?
Thu,30 Jun 2011 09:33 AM PDT
Reuters - (Reuters) - The United States will resume limited contacts with Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Thursday. Full Story1
U.S. shifts to closer contact with Egypt Islamists
Thu,30 Jun 2011 09:33 AM PDT
Reuters - photoBUDAPEST (Reuters) - The United States will resume limited contacts with Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton confirmed on Thursday, saying it was in Washington's interests to deal with parties committed to non-violent politics.

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Obama to do Twitter session on economy on July 6
Thu,30 Jun 2011 09:16 AM PDT
Reuters - photoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will hold a "town hall" meeting on the U.S. economy and jobs on July 6, the White House said on Thursday, but it will be in the virtual world of Twitter, not a brick and mortar building.

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