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1 hr ago | Globe and Mail

Weak growth delays Flaherty attack on deficit

Tara Perkins Toronto - Globe and Mail Update Published on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 7:55PM EST Last updated on Friday, Nov.

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6 hrs ago | New York Times

Christian Leaders Unite on Political Issues

Citing the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 's call to civil disobedience, 145 evangelical, Roman Catholic and Orthodox Christian leaders have signed a declaration saying they will not cooperate with laws that they say could be used to compel their institutions to participate in abortions, or to bless or in any way recognize same-sex couples.

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Related Topix: Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Orthodox Church, US Politics, US News, George Bush, Gay/Lesbian

10 hrs ago | WBAL-AM Baltimore

Court Reverses Ruling On Inaugural Arrests

The U.S. Court of Appeals has reserved a ruling that the arrests of several protesters on the eve of the second inauguration of President George W. Bush was unconstitutional.

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15 hrs ago | MediLexicon

BIO Announces Presidents Bill Clinton And George W. Bush To Provide...

The Biotechnology Industry Organization announces that Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, the 42nd and 43rd Presidents of the United States, will appear together for a moderated discussion at the 2010 BIO International Convention, which will be held May 3-6 in Chicago, Ill.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, George Bush, Chicago Metro, 2008 Presidential Election

Fri Nov 20, 2009

KKCO-TV Grand Junction

Colo. eatery owner pleads guilty in pot case

A Thornton restaurant owner who served politicians has pleaded guilty to laundering money to run a marijuana-growing operation.

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Related Topix: Denver Metro, George Bush

The Wichita Eagle

Ex-Us Ag Ashcroft visiting Kansas for Tiahrt

Tiahrt scheduled a news conference Friday with Ashcroft at the Doubletree in Overland Park.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Jerry Moran, Todd Tiahrt, George Bush

Fox 8 - WJW

Obama administration abandons proposed Bush rule letting...

The federal government has decided to abandon a Bush administration plan that would have permitted mutual fund companies and brokerage firms to offer investment advice to 401 customers.

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Related Topix: Personal Finance, Retirement, IRA, George Bush, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Law, Employment / Labor Law

WHDH

Stem-cell debate unlikely to fade after Neb. vote

The University of Nebraska's governing board was expected to vote Friday on a resolution that would limit stem-cell research at the university system's facilities to rules approved under former President George W. Bush.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Nebraska Government, Nebraska, George Bush, Barack Obama

Buffalo News

Government creates new task force against fraud

The Obama administration announced a governmentwide task force to combat financial fraud after the U. S. recession led to an increase in economic crimes.

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Related Topix: George Bush, Home, Mortgage, Criminal Defense Law, Healthcare Law, Law

Thu Nov 19, 2009

Ledger Dispatch

Palin's book comes with bag of nuts at Santa Cruz bookshop

Bookshop Santa Cruz's Casey Coonerty unveils the store's latest sniping campaign against Sarah Palin's book by offering buyers a free packet of nuts.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, John McCain, Rush Limbaugh

The Detroit News

U.S., South Korea mend ties

Seoul, South Korea -- America's relations with South Korea, a crucial Asian ally, are on an upswing as President Barack Obama meets with President Lee Myung-bak today, though a stalled trade agreement is still a concern for the economic powerhouses.

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Related Topix: South Korea, World News, Asia, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Lee Myung-bak, George Bush

WAOW-TV Wausau

Belgian-British duo wins race for EU's top jobs

EU leaders on Thursday handed the European Union's top new jobs to two little-known compromise figures - Belgium's prime minister and the EU's trade commissioner - dashing hopes of those who wanted to raise the continent's global profile.

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Related Topix: George Bush, Fredrik Reinfeldt

Hindustan Times

State dinner for Manmohan Singh on White House lawn

The Obamas will be holding their first official dinner for visiting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh not in the State Dining Room, but in an elaborate white tent erected on the South Lawn of the White House.

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Related Topix: Manmohan Singh, World News, India, Asia, Wedding, Laura Bush, Bill Clinton, History in the News

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Designers promise a Texas feel for Bush presidential library

The George W. Bush Presidential Center will tip its hat to the former president's home state, from the pecan wood paneling inside to the wildflowers, bluebonnets and prairie outside.

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Related Topix: Texas, George Bush, Laura Bush, Southern Methodist University, Dallas Metro

WHDH

Senate approves budget for veterans programs

The Senate on Tuesday adopted the latest in a continuing series of major budget increases to provide medical care for veterans.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, George Bush, Barack Obama, US Senate, Democrat

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Abc13.com

Famed Southwest artist Jose Cisneros dies

Artist Jose Cisneros, known for his vivid depictions of the people and culture of the Southwest, has died in El Paso.

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Related Topix: George Bush, Mexico, World News

KHWB-TV Houston

Chinese state media trumpet Obama visit, but activists complain criticism was too measured

State media heralded President Barack Obama's maiden trip to China as a triumph, but ordinary Chinese were largely shielded by their government from his most critical remarks and activists were disappointed by the measured tone of those they did hear.

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Related Topix: World News, China, Asia, Blog News, George Bush, Hu Jintao

MSNBC

Karl Rove memoir coming in March

Seen at the Madison Square Garden Entertainment's 2009 Speaker Series earlier this year, the former Deputy Chief of Staff Karl RoveA said in a statement Threshold issued Wednesday that his book would be "a frank account of what I witnessed and my often-controversial role." Slideshow A A First-class confessions In his new book, "PostSecret," blogger ...

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Related Topix: Karl Rove, George Bush, Dick Cheney

KRDO

2 ejected from '05 Bush event in court

Two people who say they were booted from a Denver appearance by then-President George W. Bush because of their political views are back in court, seeking to revive their lawsuit.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

Kansas City Star

Controversial court nominee survives Senate test

Democrats on Tuesday crushed a Senate filibuster against a controversial appeals court nominee, demonstrating to Republicans they can't stop President Barack Obama from turning the federal judiciary to the left.The 70-29 vote limited debate over the qualifications of U.S. District Judge David Hamilton of Indiana, and assured his elevation to the ...

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, US Senate, Democrat

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