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Obama set against Bush tax cuts – Washington Post
Malaysia Star Obama set against Bush tax cutsWashington PostWorkers scan the listings on a job board in Las Vegas. The nation's economic recovery has been slowed by high unemployment rates. (Julie Jacobson) By Lori Montgomery President Obama will argue personally Wednesday against extending the...
Daley won’t run for record seventh election to be mayor – Chicago Tribune
New York Times (blog) Daley won't run for record seventh election to be mayorChicago TribuneRichard M. Daley's 21-year run as mayor will end next spring with the city broadly reshaped by his vision and unprecedented grip on power, but with his image as Chicago's sure-handed leader increasingly...
Obama seeks massive tax break for business – Los Angeles Times
The Hindu Obama seeks massive tax break for businessLos Angeles TimesCompanies could save 0 billion by writing off capital investment. The president also announces a -billion spending plan for roads, runways and railroads. By Kathleen Hennessey and Don Lee, Tribune Washington Bureau President Obama...
Koran burning will endanger US lives: Petraeus – AFP
Washington Post Koran burning will endanger US lives: PetraeusAFPKABUL — The US commander of the Afghan war has warned that troops' lives will be endangered if a Florida evangelical church goes ahead with a planned burning of the Koran on Saturday's 9/11 anniversary. General David Petraeus...
Tropical Storm Hermine Makes Landfall on East Coast of Mexico, Center Says – Bloomberg
Reuters Tropical Storm Hermine Makes Landfall on East Coast of Mexico, Center SaysBloombergTropical Storm Hermine made landfall in northeastern Mexico close to the border with Texas, bringing strong winds and heavy rain, the US National Hurricane Center said in a website advisory. …Tropical...
7 killed in Baghdad suicide bombing: statement – Xinhua
Los Angeles Times 7 killed in Baghdad suicide bombing: statementXinhuaBAGHDAD, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) — Seven people were killed and 29 others injured when five suicide bombers in their explosive-laden minibus attacked an Iraqi army headquarters in downtown Baghdad on Sunday, an Iraqi military command...
As Clock Ticks, Lawmakers Revisit Bush Tax Cuts – NPR
CNN As Clock Ticks, Lawmakers Revisit Bush Tax CutsNPRWhen George W. Bush was sworn into office as president in January 2001, he inherited a record budget surplus. Five weeks later, he addressed a joint session of Congress, urging lawmakers to act swiftly on his signature campaign promise: …Obama...
Pope ‘may appeal’ in Iran stoning – BBC News
CBC.ca Pope 'may appeal' in Iran stoningBBC NewsThe Vatican has said it could appeal diplomatically to Iran to spare the life of an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning for adultery. The statement followed a plea for help from the son of the woman, Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, in an...
Cops Search Landfill for Possible Killing Spree Victim’s Body – ABC News
Washington Post Cops Search Landfill for Possible Killing Spree Victim's BodyABC News"The tipping area is dirt, over garbage; it's very solid," Keller Canyon Landfill spokesman Rick King told ABC News San Francisco station KGO-TV. Sales' father, Ricardo Sales, 73, was found...
Quake aftermath: Live updates – TVNZ
CBC.ca Quake aftermath: Live updatesTVNZPolice report a quiet night in Christchurch central as people comply with the CBD cordon but aftershocks keep hitting Canterbury. Tvnz.co.nz continues live updates as information comes in. 7:00am Electricity lines company Orion says 90% of customers in …Two...

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