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GOP raids Dems' donor list, and it pays off for Cornyn - Houston Chronicle
September 6, 2010 New York Times | GOP raids Dems' donor list, and it pays off for Cornyn Houston Chronicle WASHINGTON — Tony Podesta is one of the best-connected rainmakers in the nation's capital, with a web of personal contacts stretching back 42 years and six Democratic presidential candidates. His brother John was Bill ... Tea party or establishment, GOP looks for gains GOP fears echoes of Alaska in Delaware primary For GOP, tea party believers wield a double-edged sword |
McCain slams O's tax-cut 'flail'-ure - New York Post
September 6, 2010 Seattle Times | McCain slams O's tax-cut 'flail'-ure New York Post WASHINGTON -- Sen. John McCain yesterday blasted President Obama for waiting too long to push a tax-cut package for the ailing economy, calling it a "deathbed conversion." "Look, they're just flailing around," McCain ... Obama's 'New Economic Plan': Too Little, Too Late? Obama to Ask Congress to Pass $100 Billion Research Tax Credit Obama to propose 100 billion tax credit |
Pakistan 'suicide bomber' targets police station - BBC News
September 6, 2010 The Nation, Pakistan | Pakistan 'suicide bomber' targets police station BBC News A suspected suicide car bombing in north-west Pakistan has killed at least 14 people, police say. The explosion took place at a police station in the town of Lakki Marwat in the Khyber region south of Peshawar. There are reports that police officers ... Suicide car bomber kills 14 in northwest Pakistan Eight policemen dead in Pakistan suicide attack 9 policemen, 8 civilians killed in Pakistan suicide blast |
Labor Day news grim, but gloom may lift soon - San Francisco Chronicle
September 6, 2010 New York Times | Labor Day news grim, but gloom may lift soon San Francisco Chronicle A woman waits outside a beauty salon with a "Help Wanted" sign in East Los Angeles. A better-than-expected report on employment Friday was the latest piece of improving news on the economy. The Labor Department said companies added 67000 jobs in August ... Unions gear up to push agenda at the polls On Labor Day, taking stock of a rough economy Union's view: What does organized labor want? |
Impact of Jets' new deal with CB Darrelle Revis could be far-reaching - USA Today
September 6, 2010 Globe and Mail | Impact of Jets' new deal with CB Darrelle Revis could be far-reaching USA Today The Jets will roll out three first-rounders -- Revis, Antonio Cromartie and rookie Kyle Wilson -- when they deploy their nickel packages this season. The trio of talented corners should enable the front seven (and probably one or both safeties) to ... Holdout over: Revis, Jets agree to terms on new deal Reports: Darrelle Revis, Jets Agree on New Deal Bad news for Patriots, Randy Moss |
100000 homes could be damaged - PM - Stuff.co.nz
September 6, 2010 msnbc.com | 100000 homes could be damaged - PM Stuff.co.nz Prime Minister John Key has announced a $5m donation to the mayoral fund set up to rebuild earthquake ravaged canterbury. There have been donations of $6m to the fund, set up by Mayor Bob Parker on Saturday, from the private sector. ... Key: 100000 homes damaged in quake New Zealand Building Shares Rally After Quake New Zealand Faces $1.4 Billion Bill After Earthquake |
Coalition deal near on parliament reforms - The Australian
September 6, 2010 ABC Online | Coalition deal near on parliament reforms The Australian Independent MPs Tony Windsor, Bob Katter and Rob Oakeshott at Parliament House today. Picture: Ray Strange Source: The Australian THE Coalition is expected to sign off today on a deal for parliamentary reforms to question time and appointing the ... Government of Australia: sold to the highest bidder Australia Independent Hints at Support for Labor Australia's Independent Legislators Set to End Two-Week Election Deadlock |
American Muslims Ask, Will We Ever Belong? - New York Times
September 6, 2010 New York Times | American Muslims Ask, Will We Ever Belong? New York Times Dr. Ferhan Asghar at a Muslim center in West Chester, Ohio, with his wife, Pakeeza, and daughters Zara, left, and Emaan. By LAURIE GOODSTEIN For nine years after the attacks of Sept. 11, many American Muslims made concerted efforts to build ... Muslim Americans Find Their Voice Amid The Shouts Muslims tread carefully around proposed mosque near ground zero Video campaign invites American Muslims to share their normalcy |
Bombing at an Iraqi army base in Baghdad kills 12, injures at least 20 - Washington Post
September 6, 2010 The Guardian | Bombing at an Iraqi army base in Baghdad kills 12, injures at least 20 Washington Post Just five days after the United States declared the end of its combat mission in Iraq, US soldiers opened fire Sunday morning on suicide bombers who snuck into an Iraqi army base in Baghdad, a US military spokesman said ... 7 killed in Baghdad suicide bombing: statement Baghdad Attack Highlights Still Dangerous Role of US Troops Despite formal combat end, US joins Baghdad battle |
Eta 'declares ceasefire': Spaniards react - BBC News
September 6, 2010 Telegraph.co.uk | Eta 'declares ceasefire': Spaniards react BBC News Basque separatist group Eta says it it will no longer "carry out armed actions" in its campaign for independence, in a video obtained exclusively by the BBC. The group said it took the decision several months ago "to put in motion a democratic process" ... What is behind ETA's ceasefire announcement? Madrid 'cautious' as Eta declares another ceasefire Spain's Basque Separatists Declare Cease-Fire |
