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Cory Aquino (1933-2009) - Channel News Asia

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments


Telegraph.co.uk
Cory Aquino (1933-2009)
Channel News Asia
the opposition candidate in the 1986 presidential election - and running mate Salvador Laurel flash the thumbs down in front of a Marcos concrete bust.
Corazon Aquino, 76, who toppled MarcosPhiladelphia Inquirer


Tying yellow ribbons all overInquirer.net
Aquino, heroine of Philippine people power, diesReuters
Bloomberg -Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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Tags: Election 2008

Obama's crappy patio furniture - San Francisco Chronicle

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments


ABC News
Obama's crappy patio furniture
San Francisco Chronicle
But as an American, there is one element of President Barack Obama's sit-down beer-drinking dialogue with Gates and Crowley that deserves further comment: I
Analysis: Obama's rare race foray a positive stepThe Associated Press


Obama More Bartender Than Mediator At Beer SummitNew York Times
Jarrett Says Obama's Talk With Gates, Crowley Was ProductiveBloomberg
New York Daily News -Wall Street Journal -New York Times
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Pulling No Punches - Wall Street Journal

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments

Pulling No Punches
Wall Street Journal
John McCain is red in the face and hopping mad. I'm sitting in his office in the Senate Russell Office Building, and he's just rushed in
mccain: Obama has not changed WashingtonCNN Political Ticker



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Tags: John McCain · mccain

Myanmar delays Aung San Suu Kyi verdict - Los Angeles Times

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments


ABC News
Myanmar delays Aung San Suu Kyi verdict
Los Angeles Times
"If they can sentence her criminally, they get her out of politics," said Khin Ohmar, Burma Partnership's coordinator. He said the protests led by Buddhist
NBC29Myanmar court delays Suu Kyi verdict until Aug. 11NBC 29 News


Prison Looms for Aung San Suu Kyi as Burma Show Trial Draws to a CloseCommon Dreams (press release)
NBC29Myanmar police ring court ahead of Suu Kyi verdictNBC 29 News
NBC 29 News -NBC 29 News
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Tags: Election 2008

White House Keeps Pushing Depleted 'Clunkers' Program as Senate … - FOXNews

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments


MiamiHerald.com
White House Keeps Pushing Depleted 'Clunkers' Program as Senate
FOXNews
John McCain, R-Ariz., told FOX News that he rival will object to the bill next week, even mounting a filibuster. "I not only wouldn't vote for the extra $2
House oks $2 billion more for 'cash for clunkers'Los Angeles Times


Critics Blast 'Cash for Clunkers' $2 Billion LifelineThe Washington Independent
More Cash for Clunkers, But What About Eco Benefits?Hybrid Cars News
The Detroit News -FOXNews
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Tags: John McCain · mccain

Pelosi outlines August plan of attack - Politico

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments


Boston Globe
Pelosi outlines August plan of attack
Politico
Wasn't it the Dems who were planning to end the politics of personal destruction? Does hope and change have to include witch hunts and always tagging
Pelosi bites hand that feeds her?Reuters Blogs


Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid — we need leadership on healthcareDaily Kos
The Coming Demise of the Strange Co-Presidency of the United StatesAmerican Spectator
National Center for Policy Analysis
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Ousted federal prosecutor renominated by Obama - The Associated Press

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments


New York Times
Ousted federal prosecutor renominated by Obama
The Associated Press
President Barack Obama nominated Daniel G. Bogden on Friday to serve as the United States attorney for Nevada. Bogden was one of nine federal prosecutors
US Attorney, Dismissed by Bush, Nominated by ObamaBloomberg


US Attorney Fired by Bush, Rehired by ObamaWall Street Journal Blogs
Attorneys now find hope in Bogden's nominationLas Vegas Sun

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mccain: Obama has not changed Washington - CNN Political Ticker

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments

mccain: Obama has not changed Washington
CNN Political Ticker
John mccain said Friday. "I'm afraid they have," Obama's former presidential rival told cnn's John King when asked if the administration has 'failed' in

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Tags: John McCain · mccain

Analysis: Obama's rare race foray a positive step - The Associated Press

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments


Telegraph.co.uk
Analysis: Obama's rare race foray a positive step
The Associated Press
Perhaps the biggest "teachable moment" from the Henry Louis Gates Jr. saga was for President Barack Obama: If you want to improve race relations,
Obama More Bartender Than Mediator At Beer SummitNew York Times


Jarrett Says Obama's Talk With Gates, Crowley Was ProductiveBloomberg
President Obama, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and Sgt. James Crowley New York Daily News
guardian.co.uk -New York Times -The Associated Press
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'The Battle for America 2008: The Story of an Extraordinary Election' - Washington Post

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments


Washington Post
'The Battle for America 2008: The Story of an Extraordinary Election'
Washington Post
"I think the whole election was a novel," Barack Obama said. It was mid-December 2008. The president-elect was seated in his

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Bud Light for Obama - Hillary Clinton's (Expletive!) Beer? - National Ledger

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments


Washington Post
Bud Light for Obama - Hillary Clinton's (Expletive!) Beer?
National Ledger
Bud Light for Obama - Hillary Clinton's (Expletive!) Beer? (Image: WENN) Have you ever heard of Hillary Clinton's "Mad Bitch" beer? In the noise surrounding
Milbank jokes that Hillary Clinton should drink 'mad bitch' beer.Think Progress


Post's Milbank, flashing Hillary Clinton photo: "We won't tell you Media Matters for America

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Saudis reject 'incrementalism' of US-backed peace plan - CNN International

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments


The Associated Press
Saudis reject 'incrementalism' of US-backed peace plan
CNN International
Foreign Minister Saud Al-Faisal and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talk to the media Friday. The United States had hoped that the Saudis would announce
Saudi Arabia rejects US pleas on IsraelReuters


Saudi Minister Takes Hard Line Against Peace Gestures to IsraelVoice of America
WHY ISRAEL IS NERVOUSWall Street Journal
Aljazeera.net -AFP -The Associated Press
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Clinton Says No Decision to Ease Sudan Sanctions - New York Times

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments


Voice of America
Clinton Says No Decision to Ease Sudan Sanctions
New York Times
By REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Friday no decision had been taken to ease some sanctions against Sudan,
Administration denies split on Sudan policyCNN Political Ticker


US envoy to Sudan calls for lifting sanctionsKansas City Star
Obama Envoy Says Sudan Sanctions Hamper Peace EffortsBloomberg

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Tags: Hillary Clinton

Hope Davis dishes on stage, her fear of flying — and playing … - Los Angeles Times

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments


Los Angeles Times
Hope Davis dishes on stage, her fear of flying — and playing
Los Angeles Times
She is on her way to England to play Hillary Clinton in "The Special Relationship," written by Peter Morgan ("The Queen") for HBO. Most of this year,

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Obama Hosts Verizon, Wal-Mart, Nucor, Starbucks CEOs - CNNMoney.com

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments


The Associated Press
Obama Hosts Verizon, Wal-Mart, Nucor, Starbucks CEOs
CNNMoney.com
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- President Barack Obama hosted the chief executives of Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT), Nucor Corp.
Obama, Cabinet meet for mid-year assessmentThe Associated Press


With Barack Obama, no free lunch for visitors or staffChristian Science Monitor
Obama to comment on US economy after GDP dataReuters
Wall Street Journal -Xinhua -Reuters
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Clinton says no decision to ease Sudan sanctions - Reuters

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments


BBC News
Clinton says no decision to ease Sudan sanctions
Reuters
WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Friday no decision had been taken to ease some sanctions against Sudan,
Administration denies split on Sudan policyCNN Political Ticker


US envoy to Sudan calls for lifting sanctionsKansas City Star
Obama Envoy Says Sudan Sanctions Hamper Peace EffortsBloomberg

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Tags: Hillary Clinton

Corazon Aquino, restored democracy to Philippines - Los Angeles Times

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments


CBC.ca
Corazon Aquino, restored democracy to Philippines
Los Angeles Times
When she registered to run against Marcos after he called a snap presidential election for Feb. 7, 1986, Aquino listed her occupation as "housewife.
Aquino, heroine of Philippine people power, diesReuters


Tying yellow ribbons all overInquirer.net
Corazon Aquino, Who Led 1986 Revolt in Philippines, Dies at 76Bloomberg
The Associated Press
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Is America a conservative nation? - Hot Air

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments

Is America a conservative nation?
Hot Air
American politics orbit on the right side of a center that has been creeping leftward for the better part of a hundred years. The Gallup article includes a

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Sarah and Hillary: A study in contrasts - Macleans.ca

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments


KPIC
Sarah and Hillary: A study in contrasts
Macleans.ca
Their electoral bases reflect the polarization of American politics of the past three decades. There are no crossover votes with these two political figures
Is Sarah Palin The Next Rush Limbaugh?FOXBusiness



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Obama campaign style unchanged as president - The Free Lance-Star

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments


guardian.co.uk
Obama campaign style unchanged as president
The Free Lance-Star
(AP) — At times, it seems like Barack Obama has time-traveled back to last summer when he was simply a Democrat running for the White House.
Obama's Doctor Pessimistic on ReformThe New American


Obama has aura but doesn't know how to legislateAshland Daily Tidings
Chart of the Day: More people think Obama health plan is bad ideaSeattle Post Intelligencer
MiamiHerald.com -New York Daily News -USA Today
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