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Clinton Praises Israeli Offer to Limit Construction - Bloomberg

October 31st, 2009 · No Comments


Straits Times
Clinton Praises Israeli Offer to Limit Construction
Bloomberg
1 (Bloomberg) — Secretary of State Hillary Clinton praised Israel's “unprecedented” offer to limit construction of Jewish settlements on the West Bank,
Hillary Clinton arrives in Israel to revive peace talksTimes of India


Clinton urges new Mid-East talksBBC News
Clinton calls Israeli settlement concessions 'unprecedented'Ha’aretz
Voice of America -CNN -Ynetnews
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‘Hillary stressed US desire for broad partnership’ - DAWN.com

October 31st, 2009 · No Comments


BBC News
'Hillary stressed US desire for broad partnership'
DAWN.com
WASHINGTON: In her meetings and public events in both Islamabad and Lahore, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton underscored America's
Sec. Clinton mouths offWashington Post


Clinton minces no words with PakistanKhaleej Times
Clinton Defers Role in South Asia FeudWall Street Journal
Media Matters for America -Bloomberg -Boston Herald
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Recognizing the Limits of American Power in Afghanistan - Huffington Post (blog)

October 31st, 2009 · No Comments


BBC News
Recognizing the Limits of American Power in Afghanistan
Huffington Post (blog)
The goal should be to advance American security, not build an Afghan state. The president need not rush his decision. Hawkish demagogues who entrapped the
Tough Decision on AfghanistanKorea Times


Obama should send more troops to Afghanistan nowTampabay.com
O isn't dithering on Afghanistan! It's a Harvard Law Seminar!American Thinker
MLive.com -RushLimbaugh.com (subscription) -RealClearPolitics (blog)
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Tags: Election 2008

No trick: 2000 kids knocking on White House door - The Associated Press

October 31st, 2009 · No Comments


Boston Globe
No trick: 2000 kids knocking on White House door
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — More than 2000 kids are getting the ultimate trick-or-treating treasure: Candy from President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama at the
George Clooney and Oprah Winfrey on Barack Obama's White House guest listTelegraph.co.uk


White House trick-or-treaters turn out in drovesNECN
Michelle Obama 'Cat Woman:' HalloweenThe Swamp (blog)
Entertainment Tonight News -Wall Street Journal -Us Magazine
all 1,168 news articles »

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Tags: Barack Obama

Clinton calls Israeli settlement concessions ‘unprecedented’ - Ha’aretz

October 31st, 2009 · No Comments


Straits Times
Clinton calls Israeli settlement concessions 'unprecedented'
Ha’aretz
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said yesterday at a press conference in Jerusalem that Prime Minister Benjamin
Clinton Praises Israeli Settlements Offer; Abbas Demands FreezeBloomberg


Huge Gaps Ahead as Clinton Pushes for Resumption of Israeli-Palestinian TalksVoice of America
Clinton pushes for resumption of talks between Israel, PalestiniansCNN
Jerusalem Post -Ynetnews -Xinhua
all 1,029 news articles »

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Tags: Hillary Clinton

Newt supports Hoffman (now that Scozzafava is out) - Daily Mail - Charleston

October 31st, 2009 · No Comments

Newt supports Hoffman (now that Scozzafava is out)
Daily Mail - Charleston
Mrs. Palin was 'the' Establishment's VP Choice (made by McCain), and she clearly embraced the Maverick John McCain politics. If she were the real 'pure'

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Tags: John McCain · mccain

John McCain Was For Actual Internet Freedom Before He Was For Fake “Internet … - AlterNet

October 31st, 2009 · No Comments

John McCain Was For Actual Internet Freedom Before He Was For Fake "Internet
AlterNet
By The Huffington Post News Team, Huffington Post So, John McCain wants the internet to be a terrifying user experience for everybody, and is pimping the

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Clinton urges Abbas to talk without settlement halt - Reuters

October 31st, 2009 · No Comments


Ha’aretz
Clinton urges Abbas to talk without settlement halt
Reuters
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - On a flying visit across the Middle East, Hillary Clinton urged the Israeli and Palestinian leaders
Clinton pushes for resumption of talks between Israel, PalestiniansCNN


Huge Gaps Ahead as Clinton Pushes for Resumption of Israeli-Palestinian TalksVoice of America
Clinton: Settlement freeze not a pre-condition for talksYnetnews
ABC Online -Jerusalem Post -Ozarks First
all 914 news articles »

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Tags: Hillary Clinton

Obama: Stimulus plan helping economy - NECN

October 31st, 2009 · No Comments


Voice of America
Obama: Stimulus plan helping economy
NECN
Barack Obama says the stimulus has put the economy back on its feet. "These investments aren't just helping us recover in the short term, they're helping to
Obama Touts Economic Growth; GOP Blasts Health ReformVoice of America


Obama tempers economic news with caution on jobsThe Associated Press
Obama Cites Good Signs on EconomyWall Street Journal
ABC News -Bloomberg -Reuters India
all 2,265 news articles »

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Tags: Barack Obama

Barack and Michelle Obama: Mr&Mrs show irks voters - Times Online

October 31st, 2009 · No Comments


BBC News
Barack and Michelle Obama: Mr&Mrs show irks voters
Times Online
With difficult state elections and a crucial military decision looming, President Barack Obama sat down with his wife Michelle last month to give an
George Clooney and Oprah Winfrey on Barack Obama's White House guest listTelegraph.co.uk


Clooney, Winfrey Early White House GuestsWall Street Journal
Oprah and George Clooney Visited the Obama White HouseEntertainment Tonight News
Access Hollywood -The Associated Press -Examiner.com
all 1,003 news articles »

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Clinton urges Iran to take deal, won’t “wait forever” - Reuters

October 31st, 2009 · No Comments


Boston Globe
Clinton urges Iran to take deal, won't "wait forever"
Reuters
JERUSALEM, Oct 31 (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Saturday that Iran should accept a deal that it has been offered on reprocessing
Clinton warns Iran that patience has limitsAFP


Clinton says US seeking clarification on Iran responseWashingtonTV
Clinton says US to let Iran nuclear talks play outReuters

all 1,667 news articles »

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Tags: Hillary Clinton

Precinct changes could surprise voters - Cincinnati.com

October 31st, 2009 · No Comments

Precinct changes could surprise voters
Cincinnati.com
Since the 2008 presidential election, the Hamilton County Board of Elections has eliminated 200 of

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Tags: Election 2008

Race and Politics - The League of Ordinary Gentlemen (blog)

October 31st, 2009 · No Comments

Race and Politics
The League of Ordinary Gentlemen (blog)
If that's the case, how then do we have a constructive discussion about the interaction of race and politics in American life? On Friday I explored that

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Tags: Election 2008

Obama Touts Economic Growth; GOP Blasts Health Reform - Voice of America

October 31st, 2009 · No Comments


Voice of America
Obama Touts Economic Growth; GOP Blasts Health Reform
Voice of America
With the US economy growing for the first time in a year, President Barack Obama says the country is moving in the right direction.
Obama tempers economic news with caution on jobsThe Associated Press


Obama Cites Good Signs on EconomyWall Street Journal
Obama Says New Data Shows US Economy RecoveringABC News
Bloomberg -Reuters India -Xinhua
all 2,193 news articles »

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Huge Gaps Ahead as Clinton Pushes for Resumption of Israeli-Palestinian Talks - Voice of America

October 31st, 2009 · No Comments


Boston Globe
Huge Gaps Ahead as Clinton Pushes for Resumption of Israeli-Palestinian Talks
Voice of America
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is pushing for a resumption of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. The top US diplomat has met with
Clinton Seeks to Prod Israelis, Palestinians on TalksBloomberg


Clinton meets Abbas, PA sees 'difficult dilemma'Ynetnews
US-POLITICS SummaryWashington Post
Jerusalem Post -AFP -Reuters South Africa
all 795 news articles »

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Tags: Hillary Clinton

At least he’s not John McCain - guardian.co.uk

October 31st, 2009 · No Comments

At least he's not John McCain
guardian.co.uk
The alternative could have been worse Barack Obama and John McCain at a 2008 presidential debate. Photograph: Ron Edmonds/AP Like millions of fellow
Hey Guys: Democracy Is Dangerous For Men So You Shouldn't VoteThe Business Insider


A year later, Obama still beats McCainSeattle Post Intelligencer

all 2 news articles »

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Tags: John McCain · mccain

New White House book calls famed 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. address ‘the American … - Gaea Times

October 31st, 2009 · No Comments


Gaea Times
New White House book calls famed 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. address 'the American
Gaea Times
Hillary Clinton called the home “a repository of America's storied past.” Michelle Obama has called it “awe inspiring.” The authors of a new book have

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Tags: Hillary Clinton

Corzine Courts Obama Backers in All-Out Push - New York Times

October 31st, 2009 · No Comments

Corzine Courts Obama Backers in All-Out Push
New York Times
“It will show that Obama's support was about more than just one candidate's charismatic personality, and give him a chance to transform American politics.

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Tags: Election 2008

Obama tempers economic news with caution on jobs - The Associated Press

October 31st, 2009 · No Comments


Voice of America
Obama tempers economic news with caution on jobs
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Saturday tempered excitement about a growing economy with a sober outlook that more people will lose their jobs.
Obama Sees Progress in US Economy; Republicans Criticize Health Care ReformVoice of America


Obama Cites Good Signs on EconomyWall Street Journal
Obama Says New Data Shows US Economy RecoveringABC News
Bloomberg -Xinhua -Reuters India
all 2,360 news articles »

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George Clooney and Oprah Winfrey on Barack Obama’s White House guest list - Telegraph.co.uk

October 31st, 2009 · No Comments


BBC News
George Clooney and Oprah Winfrey on Barack Obama's White House guest list
Telegraph.co.uk
business executives and union leaders feature on a newly-released list of visitors to the White House during President Barack Obama's first six months.
Clooney, Winfrey Early White House GuestsWall Street Journal


Oprah and George Clooney Visited the Obama White HouseEntertainment Tonight News
Blankfein, Winfrey Logged Among Visitors to Obama's White HouseBloomberg
The Associated Press -Examiner.com -Daily Mail - Charleston
all 427 news articles »

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