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Rep. Murtha Dead at 77 - FOXNews
Monday, February 8, 2010 6:59:43 PM CST
 FOXNews (blog) | Rep. Murtha Dead at 77 FOXNews Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. John Murtha, the first veteran of the Vietnam war to enter Congress and one of the House's most powerful lawmakers, died Monday afternoon at Virginia Hospital Center after complications from gallbladder ... Defense Stalwart Murtha Dies at 77 Rep. John Murtha dead at 77 John Murtha, US defense appropriations chair, dies |
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Factbox: Republican healthcare reform proposals - Reuters
Monday, February 8, 2010 5:53:18 PM CST
 MiamiHerald.com | Factbox: Republican healthcare reform proposals Reuters (Reuters) - US President Barack Obama has asked Republicans to bring their best ideas on healthcare reform to a televised bipartisan meeting later this month that Democrats hope will help restart the stalled healthcare overhaul drive. ... Congressional Letter Questions Obama's Commitment to Bipartisanship In olive branch from Obama, Republicans see a potential weapon Obama's Health Care Summit: Just for Show? |
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Capital rife with rumors of Paterson's political demise - Buffalo News
Monday, February 8, 2010 7:39:50 PM CST
 Washington Post | Capital rife with rumors of Paterson's political demise Buffalo News ALBANY — Gov. David A. Paterson did not resign from office today under a cloud of scandal. Nor did he do so Sunday, or Saturday or every other day since last Wednesday, when he was supposedly going to have to flee from office in the ... Rumors swirl about New York governor Paterson to Announce Campaign for Governor Paterson Aides Deny Reports He's About to Resign |
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New sanctions urged over Iran move - Aljazeera.net
Monday, February 8, 2010 7:20:12 PM CST
 The Hindu | New sanctions urged over Iran move Aljazeera.net The United States and France have called for fresh sanctions against Iran after Tehran formally said it would begin enriching higher-grade nuclear fuel to a level of 20 per cent. Nicolas Sarkozy, the French president, and Robert Gates, the US defence ... Ayatollah says Iran's military will 'punch' West 'Iran aims to stockpile uranium' 'Enemy cannot hinder Iran's progress' |
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Blast Probe Looks at Gas-Line Clearing - Wall Street Journal
Monday, February 8, 2010 7:20:41 PM CST
 Reuters | Blast Probe Looks at Gas-Line Clearing Wall Street Journal MIDDLETOWN, Conn.—Investigators are looking at a range of possibilities, including a procedure that uses natural gas to purge pipes, as the cause of an explosion at a power plant here Sunday. ... Explosion Investigation Focusing On Safety Issues Connecticut Power-Plant Blast Investigation Continues Explosion Unlikely to Slow Gas Plant Development |
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Yanukovych Win Looks Sealed in Ukraine - Wall Street Journal
Monday, February 8, 2010 6:30:58 PM CST
 Globe and Mail | Yanukovych Win Looks Sealed in Ukraine Wall Street Journal KIEV, Ukraine—Opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych appeared to win Ukraine's presidential election, near-complete returns showed Monday, although his opponent showed no sign of conceding defeat. ... Decision time for Ukraine's Tymoshenko New Ukraine leader may still drive hard bargain on gas Ukraine's Yulia Tymoshenko under pressure to concede in presidential race |
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Sarah Palin Rallies The Tea Partiers - ABC News
Monday, February 8, 2010 7:28:15 PM CST
 New York Times (blog) | Sarah Palin Rallies The Tea Partiers ABC News This morning in Houston, fans paid $50 a head to "get motivated" with Sarah Palin and learn how to balance priorities, maintain grace under fire and become a person of influence. Say what you will but she is certainly that ... Tea Party: Life imitating art in Nashville BREAKINGVIEWS-Next Republican generation poses risk for banks Sarah Palin: Talking to the hand |
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Ex-Boeing engineer gets 15 years in US spy case - Reuters
Monday, February 8, 2010 5:49:56 PM CST
 CBC.ca | Ex-Boeing engineer gets 15 years in US spy case Reuters LOS ANGELES, Feb 8 (Reuters) - An ex-Boeing Co (BA.N) engineer, found guilty last year of passing space shuttle secrets to China in America's first conviction under a 1996 espionage law, was sentenced on Monday to 15 years in prison. ... California: Engineer Is Sentenced for Espionage Chinese Spy Sentenced to More Than 15 Years Ex-Space Shuttle Engineer Sentenced for China Spying |
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Quinn: Ill. lt. governor hopefuls should speak up - Washington Post
Monday, February 8, 2010 4:25:41 PM CST
 New York Daily News | Quinn: Ill. lt. governor hopefuls should speak up Washington Post AP CHICAGO -- Democrats in Illinois are getting a political do-over: the chance to pick a new lieutenant governor nominee themselves now that the primary winner dropped out of the race because of revelations about his checkered past. ... Illinois Looking for Lt. Governor Hopefuls Wanted: experienced candidate for lieutenant; no pawnbrokers needed Scott Lee Cohen bows out of Illinois lieutenant governor race |
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British soldier deaths push Afghanistan toll ahead of Falklands - Times Online
Monday, February 8, 2010 6:37:03 PM CST
 BBC News | British soldier deaths push Afghanistan toll ahead of Falklands Times Online Three British soldiers have been killed by bombs in Afghanistan during the past two days. The deaths bring the number of British Service personnel who have died in the conflict to 256 — one more than died in the Falkland islands in 1982. ... Marines focus on civilian safety in Afghanistan Afghan Official Held for Alleged Aiding Taliban Thousands Flee Ahead of NATO Offensive in Southern Afghanistan |
