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Obama Makes War Gains
AMMAN, Jordan, July 21 -- When Sen. Barack Obama left Washington last week, he was under pressure to defend what Republican critics called an arbitrary deadline for withdrawing U.S. combat forces from Iraq. By Monday, the White House and rival Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign were at pain...
Washington Post – Jul 22, 2008 02:57 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
AMMAN, Jordan, July 21 -- When Sen. Barack Obama left Washington last week, he was under pressure to defend what Republican critics called an arbitrary deadline for withdrawing U.S. combat forces from Iraq. By Monday, the White House and rival Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign were at pain...
Washington Post – Jul 22, 2008 02:57 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
SC senator criticized for blog posting about Obama
AP - A Republican state senator is being criticized for a post on his blog that shows photos of Barack Obama and Osama bin Laden wearing similar clothing, along with a line that says the difference between them is "a little B.S."
Yahoo! – Jul 22, 2008 02:26 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
AP - A Republican state senator is being criticized for a post on his blog that shows photos of Barack Obama and Osama bin Laden wearing similar clothing, along with a line that says the difference between them is "a little B.S."
Yahoo! – Jul 22, 2008 02:26 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Reid confronts GOP antagonist with 40-bill package
AP - Most lawmakers dream of getting their names linked to legislation. That won't be so when the Senate takes up what is unofficially being called the "Coburn Omnibus."
Yahoo! – Jul 21, 2008 11:44 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
AP - Most lawmakers dream of getting their names linked to legislation. That won't be so when the Senate takes up what is unofficially being called the "Coburn Omnibus."
Yahoo! – Jul 21, 2008 11:44 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
GAO: Indian health agency lost millions in goods
AP - The Indian Health Service has lost at least $15.8 million worth of equipment and later falsified documents to cover up some of those losses, according to congressional investigators.
Yahoo! – Jul 21, 2008 10:08 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
AP - The Indian Health Service has lost at least $15.8 million worth of equipment and later falsified documents to cover up some of those losses, according to congressional investigators.
Yahoo! – Jul 21, 2008 10:08 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Obama Arrives in Baghdad to Discuss Iraq Strategy
BAGHDAD, July 21 --- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama arrived in Iraq Monday morning to discuss U.S.-Iraq strategy and American troop levels, issues that have become a cornerstone of debate in the U.S. presidential campaign.
Washington Post – Jul 21, 2008 1:52 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
BAGHDAD, July 21 --- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama arrived in Iraq Monday morning to discuss U.S.-Iraq strategy and American troop levels, issues that have become a cornerstone of debate in the U.S. presidential campaign.
Washington Post – Jul 21, 2008 1:52 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Reality trumps ideology in Fannie-Freddie rescueAP - Odd alliances are at work as President Bush and congressional Democrats band together to save Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Yahoo! – Jul 21, 2008 07:36 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Economy top concern for voters as White House race heats upAFP - The sputtering economy has asserted itself as the main concern for US voters less than four months ahead of presidential elections, and with an avalanche of alarming new data it appears unlikely that will change.
Yahoo! – Jul 21, 2008 05:35 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
In Immigration Cases, Employers Feel the Pressure
A three-year-old enforcement campaign against employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants is increasingly resulting in arrests and criminal convictions, using evidence gathered by phone taps, undercover agents and prisoners who agree to serve as government witnesses.
Washington Post – Jul 21, 2008 03:55 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
A three-year-old enforcement campaign against employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants is increasingly resulting in arrests and criminal convictions, using evidence gathered by phone taps, undercover agents and prisoners who agree to serve as government witnesses.
Washington Post – Jul 21, 2008 03:55 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Obama Joins Karzai for 'Working Lunch'
KABUL, July 20 -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama met here Sunday with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, capping the end of a two-day tour of Afghanistan as casualties continued to mount from violence in the war-torn country.
Washington Post – Jul 20, 2008 3:02 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
KABUL, July 20 -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama met here Sunday with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, capping the end of a two-day tour of Afghanistan as casualties continued to mount from violence in the war-torn country.
Washington Post – Jul 20, 2008 3:02 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Dream of gas tax holiday falters over job lossesAP - The political vision of a summer gas tax holiday died a quick death in Congress, losing to a view that federal excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel will have to go up if they go anywhere.
Yahoo! – Jul 20, 2008 04:14 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
