Archive for March, 2009

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By now, it may seem obvious that the government is playing major roles in running huge corporations, including banks, insurance companies and automakers receiving billions of dollars in federal aid.

Experts: Bias didn’t skew NH polls against Clinton

Polling that ended too early and other technical shortcomings — rather than undetected racial bias — are the likeliest reasons so many surveys incorrectly suggested Barack Obama would defeat Hillary Rodham Clinton in the..Full story

PROMISES, PROMISES: Saving teacher jobs tough

President Barack Obama promises his economic stimulus law will save hundreds of thousands of teaching jobs, but some states could end up spending the money on playground equipment or wallpaper — and the president might not hav..Full story

Meeting to launch new commitment to Afghanistan

A 72-nation conference on Afghanistan will launch a broader international commitment to the security of the region, including neighboring Pakistan, special U.S. envoy Richard Holbrooke said Monday.The hastily convened conference ope..Full story

Romney’s work puts him in 2012 political spotlight

Mitt Romney doesn’t have a job for the first time in his adult life. That hardly means he’s not working.

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Peres calls for regional peace in Middle East

Israeli President Shimon Peres expressed optimism Monday that his country’s next government can achieve Mideast peace, despite the presence of parties within the incoming coalition traditionally opposed to making concessions t..Full story

GM Ceo Wagoner forced out as part of gov’t plan

Time and time again, General Motors Corp.’s board of directors reaffirmed its support for Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner, even as the company piled up billions of dollars in losses and begged for government loans to stay alive...Full story

Obama may find Europe reticent on some U.S. goals

President Barack Obama’s first European trip could dampen his hopes that a new diplomatic style will convert once-reluctant allies into cooperative global partners.

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Democrats, GOP duel over small business taxes

Few small businesses would see a tax increase under President Barack Obama’s budget plan.

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Afghan president to stay in office till Aug

STILL RULES: Afghan President Hamid Karzai will remain in office until August. Afghan President Hamid Karzai will stay in office after his term officially ends on May 21 until elections are held in August, after receiving a green li..Full story