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US releases first part of $400 million aid package for Mexico's fight against drug cartels
Associated Press WritersMEXICO CITY (AP) _ The U.S. government finally released the first part of a $400 million aid package Wednesday to support Mexico's police and soldiers in their fight against drug cartels. The money comes at a critical time: Mexico's death toll from...Tags: Bill Clinton, Justice System, Police, Civil Rights, Corruption
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World stem-cell session to be held in Baltimore
Baltimore will act as host to the 2009 World Stem Cell Summit, solidifying its position as one of the nation's foremost crucibles for bioscience research, officials said today. The summit, to be held over three days in September, is expected to bring...Tags: Florida, National Government, George Bush, Research, Diplomacy
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Fast approaching inauguration, president-elect relishes final few days of civilian life
Associated Press WriterCHICAGO (AP) _ Barack Obama appears to be enjoying his last few weeks of pondering the nation's problems without being held accountable for them. The president-elect teased reporters and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, his choice for commerce secretary,...Tags: Hillary Clinton, New Mexico, National Government, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), George Bush
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Palin files tardy disclosures about free gifts first publicized in AP news reports
Associated Press WriterANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) _ Gov. Sarah Palin has added to her financial disclosure forms two free trips that she took nearly two years ago but failed to report. Palin, who was Republican presidential candidate John McCain's running mate, made the disclosures...Tags: Alaska, Election Day, Regional Authority, Joe Biden, Executive Branch
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Automakers work feverishly to sell Congress on aid plan, but Sen. Reid says votes lacking
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ Imperiled automakers and their union worked feverishly Wednesday to sell a skeptical Congress on a $34 billion aid plan, promising labor concessions and restructuring. The Senate's Democratic leader said there still weren't enough...Tags: National Government, Corporate Officers, Heads of State, General Motors Corp., The White House
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Obama making good his pledge to have diverse administration; some backers seek even more
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ Barack Obama, soon to be the first black U.S. president, is on the road to making good his pledge to have a Cabinet and White House staff that are among most diverse ever, although some supporters are asking him to go even further. He...Tags: Bill Clinton, Janet Napolitano, Florida, Civil Rights, Condoleezza Rice
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After phone tag, Rep. King talks security with Obama
Spin CycleRep. Peter King (R-Seaford) relates what can safely be called an unusual holiday-season experience: A bit of phone-tag with President-elect Barack Obama. Here are the essentials: He was in the city with his wife and four-year-old grandson at Lord......Tags: Republican Party, National Government, Illinois, Vehicles, Government
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Vacations: Move to 'Bama, take off Obama Day!
Spin CycleOur Reid Epstein passes along this great story about Perry County in Alabama's "black belt," which seems to be the first place the country to create a holiday to honor Barack Obama -- putting him up there with Washington......Tags: Dining and Drinking, Alabama, National Government, Local Elections, Wine, Beer, and Spirits
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Obama names Bill Richardson Commerce Secretary
Tribune staff reportersPresident-elect Barack Obama this morning named New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to serve as Commerce Secretary, a position that Obama says will be a key one in his administration. A former energy secretary, ambassador to the United Nations and member...Tags: Bill Clinton, Janet Napolitano, National Government, Minority Groups, National Security
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Rendell: Napolitano perfect due to 'no family'
The Associated PressPennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell was picked up on an open microphone explaining why Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano is a good choice for Homeland Security secretary: The job requires someone who has "no life," and Napolitano is perfect because she "has no...Tags: Justice System, Arizona, Janet Napolitano, National Government, Tom Ridge
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Obama waiting to see details on plans for automaker viability
CHICAGO (AP) _ President-elect Barack Obama says it appears that the heads of the Big Three automakers are coming back to Congress with a "more serious set of plans" for how their companies are going to survive. Obama says he's reserving comment until he...Tags: Automotive Equipment, National Government, Government
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DC urges Obama to use license plate on presidential limo that backs city's vote in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The District of Columbia is urging President-elect Barack Obama to use license plates on the presidential limousine that support the city's attempt to get a vote in Congress. A letter sent from the city council this week asks Obama to...Tags: Bill Clinton, National Government, George Bush, Government
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