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Bush signs bill to mint silver dollar commemorating 1964 passage of Civil Rights Act
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ President George W. Bush has signed legislation to mint a commemorative silver dollar marking the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. Sponsors of the measure include President-elect Barack Obama, and Rep. John Lewis, a veteran...Tags: Justice and Rights, Deborah Pryce, Minority Groups, Government, 2008 U.S. Presidential Election
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Activists say EPA rule change on mine waste near streams is Bush 'parting gift' to industry
Associated Press WriterMORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) _ Angry environmentalists launched an online campaign Wednesday urging President-elect Barack Obama to undo a federal rule that clarifies when coal companies can dump mining waste in streams, calling it a long-awaited "parting gift"...Tags: North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Heads of State, Government
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Colombia, Mexico try to clear corruption, human rights problems, secure drug aid under Obama
Associated Press WritersMEXICO CITY (AP) _ The U.S. government was finally releasing $400 million on 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 drug violence has soared...Tags: Drug Trafficking, Justice and Rights, Government, National Government, Crimes
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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: North Carolina, Texas, John McCain, Government, Sarah Palin
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Former Fla. Gov. Jeb Bush considers Senate bid, which could send others running from the race
Associated Press WriterTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Still popular in Florida, former Gov. Jeb Bush said Wednesday that he's interested in the seat Sen. Mel Martinez is giving up, and the field of possible candidates could quickly narrow to make way for the president's younger...Tags: Polls, Florida, Democratic Party, Government, Peter Brown
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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: Local Elections, California, Regional Authority, United Nations, Bill Clinton
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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: Local Elections, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Government, Janet Napolitano, National Security
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Obama taps Richardson, a Hispanic, for Commerce
Associated Press WriterPresident-elect Barack Obama has picked New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to be secretary of commerce in his new administration. Richardson is the first Hispanic that Obama has named to his rapidly forming Cabinet, which also includes two women, Hillary...Tags: Local Elections, Democratic Party, Hillary Clinton, New Mexico, Janet Napolitano
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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, Government, National 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: Government, George Bush, National Government, Bill Clinton
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Obama reserves judgment on automakers' plans
President-elect Barack Obama says it appears that the heads of the Detroit 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 sees what...Tags: Automotive Equipment, Government, National Government
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Analysis: Labor-green rift clouds auto aid chances
Associated Press WriterWatch out for family fights, Mr. President-elect. Though Democrats will control both the new Congress and White House, the battle over a multibillion-dollar auto industry bailout already is pitting two major party constituencies against each other: big...Tags: Automotive Equipment, Democratic Party, Emergency Planning, Work Relations, Government
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