Archive for the 'Americas' Category

July 13th 2008

U.S. Soldiers No Longer Find Haven in Canada Bookmark and Share

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Canada’s efforts to remove Americans who deserted from Iraq contrast with the reception for Vietnam deserters.


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July 13th 2008

Tony Snow, Former Bush Spokesman, Dies at 53 Bookmark and Share

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The conservative columnist and commentator relished sparring with reporters as White House press secretary.


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July 13th 2008

Michael DeBakey, Rebuilder of Hearts, Dies at 99 Bookmark and Share

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Dr. DeBakey’s innovative operations on hearts and blood vessels made him one of the most influential U.S. doctors.


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July 13th 2008

Timing Crucial in Visitor Center Debut Bookmark and Share

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Lawmakers are relieved the new Capitol Visitor Center will open after Election Day. They worried that it would inspire a snide commentary about how Congress had erected another monument to itself.


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July 13th 2008

In House, Tweets Fly Over Web Plan Bookmark and Share

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Congressmen are sparring over a proposal to limit their freedom to use Internet technologies such as Twitter, YouTube and Utterz to communicate.


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July 13th 2008

Long-Term Fix Is Elusive in Medicare Payments Bookmark and Share

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Congress has blocked a cut in payments to doctors but has not solved the problem that caused the cut, experts say.


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July 13th 2008

At Obama Event, a Comedian’s Jokes Fall Flat Bookmark and Share

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At a campaign event, Bernie Mac’s routine touched on issues such as race, menopause and prostitution which prompted Senator Barack Obama to chastise the comedian.


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July 13th 2008

McCain’s Conservative Model? Roosevelt (Theodore) Bookmark and Share

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In an interview, Senator John McCain called for a government that is frugal but more active than many conservatives might prefer.


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July 13th 2008

Long Protected by Washington, Fannie and Freddie Ballooned Bookmark and Share

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Helped along by robust lobbying efforts, the imperiled mortgage finance companies resisted stronger oversight as they expanded.


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July 13th 2008

Yahoo Again Spurns a Microsoft Offer Bookmark and Share

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Yahoo’s decision is another broadside between the company and Microsoft, two months after the software giant withdrew its .5 billion takeover offer.


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