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Federal triage for sick system Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:24AMThere are grounds for cautious optimism about the healthcare plan announced by the government yesterday. Complex systems that have grown up over long periods need to be reviewed from time to time, and this is definitely such a case. The government is to be commended for its logical approach: its plan grows out of last year's well-received report on Australia's healthcare needs produced by the ...
At Least He Has His Dignity: Loose Lips Daily - City Desk - Washington City Paper Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:24AMMorning all. Marion Barry scheduled his annual State of the Ward address weeks before anyone knew when exactly attorney Robert S. Bennett would deliver his scathing report or when the D.C. Council would respond to it, yet the speech would come just hours Barry's colleagues handed him unprecedented sanctions.
Wales hails Michael Foot as a true giant Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:24AMTributes hae been paid to Michael Foot, former MP for Ebbw Vale, who has died aged 92. First Minister Carwyn Jones said, "This is obviously desperately sad news, we have lost a real political giant today. Within Welsh Labour and the wider party the loss will be keenly felt.
Lyon tells: Why I'll never coach Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:23AMGarry Lyon closes the door on an AFL coaching career, declaring he no longer harbours any ambition to coach at the highest level.
Perry Faces White In Governor's Race Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:23AMGov. Rick Perry will take on former Houston Mayor Bill White in the general election.
SA shrugs off Zuma comic opera Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:22AMEconomists say foreigners perceive SAs political risk as far lower than what locals believe it to be, following treasurys success in the bond market.
Guv may face misconduct raps Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:22AMCITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Pampanga Governor Eddie Panlilio may face misconduct charges for his approval on the ongoing casting of concrete markers containing the administration’s accomplishments, officials said. read more
Philhealth exec’s daughter passes medical board exam Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:20AMCITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The daughter of Philhealth president and chief executive officer Rey B. Aquino and Doctor Edna S. Aquino passed the Physician Licensure Examination last month. read more
Paterson mum as scandal claims top N.Y. cop Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:20AMNew York Gov. David Paterson remained resistant Wednesday in the midst of a rapidly growing scandal that has now claimed two top law enforcement officials and threatens to take down his administration.
Insurgents call cease-fire for Iraq vote Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:18AMBAGHDAD, March 3 (UPI) -- A Sunni militant group in Iraq said it was laying down its weapons for two weeks so citizens could take part in the parliamentary vote Sunday.
GOP Throws 'Soft On Terror' Charge Back At Democrats Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 9:09AMWhat's Your Reaction? A series of recent controversies -- capped by Friday's decision to pull a key 9/11 trial out of Manhattan -- is prompting Republicans to turn up the pressure on President Barack Obama, by resurrecting the kind of "soft on terrorism" charge that has dogged Democrats in the past.
Ike funding plan still broken, officials say Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 9:08AMGalveston County officials are arguing for more money from the second round of community development block grant funds for Hurricane Ike repairs.
Peterson pulls nomination papers Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 9:06AMTEWKSBURY – Only a few weeks into the 2010 election cycle in Tewksbury, the slate of candidates continues to grow each week as more incumbents pull papers to serve another term.
Hard sell for Ukraine's Tymoshenko on rival's turf Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 9:05AMODESSA, Ukraine (Reuters) - Ukrainian presidential contender Yulia Tymoshenko has taken her impassioned pro-European campaign into her rival's heartland, but her call fell mostly on deaf ears in the Russian-speaking port of Odessa.
Nashville: Tea Party convention raises questions about movement's future Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 9:04AMA spat between organizers of the national Tea Party convention, which starts Thursday in Nashville and will feature Sarah Palin as its keynote speaker, has largely centered on fees, speakers and profits.
She did a bang-up job, in more ways than one Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 9:03AMEmma Kydon, formerly of Mahwah, had a stint during the 1970s as a demolition derby driver.
Giving The Gift Of Technology Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 9:02AMSome special volunteers are giving the gift of technology to some Central Ohio residents who really need it.
Local Group Sets Up Haiti Food Bank Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 9:02AMA local group is headed to Haiti to set up the first food bank since the devastating earthquake.
Tea Party, 912 Patriots want to be force in York County politics Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 9:01AMLee Ann Burkholder never intended to be a political organizer. In recent years, her ambitions had been to be a good home-schooling mom raising two kids.
PREVIEW: German president to preach cooperation in India Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 8:58AMBerlin - German President Horst Koehler leaves Berlin Monday for a state visit to India, where aides say he will stress a message of global cooperation, followed by a visit to South Korea. The...
Dem leaders unite on health care strategy Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 5:55PMDemocratic congressional leaders are uniting around their last, best hope for salvaging President Barack Obama's sweeping health careoverhaul.
Legislature (hearts) Herbert Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 5:54PMGov. Gary Herbert goes into his first lawmaking session enjoying perhaps the best relationship with the Legislature of any governor since Norm Bangerter.
Del. AG focuses on state crime, not national politics Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 5:54PMDOVER — Vice President Joe Biden’s eldest son, Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, dealt another body blow to the flailing Democratic Party on Monday, announcing that he will not run for the Senate seat long held by his father.
PM Lee now says degrees “not as important” after former govt scholars join opposition Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 5:52PMWritten by Our Correspondent Obviously taken aback at two former government scholars joining the opposition, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is now singing a different tune from the PAP’s usual elitist stance. The Straits Times reported last week of a former SAF scholar Tony Tan joining the Reform Party led by Cambridge-educated Kenneth Jeyaretnam. His wife, a [...]
Rep. Kennedy talks about his reelection Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 5:50PMCongressman Patrick Kennedy spoke about his own reelection campaign Monday for the first time since Republican Scott Brown won the special election to fill the Senate seat held by his late father, Edward Kennedy.
Charges laid for feeding Fraser Island dingoes Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 5:49PMTwo people have been charged for allegedly feeding dingoes on Fraser Island, off south-east Queensland.
Hynes and Quinn call each other incompetent in debate Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 5:49PMGov. Pat Quinn and state Comptroller Dan Hynes traded charges of incompetence tonight in a televised debate with a week to go in their tight race for the Democratic primary for governor.
Tuesday January 26 2010 Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 5:44PMJAN 26 — Malaysia has once again resurfaced in international headlines for the wrong reasons. Over the last two weeks, arsonists and vandals attacked 10 places of worship, including Christian churches and Sikh temples.
New Orleans Saints going to Super Bowl has distracted residents voting early Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 5:42PMEliot Kamenitz / The Times-Picayune Voters at New Orleans City Hall on Monday cast their ballots for the upcoming election, which include races for mayor and City Council.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-01-26 01:21 Taiwan stocks rise on Wall Street, data; Acer up Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 5:42PMTAIPEI, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks opened 0.38 percent higher on Tuesday, led by Acer after the island posted a record rise in December industrial output and following gains on Wall Street.
Work Coach Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 3:19AMReplying to every job applicant not necessary Q: In this tight job market, our small business is receiving a huge number of resumes. As the office manager, I simply don't have time to respond to everyone who applies.
Activist wants Kudlow to run for Senate Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 3:15AMA political activist who recently returned home to Buffalo is orchestrating a movement to draft CNBC host Larry Kudlow to run against Sen. Charles E. Schumer this fall.
UN Chief: Mideast conflict worsening amid stalled talks Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 3:14AMUnited Nations Secretary General Ban ki-Moon on Thursday urged Palestinians and Israelis to resume peace negotiations, declaring that failure to do so could destroy any chances of progress.
US ‘Overestimated’ Ability to Influence Mideast Process: Obama Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 3:13AMWASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama said Friday he may have overestimated the influence the US could exert over the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and regretted raising expectations for meaningful talks to restart this year.
New on DVD: 'Surrogates,' 'Whip It' and "The Boys are Back' Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 3:12AMTake an eerie peek into our possible future with robot doubles and Bruce Willis in the science-fiction thriller "Surrogates" or jump onto a roller derby track with Ellen Page in "Whip It," both new on DVD on Jan. 26.
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Politics - Most relevant news Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 3:10AMIntercultural Parking , January 23, 2010 Chris Farmer Man walks up to pay station at Sava Centar to pay for his parking. He puts in a folded 100 dinar note. "Currency not accepted"The notice says in English. Man unfolds the bill and smoothes it on his hand. Drops ...
U.S. high court assaults curbs on corporations Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 3:08AMThursday’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to allow corporations to spend what they choose on election campaigns could take the teeth out of the lobbying business in Wisconsin.
Diane Farsetta: Dump nuke provisions in Clean Energy Jobs Act Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 3:08AMWould a truly “clean energy” source produce “one of the nation’s most hazardous substances”? Of course not.
After a lousy week, Democrats hope to recover Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 3:08AMWASHINGTON (AP) — A one-two punch of bad news suddenly has Democrats facing an election year with campaign finance rules that favor Republicans and a Senate that can block Democratic initiatives.
Barbara Jean Marsh crowned Ms. Senior Cullman County Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:27PMThe town of West Point has passed an ordinance to reduce the speed limit for one half a mile through the town on either side of the West Point light.
Christie releases review of New Jersey government Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:24PMTRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie’s transition team has finished its review of state agencies and authorities and is recommending sweeping changes to shrink the size of New Jersey government and save money in the face of a projected $9 to $10 billion deficit for the 2011 budget year.
Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried Greet Fans At "Dear John" Premiere Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:22PMChanning Tatum, Amanda Seyfried and Nicholas Sparks were in Ft. Bragg Saturday for the movie premiere of "Dear John". "Dear John" is a movie adaptation of the novel written by Nicholas Sparks and in the movie, the title character, played by Tatum, is a Special Forces soldier that falls in love with Seyfried's character. And for those that don't know, the Special Forces team is based at Fort ...
Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried Greet Fans At “Dear John” Premiere Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:20PMChanning Tatum, Amanda Seyfried and Nicholas Sparks were in Ft. Bragg Saturday for the movie premiere of "Dear John".
Biden vows to appeal Blackwater ruling Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:19PMUS Vice-President Joe Biden has announced that American authorities will appeal against a court ruling dismissing manslaughter charges against five security guards from the Blackwater company accused of killing Iraqi civilians.
Candidate for adjutant general wants end to 'political spending' Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:19PMThe third Republican candidate to enter the race for state adjutant general says he wants to change the way money is spent.
Plouffe to play expanded role for Obama Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:17PMDavid Plouffe, who led Barack Obama's winning campaign for the White House, will play a larger role in advising the president.
Man Recovering From Police Gunshot Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:17PMA man is in serious condition at Riverside Methodist Hospital, after a police-involved shooting in West Columbus.
PROFILE: Mahinda Rajapaksa running for re-election on war victory Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:16PMColombo - Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa is determined to capture a second term in Tuesday's election on the merit of winning the country's 26-year civil war against Tamil separatists. I am a man who does what I tell you is one ...
PREVIEW: Tamil minority holds balance in Sri Lankan elections Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:16PMColombo – Sri Lanka's upcoming presidential election is likely to be decided by the Tamil minority, as the Sinhalese majority's vote appears evenly split between the two main...