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Death penalty foes win in Maryland
May 18, 2002BALTIMORE - Maryland Gov. Parris Glendening's May 9 decision to halt executions pending completion of a study of racial bias in capital punishment drew strong praise from death penalty opponents this week. In announcing his decision,...
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Steelworker wins key election
May 18, 2002GARY, Ind. - A grassroots campaign by steelworker and union leader Mary Elgin resulted in what is being called the biggest political upset in decades in this solidly working-class community. Elgin defeated Dozier Allen for Calumet...
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Election battle heats up as Bush met by protest
May 18, 2002CHICAGO - Over 300 demonstrators representing 35 organizations denounced Bush administration policies outside the Sheraton Hotel here May 13, while the President was inside wining and dining with Republican fat cats. Bush was here to tout...
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Afghanistan, Central Asia, Caucasus: Key to oil profits
May 18, 2002A picture is emerging of what is behind Bush's 'war on terrorism.' The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have provided a qualitatively new opportunity for the U.S., acting especially on behalf of giant oil companies, to permanently...
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International Notes
May 18, 2002China condemns new U.S.-Taiwan military cooperation / Mexican hunger strikers demand amnesty law / Peace advocate: U.S. develops laser arms in Australia / Sri Lanka to rebuild economy in former war zone / Canadian public workers...
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