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Abbas: New gov’t to form within two days
May 13, 2009(Xinhua) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Monday confirmed that a new government will be announced within the next 48 hours.
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What now on health care reform?
May 13, 2009With the new balance of forces in Washington, a path has opened for us to achieve a first, true step towards turning around our nation’s health care crisis and achieving quality, affordable health care for everyone....
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Retired shingle mill worker contributes to PWW fund goal
May 13, 2009FORKS, WA---It took Roberta Wood a 2,000 mile plane ride, two ferries, two transit bus rides and a long drive around Lake Crescent to visit Carl Lausche in the West End of Clallam County, WA. Lausche,...
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Obama expands health agenda, but not funding
May 13, 2009JOHANNESBURG, 8 May 2009 (PlusNews) - At a time when many Americans are preoccupied with the economic crisis on their doorsteps, President Barack Obama has asked Congress to approve US$63 billion for global health over the...
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Labor’s special friend
May 13, 2009Original source: Barack Obama the presidential candidate declared that the nation needed 'a president who doesn't choke on the word 'union.'' But now that Obama has assumed the presidency - and good riddance to his virulently...
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