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Everyday Demands Drown Out Sectarianism Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:51AMIraqis say they spurned sectarian rivalries to vote for better services, an IWPR straw poll reveals. Iraqi voters say they want their next parliament to improve services and the economy rather than pursue the sectarian rivalries that were rekindled in the closing stages of the election campaign.
McGill’s support was outspoken and passionate Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:51AMWhile the Pulaski County Special School District school board decided not to make a decision Monday night about who should be at the helm of the school district, comments were made by supporters of Acting Superintendent Robert McGill both before and after the board’s vote.
The Marketplace of Ideas Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:51AMWhat’s wrong with the higher education system in the US and how can we fix it?
NC Protests Heat Up Ahead Of Health Overhaul Vote Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:50AMNorth Carolina residents supporting and rejecting President Barack Obama's efforts to overhaul the nation's health care system are taking to the streets.
Ruling due on Kilpatrick's motion to remove judge Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:47AMEx-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will learn Thursday if a request to disqualify a judge hearing his restitution case has been granted.
Washington doesn’t get it Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:43AMWASHINGTON — They just don’t get it in Washington. There’s a gaping disconnect between what Americans care about and what President Barack Obama and Congress, Democrats and Republicans are actually doing.
P.E. Executive Encouraged to Join Senate Race Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:41AMEncouraged by state and national Republican Party leaders, Dan Senor, an author, private equity executive and Defense Department adviser in the last Bush administration, is seriously considering a political challenge against Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand, The New York Times’s Michael Barbaro reported , citing three people told of the discussions.
Greek PM returns from U.S. to strikes Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:40AMAthens, Greece (FT) -- George Papandreou flew home from Washington on Wednesday bearing an unexpected gift from U.S. president Barack Obama -- a long-awaited visa waiver for Greek citizens visiting the U.S..
Politics of the Possible Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:40AMHarvard professor and former Indianapolis mayor Stephen Goldsmith argues for more efficient government, both with and without consolidation. by Mary Cashiola Even outsiders know not to talk consolidation in a packed Shelby County ballroom. Stephen Goldsmith, former Indianapolis mayor, author, and professor at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, spent last Thursday talking about effective ...
PM sets stage for May poll with pay freeze Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:39AMGORDON BROWN risked the wrath of voters as he set the stage for a May 6 election by announcing a pay freeze for top public servants and a Budget in two weeks' time.
GOP gears up for 2010 election: 19 candidates speak at Beadle County’s Lincoln Day dinner Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:27PMNever has there been a clearer contrast in philosophy between the two major parties at the federal level as the next election approaches, Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., said Friday in Huron.
Bodice language: Oscars dresses decoded Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:27PMIn 1951, actress Marlene Dietrich stole the show at the Oscars in a slim-fitting black satin cocktail dress by Christian Dior. She didn't even win one of the coveted statuettes.
Treasury Department Makes Robust Effort To Repair Image, Acknowledges Messaging Problems Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:27PMAfter a year of steadily poor headlines concerning its performance in the economic crisis, the Treasury Department has launched what appears to be a fairly robust effort to repair its image and that of its chief, Secretary Timothy Geithner.
Northrop Drops out of Tanker Competition Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:27PMNorthrop Grumman Corp. announced Monday that it won't compete against Boeing Co. for a $35 billion contract to build refueling tankers for the Air Force because Northrop doesn't think it can win. T...
Vettel: 'They called me Baby Schumi. I didn't like it but I understood' Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:27PMRed Bull's superstar in the making tells how he is gearing up for more rivalry with his team-mate – and a certain fellow German Sebastian Vettel whips off his grimy beanie and ruffles his tousled hair in amused relief. He is the most thrilling young driver in Formula One and, following his second place for Red Bull in last year's championship, the most intriguing competitor in this season's ...
Putting the BNP on stage Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:27PMWe've had death threats," says the Finborough's artistic director, Neil McPherson, cheerily about the theatre's new play, A Day at the Racists. "Emails, the odd letter, that sort of thing." He's not alone. Over at Rich Mix, in east London, theatre company Supporting Wall are fielding website invective seemingly on a near daily basis for their production of Philip Ridley's new play, Moonfleece ...
Local governments closing in on initiative to block state raids Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:26PMProponents say they will gather enough signatures to put measure on November ballot that will bar state access to dollars earmarked for cities, counties and public transit agencies.
Boeing has inside track for tanker as Northrop steps aside Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:25PMWASHINGTON — Boeing now has the inside track on a $35 billion contract to start replacing the Air Force's aging fleet of aerial refueling tanks after Northrop Grumman announced Monday that it wouldn't bid.
Abbott juggles taxes to find cash for parents Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:24PMOpposition Leader Tony Abbott says a Coalition government may eventually lower other taxes to offset the burden of its proposed levy on large businesses.
Taylor to run for DeKalb circuit judge Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:06PMFormer Assistant District Attorney Jeremy Taylor announced Friday his candidacy for DeKalb County circuit judge. He recently qualified as a Democrat and is subject to the June 1 primary in the election for Place 3.
Staples' radio station and TV network -- a great place to develop broadcasting skills Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:05PMTucked away in a corner of Staples High School is possibly the coolest place within the educational facility -- the media lab . It's the one space in the school where posters and pictures of everyone from John Lennon to Comedy Central 's Steven Colbert serve as wallpaper.
Pravin Mahajan's widow knocks at Parivar door Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:04PMThree days after her husband died, Sarangi Mahajan, the widow of Pravin Mahajan, spoke of her ambition to join politics and sought blessings of the Sangh Parivar.
Abbott lends hand to SA Liberals Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:55PMFederal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott will lend his support to the South Australian Liberals as their state election campaign is launched in Adelaide today.
Upcoming Manny Pacquiao Fight Could Be His Last Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:54PMLOS ANGELES -- The frantic ferocity of Manny Pacquiao's training camps at the stuffy Wild Card Gym clearly indicate he feels every fight could be his last. This time around, Pacquiao knows he really might be done with boxing -- for a while at least. Pacquiao is training in Hollywood for his March 13 fight against Joshua Clottey while simultaneously running for a congressional seat in his native ...
City looks to scale back while moving forward Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:51PMHagerstown's annual State of the City presentation this week came across as half policy statement and half Serenity Prayer, as the mayor and council members identified what is within their power to control, what isn't and asked for the wisdom to split the difference.
Iraq Votes in ‘Wide-Open’ Election as U.S. Prepares to Withdraw Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:51PMMarch 7 (Bloomberg) -- Iraq votes today in a parliamentary election that is likely to produce months of political wrangling over a new governing coalition, at a time Iraqis are taking over responsibility for security as U.S. troops leave the country.
Obama turns up heat for health care overhaul plan Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:49PMFacing election-year politics, Obama pitches health overhaul that GOP says must start anew
Spring Break Costs And Hot Spots Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:47AMSpring breakers will pay more to fly, but less for hotels than last year.
Egypt court orders retrial for diva murder death row pair Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:45AMCAIRO, Mar 04, 2010 (AFP) - An Egyptian appeals court on Thursday overturned the convictions of a leading ruling party member and a former policeman sentenced to death for the murder of a Lebanese pop diva.
Elections on tap in St. Martin Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:43AMST. MARTINVILLE — St. Martin Parish residents who wish to vote in the city’s upcoming mayoral and City Council election must register to vote with the St. Martin Parish Registrar of Voters by Wednesday.
'Poped out' Wills seeks broader horizons Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:43AMBy JOHN L. ALLEN JR. EVANSTON, ILL. -- Popes don’t visit America often, so when they do, the country’s Catholic stars come out to shine. Airwaves and opinion pages brim with punditry from what Commonweal editor Paul Baumann mockingly calls the “Catholic commentariat,” meaning the galaxy of prominent Catholics eager to serve up their insights about the state of the church.
Hebert seeking meeting on board consolidation Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:43AMAfter recently proposing legislation to consolidate the Iberia Economic Development Authority, Iberia Parish Airport Authority and the Port of Iberia, state Sen. Troy Hebert an-nounced a future meeting of the minds among the representatives of the aforementioned entities.
Anticipation high ahead of Romero anniversary Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:42AMPublished statements from both the church and the government in El Salvador are raising hopes that the 30th anniversary of the death of Archbishop Oscar Romero may occasion an official announcement of his beatification.
Tony Blair's memoirs to be published in September Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:42AMLONDON (Reuters) - The memoirs of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair will appear in September, the Random House publishing group announced on Thursday.
Community Calendar Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:41AMBased upon space availability, The Review prints calendar announcements and items for columns, including campus news, newsmakers and others for local organizations and individuals. The deadline is 14 days before the desired publication date, however there is no guarantee for publication. Send releases and items of local interest to: Skokie Review or Lincolnwood Review, 3701 W. Lake Ave ...
McInnis stresses job-growth need during local stop Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:53AMGubernatorial hopeful Scott McInnis delivered a message of fiscal discipline and promised to bring jobs to Colorado during a recent local visit.
Attempts to take Malta back to times past Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:52AMWhen the General Workers' Union changed its logo, some people may have thought it was on its way to start changing its tactics too. But they were very well mistaken as Sunday's protest in Valletta, in which it took part together with a number of other unions, showed in no uncertain manner.
Gov. Perry defeats Hutchison in Texas GOP primary Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:51AMTexas Gov. Rick Perry tapped into a rising wave of anti-Washington ire and rode it to an easy Republican primary win over Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, once seen as the candidate who could block his march toward four more years in the state's highest office.
GOP plans hit metro areas hard Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:50AMANNAPOLIS — Republican proposals to cut Gov. Martin O'Malley's fiscal 2011 spending plan single out programs that affect Montgomery and Prince George's counties and Baltimore city, according to administration figures obtained by The Gazette.
Burjanadze Visits Moscow Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:49AMNino Burjanadze, ex-parliamentary speaker and leader of Democratic Movement-United Georgia (DMUG), left for Moscow on March 3 as part of, as she put it, her engagement in “big politics.”
China parliament examines growth, living standards Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:48AMBEIJING (Reuters) - The Chinese leadership's efforts to engineer a trouble-free succession and push both economic growth and improved living standards in coming years move to the national parliament from Friday.
Gov. Perry defeats Hutchison in Texas GOP primary Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:48AMTexas Gov. Rick Perry tapped into a rising wave of anti-Washington ire and rode it to an easy Republican primary win over Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, once seen as the candidate who could block his
Senators Seek to Block Stimulus Money for Overseas Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:46AMDemocratic senators seek to block stimulus money from being spent on foreign jobs Democratic - United States - Politics - Republican - Harry Reid
Korea Beating World Economy Is Mantra After Kim Wins (Update1) Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:45AMMarch 3 (Bloomberg) -- Tears streamed down the face of Kim Yuna after her gold-medal free-skating performance in Vancouver. Back home, crowded round office screens, cafe televisions and mobile handsets, millions of Koreans were euphoric.
Fishermen decry new scallop quotas Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:07AMThose fishing federal waters, more than three miles out, will see a change from their 400-pound per day limit as general category scallopers to an individual fishing quota based on their catch from 2000-2004 on March 1.
Cameron admits Tories face fight Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:05AMDavid Cameron admitted the Tories have a "real fight on their hands" at the general election after seeing his poll advantage slashed again.
Wisconsin Farmers Union’s Darin Von Ruden: Failure to override DNR veto a missed chance Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:02AMDear Editor: An attempt to override Gov. Jim Doyle’s veto of a bill that would have allowed the Natural Resources Board to select the state’s natural resources secretary failed Tuesday in the Wisconsin Assembly.
Gun bill is nothing but raw politics Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:00AMThe state Senate passed its latest gun legislation because this is an election year and National Rifle Association members wanted this bill. That was the reason Democratic Sen. Roger Bedford of Russellville sponsored the bill.
ROBBINSVILE: Fried doesn't want county post but does want debate Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:57AMROBBINSVILLE Mayor Dave Fried says he has no interest in the job held by Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes. Nonetheless, he says he would like to debate him.
Harakahdaily Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:52AMKUALA TERENGGANU, Feb 28: Terengganu PAS has dismissed as speculation the possibility of arch rival Umno replacing Ahmad Said in the first week of March with a new leader as the state’s Mentri Besar orchief minister.