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Wisconsin State Journal backs Obama for president
Wisconsin's second largest newspaper has endorsed Sen. Barack Obama for president. In an editorial published Sunday, the Wisconsin State Journal says Obama is best equipped to make America feel good about itself again and to improve relations with other...Tags: Barack Obama, Newspaper and Magazine, George Bush, National Government
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Official: Tentative deal brings Livni closer to prime minister post
JERUSALEM (AP) _ An Israeli political official says Prime Minister-designate Tzipi Livni's Kadima Party is nearing an agreement on a key coalition partner. Monday's partial agreement brings Livni one step closer to taking office as Israel's prime...Tags: Ehud Barak, Kadima, Tzipi Livni
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US judge sends early voting case back to state
Satellite early voting in the Lake County urban centers of Gary, Hammond and East Chicago will have to wait at least another day after a federal judge Monday bounced the case back to a local judge without making a decision. U.S. District Court Judge...Tags: Gary, Hammond, Lake County (Indiana), Court Administration, Democratic Party
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Setting partisanship aside, Congress moves to provide more stability for foster children
AP National WriterFor many thousands of America's foster children, prospects for a permanent home and stronger support will be brighter under a new law that bridged Washington's partisan divide and is touted as the most significant child-welfare reform in decades. Its...Tags: Family, Pension and Welfare, National Government, Children, James Brown
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Itinerary and credential information for Vice President Cheney's visit to Illinois
EDITORS: NEWS DIRECTORS: FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY; NOT FOR PUBLICATION OR BROADCAST IN ANY FORM. Here is the schedule and information on credentials for the news media on Vice President Dick Cheney's visit to Illinois on Wednesday, Oct. 15....Tags: Dick Cheney, National Government
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Menu changes, higher costs ahead at restaurants as food costs keep rising
AP Business WriterNEW YORK (AP) _ Beef may not be what's for dinner at your favorite restaurant come 2009. Restaurants, now working to secure supply and price contracts for meat and other commodities for the upcoming year, are expecting big increases in food costs —...Tags: Prices, Brinker International Incorporated, Restaurant and Catering Industry, McDonald's, Bank of America Corp.
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Royals hire former Toronto manager Gibbons, former KC star Seitzer as coaches
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ Former Toronto manager John Gibbons returned to the majors Monday when he was hired by the Kansas City Royals to be their bench coach. The Royals also hired Kevin Seitzer, who was an All-Star third baseman with Kansas City and...Tags: Major League Baseball, Milwaukee Brewers, Kansas City Royals, Mark McGwire, Public Employees
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Obama calls for temporary moratorium on foreclosures, two-year tax break for small businesses
Associated Press WriterTOLEDO, Ohio (AP) _ Democrat Barack Obama proposed more immediate steps Monday to heal the nation's ailing economy including a 90-day moratorium on home foreclosures at some banks and a two-year tax break for businesses that create new jobs. With the...Tags: Credit and Debt, Great Depression, Small Businesses, Retirement, Unemployment
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Restaurants may change menus, hike prices in 2009
AP Business WriterBeef may not be what's for dinner at your favorite restaurant come 2009. Restaurants, now working to secure supply and price contracts for meat and other commodities for the upcoming year, are expecting big increases in food costs -- increases that will...Tags: Prices, Brinker International Incorporated, Restaurant and Catering Industry, McDonald's, Bank of America Corp.
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Industry source: Administration plans to greatly expand rescue effort for financial system
AP Economics WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ A financial industry official says the Bush administration has decided to greatly expand protections for the U.S. banking system out of concern for the faltering economy. The official said the administration will use perhaps as much...Tags: Credit and Debt, The Goldman Sachs Group Incorporated, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Company, Silvio Berlusconi, Corporate Officers
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Levi Johnston breaks silence on marrying Bristol Palin, says he wasn't forced into wedding
Associated Press WriterWASILLA, Alaska (AP) _ Levi Johnston, who's having a baby with Gov. Sarah Palin's daughter, can't believe all the things he's hearing. No, he wasn't held against his will on the campaign trail. No, he's not being forced into a shotgun wedding with 17-...Tags: Family, Petroleum Industry, MySpace, Barack Obama, Marriage
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Big Brown's racing career over after horse injures right front foot during workout at Aqueduct
AP Sports WriterBig Brown's racing career ended Monday when the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner injured his right front foot during a workout at Aqueduct Race Course in New York. Michael Iavarone of IEAH Stables, co-owners of Big Brown, said the 3-year-old colt...Tags: Big Brown, Injuries, Kentucky Derby, Metal and Mineral, National Government
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