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Obama, McCain engage in second debate
The Associated PressRepublican presidential candidate John McCain pledged tonight in campaign debate to require the federal government to renegotiate the mortgages of individual homeowners and make them more affordable, a sweeping proposal to help families in the grip of a...Tags: Polls, David Axelrod, Bob Dole, Jeremiah Wright, Barack Obama
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St. Frances coach arrested on assault, burglary charges
Baltimore Sun reportersThe head coach of the St. Frances Academy boys basketball team -- a former star player at the school -- was in jail today after being served with two outstanding warrants last week, according to court records and school officials. Mark Karcher, 29, was...Tags: Philadelphia 76ers, Court Administration, Trials, National Government, National Basketball Association
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McCain says US should buy, renegotiate Americans' bad home loans in second presidential debate
Associated Press WriterNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ Republican presidential candidate John McCain pledged Tuesday night in campaign debate to require the federal government to renegotiate the mortgages of individual homeowners and make them more affordable, a sweeping proposal to...Tags: Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, George Bush, Economic Policy, Lobbying
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Paul Konerko wants to be in better shape for 2009 White Sox
Tribune reporterAfter an injury-riddled season that marked his first stint on the disabled list as a major-leaguer, first baseman Paul Konerko knows that fitness will be a priority this off-season. "In a nutshell, my body was just down this year," said Konerko, who...Tags: Injuries, Paul Konerko, Chicago White Sox, Public Employees, Major League Baseball
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Letter from California Secretary of State's office rejecting recall petition
October 7, 2008 Dear Mr. Jimenez: On September 29, 2008, we received the two blank copies of the petition you intend to circulate for the recall of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Declaration of Mike Jimenez, and the items you submitted in regard to...Tags: Regional Authority, Citizens Initiative and Recall, Executive Branch, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Fresno
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Elgin Baylor out as executive with Los Angeles Clippers
AP Sports WriterLOS ANGELES (AP) _ Elgin Baylor is out as vice president of basketball operations with the Los Angeles Clippers, and coach Mike Dunleavy will assume his responsibilities as general manager. Dunleavy said Baylor had decided to resign after spending 22...Tags: Philadelphia 76ers, Cuttino Mobley, Management Change, Milwaukee Bucks, Baron Davis
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Alaska finance director to review Palin per diem payments as taxable income
Associated Press WriterANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) _ Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's practice of charging the state when she stays in her home must be reviewed to determine if she should pay taxes on the payments, state Finance Director Kim Garnero said Tuesday. Palin, the Republican...Tags: State Budgets, Regional Authority, Internal Revenue Service, Executive Branch, Family Vacations
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McCain link to group in Iran-Contra scandal resurfaces as Obama-radical connection cited
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ Republican Sen. John McCain served on the advisory board to the U.S. chapter of an international group linked to ultra-right-wing death squads in Central America in the 1980s. The U.S. Council for World Freedom also aided rebels...Tags: The White House, Armed Forces, Coup d'Etat, International Organizations, Internal Revenue Service
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Sliding in polls, Canada's leader unveils modest election platform ahead of Oct. 14 election
Associated Press WriterTORONTO (AP) _ Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, sliding in the polls a week before elections, on Tuesday released modest legislative goals saying now is not the time to boost spending. Harper's Conservative Party has faced criticism the prime...Tags: Petroleum Industry, Democratic Party, Parties and Movements
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Palin takes questions from reporters after weeks of limited contact with the news media
Associated Press WriterGREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) _ After weeks of limited contact with the news media, Republican vice presidential hopeful Sarah Palin ventured to the back of her campaign plane Tuesday and answered several questions from reporters. The Alaska governor discussed...Tags: Tina Fey, Sarah Palin, Barack Obama, John McCain, Weather Underground
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1 killed, hundreds injured in Thailand protests
The Associated PressThai protesters demanding the government resign set fire to cars and threw bottles and metal barricades at police, who used tear gas to break through their blockade around Parliament Tuesday. At least one person was killed and more 350 people were...Tags: Riots, Prosecution, Society, Parliament, Laws
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Fed plans bold move to break credit crisis
The Associated PressFrantically trying to stop the bleeding on Wall Street, the Federal Reserve took a first-time step today to get cash directly to businesses and hinted that interest rates could come down soon. Stocks continued their free fall anyway and hit new five-...Tags: Henry Paulson, George Bush, Debt Market, Consumers, U.S. Department of Treasury
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