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Obama, McCain stretch facts in debate
The Associated PressDemocrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain stretched facts, sometimes past the breaking point, as they addressed the financial crisis and misrepresented each other's position on health care during their second presidential debate. Some examples:...Tags: Lobbying, National Government, Freddie Mac, Economic Policy, Government
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Budget deficit hits record $438 billion, Congressional Budget Office says
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ The federal budget deficit hit a new record in the just-completed 2008 budget year under the latest estimates from the Congressional Budget Office. The record $438 billion shortfall for the budget year that ended last week is up from...Tags: Public Finance, U.S. Department of Treasury, Budgets and Budgeting, John McCain, National Government
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Schwarzenegger warns of more cuts to budget, calls top lawmakers to discuss state money woes
Associated Press WriterSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) _ Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger warned Tuesday of future cuts to the state budget that was signed into law just two weeks ago and insisted something must be done to address California's mounting financial problems. The governor...Tags: Henry Paulson, Budgets and Budgeting, Regional Authority, Dave Cogdill, Government
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FCC investigating TV networks, military analysts
The Associated PressThe Federal Communications Commission today said it is investigating whether five television networks and 19 former military officers violated government disclosure rules in providing on-air analysis of the war in Iraq and other issues. The FCC...Tags: Television Industry, Time Warner Inc., General Electric Company, Regional Authority, Walt Disney Co.
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Dolphins Q&A with Harvey Fialkov
Sun-Sentinel.comAsk Harvey! Sun-Sentinel Dolphins writer Harvey Fialkov answers YOUR questions about the team! You can read his latest comments below. To submit your question, e-mail here. Please include your name, city and state with each question. ----------------...Tags: Chemistry, Veterans Affairs, Miami Dolphins, Shaun Livingston, Moving
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Palin chastizes Obama over campaign claims but stretches the truth herself in stump speeches
Associated Press WriterJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin tells audiences the election is about the "truthfulness and judgment" needed to be president. But the Alaska governor often stretches the truth herself. She has exaggerated...Tags: Employers, Medical Services, Lobbying, Social Security, Freddie Mac
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West Hartford Voters Again Reject Budget Plan
The Hartford CourantVoters on Tuesday shot down the $213.4 million budget, 6,152 to 4,844, and Mayor Scott Slifka said the council will consider about $800,000 worth of cuts when it meets to pass a new spending plan next Tuesday. The budget passed in five of 20 voting...Tags: Referenda, West Hartford, Budgets and Budgeting, Teaching and Learning
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Suffolk schools face financial squeeze
john.hilderbrand@newsday.comFalling property assessments in many Suffolk County communities - particularly in Brookhaven - are leaving school officials with the painful decision of whether to raise taxes beyond rates projected last spring when voters approved budgets. The dilemma...Tags: Brookhaven, Brookhaven, Jim Ryan, David A. Paterson
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McCain, Obama stretch facts, twist rival's record in second presidential debate
Associated Press WritersWASHINGTON (AP) _ Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain stretched facts, sometimes past the breaking point, as they addressed the financial crisis and more during their second presidential debate. Some examples: McCAIN: Said one way out of...Tags: Lobbying, U.S. Elections, National Government, Freddie Mac, Economic Policy
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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: Employees, Regional Authority, Sarah Palin, Government, Anchorage
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McCain, Obama debate: Pass the pork
The Swampby Bob Secter Imagine for a moment if John McCain were running against John McCain. The first John McCain might be having a field day right now attacking the second John McCain for voting in the U.S. Senate last week......Tags: Public Finance, $700 Billion Bank Bailout, John McCain, Barack Obama
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Sarah Palin: Obama's 'left-wing agenda'
The Swampby Mark Silva Sarah Palin, waging the Republican Party's presidential campaign in a state that she and John McCain count on for victory, kept up an assault today on Democratic rival Barack Obama's association with William Ayers, a Chicago education......Tags: Nuclear Power, National Government, Sarah Palin, Government, Bill Ayers
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