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Governor Crist receives letter containing suspicious white powder
The Associated PressAuthorities are investigating who sent Gov. Charlie Crist a threatening letter containing a suspicious white powder. The letter, which tested nontoxic, was intercepted at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's mail center at the state capitol. It...Tags: Charlie Crist, Executive Branch, John McCain
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Illinois town fights long odds to save prison, jobs
Associated Press WriterWhen folks here heard the governor wanted to close the 137-year-old prison, sucking hundreds of jobs from the area, they mobilized in a way that only small towns can. They held rallies. There was a parade and a big photo shoot. Streets were lined with...Tags: Michael Madigan, Executive Branch, Riots, Employees, State Budgets
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Blagojevich may alter timing of hearsay bill
Chicago Tribune reporterGov. Rod Blagojevich will likely send legislation back to lawmakers that could affect the possible prosecution of former Bolingbrook police Sgt. Drew Peterson after an oversight left out the measure's effective date, according to the bill's sponsor. "The...Tags: Drew Peterson, Executive Branch, Laws, Regional Authority, Rod Blagojevich
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McCain Staff Quarantined After Powder Found in Letter
Associated PressCENTENNIAL, Colo. -- A threatening letter containing an unidentified white powder was sent to a John McCain campaign office in this south Denver suburb Thursday, authorities said. No injuries were immediately reported. Authorities later said the...Tags: Employment Opportunities, George Bush, Petroleum Industry, Mitt Romney, Barack Obama
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Texting while driving? California Senate says 'GTG'
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterEveryone knows not to get caught DWI, but tech-savvy drivers may soon be outlawed from engaging in DWT -- driving while texting. Trying to keep pace with advances in technology, a divided state Senate approved a measure Thursday that would outlaw text...Tags: Lancaster (Lancaster, Virginia), Parliament, Government Health Care, Medicaid, Electronics
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Jackson eclipsed in the age of Obama
Chicago Tribune correspondentIn this periodic series, the Tribune examines the nation’s enduring struggles over race. For most of Jesse Jackson's life, his trademark declaration — "I am somebody!" — has been self-evident. But not so much anymore. The rise of...Tags: Ceremonies, Bud Billiken, Bill Clinton, Civil Rights, Murder
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IOC: Despite questions, no proof China cheated
Despite persistent questions about the ages of several members of the Chinese women's gymnastics team that won the gold medal, the International Olympic Committee said Friday there is still no proof anyone cheated. The IOC asked the International...Tags: Personal Data Collection, International Olympic Committee, Awards and Prizes, Sports Organizations, Heads of State
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Chrencik installed as interim CEO of UM medical system
The Associated PressA state board has voted unanamimously to formalize Robert Chrencik's appointment as the interim chief executive officer of the University of Maryland Medical System. The vote by the Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland came one day after...Tags: Corporate Officers, Colleges and Universities, Heads of State, Management Change
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MacPhail spends big on young talent
Sun reporterIn some baseball circles, Orioles president Andy MacPhail is viewed as financially conservative. He cut his baseball teeth with the perpetually small-market Minnesota Twins. Now, with the Orioles, he is knee-deep in a rebuilding effort that has already...Tags: Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball, Christianity, Kevin Brady, National Government
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Governor Crist receives letter with nontoxic powder
The Associated PressAuthorities are investigating who sent Gov. Charlie Crist a threatening letter containing a suspicious white powder. The letter, which tested nontoxic, was intercepted at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's mail center at the state capitol. It...Tags: Charlie Crist, Executive Branch, John McCain
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Governor names Milwaukee judge to Appeals Court
Judge Kitty Brennan of Milwaukee County Circuit Court is Gov. Jim Doyle's appointee to the District 1 Court of Appeals. The governor announced Thursday he has appointed Brennan to fill a vacancy created by the death of Judge Ted E. Wedemeyer Jr....Tags: Elections, Executive Branch, Court Administration, Judges, Local Elections
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Federal emergency in Florida because of Fay
The Associated PressPresident Bush has declared a federal state of emergency in Florida to help with Tropical Storm Fay. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist asked the White House yesterday for the declaration. It enables federal agencies like the Department of Homeland Security...Tags: Tropical Storms, Charlie Crist, The White House, Executive Branch, George Bush
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