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Commentary: In a small town's square, peaceful democracy in action
Over the weekend, thanks to an annual camping trip I take with my son, Nick, to a location near Camp David, I had a front row seat to a display of democracy in action. There's a good chance you heard about the event in question: The G8 gathering of world...Tags: International Organizations, Barack Obama, Fishing, White House, Freedom of the Press
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Putin returns, and so does a Cold War mentality
Now that Vladimir Putin is Russia's president once again, the result of still another fraudulent election, we should expect ever more hostile relations with Moscow. Mr. Putin, a vain and vulgar man, was born and bred to despise the United States. And...
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Outside G-8 summit, few protesters
— A high-profile meeting of world leaders at Camp David drew only sparse protests Friday despite extensive security preparations by local officials. Frederick County closed public schools Friday and police said they felt obligated to "prepare for...Tags: Frederick County (Virginia), Europe, Barack Obama, Bank of America Corp., Camp David
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Good morning, Baltimore: Need to know for Friday
WEATHER
Today's forecast calls for sunny skies, with a high temperature near 76 degrees. Tonight is expected to be clear, with a low temperature around 55 degrees.
TRAFFIC
Check our traffic updates for this morning's issues as you plan your commute....Tags: Equestrian, Under Armour Inc., Baltimore County, Preakness Stakes, Summits
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Feds, police in spat over G-8 summit costs
In a standoff that might require delicate diplomacy to resolve, officials in Western Maryland are pressing the federal government to reconsider its refusal to help pay for local security costs for this week's G-8 summit at Camp David.
Local police say...Tags: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, International Organizations, Camp David, Italy, Activism
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Don't leave hunger off the global agenda
When the leaders of the globe's biggest economies — the G8 — meet at Camp David in Maryland's Catoctin Mountains this weekend, they will have a plate full of problems: banking and liquidity and bonds and loan guarantees and such. Somewhere on...Tags: International Organizations, Barack Obama, Camp David, Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (2011), Finance
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Protesters, police prep for G-8 summit at Camp David
In the little town of Thurmont (population not quite 6,200), the recession has taken a heavy toll on Main Street, but things are picking up as residents prepare for next month's G8 Summit at nearby Camp David. The Cozy Country Inn has been busy booking...Tags: State Parks, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, International Organizations, Frederick County (Virginia), Rentals
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Frederick Co. welcomes G-8 summit move to Camp David
Frederick County officials welcomed news Tuesday that President Barack Obama will host this year's G-8 summit at Camp David. They also acknowledged the potential for protests of the sort that have accompanied past gatherings of the leaders of the Group...Tags: Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Camp David, Italy, Tony Blair
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State park near Camp David to close during G-8 Summit
A state park will be closed to the public for three days next month while world leaders gather nearby at the Camp David presidential retreat for the G-8 Summit, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The move is highly unusual, and...Tags: State Parks, Protest, U.S. Secret Service, Heads of State, Tony Blair
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Pentagon to broaden probe of prisoner abuse
Los Angeles TimesWASHINGTON - The Pentagon said yesterday that it would broaden the investigation of intelligence units involved in the abuse of Iraqi prisoners as part of an effort to focus such probes on the military hierarchy. Defense Department officials said the...Tags: Treaties, Armed Forces, U.S. Army, Wars and Interventions, Iraq
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G-8 warns Iran, N. Korea to end nuclear projects
Sun Foreign StaffEVIAN, France -- The leaders of the world's largest industrial democracies targeted North Korea and Iran yesterday with a message -- and an implicit warning -- dismantle programs that could be used to produce nuclear weapons, or face measures that would...Tags: France, Treaties, Executive Branch, Weaponry, Russia
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Text of Bush news conference
The Associated PressText of President Bush's news conference at the White House on Tuesday, April 13, 2004, as transcribed by eMediaMillWorks Inc.: BUSH: Good evening. Before I take your questions, let me speak with the American people about the situation in Iraq. This...Tags: Armed Forces, Libya, Sammy Sosa, Political Systems, Hamas
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