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Ill. state workers' union OKs 4-year contract
Members of Illinois' largest state employees union have approved a four-year contract that increases their pay 15.25 percent. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, which represents more than 37,000 state workers, announced...Tags: Employees, Government, Private Health Care, Rod Blagojevich, Health Treatments
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Iraq politician Ahmad Chalabi survives assassination attempt
Los Angeles Times Staff WritersA suicide bomber tried to assassinate politician Ahmad Chalabi on Friday night, killing six of his guards when he rammed his car into the Shiite Muslim politician's speeding convoy, Chalabi's spokesman said. Chalabi, who has survived at least three...Tags: Armed Forces, The White House, Muqtada Sadr, Death and Dying, Defense
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John McCain: 'An imperfect servant'
The Swampby Mark Silva ST. PAUL -- Republican Sen. John McCain, with an opening nod of public respect for his Democratic rival, pledged to his party tonight that he will wage a winning fight for the White House. And McCain, who......Tags: Elections, Prisoners and Detainees, National Security, 2008 Republican National Convention, Marsha Blackburn
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Thai protesters flout premier's state of emergency
The Associated PressThailand's embattled leader struggled to keep the peace and his grip on power today after declaring a state of emergency that was openly flouted by thousands of anti-government protesters in the capital. While Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej sought to...Tags: Assault, Armed Forces, Labor Disputes, Elections, Injuries
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Community Notes
The Howard County Arts Council will hold its annual meeting and fiscal 2009 Grant Award ceremony, with County Executive Ken Ulman, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 12 at Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. Brian Walter,...Tags: Medical Conditions, Gaming and Lotteries, Bethany Beach, Auction Service, Disasters
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New York Utility Regulators Approve Energy East Deal
New York utility regulators have given the global energy company Iberdrola the go-ahead to buy Energy East, the parent company of Connecticut Natural Gas Corp. and Southern Connecticut Gas Co. The state's Public Service Commission voted 4-0 to approve...Tags: Government, Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation, Energy East Corporation
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Blagojevich tries to restrict campaign donors
Governor Rod Blagojevich is being criticized for attempting to bar state officials from accepting contributions from state and local government employees. Cindi Canary of the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform claims Blagojevich used his...Tags: Public Employees, Campaign Finance, Government, Rod Blagojevich, Elections
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Missing Bank Records Are Cause For Worry
A huge Wall Street bank "lost" my personal financial data somewhere outside Jersey City. I can relate. I'm forever misplacing my wallet and those pesky ATM slips. It's not like this is the first time this has happened. My private financials were also on...Tags: Employees, Personal Data Collection, Public Employees, Interior Policy, Vehicles
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Analysis: In adding to VP nominee's resume, Republicans get creative
Associated Press WriterST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Being a mayor of 9,780 is nothing like leading 305 million. Living next to Russia does not make you a foreign policy whiz. And presidential competence is rarely measured in square miles. But listen closely. Such unexpected...Tags: Rudy Giuliani, Barack Obama, Elections, Executive Branch, Family
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Republicans convene, night 2 live-blog
The Swampby Frank James 11:08 pm -- Now Lieberman talks to Democrats and Independents. Says he understands that during an ordinary election they wouldn't vote for a Republican. "But these are no ordinary times and trust me John McCain is no......Tags: Elections, Church and State Relations, Prisoners and Detainees, Green Bay Packers, Nancy Pelosi
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New York to boost bicycle parking for municipal staff
New York City is planning on expanding secure, indoor bicycle parking for municipal employees. City officials say five municipal buildings in lower Manhattan will get additional bike parking later this year. The emphasis on bike commuting comes as the...Tags: Employees, Government
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August 31: Don't wait to drill, Shea memories, Levy on privatization, mental health parity
Waiting to drill for oil is futile The article "Latest U.S. offshore oil auction draws hundreds of bids on fraction of Gulf acreage offered" [Newsday.com, Aug. 19] really shows how weak the argument for offshore drilling is. Waiting years for the oil...Tags: Public Employees, Privatization, Steve Levy, Petroleum Industry, Mental Illness
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