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guardian.co.uk Obama lashes defense establishment, Congress Washington Post AP PHOENIX — President Barack Obama took on both the defense establishment and freespending lawmakers on Monday, saying they were draining the defense budget with “exotic projects.” “If Congress sends me a defense bill loaded a bunch of … Obama: 'We will do right' by troops, taxpayers in Afghanistan and Iraq USA Today Obama Promises to Veto Defense Spending for Unneeded Projects Bloomberg Obama: Afghanistan War Is “Fundamental” CBS News New York Times
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CTV.ca Firefighters Gain Ground in Calif. Blazes CBS News In California, where wildfires are scorching thousands of acres, the fires have threatened hundreds of homes and buildings, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. John Blackstone reports. Monterey City Firefighters Brian Wilkins and Greg Greenlee … Firefighters make progress battling Calif. blazes The Associated Press Lockheed Fire, Monday update: San Jose Mercury News California Firefighters Make Gains in La Brea, Lockheed Blazes Bloomberg San Francisco Chronicle
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KOMO News Obama Backs Repeal of Defense of Marriage Act Washington Post President Obama made clear Monday that he favors the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act, and intends to ask Congress to repeal the 13-year-old law that denies benefits to domestic partners of federal employees and allows states to … Obama disses marriage law as Justice defends it The Associated Press Obama's Justice Department in knots over gay marriage case Los Angeles Times Gay rights group dissatisfied with administration stance WLOS Bay Windows
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Fox11online.com Doyle says governors should limit terms Bizjournals.com Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle officially announced that he would not seek a third term as governor, citing a belief that governors should limit themselves to two terms. Doyle, who made the announcement Monday morning at Randall Elementary School in Madison, … Democratic Gov. Doyle of Wis. not running again The Associated Press Lawton enters race; Kind considering it Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Governor Doyle Confirms Two Terms is Enough WBAY Examiner.com
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ABC News Obama's Approval Average Creeps Ever Lower… Atlantic Online President Obama's approval ratings inched down again today; his average approval in major polls is now 50.9 percent (vs. 44.7 percent who disapprove), continuing his gradual slide from the astronomical 84 percent approval CNN reported two days before … Poll: Stimulus not helping Americans personally Bizjournals.com Majority of Americans doubt Obama stimulus results: poll AFP Poll: Americans skeptical of stimulus Boston Globe FOXNews
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ABC News Justices grant Georgia inmate's request to delay execution CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) — The Supreme Court has granted a condemned Georgia inmate's request that his execution be delayed as he attempts to prove his innocence. Troy Davis has always maintained his innocence in the 1989 killing of Officer Mark … US justices grant Georgia death row inmate's appeal Reuters Supreme Court says Ga. man should get hearing The Associated Press Hearing for US death row inmate BBC News Atlanta Journal Constitution
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Telegraph.co.uk Town hall meetings heat up on health care Daily Vidette It's the same story virtually everywhere across the country—members of Congress return to their home districts to take heat from citizens regarding the national debate on health care. But this heat is sometimes accompanied by violence and, … Yes, we can pay for health care reform – here's how San Francisco Chronicle Senators reel as America conducts furious debate over health care Telegraph.co.uk How Healthcare Killed His Father Atlantic Online Augusta Chronicle
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SFist Reports: BART strike averted in 11th-hour deal San Jose Mercury News In a stunning 11th-hour turnaround, negotiators for BART and its largest union reached an agreement Sunday night that averted a promised strike — and a Bay Area transit nightmare. The deal is welcome news for the more than 300000 … Rail bosses, union reach deal, SF mayor says The Associated Press Looming BART strike may be averted San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Area-Transit Authority, Union Negotiate Bloomberg The San Francisco Appeal
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Henry cautious on 'better than expected' economy ABC Online Treasury secretary Ken Henry has warned it is too early to declare victory against the global financial crisis, despite the economy's resilience in the face of the downturn. … Henry optimistic about Aussie economy WA today Australia's Henry Says Fiscal Stimulus Will Abate on Rebound Bloomberg Australia Tsy Secy: Need For Caution On Econ Outlook Wall Street Journal Business Spectator (registration)
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Telegraph.co.uk Key Feature Of Obama Health Plan Vulnerable Washington Post Racing to regain control of the health-care debate, two top administration officials signaled Sunday that the White House may be willing to jettison a controversial government-run insurance plan favored by liberals. … White House backs away from public option in healthcare Los Angeles Times Public health care option: Going, going … gone? Kansas City Star 'Public Option' in Health Plan May Be Dropped New York Times CNN
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