Archive for June 2nd, 2009
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Mauritanian leaders set to sign up to election deal (AFP)
AFP – Mauritania’s main political leaders were set to sign an agreement brokered by international mediators that postpones this weekend’s disputed presidential vote to July 18. -
Obama aims to repair U.S. image in Muslim world
President Obama departed for the Middle East on Tuesday in an effort to repair a damaged U.S. image — and seemingly reset relations with the Muslim world.
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SAfrica’s Zuma addresses nation amid economic woes (AFP)
AFP – President Jacob Zuma delivers his first state of the nation address Wednesday as a recession threatens to play havoc with election promises to create jobs and fight poverty. -
Sotomayor counters GOP critics over bias claims (AP)
AP – Judge Sonia Sotomayor on Tuesday countered Republican charges that she would let her background dictate her rulings as Americans signaled a favorable first impression of President Barack Obama’s first Supreme Court choice. A new Associated Press-GfK poll suggested that Americans have a more positive view of her than they did of any of former President George W. Bush’s nominees to the high court. Half backed her confirmation. -
Obama likes Lakers over Magic in six for NBA title
WASHINGTON (AP) — OK, Mr. President, let’s see how you do picking the pro game.
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Corzine to Face Ex-U.S. Attorney Christie in Governorâs Race (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg – June 3 (Bloomberg) — Former U.S. Attorney Chris Christie
will face Democratic New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, the only
incumbent in the nation up for re-election this year amid voter
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“Make or break” time for health reform: Obama (Reuters)
Reuters – President Barack Obama stepped up efforts to build public support for a broad revamp of U.S. healthcare on Tuesday, saying the country could no longer afford the soaring costs of the current system that leaves millions without medical coverage.
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Christie, Corzine win NJ governor’s race primaries (AP)
AP – Moderate Christopher J. Christie walked to victory in the Republican gubernatorial primary Tuesday, fending off challenges from two more conservative rivals and setting up a long-anticipated November matchup with the unpopular incumbent Democrat.
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Texas GOP leaders vow to keep key agencies open (AP)
AP – Republican leaders promised Tuesday that insurance regulation, roadbuilding and other government functions will continue in Texas despite the Legislature’s failure to pass a measure preserving the agencies that deliver those services. -
Christie Wins GOP Nomination to Challenge New Jersey Gov. Corzine (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com – Chris Christie, a former U.S. Attorney, won Tuesday’s Republican primary for governor of New Jersey, earning the nomination to challenge incumbent Gov. Jon Corzine in what is expected to be a competitive race this fall.
