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Obama fundraiser, facing a long fraud sentence, spills the beans about Illinois corruption
Associated Press WriterCHICAGO (AP) _ Jailed political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko, the Chicago real estate developer who helped launch Barack Obama on his political career, is whispering secrets to federal prosecutors about corruption in Illinois and the political fallout...Tags: Republican National Conventions, Better Government Association, National Government, Illinois, Chicago Real Estate
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Report offers stinging finding on Palin role in Troopergate, possible fallout on Election Day
Associated Press WriterANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) _ The politically charged investigation into Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is over, and its conclusions are stinging. But the fallout, if any, might not come until Election Day. A legislative investigator found that Palin violated...Tags: National Government, Political Candidates, Kim Elton, Values, Barack Obama
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FBI files show loathing for columnist Jack Anderson, obsession with debunking his reporting
Associated Press WritersWASHINGTON (AP) _ In caustic comments on internal FBI memos, legendary bureau director J. Edgar Hoover referred to prominent columnist Jack Anderson with undisguised contempt, calling him "a jackal" as agents combed his articles for errors and hints about...Tags: Periodicals, National Government, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Richard Nixon, Drew Pearson
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Text of G-7 finance ministers and central bank governors' plan of action
Text of G-7 finance ministers and central bank governors' plan of action, as provided by the Treasury Department: The G-7 agrees today that the current situation calls for urgent and exceptional action. We commit to continue working together to stabilize...Tags: Financial Markets, Executive Branch, U.S. Department of Treasury, Business Institutions, Central Bank
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24 Days to the Election: A look at the race for 2008 on Saturday
IN THE HEADLINES Report stings Palin over troopergate flap; Raw anger showing up in McCain crowds; candidate taking steps to minimize it; Leading in polls, Obama seeking to play it safe; Voter fraud accusations mar presidential campaign; McCain, Obama...Tags: Financial Markets, National Government, Prosecution, Polls, Barack Obama
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Major industrial countries pledge strong action to combat global credit crisis as markets melt
AP Economics WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ Financial officials from the world's wealthiest industrial countries are pledging decisive action to deal with the biggest upheavals to hit the global financial system since the Great Depression. The big question is whether their one-...Tags: Financial Markets, National Government, George Bush, Federal Reserve, Mortgages
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Average Joes
From what I recall from history, "average Joes" did not put a man on the moon, develop chemotherapy or nuclear power or end slavery. So why would we want an average president and vice president? —Karl Lebensorger, Palos HillsTags: National Government
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Correction: Daniels-Magazine Award story
In a story that moved Oct. 9 and Oct. 10 about a magazine honoring Indiana's governor, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Christine Gregoire is the governor of New York. She is the governor of Washington.Tags: New York, Executive Branch, Indiana, Regional Authority
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Ukraine: Leader rejects early elections
WIRE reportsUkraine's prime minister said Friday there will be no early parliamentary elections, defying a presidential decree and raising the stakes in her political battle with the president. President Viktor Yushchenko set the vote for Dec. 7 earlier this week,...Tags: National Government, Parliament
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Pratt Consolidates Three Jet Engine Units
Pratt & Whitney has reorganized three units responsible for jet engine manufacturing and service into one called Commercial Engines & Global Services, the East Hartford company said Friday. The move is intended to give customers a single point of contact...Tags: National Government, East Hartford
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Police council hosts Public Safety Day today
The Baltimore County Police Community Relations Council will hold a Public Safety Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Security Square Mall on the parking lot next to Super Fresh. Activities will include examples of high-tech equipment for safety at home,...Tags: Safety of Citizens, Police
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