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Iraq sees hope of US troop withdrawal by 2010

News – Iraq's government welcomed Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Monday with word that it apparently shares his hope that U.S. combat forces could leave by 2010.

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McCain shows he doesn't understand geography(again)

Politics – Asked whether the "the situation in Afghanistan in precarious and urgent," McCain responded: "I think it's serious. . . . It's a serious situation, but there's a lot of things we need to do. We have a lot of work to do and I'm afraid it's a very hard struggle, particularly given the situation on the Iraq/Pakistan border."

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NY Times confirms Maliki's comments were accurate
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NY Times confirms Maliki's comments were accurate

News – In an audio recording of Mr. Maliki's interview that Der Spiegel provided to The New York Times, Mr. Maliki stated a clear affinity for Mr. Obama's position, bringing it up on his own in an answer to a general question on troop presence.

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White House sends press corps al-Maliki's praise for Obama plan
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White House sends press corps al-Maliki's praise for Obama plan

Politics – An embarrassing slip up, when an aide mistakenly sent to the news media a Reuters article saying Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki backs Barack Obama's troop withdrawal plan. Its timing is particularly embarrassing as Bush's "general time horizon" for withdrawing U.S. troops is being cited by some as resembling Obama's redeployment pro

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McCain adviser Gramm leaves campaign

Politics – NEW YORK - Phil Gramm, a top adviser to presidential candidate John McCain, said Friday he is resigning from the role as campaign co-chairman after his comments that the United States had become a "nation of whiners" who constantly complain about the state of the economy.

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Did A UN Agency Cook The Numbers In Global Warming Analysis?
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Did A UN Agency Cook The Numbers In Global Warming Analysis?

Do No Evil – Mathematical proof that there is no "climate crisis" appears today in a major, peer-reviewed paper in Physics and Society, a learned journal of the 10,000-strong American Physical Society, SPPI reports

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Governor: Chicago might need National Guard help
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Governor: Chicago might need National Guard help

News – CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has offered his assistance in fighting what he calls an epidemic of crime in Chicago. The governor would send in Illinois state troopers and National Guard equipment to stop the violence. He was meeting Wednesday with the National Guard, state police and other officials to talk about the options

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Our view on border security
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Our view on border security

News – Next time you're inching toward the Customs inspector at an airport or the Mexican or Canadian border, consider not just what's in your suitcase or your pockets, but what's in your laptop, cellphone or your digital camera.

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McCain raises $62.5 million through public finance loophole

Politics – according to FEC reports filed on July 15, through June 30, John McCain had raised at $62.5 million in private funds that can be used for his general election campaign -- even though he's already committed to accepting public funding for the general. $46.3 million -- comes from a total of only 1,803 wealthy individuals.

View Story Discuss (16) (jedreport.com) 7 days ago by Aidenag

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Elizabeth Dole Wants Aids Bill Named After Jesse Helms

Politics – Helms, you may recall, opposed funding for AIDS research -- even the Ryan White AIDS Act.

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McCain Advisor Phil Gramm's Investment In Soft Core Porn

Do No Evil – Before Phil Gramm called America a nation of whiners, and before he made the Enron scandal possible. he attempted to invest $15,000 in "Truck Stop Women." His money ultimately helped produce a film portraying Richard Nixon wandering nude around the White House.

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Bush Says Drill, Drill, Drill - and Oil Drops $9!
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Bush Says Drill, Drill, Drill - and Oil Drops $9!

Money – Crude-oil futures for August delivery plunged $9.26, or 6.3 percent, almost immediately as Bush was speaking, bringing the barrel price down to $136. Now isn't this interesting?

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Anheuser Agrees to InBev Deal
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Anheuser Agrees to InBev Deal

Money – Anheuser-Busch Cos. agreed to be acquired Sunday by InBev NV for about $52 billion, creating the world's largest beer maker and placing an iconic American company in the hands of a Belgian-Brazilian giant.

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Voters Reject Obama's call for Bilingualism

Politics – Barack Obama said yesterday that "instead of worrying about whether immigrants can learn English," Americans "need to make sure your child can speak Spanish." A national telephone survey conducted last month by Rasmussen Reports found that U.S. voters overwhelmingly disagree with the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.

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Shock bracelets for airline passengers?
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Shock bracelets for airline passengers?

Do No Evil – A senior government official with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expressed great interest in a so-called safety bracelet that would serve as a stun device, similar to that of a police Taser. The bracelet would be worn by ALL airline passengers.

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