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Ted Kennedy Succumbs to Brain Cancer
Kennedy, the "liberal lion of the Senate," died late last night. He was 77.
Read original story in The Washington Post | Wednesday, 26 Aug 2009
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Kennedy's death brings up the question of who will scceed the senator at such a crucial time for Democrats.
Read original story in The New York Times | Wednesday, 26 Aug 2009
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Harsh Interrogations Were Directed From Washington
The latest reports about the CIA's interrogation program make it clear officials in Washington controled nearly every step.
Read original story in The New York Times | Wednesday, 26 Aug 2009
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New Deficit Projection Is a Gift to Obama's Opponents
Republicans seize new estimates to attack Obama's domestic agenda, particularly health care.
Read original story in The Washington Post | Wednesday, 26 Aug 2009
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Delaying Health Care Reform Will Be More Expensive
Failing to overhaul the health care system because of the deficit estimates is shortsighted, writes the LAT's David Lazarus.
Read original story in Los Angeles Times | Wednesday, 26 Aug 2009
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What if the Congressional Budget Office Is Wrong?
When it comes to adding up potential health care savings, the CBO has consistently gotten it wrong. Why are we listening?
Read original story in The New York Times | Wednesday, 26 Aug 2009
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Obama Will Announce New Middle East Peace Talks
Barack Obama is close to reaching a deal with Israelis and Palestinians that will allow Middle East peace talks to resume.
Read original story in The Guardian | Wednesday, 26 Aug 2009
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The slump in the construction industry has helped officials get bargains, freeing up millions for extra projects.
Read original story in USA Today | Wednesday, 26 Aug 2009
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The latest chapter in California's seemingly eternal quest to balance its budget involves selling some unwanted state property.
Read original story in Los Angeles Times | Wednesday, 26 Aug 2009
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Twitter's popularity is exploding, but no thanks to teenagers who wouldn't touch the microblogging service with a 10-foot pole.
Read original story in The New York Times | Wednesday, 26 Aug 2009
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Jackson Brothers Will Star in Reality Show
A&E is still in negotiations with the program's production company and hasn't announced a premiere date for the show.
Read original story in The New York Times | Wednesday, 26 Aug 2009
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Chris Brown No Stranger to Violence
Singer Chris Brown was involved in two incidents "related to domestic violence" that went unreported, according to a probation officer's report.
Read original story in Los Angeles Times | Wednesday, 26 Aug 2009