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Stimulus passes, more work to be done, Obama says
February 15, 2009President Obama, in his weekly address to the nation, Feb. 14, celebrated a major political victory with the passage of his economic recovery package in the Senate this week. He also looked forward to putting into...
Read moreThe death toll of a suspected U.S. drone attack in Pakistan on Saturday has reached 26
February 15, 2009The death toll of a suspected U.S. drone attack in Pakistan's tribal area on Saturday has reached 26, the private TV channel DAWN NEWS reported.
Read moreCrew talked of ‘significant ice buildup’ before U.S. plane crash: authorities
February 15, 2009Crew members of Continental Connection Flight 3407 were talking about 'significant ice buildup' shortly before the plane dived into a one-home house, killing all 49 aboard and 1 man in the house on Thursday, authorities said...
Read moreIsraeli warplanes strike in Northern Gaza
February 15, 2009Israeli F16 warplanes struck on Friday night two targets near Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza Strip, no injuries were reported, witnesses said.
Read moreUnthinkable! GOP budget cuts endanger lives, leaders charge
February 14, 2009As California’s budget debacle enters its fourth month, labor and environmental organizations are stepping up their fightback against the Republican drive to gut vital labor and environmental protections. In a Feb. 4 telephone press conference, state...
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