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Bushs Enron pal goes on trial; 11 fraud, conspiracy charges for Kenny Boy Lay
February 10, 2006HOUSTON — The trial of former Enron Chairman Ken Lay began at the federal courthouse here Jan. 30. Lay, affectionately dubbed “Kenny Boy” by his longtime pal President George W. Bush, faces 11 conspiracy and fraud...
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Cardinal Mahony initiates immigrant rights campaign
February 8, 2006LOS ANGELES — A leading member of the Catholic Church has condemned a congressional resolution that, he says, further victimizes immigrants. In response he has initiated a campaign for immigrant rights.
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U.S. threats to Venezuelas revolution escalate
February 8, 2006Aggressive maneuvers against Venezuela from the Bush government have reached new heights. Here are some indicators. That a coup against Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez was under way when opposition parties opted out of Venezuela’s December parliamentary...
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Venezuela prioritizes Latin American unity
February 8, 2006Unity is at the top of Venezuela’s agenda for Latin America. Just over a year ago Venezuela and Cuba signed agreements establishing the Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas (ALBA), and President Hugo Chávez’ return to Havana...
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Cuba news briefs
February 3, 2006Cuba travel under the gun The Bush administration is cracking down on what it sees as illegal travel to Cuba. A foretaste of what lay ahead was provided in the May 2004 report of the “Commission...
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