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Mideast Quartet to Meet in Moscow - Voice of America
March 19, 2010 Sydney Morning Herald | Mideast Quartet to Meet in Moscow Voice of America High-level envoys from the Middle East diplomatic Quartet meet in Moscow Friday for talks on restarting negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians just as tensions rise over settlements in East Jerusalem. The meeting will include UN Secretary ... Jerusalem construction is now a national obsession Middle East Quartet set to meet in Moscow on Israel row Palestinian officials urge Quartet to put pressure on Israel |
Ban on bluefin exports rejected - NorthJersey.com
March 19, 2010 The Hindu | Ban on bluefin exports rejected NorthJersey.com AP DOHA, Qatar — A US-backed proposal to ban the export of Atlantic bluefin tuna prized in sushi was rejected Thursday by a UN wildlife meeting, with scores of developing nations joining Japan in opposing a measure they feared would ... US-backed bluefin tuna export ban rejected Japanese Fish Dealers Welcome Tuna Ban Rejection Japan's Prime Minister Welcomes Vote Against Bluefin Tuna Ban |
US Census Tracks Mail, Raising Fears Among Some - Wall Street Journal
March 19, 2010 ABC News | US Census Tracks Mail, Raising Fears Among Some Wall Street Journal Census Bureau officials are counting on an advanced postal tracking system to speed up responses and save the government millions of dollars in follow-up letters and visits by census takers. But some privacy advocates and lawmakers are ... Clear census lines for college students Libraries are your 2010 Census Assistance Center Counting on you: Fill out your census form. Mail it back. And feel good. |
Heapfuls of praise for Biden at Cree, Bullock's - Durham Herald Sun
March 19, 2010 Telegraph.co.uk | Heapfuls of praise for Biden at Cree, Bullock's Durham Herald Sun DURHAM -- Vice President Joe Biden had plenty of compliments for Cree Thursday. Employees there and visitors to Bullock's Bar-B-Cue were eager to return the love after Biden visited both of those local establishments. ... Biden Slips, Honors Memory of Irish PM's Mother -- While She's Alive Biden Tells ABC Passing the Legislation Will Help Stem Democratic Losses in ... Biden: Manufacturing key for middle-class wages |
Dems sweeten health bill, set showdown Sunday vote (AP)
March 19, 2010
AP - Historic health care change in the balance, Democrats plowed fresh billions into insurance subsidies for consumers on Thursday and added a $250 rebate for seniors facing high prescription drugs, last-minute sweeteners to sweeping $940 billion legislation headed for a climactic weekend vote.
Pakistan arrests halt UN contacts with Taliban (AP)
March 19, 2010
AP - Pakistan's recent arrests of top Taliban leaders have halted the United Nation's secret talks with the insurgency, the U.N.'s former envoy to Afghanistan said.
Obama backs senators' immigration overhaul outline (AP)
March 19, 2010
AP - President Barack Obama, facing criticism from advocates of immigration reform, pledged Thursday "to do everything in my power" to get immigration legislation moving in Congress this year.
US Rep: Pa. 'Jihad Jane' terror suspect cooperated (AP)
March 19, 2010
AP - A woman accused of trolling the Internet as Jihad Jane and agreeing to marry a suspected terrorist and kill a Swedish artist targeted by radical Muslims cooperated with authorities, a congressman said.
US, Russia clash over startup of Iran nuke plant (AP)
March 19, 2010
AP - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and her Russian counterpart clashed openly Thursday over the planned launch this summer of Iran's first, Russian-built nuclear power plant, highlighting a split in views over how to steer Iran away from nuclear weapons.
New Dem lawmakers feeling heat on health care (AP)
March 19, 2010
AP - Freshman Rep. Steve Driehaus is getting it from all sides on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
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