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- Why aren't there more Deidre Greens? December 2, 2009Deidre Green got off to a rough start with a bad case of infant jaundice that overwhelmed her mother. She went to live with her grandmother, who showered her with attention that likely changed the arc of her life.
- Colder weather moving in, with flurries to boot December 2, 2009Tuesday's practically balmy high of 50 in Madison could be the last we see of mild temperatures for a long time in south central Wisconsin.
- Luke Diaz: State should increase sales tax to support education December 2, 2009Dear Editor: I’m writing to express my support of the Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools' Pennies for Kids campaign (www.apennyforkids.org). Wisconsin’s school system has been neglected for too long. With this very small sales tax (1 percent), we could increase aid to students in rural school districts, increase aid to children with disabilities, […]
- Congress must challenge Obama on war December 2, 2009President Barack Obama has decided to dramatically expand the U.S. occupation of Afghanistan.
The Washington Post
- Withdrawal to begin by July 2011 December 2, 2009Obama places extraordinary confidence in a strained U.S. military and applies fresh pressure on uncertain government of President Karzai.
- Making the conflict truly his own December 2, 2009ANALYSIS | Speech is clearly argued and reflects president's determination to chart his own course.
- Now, how to pay for the increase December 2, 2009Ahead of speech, Obama huddles with lawmakers, winning support from key Republicans.
- Senators express hope for bill December 2, 2009As partisan divisions harden and amendments stack up, Democrats remain optimistic on passage.
The New York Times
- American Indians Stand to Gain in Health Overhaul December 2, 2009Congress, with the support of the White House, appears poised to significantly improve the Indian health care system.
- Tough Season May Force Texas Oystermen to Fold December 2, 2009Texas is working to restore beds devastated by Hurricane Ike last year, but some harvesters fear they will have to fold before the measures have an impact.
- Baltimore’s Mayor Is Convicted December 2, 2009The conviction on Tuesday of Mayor Sheila Dixon for one count of embezzlement may force her from office.
- Suspect Slain in Seattle; 4 Are Held as Flight Aids December 2, 2009A man suspected of killing four uniformed police officers was shot and killed by an officer who chanced upon him.
The San Francisco Chronicle
- Suspect held in Muni streetcar stabbing December 2, 2009A homeless man arrested Tuesday on suspicion of stabbing a San Francisco Muni streetcar passenger had been picked up as a possible suspect in a similar attack on an 11-year-old bus rider in September - but the victim could not identify him as responsible,...
- Ideas for Hallidie Plaza include reservoir December 2, 2009Almost from the day it opened more than three decades ago, the design of Hallidie Plaza in downtown San Francisco has been criticized, tinkered with and rethought. Now city officials are pursuing a major makeover that calls for turning a portion of the sunken...
- Obama adding 30,000 troops in Afghanistan December 2, 2009President Obama made his case to the nation Tuesday night on why he will send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan, a decision that gives him full responsibility for an unpopular war that sharply divides his party. "I would gladly order every single one of our...
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- Iberville Community Center reopens, with community support December 2, 2009Donation total passes $28,000
- '12 Days of Christmas' items would cost more than $87,000 December 2, 2009Making one's true love happy will cost a whopping $87,403 this year, a minuscule increase from last year, according to the latest cost analysis of the items in the carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas." That's the grand total for...
- Bill Hubbard sentencing delayed 60 days December 2, 2009John McCusker/The Times-PicayuneFormer St. John the Baptist Parish President Bill Hubbard enters court with his wife in late September. He has pleaded guilty to soliciting $20,000 in bribes from three parish contractors.The sentencing date for former St. John the Baptist...
- Streetcar financing possible, but far from certain, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says December 2, 2009New Orleans wants millions to add new routes
The Guardian, UK
- Obama sets out final push in Afghanistan December 2, 2009
- Barack Obama's Churchill moment December 2, 2009
- Iran releases British sailors December 2, 2009
- Australian Senate defeats carbon bill December 2, 2009
The BBC
- Taliban defiant over Obama surge December 2, 2009The Taliban say they will step up the fight in Afghanistan, after pledges by the US to send substantial reinforcements.
- Bomber targets Pakistan navy HQ December 2, 2009A suicide bomber blows himself up outside the Pakistani navy headquarters in Islamabad, killing a security officer.
- Men's genes 'may limit lifespan' December 2, 2009Men carry a gene which allow them to grow bigger than women, but limit their lifespan, research on mice suggests.
- Islamists claim Russia train bomb December 2, 2009An Islamist group uses a website to claim responsibility for a bomb that killed 26 people on a Moscow-to-St Petersburg train.
The Independent, UK
- Fourth hung jury for godfather's son in mafia trial December 2, 2009A US judge declared a mistrial at the racketeering trial of John "Junior" Gotti after a New York jury failed to reach a verdict against the son of the notorious Gambino crime family mob boss - the case's fourth hung jury in five years.
- Tiger Woods faces fine over late night car prang December 2, 2009Golfer Tiger Woods could be fined £100 after police found he was to blame for his early morning car crash.
- Ron Paul: Every man for himself! December 2, 2009Pull US troops out of Afghanistan. Leave Iran alone. Legalise drugs. Get the government out of people's private lives. Say no to the bailout of Wall Street fat cats. As a menu of policy prescriptions, you might think that this all puts Ron Paul on the Soviet wing of the Democratic party. But you'd be wrong.
- President Obama's speech in full December 2, 2009Good evening. To the United States Corps of Cadets, to the men and women of our armed services, and to my fellow Americans: I want to speak to you tonight about our effort in Afghanistan - the nature of our commitment there, the scope of our interests, and the strategy that my Administration will pursue to bring this war to a successful conclusion. It is an […]
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