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Repentant automakers find Congress still skeptical about multibillion-dollar aid plan
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — Desperate U.S. automakers ran into fresh obstacles from skeptical lawmakers Thursday as they appealed with rising urgency — and a new dose of humility — for a $34 billion bailout. Without help, said one senator, "we'...Tags: Regulatory Policy and Organizations, Automotive Equipment, Heads of State, Chrysler LLC, Corporate Officers
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Suffolk challenges accused wife beater's unemployment
rick.brand@newsday.comSuffolk officials are fighting a $9,100 unemployment claim of an accused wife and child beater who was fired from his $68,956-a-year job as an aide to a college vice president after Suffolk County Community College officials refused to help challenge...Tags: Law Enforcement, Colleges and Universities, Civil and Public Service, Labor Legislation, Wages and Pensions
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Writer turns an eye toward home
Two weeks after the Sept. 11 attacks, I packed up my L.A. home and moved to Latin America with my wife and family. In the years that followed, I watched the United States from afar. My country went to war and reelected George W. Bush to a second term. We...Tags: Beverage Industry, John Hancock, Consumer Electronics Industry, Vehicles, Children
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Robert Gates lays out agenda for U.S. military
The U.S. military must do more to improve its ability to respond to the low-intensity, irregular fights it is likely to face in the years to come, even if the nation avoids another experience like Iraq or Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates...Tags: Armed Conflicts, Armed Forces, Weaponry, Defense, Wars and Interventions
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Pasadena police issue safety advisory for UCLA-USC game
The Pasadena Police Department on Thursday issued a safety advisory for Saturday at the sold-out Rose Bowl, where UCLA will host USC in football.
In a news release, police announced they would be taking a "zero tolerance policy to drunk and disorderly...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Safety of Citizens, Public Transportation
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Obama seen using Zune music player, not an iPod
Tribune reporterHere's what we know about President-elect Barack Obama and gadgets: He loves his BlackBerry. He's a Mac, not a PC. He was seen working out with a Zune. Wait ... a Zune? Not an iPod? Is it too late for a recount? Obama's alleged choice of digital...Tags: Microsoft Corp., New Products, National Government, Barack Obama
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Impatient Democrats say Barack Obama must take hands-on approach to major economic crises
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are growing impatient with President-elect Barack Obama's refusal to inject himself in the major economic crises confronting the country. Obama has sidestepped some policy questions by saying there is only one president...Tags: Mortgages, Chicago Mortgages, Christopher Dodd, Hartford (Hartford, Connecticut), Vehicles
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Obama extends fundraising run with $104 million in October, November stretch
Associated Press WritersWASHINGTON (AP) — Barack Obama's presidential campaign raised $104 million in the weeks around Election Day, a grand finale to a successful bid that shattered fundraising records. Overall, Obama raised nearly $750 million during his odyssey to...Tags: Campaign Finance, Election Day, Howard Dean, Charity, Local Elections
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India names Pakistani masterminds while evidence shows Mumbai plot dates back a year
Associated Press WriterNEW DELHI (AP) — A Pakistani militant group apparently used an Indian operative as far back as 2007 to scout targets for the elaborate plot against India's financial capital, authorities said Thursday, a blow to Indian officials who have blamed...Tags: Abusive Behavior, Condoleezza Rice, Law Enforcement, U.S. Department of Treasury, Murder
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Barack Obama campaign raised nearly $1 billion, shattering records
Tribune reportersAs he hosted a gala celebration for some of his earliest and most loyal financial supporters Thursday evening, President-elect Barack Obama's aides released new information showing the magnitude of their feat: They raised nearly $1 billion for his...Tags: Campaign Finance, Political Candidates, Charity, 2009 U.S. Presidential Inauguration, 2009 U.S. Presidential Transition
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GBC's Fry to lead commission granting slots licenses
A commission that will dole out lucrative slots licenses in Maryland will be headed by the leader of a business advocacy group chosen by Gov. Martin O'Malley after two prominent university leaders declined interest in the unpaid assignment, according to...Tags: Casino and Gambling, Tourism and Leisure, Martin O'Malley, National Government, Casino and Gambling Industry
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Furloughs criticized
The largest state employees union balked Thursday at a proposal from Gov. Martin O'Malley that its members take up to five unpaid leave days as a cost-saving measure to help close a budget shortfall. "We would like to see a plan without furloughs,"...Tags: Health and Safety at Work, Public Officials, AFSCME, Executive Branch, Layoffs and Downsizing
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