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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: Law Enforcement, Murder, Condoleezza Rice, Government, Mumbai Terror Attacks
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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, Government, Corporate Officers, Foreign Aid
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Canadian prime minister shuts Parliament to keep power
The Associated PressCanadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper shut down Parliament today in an unprecedented attempt to keep his government in power, fending off a no-confidence vote he was all but certain to lose. Less than two months after winning re-election, Harper...Tags: Executive Branch, Laws, Parliament, Elizabeth II, Parties and Movements
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Automakers try to sell Congress on rescue
The Associated PressU.S. automakers drew fresh skepticism from lawmakers today in a rocky confrontation over their pleas for an expanded $34 billion rescue package they say they need to survive. Congressional analysts said one bailout plan under consideration would fall...Tags: Automotive Equipment, Government, Corporate Officers, Opinion Research Corporation, Foreign Aid
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President-elect Obama calls Iraqi PM, says he's committed to withdrawal from Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama has called Iraq's prime minister and stressed his commitment to a responsible withdrawal of American forces from Iraq, the government said. During Wednesday's call, Obama thanked Prime Minister Nouri al-...Tags: Government, National Government, Barack Obama, Tony Blair, 2009 U.S. Presidential Transition
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Putin says he sees no need for Russian bases in Cuba, Venezuela
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia does not need to build permanent naval bases in Cuba or Venezuela, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, speaking amid a Kremlin push to increase Moscow's influence in Latin America. In an annual televised question-...Tags: Fidel Castro, Dmitry Medvedev, Government, Vladimir Putin, National Government
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Survey finds high rate of sex assault in UW System
Associated Press WriterOne University of Wisconsin System regent said Thursday she was "terribly disturbed" by a survey that found a high rate of sexual assault on and off campuses that mostly goes unreported. The voluntary survey conducted by Rankin & Associates asked more...Tags: Sexual Assault, Minority Groups, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Colleges and Universities, Government
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Rice satisfied with Pakistan's anti-terror stance
The Associated PressPakistan's leaders know what's at stake after the terror attack in Mumbai and have acknowledged their duty to evict terrorists and prevent future attacks, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Thursday. "I found a Pakistani government that is...Tags: Terrorism, Armed Forces, Condoleezza Rice, Asif Ali Zardari, Government
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Argentina unveils $3.9 billion loan plan to boost exports, consumption to counter slowdown
Associated Press WriterBUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina's government plans to use billions of dollars of newly nationalized pension fund assets to grant low-cost loans to farmers, industry and automakers, in a bid to boost production and ease credit amid the...Tags: Retirement, Automotive Equipment, Exports, Government, Consumers
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Treasury's Kashkari says government considering plan to help lower mortgage rates
AP Economics WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the government's financial system rescue effort said Thursday the Treasury Department is considering a program to encourage banks to make mortgage loans at low rates to help revive the battered housing market. Under...Tags: Fannie Mae, State Budgets, Mortgages, Richard Durbin, Public Finance
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GM CEO Wagoner optimistic after Senate hearing
Associated Press WritersGeneral Motors Corp. Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner emerged Thursday from a six-hour hearing before the Senate Banking Committee optimistic that a deal can be reached in Congress to help his company survive a critical cash shortage. In an interview...Tags: Automotive Equipment, Government, Corporate Officers, Vehicles, Bankruptcy
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Carmakers' bailout pleas hit Senate skepticism
Associated Press WriterDesperate 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're looking at a death sentence."...Tags: Regulatory Policy and Organizations, Automotive Equipment, Government, Corporate Officers, Foreign Aid
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