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Republican state senator sworn in as second in command to Pennsylvania's Democratic governor
Associated Press WriterHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) _ A Republican state legislator and vocal critic of Pennsylvania's Democratic governor has been sworn in as the state's lieutenant governor. State Sen. Joe Scarnati (scar-NAH-tee) was sworn in Wednesday as the replacement for the...Tags: Executive Branch, Death and Dying, Constitutional Issues, Regional Authority
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US releases first part of $400 million aid package for Mexico's fight against drug cartels
Associated Press WritersMEXICO CITY (AP) _ The U.S. government finally released the first part of a $400 million aid package Wednesday to support Mexico's police and soldiers in their fight against drug cartels. The money comes at a critical time: Mexico's death toll from...Tags: Wars and Interventions, Armed Forces, Drug Trafficking, Defense, Alvaro Uribe
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UAW says it will suspend jobs bank, delay automakers' trust payments, renegotiate labor terms
AP Auto WriterDETROIT (AP) _ The United Auto Workers said Wednesday it is willing to change its contracts with U.S. automakers and accept delayed payments of billions of dollars to a union-run health care trust to do its part to help the struggling companies secure $34...Tags: Wages and Pensions, Contracts, Collective Contract, Chrysler LLC, Vehicles
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Former British leader praises Obama's national security selections and urges quick action
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Tony Blair, the former British prime minister, offered praise Wednesday for President-elect Barack Obama's selections to lead his national security team, and he expressed hope that Obama's administration will press hard and immediately...Tags: Judaism, Heads of State, National Security, Defense, Tony Blair
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Financial industry lobbyists urging Treasury to take steps to lower mortgage rates
AP Business WritersWASHINGTON (AP) _ Financial industry lobbyists are urging the Treasury Department to take steps to lower mortgage rates in an effort to stabilize the housing market. Under the proposal, Treasury would seek to lower the rate on a 30-year mortgage to 4.5...Tags: Clubs and Associations, Real Estate Agents, Credit and Debt, Heads of State, Loans
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Bombs found in Mumbai train station a week after attack; India still critical of Pakistan
Associated Press WriterMUMBAI, India (AP) _ Police searching a mound of baggage abandoned amid the carnage of the attack on Mumbai's main train station found two bombs Wednesday — nearly a week after they were left there by gunmen — in a stunning new example of...Tags: Religious Conflicts, Murder, Wars and Interventions, Armed Forces, Asif Ali Zardari
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Oil prices waver above 3-year low as crude inventory report shows decline
AP Energy WriterSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) _ Oil prices wavered near three-year lows as investors weighed falling global demand and a government report showing an unexpected decline in U.S. crude inventories. Light, sweet crude for January delivery fell 17 cents to settle...Tags: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Economy, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Heads of State, Energy Resources
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Automakers try to sell Congress on rescue package that could reach $34B for troubled industry
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ Automakers and their union worked feverishly Wednesday to sell a skeptical Congress on a $34 billion aid plan, promising labor concessions and restructuring in advance of a second round of hearings. In Capitol Hill meetings, industry...Tags: Opinion Research Corporation, Heads of State, Chrysler LLC, Vehicles, Automotive Equipment
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Group says lead levels in toys improved from last year but urges stricter standards
AP Business WriterNEW YORK (AP) _ After the high-profile recalls of millions of lead-contaminated toys last year, a watchdog group said Wednesday that its tests found fewer toys with high levels of chemicals in them this year. But about a third of the toys tested still...Tags: Painting, Biology, Consumers, Nintendo Company Ltd., Consumer Electronics Industry
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Obama names Richardson for Commerce; nominee accepts in English and Spanish
Associated Press WriterCHICAGO (AP) _ President-elect Barack Obama selected a prominent Hispanic for his new Cabinet on Wednesday, naming New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as his commerce secretary and calling him a leading "economic diplomat for America" in troubled times....Tags: Bill Richardson, Economic Policy, Parliament, Diplomacy, United Nations
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Demoted Minn. prosecutor wins whistleblower complaint; watchdog finds evidence of retaliation
Associated Press WriterMINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ A former U.S. attorney for Minnesota retaliated against a top prosecutor in her office who reported her for careless handling of classified homeland security reports, a watchdog agency said Wednesday. In announcing a whistleblower...Tags: National Government, George Bush, Lawyers, Regulatory Policy and Organizations, Laws
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O'Malley elected vice chair of Democratic Governors Association
The Associated PressGov. Martin O'Malley has been elected vice chair of the Democratic Governors Association for 2009. Gov. Brian Schweitzer of Montana will serve as 2009 chair, succeeding Gov. Joe Manchin of West Virginia. O'Malley said he is honored to have been elected,...Tags: Executive Branch, Local Elections, Martin O'Malley, Regional Authority
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