Obama Touts Jobs as He Doles Out Rail Grants – Wall Street Journal
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Obama Touts Jobs as He Doles Out Rail Grants
Wall Street Journal TAMPA—President Barack Obama took his State of the Union jobs pitch on the road Thursday, appearing with Vice President Joe Biden to announce $8 billion in grants for high-speed rail corridors, including one linking the Tampa Bay … Obama pledges high-speed rail funds at Tampa town hall meeting Obama to announce $8 billion in grants for high-speed rail Calif. awarded $2.25B for high-speed rail |
Pennsylvania receives $26.4 million for high speed rail – Danville News
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Pennsylvania receives $26.4 million for high speed rail
Danville News WASHINGTON – The US Department of Transportation has awarded Pennsylvania $26.4 million in economic recovery funding to develop and construct high-speed rail systems. The funding, from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will be used to enhance … Funding Announced for High-Speed Rail Washington state gets $590M for rail New York to get Millions for new rail system |
NYC mayor unveils $63.64 billion budget, counts co-op tax – Reuters
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NYC mayor unveils $63.64 billion budget, counts co-op tax
Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Thursday proposed a $63.64 billion budget plan for next year, an increase of about $560 million from the current one, saying the economy was not improving enough to avoid layoffs and other … Mayor Bloomberg's Budget Plan Aims to Close $4.9 Billion Gap Obama being pressured to move KSM trial out of NYC Mayor Bloomberg's budget cuts run deep through FDNY, NYPD, schools and services |
After near riots, US Embassy in Haiti asks Haitians to stay away – Christian Science Monitor
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After near riots, US Embassy in Haiti asks Haitians to stay away
Christian Science Monitor The US Embassy in the Haiti capital of Port-au-Prince has been overwhelmed by Haitians seeking help or a way out of their troubled country. The US ambassador says he understands the humanitarian need, but stresses the embassy is focusing on US citizens … Big Challenges as Haiti Prepares to Reopen Schools US Military Helping Build Temporary Hospital in Haiti Haiti rescue: doctors amazed at girl's survival |
Cautious Optimism Emerges Following Afghan Conference – Voice of America
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Cautious Optimism Emerges Following Afghan Conference
Voice of America Photo: AP Afghan President Hamid Karzai told delegates to a London conference Thursday that he needed regional cooperation for his effort to reintegrate elements of the Taliban back into Afghan society. Delegates to the Afghan conference expressed … Afghanistan conference: Will the new strategy work? Allies eye the beginning of the end on Afghanistan In London Talks, Exit From Afghanistan Is Considered |
Obama reaches out to GOP, says ‘I want the Republicans off the sidelines’ – Los Angeles Times
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Obama reaches out to GOP, says 'I want the Republicans off the sidelines'
Los Angeles Times By AP TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — President Barack Obama is reaching out to Republicans to join him and fellow Democrats on health care and other legislation. He said Thursday "I want the Republicans off the sidelines" and involved in crafting solutions to the … Washington Bickering Leaves Little Hope for Change Americans give verdict on Obama's State of Union speech Where Clinton Turned Right, Obama Plowed Ahead |
Crist Names 6 To Fla. Board Of Governors – CBS 4
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Crist Names 6 To Fla. Board Of Governors
CBS 4 The information you provide will be used only to send the requested e-mail and will not be used to send any other e-mail communications. Read more in our Privacy Policy TAMPA, Fla. (AP) ? Gov. Charlie Crist has reappointed one member and named five new … Crist unveiling Fla. higher ed budget proposals Crist wants an extra $100 million for Florida universities Crist, Obama Forgo the Hug; Shake Hands |
JD Salinger Dies at 91 – ABC News
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JD Salinger Dies at 91
ABC News By BRINDA ADHIKARIi Author JD Salinger, who wrote the iconic "Catcher in the Rye," has died at age 91. The author's son, through Salinger's literary agent, said Salinger died at his home in New Hampshire of natural causes. "Catcher in the Rye" author … Thoughts on JD Salinger J.D. Salinger Dies at 91: The Hermit Crab of American Letters J.D. Salinger Dies |
Debating the merits of Apple’s iPad – CNET
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Debating the merits of Apple's iPad
CNET There's been no shortage of opinions on the iPad, for sure. Some think it's just a big iPhone that can't make phone calls, while others see it as the tablet of the future. To get into some of these points, … Apple's iPad revolution: a job that isn't finished Hands on with the iPad What's the Apple iPad's Killer App? |
