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Democrats back Obama's call for economic stimulus

Tue, 2024-11-26 22:24
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top two Democrats in the U.S. Congress on Tuesday backed a call by their party's presidential candidate, Barack Obama, for a second economic stimulus package.

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Obama shrugs off attacks on head of VP search

Tue, 2024-11-26 22:24
ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama dismissed criticism of a leader of his vice presidential search team on Tuesday, saying Jim Johnson was unpaid and "these folks aren't even working for me."

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Bolivia asks U.S. if granted ex-minister asylum

Tue, 2024-11-26 22:24
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bolivia's leftist government asked Washington to disclose whether it granted political asylum to a former defense minister accused of ordering violent crackdowns against protesters five years ago.

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Brazilians see themselves in mixed-race Obama

Tue, 2024-11-26 22:24
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Barack Obama's campaign for the U.S. presidency has generated huge interest in Brazil, a country whose African heritage is a key part of its identity but where many blacks still struggle to progress in society.

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Senate blocks debate on energy tax measures

Tue, 2024-11-26 22:24
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted against taking up a new energy package that would revoke $17 billion in tax breaks extended to big oil companies like Exxon Mobil Corp and slap a 25 percent windfall profits tax on firms that don't invest in new energy sources.

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Congress must keep bargain on Korea beef: Gutierrez

Tue, 2024-11-26 22:24
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Bush administration is not to blame for a beef deal that has triggered widespread protests in South Korea and caused President Lee Myung-bak's popularity to plummet, a top U.S. official said on Tuesday.

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Baptists reluctantly embrace "liberal" McCain

Tue, 2024-11-26 22:24
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Some Southern Baptists feel they have no choice but to vote for a "liberal" in the November U.S. presidential election: presumptive Republican nominee John McCain.

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Olmert woes, dwindling time cloud Rice Mideast trip

Tue, 2024-11-26 22:24
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice visits the Middle East this weekend facing the reality that political turmoil in Israel and the Bush administration's dwindling time may dash hopes of an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal this year.

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McCain wants low corporate taxes, regulated CEO pay

Tue, 2024-11-26 22:24
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican White House candidate John McCain will promise on Tuesday to lower corporate tax rates if he wins the U.S. presidency and ease the tax burden on middle-class workers to help revive the faltering economy.

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U.S. to erect more "virtual" border fences

Tue, 2024-11-26 22:24
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. officials announced plans for more high-tech border fencing and rules making it harder for federal contractors to hire illegal workers, but said on Monday it would take another three years to declare victory in immigration control.

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EU and U.S. seek to turn up pressure on Iran

Tue, 2024-11-26 22:24
BRDO, Slovenia (Reuters) - The United States and the European Union told Iran on Tuesday they were ready to impose more sanctions over its nuclear enrichment program.

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Michelle Obama, Cindy McCain are study in contrast

Tue, 2024-11-26 22:24
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Michelle Obama and Cindy McCain share a dislike of rough-edged U.S. politics. Each tried to talk her spouse out of running for the White House.

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FDA seeks increased funding for food safety

Tue, 2024-11-26 22:24
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Bush administration is asking Congress for an increase of $275 million above its current budget request to enhance federal food safety programs, U.S. Health Secretary Michael Leavitt said on Monday.

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McCain, Obama present different views on taxes

Tue, 2024-11-26 22:24
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama staked out starkly opposing stances on taxes on Tuesday, with McCain promising corporate tax breaks and Obama pledging tax increases for many.

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Rep. Kucinich calls for Bush impeachment

Tue, 2024-11-26 22:24
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic Rep. Dennis Kucinich defied his party leadership on Monday by calling for the impeachment of U.S. President George W. Bush for launching the Iraq war -- but his move was not expected to go anywhere.

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Chuck Berry won't sing for "Johnny" in election

Tue, 2024-11-26 22:24
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Republican candidate John McCain may have used his song in the U.S. presidential campaign, but veteran rock 'n' roller Chuck Berry has no doubt whom he wants to see in the White House next year.

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New Zealand eyes WTO farm deal, U.S. scolds India

Tue, 2024-11-26 22:24
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A global trade deal to cut farm subsidies and tariffs is within reach, a top New Zealand official said on Monday while a U.S. official warned India's unwillingness to open its market could derail the talks.

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U.S. to erect more "virtual" border fences

Tue, 2024-11-26 22:24
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. officials announced plans for more high-tech border fencing and rules making it harder for federal contractors to hire illegal workers, but said on Monday it would take another three years to declare victory in immigration control.

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Obama taps former Clinton aide for economy team

Tue, 2024-11-26 22:24
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama is bolstering his economic team for the November White House race against Republican John McCain and has hired an official from President Bill Clinton's administration to be his economic policy director, the Obama campaign said on Monday.

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McCain says using Google to vet VP candidates

Tue, 2024-11-26 22:24
RICHMOND, Virginia (Reuters) - It turns out choosing a vice president isn't that complicated after all.

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