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Illinois leaders split on taking Guantanamo detainees at state prison
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... comes down to jobs versus security. Republicans a ' including Rep. Mark Steven Kirk, a candidate in next year's US Senate race, and Rep. Donald Manzullo, who represents the district where Thomson is located a ' are questioning the wisdom of bringing ... Comment?
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Twitter to overhaul 'suggested users' list, which drew criticism in Calif. political races
Social-networking site Twitter plans to end a service that links prominent message posters with new users, a service that was criticized in California because of perceived unfairness toward GOP gubernatorial candidates. Comment?
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FAA splits Hudson airspace into 2 zones
The crowded airspace over the Hudson River, where nine people died in the collision of a small plane and a sightseeing helicopter, will be split into a low-altitude zone for local traffic and a higher one for longer-distance flights, the Federal Aviation Administration said Monday. Comment?
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Hudson River airspace gets new rules
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The FBI investigates the remains of the helicopter involved in the August collision that triggered the new rules. Comment?
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Bills would add job help to Post-9/11 GI Bill
Key elements of the Post-9/11 GI Bill could be modified by Congress to create benefits to help veterans find jobs. Comment?
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Barack Obama 'Road to the White House'
On November 5th, 2008, Barack Obama became the first African American President of the United States, but the journey began months before he announced his intent to run for the nation's highest political office. Comment?
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Twitter to overhaul user list seen as partisan
Social-networking site Twitter plans to end a service that links prominent message posters with new users, a service that was criticized in California because of perceived unfairness toward GOP gubernatorial candidates. Comment?
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Police: Chicago schools president commits suicide
Chicago's school board president apparently shot himself in the head near the Chicago River before dawn Monday, officials said as his death was met with disbelief by civic leaders and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Comment?
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Despite Begging For An Endorsement, Sarah Palin Rejects GOP Senate Candidate Rep. Mark Kirk
Earlier this month, the Washington Post reported that Rep. Mark Kirk , a candidate for Senate in 2010, wrote a memo to Sarah Palin requesting that she endorse him during her visit to Chicago for the Oprah Winfrey Show. Comment?
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McCain calls Palin "competitive" in 2012, Kentuckiana says don't run
Though former vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin would not tell Oprah Winfrey if she's considering a run for president in 2012, former Presidential candidate Sen. Comment?
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Errant Support Of The 2009 FAA Reauthorization Bill And Airspace Redesign
Honorable United States Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand Russell Senate Office Building, Suite 478 United States Senate, United States Capitol Washington, DC 20510-3206 USA Re: Your Errant Support Of The 2009 FAA Reauthorization Bill And Airspace Redesign Dear Honorable Senator Gillibrand: You have harmed Rockland County, New York. Comment?
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Millions of couples, retirees will have to repay some of Obama tax credit
More than 15 million taxpayers may owe the government $250 or more because of how the IRS last spring set up President Barack Obama's tax break that was designed to help consumers spend the U.S. economy out of recession. Comment?
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Senator McCain fond of hockey in the desert
Defeated U.S. presidential candidate John McCain is urging Phoenix to support the Coyotes and keep hockey in the desert. Comment?
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Ind. Courts - Lugar and Session on Judge Hamilton
Jessia Brady of Roll Call reported at 3:49 PM this afternoon: Senate Judiciary ranking member Jeff Sessions said Monday that he will filibuster the nomination of David Hamilton to serve on the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Comment?
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Frank floats plan to give TARP-related loans to...
Rep. Barney Frank said Monday he is pushing a proposal to use some of the interest the government collects from the financial industry bailout to give loans to unemployed homeowners struggling to pay the mortgage. Comment?
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IAI Inaugurates New Facility in Columbus, MS
Stark Aerospace held the grand opening celebration of its new facility in Columbus, MS, today. Comment?
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Harkin Says Senate Will Work Weekends
Sen. Tom Harkin said that the Senate will work every weekend in December to pass the health care reform bill by Christmas, The Hill reports. Comment?
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Life sciences job training center opens at UMB BioPark
Sen. Barbara Mikulski spoke Monday at the unveiling of a job training center at the University of Maryland BioPark. Comment?
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IA-Sen: Conlin has uphill battle against Grassley
The Des Moines Register released more results from its latest Iowa poll by Selzer and Co., and Senator Chuck Grassley's approval rating was 57 percent , the same as in the Register's September poll. Comment?
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Guantanamo Prisoners May Be Illinois-Bound
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In this undated photo, the Thomson Correctional Center in Thomson, Ill., is seen. Comment?
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