George Washington University Hospital, where Attorney General Michael Mukasey was taken after collapsing during a speech, is seen in the early morning hours Friday, Nov. 21, 2008 in Washington. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke) WASHINGTON - Attorney General Michael Mukasey was conscious and alert ...
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The big news today is that the appointment of Hillary Clinton to secretary of State is basically a done deal. Obama is ready to offer, Hillary is ready to accept, Bill's vetting apparently hasn't revealed any associations with anyone disqualifyingly shady, and the offer should be finalized just ...
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Attorney General Michael Mukasey was conscious and alert early Friday — and took a get-well call from President Bush — just hours after he collapsed during a speech to a black-tie dinner. White House press secretary Dana Perino sent out word to reporters that Bush telephoned his attorney general ...
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Nebraska lawmakers have given final approval to adding a 30-day age limit to the state's safe-haven law. The original safe-haven law was intended to prevent newborns from being dumped in trash bins or worse. Every state has such a law, but Nebraska's is the only one that lacks an age limit. Since ...
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BAGHDAD - Iraq’s parliament is debating a pact that would allow U.S. forces to remain in the country for three years and is expected to vote on it next week. Its passage is seen as likely but not assured. Here are some facts about the vote: · Ruling Shi’ite and Kurdish blocs, with the support ...
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NEW YORK - Wal - Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, unexpectedly announced Friday that its chief executive will retire in February and be replaced by the head of its international division. The Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer said Mike Duke, 58, vice-chairman of its international ...
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WASHINGTON - President-elect Barack Obama plans to nominate Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state as early as next week, a new milestone for a former first lady and a convergence of two political forces who contested mightily for the presidency. Obama transition aides described a process ...
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