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Fla. minister determined to hold 9/11 Quran burn (AP)

September 9, 2010

in US

AP – A top general, the secretary of state, the White House and political and religious leaders from around the world have decried a plan by the leader of a small Florida church to burn copies of Islam’s holiest text to mark the 9/11 attacks. The Rev. Terry Jones is not backing down. Yahoo! News: [...]

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Goldman Hit With U.K. Fine

September 9, 2010

in US

Goldman Sachs agreed to a fine of nearly $31 million as part of an investigation by the Financial Services Authority that began shortly after U.S. regulators accused the firm in April of fraud. WSJ.com: What’s News US

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Blue-Chip Borrowers Issue Debt in Droves

September 9, 2010

in US

Hewlett-Packard and other companies are filling the bond market with fresh debt. An estimated $51 billion in corporate bonds and leveraged loans have hit the market in two days. Yield-hungry investors are buying. WSJ.com: What’s News US

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President, Boehner Step Up Barbs

September 9, 2010

in US

Obama has apparently decided to make Boehner—the likely speaker if the GOP retakes the House—the Republican Party boogeyman. WSJ.com: Politics And Policy

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Birthright Repeal Would Boost Illegal Population

September 9, 2010

in US

Any repeal of birthright citizenship for U.S.-born children of illegal immigrants would end up increasing the size of the nation’s illegal population, according to a new study. WSJ.com: What’s News US

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Birthright Repeal Would Boost Illegal Population

September 9, 2010

in US

Any repeal of birthright citizenship for U.S.-born children of illegal immigrants would end up increasing the size of the nation’s illegal population, according to a new study. WSJ.com: What’s News US

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Fears for Turkey Roil Vote on Constitution

September 9, 2010

in US

Sunday’s vote to amend Turkey’s constitution is shaping up as a referendum on Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan—and whether Turks trust their prime minister to further Turkey’s development as a Western-oriented democracy. WSJ.com: What’s News US

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Aftershocks of an Emanuel Exit

September 9, 2010

in US

A decision by Rahm Emanuel to run for mayor of Chicago would leave Obama searching for a top lieutenant at a moment when he is likely to face stronger Republican opposition and thornier political challenges. WSJ.com: What’s News US

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At Oracle, Hurd in Rare Situation

September 9, 2010

in US

Mark Hurd has something he hasn’t had in many years: a boss. The ousted Hewlett-Packard chief will be reporting to Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, and their chemistry is crucial as the company tries to expand. WSJ.com: What’s News US

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Obama Launches Fall Fight

September 8, 2010

in US

Obama capped a rollout of new economic policies with a combative speech that tipped the Democratic plan for the fall campaign: attack the Republicans’ policies and try to monopolize the economic message until Election Day. WSJ.com: What’s News US

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