Politics
AP – Legislation that would ban insider trading by lawmakers and thousands of executive branch officials headed for what could be a more contentious debate in the House after sailing through the Senate on a 96-3 vote.
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AP – President Barack Obama told Iranians in an online video message that the U.S. wants more educational and cultural exchanges, and lamented that Tehran’s leaders have “turned their backs” on good faith overtures in the past to expand opportunities for their people.
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AFP – President Barack Obama on Saturday subtly shifted US rhetoric on Iran, pledging to ensure Iranians could access the Internet without fear of censorship, and blaming Tehran for isolating itself.
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Boris Johnson has officially taken up the post of London mayor. Mr Johnson’s reign began at midnight, when he accepted the seals of office from predecessor Ken Livingstone, mayor for the past eight years. Since his win in Thursday’s election was announced, Conservative Mr Johnson has pledged to tackle violent crime and said he will [...]
Bush vetoes stem-cell bill, disappoints advocates (Reuters): Reuters – President George W. Bush vetoed legislation on Wednesday that would expand federally funded embryonic stem cell research, triggering an uphill battle to override him in the Democratic-led U.S. Congress and likely pushing the issue onto the 2008 election agenda. ————– I’m really tired of hearing that [...]
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