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Dem lawmakers challenge Pentagon on Afghan war

By News on Jun 16, 2010

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Dem lawmakers challenge Pentagon on Afghan war

By ANNE FLAHERTY and PAULINE JELINEK 2010-06-16T21:23:31Z

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A schism deepened Wednesday between U.S. war leaders and Congress as lawmakers - crucial Democrats among them - challenged Pentagon assertions that progress is picking up in Afghanistan....

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Obama: BP agrees to $20B fund; chairman apologizes

By News on Jun 16, 2010

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Obama: BP agrees to $20B fund; chairman apologizes

By BEN FELLER 2010-06-16T20:19:54Z

WASHINGTON (AP) -- After intense negotiations, BP on Thursday bowed to President Barack Obama's demand for a $20 billion fund to compensate victims of the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The humbled chairman of the giant British company apologized to the American people for the horrendous accident....

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Senate approves home tax credit extension

By News on Jun 16, 2010

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Senate approves home tax credit extension

By ANDREW TAYLOR 2010-06-16T19:37:50Z

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate on Wednesday approved a plan to give homebuyers an extra three months to finish qualifying for federal tax incentives that boosted home sales this spring....

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Climate bill faces long odds, despite Obama speech

By News on Jun 16, 2010

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Climate bill faces long odds, despite Obama speech

By MATTHEW DALY 2010-06-16T19:27:46Z

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A climate and energy bill being pushed in the Senate faces bleak prospects, despite President Barack Obama's call for a "clean energy" future that lessens dependence on oil and other fossil fuels....

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Tea Party Express in Alaska endorses Joe Miller

By News on Jun 16, 2010

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Tea Party Express in Alaska endorses Joe Miller

By BECKY BOHRER 2010-06-16T18:43:50Z

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) -- A national tea party group on Wednesday endorsed Alaska Republican Joe Miller, hoping to give the longshot candidate a boost in his primary challenge to U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski....

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