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Repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell' looks to falter
By News on Dec 9, 2010
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- A last-ditch effort in Congress to lift the military's ban on openly gay troops appears to be headed for defeat....AG Holder criticizes proposed Gitmo transfers ban
By News on Dec 9, 2010
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Attorney General Eric Holder says Congress would be setting a dangerous precedent if it prohibited the transfer of detainees from Guantanamo Bay to the United States where they could stand trial....House Democrats reject tax plan unless changed
By News on Dec 9, 2010
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Democrats voted Thursday to reject President Barack Obama's tax deal with Republicans in its current form, but it was unclear how significantly the package might need to be changed....Life expectancy slips, stroke dips to No. 4 killer
By News on Dec 9, 2010
NEW YORK (AP) -- A new government report shows U.S. life expectancy has dropped slightly after mostly inching up over the years....
US warns Ivory Coast leader of sanctions
By News on Dec 9, 2010
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration is threatening the president of Ivory Coast with punitive sanctions if he does not step down from power after losing the West African nation's elections last month....