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Obama secures GOP votes for US-Russia nuclear pact
By News on Dec 21, 2010
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama locked up enough Senate Republican votes Tuesday to ratify a new arms control treaty with Russia that would cap nuclear warheads for both former Cold War foes and restart on-site weapons inspections....Census: South leads US in fastest growth
By News on Dec 21, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Census director Robert Groves says the South and West continued their strong population growth over the last decade....
Iraqi lawmakers approve new government
By News on Dec 21, 2010
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BAGHDAD (AP) -- Iraqi lawmakers unanimously approved on Tuesday a new government to be headed by incumbent Shiite Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, ending nine months of political deadlock that threatened to stall economic development and suck the country back into sectarian violence....2010 census to show slowing US growth, GOP gains
By News on Dec 21, 2010
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- If government estimates hold true, the closely watched 2010 census will show America's once-torrid population growth dropping to its lowest level in seven decades. In Congress, the steady migration to the South and West should be a boon for Republicans, with GOP-leaning states led by Texas picking up House seats....Support builds for approval of US-Russia nuke pact
By News on Dec 21, 2010
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama inched closer to winning approval of a major arms control treaty with Russia Tuesday, as the No. 3 Republican leader in the Senate announced his support....