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Egypt: Internet down, police counterterror unit up
By News on Jan 27, 2011
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CAIRO (AP) -- Internet service in Egypt was disrupted and the government deployed an elite special operations force in Cairo on Friday, hours before an anticipated new wave of anti-government protests....Ill. high court: Emanuel can run for Chicago mayor
By News on Jan 27, 2011
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CHICAGO (AP) -- Illinois' highest court put Rahm Emanuel back in the race for Chicago mayor Thursday, three days after a lower court threw the former White House chief of staff off the ballot because he had not lived in the city for a full year....Filibuster lives: Senate rejects changes in rules
By News on Jan 27, 2011
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The filibuster lives on. The Senate voted overwhelmingly late Thursday to reject efforts to change its rules to restrict the blockades that have sown gridlock and discord in recent years on Capitol Hill....Former Time journalist to be Obama press secretary
By News on Jan 27, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Jay Carney, who built a career covering politics and presidents before joining the White House himself, on Thursday became President Barack Obama's choice as his next press secretary and chief defender. A broad, weeks-long shakeup of the administration settled into place as Obama sought to rejuvenate and reshape his staff for the rest of his term....
Senate leaders reach agreement on filibusters
By News on Jan 27, 2011
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate leaders said Thursday they have agreed that minority Republicans would filibuster fewer bills and nominations in exchange for a promise by the Democratic majority to give them more chances to offer amendments....