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Perry emphasizes economy at Iowa GOP fundraiser
By News on Aug 14, 2011
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WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) -- Texas Gov. Rick Perry is emphasizing his economic track record as he faces Iowa Republicans for the first time since announcing his candidacy for the party's 2012 presidential nomination....Syria uses gunboats for 1st time to crush uprising
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BEIRUT (AP) -- Syria used gunboats for the first time Sunday to crush the uprising against Bashar Assad's regime, hammering parts of the Mediterranean coastal city of Latakia after thousands marched there over the weekend to demand the president's ouster. At least 25 people were killed, according to activists....Obama job rating sinks below 40% for first time
By News on Aug 14, 2011
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President Obama's summer woes have dragged his approval rating to an all-time low, sinking below 40% for the first time in Gallup's daily tracking poll...Suicide bombers attack Afghan governor; 22 die
By News on Aug 14, 2011
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CHARIKAR, Afghanistan (AP) -- A team of six suicide bombers - some wearing explosive vests - stormed a provincial governor's compound in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, killing 22 people in the latest high-profile attack to target prominent Afghan government officials, authorities said....Obama begins political counteroffensive this week
By News on Aug 14, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama launches a political counteroffensive this week, weighed down by withering support among some of his most ardent backers, a stunted economy and a daily bashing from the slew of Republicans campaigning for his job....
