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Clinton in Mideast for Libya strategy talks as US, allies look to plan for post-Gadhafi era
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is in Abu Dhabi for talks with counterparts from countries backing NATO’s military mission in Libya on preparing the country for embattled leader Moammar Gadhafi’s eventual departure. Though the defiant Gadhafi shows no sign of leaving despite intensified pressure to go and stepped up NATO airstrikes, U.S. officials …

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NATO allies split over scope of Libya air strikes
NATO foreign ministers meet Thursday amid a growing rift over the pace of air strikes in Libya, as calls mount for allies to intensify the bombing campaign to prevent a stalemate on the ground.

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AU urges rebels to cooperate, France slams NATO allies
The African Union urged Libyan rebels on Tuesday to “fully cooperate” as it fought to salvage its tottering ceasefire plan and France accused its NATO allies of not pulling their weight.

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Clinton seeks stronger ties with Arab allies
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s trip to the Persian Gulf is intended to strengthen ties with Arab allies, rally support for penalties against Iran, and promote democracy and security across the Middle East.

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Opponents of deepwater drilling moratorium find allies on presidential oil spill commission
‘It’s not clear for me why it should take so long,’ co-chairman says

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Kagan gets boost from potential GOP allies
Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan got a boost from potential GOP supporters Thursday, when two Republican senators who will vote on her confirmation both said her lack of experience as a judge is no obstacle to elevating her. Sens. Lindsey Graham of South… Elena Kagan – Lindsey Graham – Supreme Court of the United States – Republican – United States

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In Tough Stance, Democrat Finds Few Allies
Senator Blanche Lincoln wants to rid banks of derivatives operations, but opposition is rising from regulators and fellow Democrats, as well as Wall Street.

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Sit-lie proponents criticize their allies
It’s really amusing to read the recriminations and second-guessing from the most vociferous proponents of criminalizing sitting or lying on San Francisco sidewalks after yesterday’s Public Safety Committee hearing on the matter.

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