Women In Politics

U.S., Japan drop 2014 Okinawa base-transfer deadline
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and Japan have agreed to drop a 2014 deadline for building a new airstrip on Okinawa and transferring about 8,000 U.S. Marines from that Japanese island to Guam, the allies said on Tuesday.

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A’s keep it close, still drop third to Yankees
For the first time this week at Yankee Stadium, the A’s at least made it close. No big deficits, no double-digit runs allowed, but Oakland still fell to the Yankees 4-3 on Wednesday, thanks in part to Brett Anderson’s error while covering first base in the… New York Yankees – Oakland Athletics – Brett Anderson – Yankee Stadium – Oakland

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Number of congresswomen may drop
WASHINGTON — For the first time in a generation, the number of women serving in Congress could drop as a result of this fall’s midterm elections, an odd twist on a political season many had dubbed “the year of the woman” as female candidates made runs in several high-profile races. read more

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News Round Up: UniCare Will Drop Health Coverage For Virginians; Hawaii Concerned About Lack Of Physicians
The Washington Post: “About 3,000 Virginians who have health insurance through UniCare, a private insurer, will lose that coverage Jan. 1, a UniCare spokesman said Monday. Most live in Northern Virginia and get their coverage through the individual market, officials said. The termination will affect only health insurance. UniCare life, dental, vision, disability and Medicare coverage will not be …

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GreenJackets drop series finale to Rome
A two-out error extended what would turn out to be a two-run eighth inning for the Rome Braves as the Braves came from behind to defeat the Augusta GreenJackets 5-4 on Thursday night at Lake Olmstead Stadium.

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